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Kathy Griffin is keeping us on our toes.

In an Instagram shared on Friday, the comedian, 65, let her followers know that her previous post, which was seemingly a hard launch of a relationship with a 22-year-old was a "social media sociological experiment."

"No, I’m not dating this 22 year-old," she said. "He was helping me with security during my trip to NYC. But ...what if I were? The reactions were fascinating."

She went on to explain that on Instagram, the comments she received were mostly supportive, while over on Threads the feedback was much more negative.

"Older men have been dating younger women since the beginning of time," she wrote. "Just ask Luke Wilson, 54, who just had a beautiful baby with his 24-year-old girlfriend or Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, Jay-Z and Beyonce...some of the most long-lasting beautiful relationships in my beloved (though ageist and sexist) industry."

"Relax... just a little harmless fun with you guys with an IG post," she concluded, and shared information of her upcoming tour. "You guys know me. Always workin [sic]."

Commenters immediately responded to the prank in support of the comedian.

"Great experiment I love it," one said. "It just goes to show you how asinine people are jumping into conclusions thinking they know f---ing everything."

"Love this my Queen," another said.

"Kathy: After everything that you’ve been through during the last seven years, you are entitled to date anyone that you deem suitable," another wrote, referring to her controversial past.

The original post, which made waves on Thursday showed the longtime comedian holding hands with the younger man in question.

“He’s 22. Have at it, internet,” she captioned the Instagram photo.

Related: 65-Year-Old Comedian Goes Instagram Official with 22-Year-Old Boyfriend, and Fans Are Obsessed

Funny enough though, Griffin has dated, and married, younger men in the past.

In 2001, she married Matt Moline, who was almost 10 years younger than her. The two divorced in 2006. The actress remarried in 2020 at age 59. Her second husband, Randy Bick, was 42, they divorced five years later.

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Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, better get ready!

The popular author revealed that she has a new book coming out and even revealed the exact release date. However, regrading what the book is about, Reid isn't giving anything away.

"See you on 3.2.27," she captioned her post on Instagram, which showed a car with a California license plate that says "TJR27."

And fans are beyond excited, leaving comments on her post.

"We are soooo back," one person wrote.

"babe I’m still recovering from atmosphere wdym," another person commented.

"IM READY TO BE BROKEN," a fan posted.

"OMG NO WAY!!!," another fan said.

"Whatever it is I’ve got the snacks and some hot tea ready to go!," one fan expressed.

Others were even going as far as to guess what the photo of the truck could be referencing.

"Hud’s truck?!?! 👀," someone wrote, referencing Reid's character Hud from her historical fiction novel Malibu Rising.

"Malibu rising movie?????," another person guessed.

Reid has released numerous popular novels, including The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which is being developed into a movie that will be directed by Anna Kendrick. The story follows a young journalist who is given the hard task of writing a biography about Evelyn Hugo, a star who disappeared from the public eye but is well known for having seven husbands throughout her life.

Her other books include Forever Interrupted, After I Do, Maybe In Another Life, One True Loves, Daisy Jones & The Six, Malibu Rising, and Carrie Soto is Back. Specifically, Daisy Jones & The Six was developed into an Amazon Prime television series, which came out in 2023. Her ninth novel, which was a historical romance titled Atmosphere, was published in June 2025 and earned high praise, becoming a national bestseller as well as being a number one bestseller on the New York Times.

When it comes to "getting their flowers," The Yardbirds' bouquets didn't come until much later in life. And when you consider the rock royalty that passed through the band, it is mind-blowing to think about how badly everyone missed out on their greatness in real time.

It all began in 1963 with Keith Relf on vocals and mouth organ, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, drummer Jim McCarty, alongside guitarists Chris Dreja and Tony Topham. Far Out Magazine flags that the band got its early start as the "unremarkable" backup band for blues artist Cyril Davies.

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That's not how history would remember them, though. In fact, they'd go on to be remembered as one of the most ahead-of-their-time acts in rock history.

"We were sort of an early psychedelic band, almost heavy metal ... but really, a blues band," McCarty told the New Jersey Herald in a 2018 interview. "We were sort of ground-breakers. We did some unusual things. We just had fun with the music and tried to make it different and original."

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To be able to pull off that untouchable, new-wave sound, you needed some serious talent, and the Yardbirds were like a flame to those skilled moths.

• Eric Clapton (1963): First up was Clapton himself, who Genesis Publications reports joined after watching them play a gig on October 13. He replaced their former 16-year-old guitarist and saw them through two albums and two hit singles, "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" and "For Your Love."
  
