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Valerie Bertinelli still has not made peace with the end of Hot in Cleveland, and she is not keeping quiet about it.

More than a decade after the TV Land sitcom premiered, the 66-year-old actress said that its 2015 ending still stings. She felt the show had plenty of stories left to tell. "I'm still more than grateful for the experience," Bertinelli expressed, "and I'm still pissed off for cancelling us a year too early in my mind."

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A New Podcast Brings the Cast Back Together

Bertinelli is channeling that fondness into Still Hot in Cleveland, a "nostalgia-cast" she co-hosts with the show's former executive producer, Todd Milliner. Each season of the sitcom gets its own two or three episodes, with guests that include former co-stars Wendie Malick and Jane Leeves plus the writers and crew who built it.

Hot in Cleveland ran from 2010 to 2015 and followed three Los Angeles friends whose flight to Paris makes an emergency landing in Ohio, convincing them to start their lives over in Cleveland. The late Betty White played the sharp-tongued caretaker of their new home.

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Could There Ever Be a Revival?

Bertinelli is not ruling it out, though she admits White's absence complicates the math. White died in December 2021.

"I know Wendie's not crazy about that idea, because she's right, without Betty, how is it Hot in Cleveland?" Bertinelli said.

She believes the podcast, recorded in her home wine cave, is its own kind of reunion. It debuts first for members of her fan community, Valerie's Place. For now, that is as close to a Cleveland reunion as fans are going to get.

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More than 25 years after introducing readers to Hogwarts, the Wizarding World of Harry Potterkeeps growing. From the highly anticipated television series reboot to the new collection of audiobooks and now another wave of character books hitting shelves, the bestselling franchise continues to show why Forbes recently ranked it the “greatest book series of all time.”

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According to Collider, two new titles are joiningJ.K. Rowling’s growing Pocket Potters: Little Guides collection next month. Slated for Aug. 13 (to be released first in the United Kingdom), Pocket Potters: Dobby and Pocket Potters: Hagridare officially on the way.

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Pocket Potters: Little Guides is a collection of 32-page, authorized companion guides to the iconic universe, each one complete with fun facts, details, and colorful illustrations dedicated to its designated character. For Dobby, illustrated by Helen Brady, this means fans will get insight into the Malfoys and why socks are so important to the loyal house-elf; for Hagrid, illustrated by Olia Muza, fans will learn more about the contents of the warmhearted half-giant's pockets and why he cares so much for magical creatures.

These latest offerings mark the sixth and seventh guides in the Pocket Potters series from Bloomsbury Publishing, which also includes titles on the core three, among others. This mini-franchise supplements the original seven-book series, with Harry Potter and the Cursed Childserving as the script for a stage play.

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The two new Pocket Potter books arrive ahead of HBO Max’s episodic retelling of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. With this adaptation, the first season will premiere globally on Christmas Day, stream exclusively on the platform, and span 10 episodes, with new seasons releasing through 2037.

The news also follows the announcement of Audible’s Full-Cast Audio Editions, which are cinematic listening experiences, featuring massive productions with more than 200 performers, including Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen, of the original seven books.

Since the first book’s release in June 1997, Rowling's world of Harry Potter has become one of the greatest book series of all time.

“With over 600 million copies sold worldwide, the Harry Potter series has become a literary phenomenon,” Forbes wrote, “and has been translated into numerous languages, inspiring a generation of readers and an equally lucrative film franchise.”

A universally loved series, Harry Potterhelped ignite a new generation’s interest in fantasy literature. Millions of copies and countless magical adventures later, the Wizarding World continues to welcome new readers while giving longtime fans fresh reasons to re-enroll in Hogwarts.

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If you're a book lover, your shelves are probably filled with stories you never want to put down. Now, you can bring that same cozy feeling to your home in a whole new way thanks to this clever lamp at Amazon that's designed to look just like a book. 

The Ba Suns Magic Book Lamp is on sale for $20, down from $29. Not only does this lamp add a warm glow to any space, it doubles as a charming piece of decor that looks right at home on console tables, bookshelves, and coffee tables. Shoppers called the lamp “unique," with one saying that it was the “coolest lamp” they ever owned. 