  "Though we weren't yet in the big-money league, we were making enough for me to buy my first serious guitar, a cherry red Gibson ES-335, which was the instrument of my dreams," the outlet reports he said.
  
  McCarty claims Clapton left in 1965 to pursue a more bluesy sound as the band departed from it, and also intimated he had beef with their bass player at the time, according to Guitar Player.
• Jeff Beck (1965):Jeff Beck was the next to take up the axe with the Yardbirds, and his time was considered the most "commercially successful," according to Copper. While playing with them, the sound got a little more psychedelic, with hits like “Shapes of Things” and “Over, Under, Sideways, Down.” After Beck's departure, he formed The Jeff Beck Group, which featured a young Rod Stewart as the lead vocalist.
• Jimmy Page (1966): Funnily enough, Ultimate Classic Rock reports that Page originally turned down the Yardbirds in 1964, but suggested Beck since they were friends. He hung around a lot of their gigs, and by 1966, another vacancy opened in the band when their bassist left. Page, considered one of—if not the greatest—guitarists in the world, joined initially as the bassist. The Beck-Page overlap was short-lived after Beck was booted from the band. Page then took over as lead guitarist and stayed for a few years before forming Led Zeppelin.

The Yardbirds were a revolving door of legendary talent, but perhaps the most impressive thing about them is that they are still touring together. Currently, the lineup features McCarty (drums, vocals) alongside John Idan, Godfrey Townsend, Myke Scavone, and Kenny Aaronson. While there are no shows scheduled for the rest of 2026 as of yet, who knows what the future could hold?

A selfie of Mackenzie Shirilla was shared on her Instagram account on Monday, July 6, which prompted a review.

However, it was determined by the Office of Victim Services and the Office of the Chief Inspector that Shirilla did not post the photo herself because “incarcerated individuals do not have access to social media platforms on the ViaPath tablets.” She will not be disciplined for the photo.

The caption on the photo aimed to bring attention to her case as she and her family ask the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider her latest appeal

"Mackenzie is trying to do better every day and holding on to hope," the post read. "Her post conviction relief was denied due to a deadline technicality. The decision has nothing to do with the contents of it, it was unable to even be reviewed. Her appellate lawyer missed a deadline by filing it one day late due to a leap year, which also makes HIM ineffective assistance of council.

"Mackenzie and her family (along with everyone’s help) will respectfully continue to do everything they can so that the merits of the brief can be heard, just as anyone else would do in their position," they continued. "Keep sharing everything you can and Please sign and share this petition for a fair re-trial. We ALL deserve fair representation and once you review her case you’ll agree she did not get that. Please click, sign, and share the petition in her bio. Thank you. - Mackenzie Shirilla’s Support Team #freemackenzie #mackenzieshirilla #wrongfullyconvicted #thecrash"

This comes after the Supreme Court of Ohio denied her appeal, saying that it would not review due to the late filing and “that the trial court correctly determined it was without jurisdiction to consider the petition.”

Shirilla is serving a 15-to-life sentence for crashing her car into a building at nearly 100 mph in 2022, which killed her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend Davion Flanagan. The case was brought back into the spotlight following the debut of the Netflix documentary The Crash in May. Her first parole hearing is set for September 2037, when she is 33.

Legendary bassist Eric Bass of Shinedown has revealed he won’t be joining the popular rock band for the opening dates of their massive tour, set to launch on Saturday, July 11 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. 

In a video posted on Instagram, the 51-year-old rocker announced that he has been struggling with his mental health and is currently receiving treatment at the Medical University of South Carolina. 

"I don't know any other way to do this other than just to do it off the cuff, none of this is prepared,” Bass began his message to the fans on Friday, July 10. “But I have an announcement to make: I'm not going to be joining the band at the beginning of this tour that starts in a few days.” 

"I had a pretty serious mental health crash, I guess you could say, a few weeks ago, and I don't really feel it's the wise thing for me to do, to go out on tour right now,” he reasoned, without going into too much detail about his situation. “I debated whether to make this announcement at all and just not be there and show back up when it's time, but mental health being such a thing that I have championed and the band has championed, that it would be not the best look to maybe seem like I'm ashamed of it."

Bass went on to add that while he will be absent for some shows, Josh Sturm of the band Kairos and Zack Mack will fill in for him. He also noted that he hopes to resume the tour before it ends. However, he shared that, as of right now, he is uncertain of the date that he will mark his return. 

"I don't have a timeline for that right now,” he explained. “Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later, but I want to make sure that I’m safe. I'm very blessed to be able to take a break like this. I know a lot of people can't."

In closing, Bass took some time out to be a voice for anyone else who may be struggling with their mental health. 

He said, “If you’re going through a mental health crisis, give yourself time…reach out to people. I did something I’ve never done before in my 51 years on earth: I reached out to someone and said, ‘I can’t do this on my own, and I need help.’” 

If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or visit their website.

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Fans excited for Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro will have a whole new way to enjoy the show beyond just tuning in week after week.

Announced Friday, via the Instagram account for DWTSalum Danielle Fishel's, Pod Meets World, the '90s sitcom star along with pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy will be hosting a podcast, entitled Stepping on Toes, which will recap the competition.

"Hear from a dance expert (and Val) as they breakdown every move, and find who will be joining the ballroom this upcoming season," the announcement read.

Commenters were quick to call Fishel a "podcast queen" since, along with her Boy Meets World recap podcast, during her time on DWTS' Season 34 she also hosted Danielle with the Stars where she talked about her experience on the show and chatted with previous celebrities, like Jodie Sweetin, who also competed. She's also the host of Teen Beat, a podcast where she interviews celebrities from Mya to Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi.

Chmerkovskiy and Fishel also teased the announcement with a cheeky Instagram reel posted on Thursday.

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro will be hosted by Robert Irwin, who won the most recent season of the ballroom dance competition.

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As the premiere date of the DWTS spin-off show approaches next week, more and more info has been released — including the names and backstories of the hopefuls themselves. One of the contestants is actually Ezra Sosa's sister, Stephani Sosa.

Specifically for Irwin, he told Parade that the role of host was "interesting."

"I had spent three months in the ballroom dancing, and then all of a sudden, I was actually like a host and sort of almost a mentor to these incredible dancers," he said. "Not a mentor for how to dance; they’re better than I’ll ever be. But to mentor how to tell stories through dance and how to really express yourself and your creativity. And it was fun to watch people, the best in their craft, just giving everything to what they love."

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro premieres on Monday July 13th at at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The first episode of Stepping on Toes will be released the following day.

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When it’s too warm for full-length pajamas but you still want a little coverage, this cropped set hits the sweet spot. The Martha Stewart V-Neck 2-Piece Pajama Set is currently on sale at JCPenney for just $28 down from $54, with code BARBEQUE. It comes in three cheerful prints and is available in sizes small through extra large.

The set includes a V-neck button-front top with short sleeves and matching capri pants. The bottoms feature a pull-on fit and an adjustable elastic drawstring waist, and both pieces are made from a rib-knit blend of 67% polyester, 25% rayon, and 8% spandex, giving them a soft, stretchy feel. They’re also machine washable, so upkeep is a breeze.

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The cropped pants and short sleeves make this set especially ideal for warm weather. You get more coverage than what shorts provide without too much extra fabric, and the button-front top is easy to slip on and off. It’s also cute enough to wear through breakfast, so you can finally give that mismatched oversized T-shirt and pajama pants combination a night off.

One shopper called them “lovely pajamas” that are “comfy and soft” without feeling too warm, and also said the “fit was perfect.” Another said the set is “perfect for Florida weather,” which makes it especially appealing for hot summer nights. A third bought it as the “perfect gift” for someone packing for vacation, so it could also be a cute pick for an upcoming summer trip.

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The prints make this set even more fun for summer. The gossamer green color has a pale sage background covered in yellow lemons, leafy branches, and tiny flowers, while the cashmere blue style mixes soft blue and beige florals. The flushing pink option has a light pink base with a small, scattered print in pink and navy, and the ribbed texture adds a cozy detail.

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The soft ribbed fabric, cropped pants, and cheerful prints make this set an easy choice for summer. You can pick from bright lemons, pale blue florals, or a playful pink print, all for less than $30, so be sure to get the Martha Stewart V-Neck 2-Piece Pajama Set with code BARBEQUE while the discount still applies.

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Most take a family photo, but KevinBacon and KyraSedgwick chose a path a little more their style. 

The legendary actor couple and their children, SosieBacon and TravisBacon, have made a movie, well, they made Family Movie. 

The horror comedy follows a close-knit family that works on low-budget horror films. While shooting, a real murder occurs and changes everything. 

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick recently spoke to Variety about the film. 

“We were really interested in a family that makes horror movies together. After the pandemic was over and the strikes were over, we met some writers and gave them that pitch,” Sedgwick explained.