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The Ba Suns Magic Book Lamp brings storybook charm to your home with its vintage-inspired hardcover design and elegant gold-stamped cover. When closed, it looks like a beautiful decorative book you’d want to leave on display. Just open it up to see the “pages” unfold into a soft, glowing lamp that can be used as mood lighting or a handy reading light.

The clever design lets you style it in more ways than one. It folds a full 360 degrees, allowing you to shape it like an open book, a fan, or a freestanding display.

You can also customize the glow with three lighting options: warm white, soft yellow, and soft warm white. The rechargeable 1200mAh battery makes it easy to move around without worrying about cords or finding an outlet. It charges fully within four to six hours.

One Amazon shopper described it as a “beautiful little book lamp,” while another said it’s “adorable,” “durable,” and “works so well.” A third shopper shared: “Everyone who sees it asks where I got it. [I’m] obsessed!”

With its sweet design and warm glow, this lamp also makes a lovely present for avid bookworms. One shopper called it a “great gift for a book lover.”

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Midland has some exciting news for its fans.

The legendary country rock band announced via Instagram on Tuesday that they will be hitting the road all summer and fall across the United States, performing in various cities around California, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Texas, Arizona and more, from this month to mid-November. Titled the Stages Tour to support their most recent studio album with the same name, the lineup of shows is set to kick off on July 16 in Bakersfield and conclude in Waco, Texas, on Nov. 14.

"We’re hitting the road this summer and fall on the Stages Tour. Where will we see you?" they wrote in their caption.

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The country rock trio has a busy year ahead of them. In between their shows for the Stages Tour, they are also set to open for Kacey Musgraves and her Middle of Nowhere Tour, starting on Aug 20 in Chicago. In addition, Midland is set to co-headline a national tour alongside Clint Black in October, starting in North Carolina.

Despite what many may perceive as a grueling schedule, the three members of Midland — Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy — have told multiple outlets that touring for them "never gets old."

"We wanted to create a business out of touring," Duddy told Pollstar back in 2019 when they were on their Let It Roll Tour. "We like to play for people, and we felt we have more than No. 1s to offer ... It felt really scary locking into a business plan that doesn't feel anything like us."

Shaboozey and Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy of Midland speak onstage at the CMA Close Up Stage during CMA Fest 2026 day three on June 05, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Midland was created by the trio in 2014 in Texas. Since their formation 12 years ago, the group has released two EPs and five studio albums, with their most recent being Stages on June 12. Seven of their singles have reached the Billboard country charts, one of them being their first single, "Drinkin' Problem," which charted on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay upon its debut and garnered Midland two Grammy Awards in 2018.

"One of the greatest thrills of doing this is getting to meet people who were there in the heyday of the music that we love," Wystrach told 24 Hour Fitness in a feature piece. "It’s just about exploring these stories from the past when you were able to get away with crazy [explicit] and not go to jail."

For presale access to tickets to their upcoming Stages Tour, fans can sign up for the Midlanderos Fan Club. Their most recent album, Stages, can be listened to on all streaming platforms. Tickets and more information can be found on Midland's official website.

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Charles Spencer is looking back on fond memories with his late sister, Princess Diana.

The younger brother to the late royal, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a black and white photo of him and his sister from their childhood.

"Summer moment, 60 years ago," he captioned the adorable picture where the two were playing on a swing set.

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Fans of Diana of course loved to see a different side of her and were delighted to see a photo of her in a happy time in her life.

"A great photo. Thanks for sharing. Always in our hearts. With longing and love," one said.

"Lovely photo!!! Princess Diana will always be remembered for her timeless fashion, kindness, and incredible humanitarian. Her legacy lives on," another added.

"I see so much of Diana in her son Harry," observed another mentioning Diana's youngest son who has become estranged from his family. "She was taken from us far too soon. I think of her every day and still miss her."

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Charles sporadically posts photos and tributes of his older sister who was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997. She would have been 65 on July 1 this year.

Last year he took to social media to commemorate the day she died on August 31.

“Flowers we cut this morning from Althorp’s gardens for the Island,” he captioned a photo of flowers. “Always an impossible day.”