The couple explained that “it’s not a reality show.” They made sure the project resembled the fictitious family of the Smiths. 

“What was cool from the very first read was that it wasn’t us. We didn’t want to play ourselves. There’s enough of us and of our family dynamics, but we’re not making a documentary about our lives,” Bacon said.

The film also includes some nods to classic horror cinema. 

“There’s a dog called Valentine, which was the character Kevin played in Tremors, and Phil the goat is named after Black Phillip in [Robert Eggers’ folk horror] TheWitch,” lists Sedgwick. 

The Footloose actor acknowledged the “nepo baby” discourse, but said his children found the arts on their own. 

“We didn’t encourage our children to become artists. It’s not that we said no, and we were happy to give them music lessons and be there for school plays or whatever,” he shared. “But we also knew that being an artist, or a creative person, means a lot of rejection. Nobody wants that for their children.” 

Bacon continued: “They never watched our movies growing up and were on sets only when they were very little. That being said, in the old days, if your dad was a blacksmith, you were probably going to be a blacksmith too. We’re people who make creative stuff, but if one of them was a doctor and another a lawyer or a plumber, we’d still love them just as much.”

It's time for a Costcorun with a side of birthday party cake to mark half a century of wholesome wholesale shopping pride. The beloved American nationwide brand is celebrating the predecessor to its shopping model, Price Club, which Costco acquired in 1993. According toCostco Connection, the original Price Mart location in San Diego opened on July 12, 1976, laying the groundwork for the members-only wholesale mart industry that American businesses and families have flocked to since.

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This weekend, many shoppers have posted on social media that on their Costco run, they've found themselves welcomed to a tasty treat to ring in the company's golden milestone. Here's a video from Costco Hot Finds on Instagram.

Many Costco cardholders posted on the R/CostcoReddit member hub to confirm their warehouses had cake slices too: "I was at a (MA) Costco & can confirm (I had a piece of cake 🎂)"

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The beloved brand has garnered a dedicated shopper base due to its values and commitment to never price-gouge its members, keeping its brands accessible as the economy has evolved. This point of pride has been most famously represented by their refusal to raise the cost of their $1.50 hot dog deal, which caused a viral wave of goodwill among loyal shoppers when Costco CEO Ron Vachris was featured on the official Instagramfor the company, promising, "The hot dog price will not change as long as I'm around."

So stop by your local Costco to see if this weekend's sample crawl comes with a slice of birthday cake. And don't forget to raise a toast to the iconic brand and check out those really cool Costco official-branded shirts, which, much like the fan-fave Kirkland Signature logo-stamped dog clothes, have been hard to find because fans have been selling them out. That's how much fans love the trusted national bulk retail treasure (trove).

​Suzanne Collins struck a chord with readers when she published The Hunger Games. And now, nearly 20 years later, the dystopian novel has claimed the No. 1 spot for best-selling books of all time on Amazon.

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Published in September 2008, The Hunger Games was an instant bestseller, and it’s easy to see why: nonstop action, nail-biting suspense, and high-stakes romance. What's not to love?

The story follows the gut-wrenching journey of Katniss Everdeen, a fiercely resilient and pragmatic 16-year-old thrust into a reaping process that involves fighting to the death on national television. Set in a dystopian nation called Panem, the plot follows 24 tributes from the country’s 12 districts as they compete in the Hunger Games as punishment for a war that occurred 75 years earlier.  

Transcending gender, age, and generation, the story captivated a diverse audience, becoming one of the defining young-adult novels of the 21st century. Thanks in large part to Collins' reluctantly defiant protagonist.

“It's this awakening,” Collins told NPR in 2009, just before the release of the second book in the series. “This is not a character who starts out as this hot-headed rebel. This is someone who has, you know, rebel status thrust upon her and is not always comfortable with it, did not plan on it, but eventually is able to carry it.”

Inspiration for The Hunger Games came from several places, one of which was Greek mythology, specifically the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, which illustrates a brutal tribute of sacrificing young men and maidens to be devoured by the creature, imposed by Crete on Athens after losing a war.

“Even when I was a child, I was blown away by how evil that was,” Collins said. “Crete was sending this very clear message, which was if you mess with us, we’ll do something worse than kill you. We will kill your children.”

Pair that with good old reality television and violent news coverage, and you have a winning plot for a book.

“If you take elements of the two types of programming I was watching, reality television and war coverage, competition, fighting to the death, entertainment, violence, audience participation, what you come up with is a gladiator game.”

• The Hunger Games (2008)
• Catching Fire (2009)
• Mockingjay (2010)
• The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020)
• Sunrise on the Reaping (2025)

Winner of more than 50 distinct honors, including the prominent Hal Clement Young Adult Award from the Golden Duck Awards, The Hunger Games has endured with the original trilogy and two prequels, a massive blockbuster film franchise, and continued popularity on BookTok.

As more generations discover the book and resonate with its themes of rebellion, oppression, and unconditional love, its legacy grows stronger. Now, with all five Hunger Games films returning to theaters this fall in celebration of the new movie adaptation, Sunrise on the Reaping, premiering in November, its momentum continues.

It’s the latest reminder that Katniss Everdeen’s story continues to find new readers nearly two decades after first captivating the world.

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Katy Perry's newest TikTok isn't just getting attention for her latest single — it's the surprise appearance by boyfriendJustin Trudeau that's melting fans' hearts.

On Thursday, July 9, the pop superstar shared a playful TikTok featuring the former Canadian Prime Minister, dancing along to her new song, "Watch It Burn."

The clip opens with Perry singing directly to the camera before the beat drops and she begins hopping backward to reveal a group of friends dancing behind her. Moments later, Trudeau bounds into the frame, smiling at Perry while enthusiastically joining the fun.

"Ancient texts say that if you hop to this song you will get 1,000 years of good luck," Perry joked in the video's caption.

ancient texts say that if you hop to this song you will get 1,000 years of good luck

He's way more than just a surprise cameo, of course: Trudeau has fully embraced his role as Perry's biggest supporter. Last month, according to Billboard, he skipped Canada's opening FIFA World Cup match to attend Perry's appearance at the United States vs. Paraguay game, later joking on X that "sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call."

It's all just another milestone in the books for the couple, who have been dating since July 2025.

In June, they made their red carpet debut at the premiere of Perry's The Lifetimes Tour – Live From Paris concert film.

During a Q&A, per the outlet, Perry described Trudeau as "the love of my life," adding that, “I fly super high. Sometimes I need to be anchored. To have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole.”

Fans couldn't get enough of the couple's chemistry in the new TikTok.

"The way he looks at her 😭🥹," one viewer commented.

Another fan from Canada wrote, "From one Canadian: it's nice to see Justin looking genuinely happy again. Life's too short not to enjoy the good moments. 🇨🇦"

"I love seeing our old prime minister having the time of his life. 🥰," another added, while a fourth joked, "I will only ever see him as Katy Perry's boyfriend now 🥰🇨🇦❤️."

Today, The Rolling Stones dropped their 25th studio album "Foreign Tongues," and along with it came a great release party that gave us some exciting moments.

The album has had quite the press run leading up to today, with the band getting very candid about their age, careers, legacy, and how music is still a passion for them. If there's one word I can describe the release of "Foreign Tongues" with, it's "fun." The band seems to be happy, healthy, and incredibly energized about their new music, which is great considering they've been putting music out for 62 years.

At the album release party, the band put on a great, up close performance of "You Can't Always Get What You Want," and they stunned the audience with how good they still sound all these years later.

The #rollingstones released their 25th album last night and gave us a taster of some new songs and some classics. #mickjagger #ronniewood #newmusic #newalbum

It's really tough to hear the age with these guys. The talent they've managed to preserve over the years extremely impressive. Not only does their music sound timeless, but they do too!

Fans were blown away by the performance and especially excited to have such an up close view of the action. They left their excited thoughts down in the comments section of the video.

"How can you not like the Stones?"

"The boys doin' what they do best! Keep on rocking..! 🎸 🎸 🎤"

"The old guy still has it. Pretty amazing!"

It's both strange and exciting to know that the Stones have a new album out today. It's a total blast from the past as well as an incredibly exciting moment in present music history. "Foreign Tongues" is out now, and with how good the band is still sounding live, I'm sure they've got plenty left in the tank and plenty of rocking new songs to show off.

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After publishing her "famous women quartet," which included the smash hit, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, author Taylor Jenkins Reid sought to publish something unlike her other bodies of work. Jenkins Reid studied the space program extensively, even living in Houston for months as part of her research. What was born became her ninth novel, the standalone historical romance Atmosphere, published last year in June of 2025.

Atmosphere was heavily anticipated with Book Riotlabeling it "the biggest book of the summer." The book was a national bestseller and released as a number one bestseller for the New York Times.