In October, he spoke onThe Rosebud Podcast, and recalled his writing process for his sister's eulogy, which he gave at her high profile memorial service at Westminster Abbey.

"I jotted a few things down, very traditional eulogy, almost, you know, 'She was very good at this as a child,' and all that, and then I thought, 'Well, this is ridiculous, that's not who she was,' and then overnight I must have been chuntering away, and I realized that my job actually wasn't to do that, but it was almost to speak for her."

Three of his daughters, Diana's nieces, Kitty, Amelia, and Eliza regularly, but perhaps indirectly, pay homage to their aunt with their fashion.

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In an episode of his podcast Bussin’ With the Boys, former Tennessee Titans lineman Taylor Lewan revealed that he wasn’t invited to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding on July 3.

Lewan and Kelce have been friends for over a decade, and the Kansas City Chiefs player was featured on an episode of Bussin’ With the Boysin 2024. However, on today’s episode of the podcast, Lewan went on a rant about how he was snubbed from the wedding invite list.

“Going into the weekend, I thought, ‘Oh, good. Didn’t get an invite,'” Lewan said. “Checked my AOL account, reactivated that. No invite in there. And I was just making sure.”

Lewan mentioned that guests like Benson Boone, Bowen Yang and Fox Sports rules analyst Dean Blandino were all in attendance. Lewan said that George Kittle, a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, was also there.

“When I saw George Kittle and Claire, I was like, ‘Oh, awesome. Tight end and friends. You should absolutely be there,’” Lewan recalled. “But then I saw George Kittle’s mom and mother-in-law.”

When one of Lewan’s co-hosts mentioned that Kittle and Kelce are close, Lewan argued back, “They’re close, but like yo, we’re boys.”

“I’ve known you for over 10 years,” Lewan said, referring to Kelce. “We text and call each other. ... I’m gonna take the high road. Okay. But I’m just thinking, dude, I’m clearly doing something wrong in our friendship, clearly something wrong. … There’s clearly a blind spot I’m not seeing.”

Lewan said he’s not taking away from “how amazing this wedding probably was,” and said that he’s happy for Kelce and Swift. He just wants to know why he wasn’t invited.

Another friend who didn’t make the list was Will Compton, who played in the NFL for nine years. Compton was “flabbergasted” that he didn’t get an invite.

“All of these photos I keep seeing. I see [Fox Sports rules analyst] Dean Blandino got an invitation? Is that real?” Compton asked on an episode of the Wake Up Barstool podcast.

Although Compton said he didn’t think much of it at the time, he’s shocked he was snubbed from the invite list.

Thirty-five years after the 1990 film swept the 1991 Academy Awards, winning Kevin Costnerboth Best Director and Best Actor Oscars, Dances With Wolves is finally getting a much-needed restoration. Costner's epic Civil War-era film about a soldier who befriends a tribe of Lakota Indians is getting a 4K update, and those attending the 2026 Locarno Festival will be the first to view the film with sharper, clearer images.

A Historic Premiere at Locarno

The 80th anniversary of the festival will take place from August 5 through August 15 in Locarno, Switzerland. The updated Dances With Wolves will take place on August 7 in the 17,000-square-meter open-air Piazza Grande. Along with an extra 30 minutes of never-before-seen footage, audiences will see the movie as Costner originally envisioned. The Zurich-based laboratory Cinegrell worked with the Festival's Locarno Heritage project to restore the film.

"Costner’s western epic, which won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, helped redefine the western at the turn of the 1990s and drew global attention to the historical plight of Indigenous peoples on the American continent," the Festival wrote in a press release.

Mystery Surrounding the New Footage

It's unknown what new footage this version will feature. An extended version was already released on VHS in 1994, DVD in 2003, and then a 20th Anniversary Blu-ray edition in 2011. That rendering lengthened the 181-minute film to 236 minutes, adding 53 new or extended scenes and including alternative scenes omitted from the theatrical version.

In 2004, Costner told Entertainment Weekly that he had nothing to do with the extended editions that had been released. "I didn’t work on the long version of Dances With Wolves,” he insisted. He claimed what he was a fan of was extras, such as alternative endings and deleted scenes.

”I release the versions I want," he explained. "They are long, so I don’t need for ’em to be any longer."

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For over 33 years, Brad Bell has been running the writers' room and headwriting the CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. Now the award-winning storyteller has shared how often stories evolve from where things initially begin.

Bell was interviewed on the SOAPY podcast, hosted by Greg Rikaart and Rebecca Budig, in honor of the podcast's first-year anniversary.

During the conversation, Rikaart asks the Daytime Emmy-winner how often storylines change during the writing process from where they begin to where the storyline eventually ends on-screen.

Bell answered the question honestly and directly, “Most of the time.”

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He elaborated that this is why, when actors come up to him and ask where the storyline is going, he typically avoids answering in detail. Bell shared a recent example of telling an actor a storyline in a bit more detail and how it changed.

“I told Crew Morrow, I said, ‘You're joining a motorcycle gang and you're going to really go downhill because you lose Electra.’ And he's like, ‘I'm so excited for the motorcycle gang.’”

Bell added that things quickly changed for him, about four hours later to be exact, so he pivoted the storyline in a different direction. A week later, the showrunner admits to running into Morrow again, who shared, “I've been thinking about motorcycles.” And he had to explain that it was no longer a thing.

Bell shared that stories are “always in flux, always changing.”

Budig added that, having worked in the industry for decades, she always says the same thing when she hears rumblings about storylines. “I'm like, I'll wait till I see it. I'll wait till it's out there because, as you said, things change.”

You can view the full Brad Bell interview on the Soapy podcast below and on any major podcast platform.

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays on CBS and streams weeknights on Paramount+. Viewers can also watch The Bold and the Beautiful from the beginning on the official BBTV app, where thousands of episodes are available to be streamed.

The Rolling Stones recently made headlines when they revealed a song on their forthcoming album features a surprise guest spot by an unlikely collaborator.

At a press event to drum up promotion for the Stones new album, Foreign Tongues, due out July 10, Mick Jagger revealed that the Stones collaborated with Robert Smith, frontman of veteran post-punk band the Cure. Smith contributed guitar, synths, and backing vocals to the songs “Divine Intervention” and “Never Wanna Lose You.”

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“There’s this man with his back to me with this long gown on,” Jagger recalled at the event about his random meeting with Smith at the recording studio the Stones were working at. “When he turned around, he was covered in lipstick. And I said—I’ve never met him before-- ‘You’re Robert Smith of the Cure.’ And he said, ‘Yeah.” We’ve never met. And I said, “Well, while you’re here then you better go and do something.” That’s how collaborations work sometimes. “Go out and sing the backing vocal.”

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While the pairing of goth-rock icon Smith with the Stones seems kind of unlikely, it was strangely predicted—sort of--in the 2011 film This Must Be the Place, which stars Sean Penn as a mope-rock character clearly modeled after Smith.

In the star-studded but little-seen film, Penn plays a retired goth-rocker who’s lost his groove after apparently two hardcore fans committed suicide after listening to one of his depressing songs.

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If Sean Penn dressed like Robert Smith isn’t bizarre enough, the character Cheyenne turns Nazi hunter after the death of his father and goes on a search for a SS officer who tormented his late father.

In one scene, Penn’s Smith-like character encounters the granddaughter of the alleged Nazi, portrayed by Kerry Condon. “Now I remember you,” Condon’s character says in the film. “You sang with Mick Jagger once.”

Penn’s Smith-like character responds, “Actually, Mick Jagger sang with me.”

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So, This Must Be the Place didn’t actually predict the Stones-Robert Smith collaboration but set the stage that such a collab could exist. Since we only discovered and watched the film after the Stones-Smith collaboration was announced, we found the coincidence stunning.

Also, while we’re not sure we’d call This Must Be the Place a fine film, it is worth a watch for the casting of Penn in the role as well as an all-star cast that includes Frances McDormand as the wife of Penn’s character, as well as appearances by Bono’s daughter Eve Hewson, Judd Hirsch, and David Byrne as himself.