The love story has held tight to its popularity status, and as of this summer in 2026, it is still the number 2 most-read book of the year according to Goodreads. The book is only outranked by The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. As of this month, readers on Goodreads have shelved Atmosphere more than 800,000 times.

Atmosphere begins in 1980, with space-obsessed Joan Goodwin being selected from a pool of thousands of applicants for Houston’s Johnson Space Center to be one of the first women to enter the highly competitive Space Shuttle Program. Previously an astronomer and physics professor, Joan enters the program with dozens of other exceptional candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond and scientist John Griffin, mission specialist Lydia Danes, warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald, and Vanessa Ford, a magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer.

Set between a crisis occurring in 1984 and the lives of Joan and her fellow potential astronauts in the earlier years, the novel oscillates between the unlikely friends and lovers preparing for their first flights, while Joan discovers passion and a romance she never could have imagined leading her to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the world.

A film adaptation of Atmosphere has been announced, with Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck of Captain Marvel attached to adapt the book for the big screen.

Atmosphere is out now wherever books are sold.

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If outfitting your home with designer furniture isn't in your budget, it's possible to unearth pieces that mimic the styles from Pottery Barn, West Elm, or Crate & Barrel at significantly lower prices — if you know where to look. The Zinus Aidan Sling Accent Chair is one such find, and I recently spotted it on sale at two major retailers for a fraction of the cost of its premium counterpart. One Amazon shopper called it a "perfect dupe for the West Elm chair."

Normally $65 at Walmart and $80 at Amazon, this stylish chair is currently on sale for just $54 at both retailers in the oatmeal shade. Walmart also has the chair in navy for $90 and light gray for $148, while at Amazon, you can snag it in black for $84, dark gray for $87, or navy for $90. No matter which color you choose, this accent chair offers a high-end look that's incredibly similar to a popular premium style that retails for upwards of $1,000.

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This armchair's low-profile silhouette boasts a minimalist, industrial-inspired design featuring a modern powder-coated black steel frame. Plush cushions with textured upholstery are cradled in a sling-style seat that makes a relaxing spot for lounging comfortably. Measuring approximately 35 inches high, 31 inches wide, and 31 inches deep, the chair is compact enough that it won't overwhelm small spaces, but its sturdy design can support up to 250 pounds.

The chair's "soft yet supportive" cushions are filled with shredded memory foam. Shipped in vacuum-sealed packaging, Amazon reviewers mentioned needing to fluff the cushions quite a bit upon arrival. However, after a day or so, the foam should expand fully to create a "comfy" seat. Shoppers at Walmart and Amazon also shared that assembling the metal frame was straightforward, taking most people approximately half an hour to complete.

Described as "sleek and chic," Walmart reviewers said this piece has the appearance of a much more "expensive" accent chair. "It looks quite high-end," one Walmart shopper raved.

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Whether you're searching for a cozy chair to add to a reading nook or a gorgeous accent piece for your living room, the Zinus Aidan Sling Chair is the perfect way to give your space designer style for less. You can snag it now while it's on sale for just $54 at Walmart or Amazon.

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While it has been years since the Rolling Stones' longtime drummer, Charlie Watts, died in 2021, he is still a part of the band's new music — literally. Drumming from one of the late musician's final studio recording sessions is featured in the band's new album, Foreign Tongues, on the track "Hit Me In The Head."

In a new interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood honored Watts in their revealing conversation. They confirmed that Watts' drumming featured on the album was originally recorded in Los Angeles, Calif., while the Rolling Stones were working on their last album, Hackney Diamonds.

They then praised Watts' passion for the music and credited him with pushing the band to perform together in one room, which isn't often done anymore in modern music recording.

Richards said, "If the only thing you're fighting is the room and the song, you're okay, as long as you're not fighting each other. It was fun to make."

He went on, "Everybody was right on it, [including] Steve Jordan and Darryl Jones, the 'new' rhythm section. I'm sure Charlie Watts was beaming down on us, so I feel good about that." Jordan stepped in as the band's new drummer after Watts' death, while Jones is the band's bassist.

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Lowe said that hearing Watts' drumming in the album was "moving," only for Wood to tease that it might not be the last fans hear of Watts. He claimed they still have "a few beats of his in the bag" from his final recording sessions that could make an appearance in future tracks.

During the conversation, Jagger also compared Watts' drumming style to that of Jordan, saying, "Whatever style he played always had swing. It wasn't like a loud powerful drummer, he was a more subtle, he was a jazz drummer really, that played rock very well."