Byrne’s appearance in the film makes sense since his 1983 Talking Heads classic serves as the film’s title and Byrne performs the song in the movie before having a lengthy conversation with Penn’s character about the pressures of being a rock star.

Little House on the Prairie was released in 1974 and became a major success for NBC. The show, set in an agrarian Minnesota community in the 1800s, tells the story of the Ingalls family, led by Charles and Caroline Ingalls, known by their children as Pa and Ma. 

Michael Landon and Karen Grassle starred as the patriarch and matriarch of the family. Sadly, Landon died of pancreatic cancer in 1991. After the show's finale in 1983, many of the cast members went on to star in films, stage productions and other TV shows. Keep reading for a look at where the cast of Little House on the Prairie is now.

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Little House on the Prairie Cast: Where Are They Now?

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View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Gilbert began her career as a child actress early in life. While Little House is her best-known work, she also went on to appear in more than 80 projects after the show's conclusion. These include roles on 7th Heaven and Stand by Your Man. Gilbert also appeared on the 14th season of Dancing with the Stars. 

Off-screen, Gilbert launched Modern Prairie, described as home decor and apparel for mature women. The brand features several Little House-themed items, such as nightgowns named after both Mary and Laura.

Related: ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Reflects on ‘Challenging’ Michael Landon Relationship

View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Michael Landon (Charles Ingalls)

Landon was already a successful actor before he took on the role of the Ingalls family patriarch, but he soon became synonymous with Charles Ingalls. In addition to Little House, he was well known for his years on Bonanza, which he filmed before the series, and Highway to Heaven, which would be his final major project. 

The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1991 and died in July of the same year at the age of 52. His final appearance was on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, just a few weeks before his death.

Related: Watch the Official Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Reboot Right Now

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View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Karen Grassle (Caroline Ingalls)

Grassle studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and originally got her start as an actress on Broadway. She went back to the theatre after the conclusion of Little House and was involved in theater groups in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Louisville, Kentucky, and San Francisco, California.

Grassle has continued to perform on stage and screen. Her most recent film credit was in 2021's Not to Forget. That year, she also published her memoir Bright Lights, Prairie Dust: Reflections on Life, Loss, and Love from Little House's Ma, which details her experiences on Little House.

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View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary Ingalls)

Anderson's career began when she was cast as Mary Ingalls at the age of 11. After the show ended, she wrote about what it was like on set in her book The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House. She eventually moved to Canada, where she raised her children. Anderson's post-Little House roles include stints on Veronica Mars as well as The Equalizer and The Con Is On.

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Twins Lindsay and Sidney began their careers as Carrie Ingalls. Each girl took turns playing the young member of the Ingalls family. The two girls had a connection to Michael Landon before taking the part: their father, Billy Green Bush (different spelling intentional!), co-starred in Bonanza. 

After Little House, Lindsay appeared in an episode of the crime drama series Matt Houston, and Sidney starred in the comedy-drama film Hambone and Hillie. They both appeared in a few commercials before eventually retiring from acting.

In April 2024, the twins joined Michael Landon's daughters, Leslie and Shawna, in a charity stride to help raise money for pancreatic cancer research and treatment. Landon died from the disease in 1991.

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View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Matthew Labyorteaux (Albert Quinn Ingalls)

Following Little House, Labyorteaux quickly moved on to roles in Special Treat, Most Wanted, Here's Boomer, The Love Boat, Night Court and other TV series. He has also worked as a voice actor for video games such as Star Wars: The Old Republic and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links.

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View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Alison Arngrim (Nellie Olsen Dalton)

Since her time as Nellie Olsen, Arngrim enjoyed roles on The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. She has also worked as a stand-up comic. 

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View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Jason Bateman (James Cooper Ingalls)

Many Jason Bateman fans may not realize he was on Little House, but he got his start at the age of 11 as a member of the Ingalls family before he went on to enjoy the successful career he has today. Since the show, he's worked in both TV and films in projects such as Arrested Development, Teen Wolf Too, Zootopia and Ozark. He also cohosts the hit podcast SmartLess with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes.

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View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder)

Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder, the husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder, in later seasons of the show, went on to star many years later as Hank Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In June 2024, he released his memoir Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond, which focuses on his time on the show.