Referring to their new drummer, he said of Jordan, "Steve's very loud in the room compared to Charlie."

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It's not uncommon for bands to take time off or even break up for short periods of time, but one legendary metal band has been crowned No. 1 for having stayed active since the start of their career.

Between band tensions, going solo, or even getting fired, some bands like Black Sabbath have had their drama-fueled stories. In a list compiled by LoudWire, only one topped their list of longest-running metal bands that never broke: Iron Maiden.

Iron Maiden has been active since their debut in 1975, marking 51 years since they've been rocking out on stage and releasing music. Let's be clear: the list has ranked the band based on their having never announced an official breakup or even a hiatus. Over the years, Iron Maiden has gone through several lineup changes with its members, with bassist Steve Harris and guitarist Dave Murray remaining as original members.

"It’s a bit unreal, really,” Harris told Kerrang!. “It's a big number and you think, ‘Wow’ and it’s a bit scary as well, but it's amazing that we're still doing it I can’t speak for the rest of them, but for me, I'm 70 now and I can't believe I'm 70. Same with the band. I don't know what you're supposed to feel like when you're 70 or in a 50-year-old band, but I feel alright, really!”

The band originally formed in Leyton, East London, thanks to Harris, a few months before Christmas. Some can guess that Harris got their name from the 1939 film The Man in the Iron Mask, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. When Iron Maiden first formed, it went through changing members pretty quickly and originally included Harris, Paul Mario Day, Dave Sullivan, Terry Rance, and Ron Matthews.

By the time the band worked on their debut album, Iron Maiden, which was released in 1980, the lineup had changed to include Harris, Paul Di'Anno, Murray, Dennis Stratton, and Clive Burr. The band went through another shakeup over the next two years, with Bruce Dickinsontaking on vocals, Adrian Smith on guitar, and Nicko McBrain on drums.

Throughout Iron Maiden's career, their biggest breakthrough as metal icons came with the released on The Number of the Beast album in 1982. It featured classics like "Run to the Hills," "The Number of the Beast," and "Hallowed Be Thy Name." The following years further cemented them as a leading band in the metal genre with the albums Powerslave, Piece of Mind, Somewhere in Time, and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.

Decades later, the band is still releasing new music, with their 17th studio album, Senjutsu, having been released in 2021. Runner-up on Loudwire's list is none other than Saxon, who formed in 1977.

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Tom Hardy's fixer is back, and this time, mercy isn't on the table. Mark your calendars - the Harrigans are coming back for round two. Paramount+ has officially set a premiere date for Season 2 of MobLand, with the British crime drama's 10-episode return landing on Sept. 18. Alongside the announcement, Paramount released a first-look teaser, giving fans their first real glimpse at what's ahead.

The news comes shortly after reports confirmed that star Tom Hardy will return for Season 3, following a contentious stretch that had briefly pushed him off the series. According to Variety, a London meeting between Hardy and the show's producers helped smooth things over, paving the way for his comeback.

As for what's ahead in Season 2, the stakes are only rising. The official synopsis teases that the Harrigan family will struggle to present a united front as new rivals close in on their already-fractured criminal empire. Hardy's character, Harry Da Souza ( the family's overstretched fixer) will reportedly find himself walking an increasingly dangerous line as tensions boil over. Expect fractured loyalties, mounting danger, and a power struggle with no easy outs.

Hardy leads a stacked cast that includes Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Johnny Flynn, and Toby Jones.

MobLand was created by Ronan Bennett, with Jez Butterworth serving as executive producer and showrunner. Hardy and Guy Ritchie also executive produce, alongside David C. Glasser, Ivan Atkinson, Dean Baker, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, and Keith Cox. The series is produced in association with Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios. And because Guy Ritchie is executive producing, you can expect the music to be as stellar as the cast.

Season 2 of MobLand premieres Sept. 18 on Paramount+.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has a big birthday to celebrate. And no, it’s not America’s 250th.  Leavitt’s oldest child, son Niko, turned two on July 10. 

Born on July 10, 2024, Niko (whose full name is Nicholas Robert Riccio) is Leavitt’s first child with husband Nicholas Riccio. The pair reportedly met in 2022. Riccio, who is 32 years Leavitt’s senior, proposed in 2023, and the couple welcomed little Niko in 2024. Nearly a year later, they married (in March of 2025) at Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire.

In 2025, she opened up to PEOPLE, revealing how she met her much older husband: “A mutual friend of ours hosted an event at a restaurant that he owns up in New Hampshire and invited my husband.” She continued, “I was speaking. We met and we were acquainted as friends. And then we fell in love.” 

Of the age difference, Leavitt said, “I mean it’s a very atypical love story but he’s incredible.” The mom of two also talked candidly about her husband as a father, “He’s the father of my child and the best dad I could ever ask for…He is so supportive, especially during a very chaotic period of life.”

Back in 2024, Karoline shared the first glimpse of newborn Niko with the world, posting a series of sweet snapshots on Instagram. The then-new mom wrote, “July 10, 2024. 11:25 PM. The moment our son was born. The moment I officially became a mom. The best moment of my life.” She added, “It’s true when they say there’s nothing comparable to the love you feel for your child. My heart has grown bigger than I ever imagined possible. Babies are the ultimate blessing, and I’m bursting with gratitude for our beautiful, happy, healthy boy.”

Fast forward two years, and Leavitt has a toddler and another newborn. The Leavitt-Riccio family welcomed daughter Viviana (Vivi) on May 1, 2026. 

How are Karoline, Nicholas, and baby Vivi celebrating Niko on his big day? Leavitt recently shared a photo of the toddler’s cake, with a blue-and-green dino design, on her Instagram Stories. And as any parent of a two-year-old knows, a brontosaurus made out of frosting is pretty much every toddler’s dream!

Morgan Fairchild is opening up about a terrifying experience from her past.

The 76-year-old actress revealed she was once abducted on the streets of New York by two men who threatened her before ultimately letting her go in a shocking turn of events.

Fairchild shared the story on a recent episode of her podcast with sister Cathryn Hartt. She said her captors described exactly what they planned to do to her. "They were telling me all the things they were going to do to my body and all the drugs they were going to shoot me up with and all this stuff," she said.

But Fairchild refused to let them see her fear. "I'm so shy, but by God, inside there's a spine of steel," she said. "I was damned if I was going to let these guys see how scared I was."

Instead, she cracked jokes. Every threat got a wisecrack back. "We just kept going like that for a while," she said, "and finally, one of them looked at the other and said, 'You know, she's funny. Let's let her go.'"

The men then paid the cab driver and told him to take her wherever she wanted to go. Fairchild asked to be dropped off at her sister's house, and she stayed there for three days.

Fairchild's career has spanned more than five decades, from her start on Search for Tomorrow in the 1970s to primetime staples like Dallas and Falcon Crest. She's remained active in recent years too, returning to General Hospital as Haven de Havilland, a role she's reprised multiple times since 2022.

However, she's also faced difficulties along the way. In 2023, she announced the death of her longtime partner, Mark Seiler, after 36 years together. She said he had Parkinson's disease and that COVID ultimately took his life.

The best summer wardrobe finds are often the ones you can throw on without much thought. A lightweight shirt that works at the beach, on vacation or while running errands quickly becomes the piece you reach for again and again.

Costco shoppers have their eye on one new clothing find that checks all those boxes without the designer price tag.

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Creator @costcoclaudia recently spotted the Gap Women's Cotton Gauze Button-Up Shirt at Costco for $14.99, and commenters are already calling it a closet staple. The relaxed button-up comes in white, green and blue, making it easy to pair with everything from denim shorts to linen pants.

Made from 100 percent cotton, the shirt is designed to feel soft, breathable and lightweight, making it an easy choice for hot summer days. The relaxed fit, collared neckline and double chest pockets give it a timeless look.

According to shoppers, the shirt feels "super airy," making it especially appealing during the hottest weeks of summer.

The shirt is available in sizes XS through XXL, although colors and sizes may vary by warehouse.

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The comments quickly filled with shoppers sharing how they've been styling the shirt.

One person wrote, "Obsessed with my white one as a bathing suit cover up!! This one is SO GOOD!" Another called it "a classic piece to have in a closet," while others simply said they loved the look.

It's easy to see why cotton gauze has become such a summer favorite. The loosely woven fabric allows air to circulate more easily than heavier materials, helping you stay comfortable while still looking put together. It also has a naturally relaxed texture that doesn't require perfectly crisp ironing, making it ideal for travel or busy mornings.

At $14.99 in stores, or $16.99 online, the Gap shirt offers the kind of value Costco shoppers love. Similar cotton gauze shirts often sell for considerably more at traditional retailers.

With its breathable fabric, classic silhouette and easy styling options, this is a wardrobe basic you'll keep reaching for long after the season ends. And as with many popular Costco apparel finds, it's worth grabbing while your size and favorite color are still in stock.

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