“Prairie Man, based on the title, is very centered around the Little House experience, and I draw from life experience that I got from Little House,” he's said of the book, which includes forewords by costars Melissa Gilbert and Alison Arngrim. “And there's talk about different relationships with different people that I had on the show. My sense of those people. There is a lot of gratitude in the book.”

The memoir also confronts “some hurt feelings, some disappointments, some of things that maybe didn't go the way I would've dreamed that they could go,” Butler told People. “But in an experience that satisfied and has satisfied so many dreams in my life. Little House has been this massive gift.”

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View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Charlotte Stewart (Miss Beadle)

Stewart portrayed school teacher Miss Beadle for the show's first four seasons. In a recent interview with The Sun, she remembered making a bold move in her audition: "I looked at the producer who was sitting behind this big desk with all these executives around him, and I said, ‘May I sit behind your desk?'" she recalled. 

"So he got up and moved, and I went around and sat in his chair and all the men were kind of [talking], and I went, ‘Quiet!'" she shared. "I don’t think you do that to studio executives. I don’t know why I did that; it just came out of me. And I got the part."

After Little House, she went on to star in a number of projects, including the original Twin Peaks and the 2017 revival, in which she played Betty Briggs. Fans of The Office may have recognized her when she fell prey to Dwight Schrute's overly exceptional customer service at Staples.

Related: 5 ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Facts We Learned From the New 'Little House Homecoming' Documentary

Back in the '80s, Mötley Crüe ruled the world. The hard rock outfit was one of the most successful bands of the era, with their music being inescapable on the charts. Their album "Doctor Feelgood" even reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. They were arguably the most popular rock band of the era.

Now, all these years later, they are a legacy act, still traveling around and performing for all the fans that have grown up with them. They've managed to maintain a fanbase who either through nostalgic or diehard reasons has kept supporting them with their shows year in and year out.

Recently, those fans have been calling the band out for what appeared to be lip-syncing from lead singer Vince Neil at a recent concert.

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Vince Neil and the rest of Mötley Crüe have largely dismissed or denied claims that they rely entirely on pre-recorded lead vocals during their concerts. While the band has occasionally addressed the use of backing instrumentation and auxiliary tracks to fatten up their arena sound, Neil has historically downplayed the accusations, attributing live sound discrepancies to audio delays, heavy reverb, or the natural wear and tear of decades of touring. #vinceneil #motleycrue #lipsync #pacificcoastradio #pacificcoastfm

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The caption claims that the Neil has always denied the accusations of lip-syncing, although the band has used backing tracks before to boost their sound. Fans didn't see it that way however, as they took to the comments to angrily accuse the singer of phoning it in and not singing anymore.

"No. That’s lip-syncing. His voice does not sound like that anymore."

"Sounds just like the studio version.👌Oh yeah because it is lol."

"You have one job Vince."

Another commenter noted that when paying for a ticket to a show, you expect to see the band actually sing, saying, "If they chose to tour…and I paid for a ticket… they'd better sing at least a little bit."

Other fans were quick to defend the band, bringing up that they're getting older and that it isn't easy.

"Let him be... gosh ppl are so rude."

"Mic issue? Not a huge secret they use some backing tracks but typically he at least does sing."

"Hey, the fact that Vince still wants to get up there and entertain the fans says a lot. His voice may not be what it was in the ’80s, but the guy is still showing up, still performing, and still giving people the chance to see Mötley Crüe live. After decades of touring, that kind of drive deserves some respect."

We may never know what really happened on stage at this Mötley Crüe concert, but no matter what, the band is still doing what they did in their prime: getting people talking.

Related: Legendary '80s Guitarist, 60, Suffers Hard Fall At Concert

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Adam Sandler spent the Fourth of July weekend officiating the wedding of the year.

Two days later he was on the phone with the Nantucket police, though not for anything close to an emergency. Less than 48 hours after he married off Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on July 3, Sandler, 59, called the Nantucket Police Department's non-emergency line with a simple question: where could a guy find a pickup basketball game?

Public safety dispatcher Chris Reynolds took the call and later recounted it to the Nantucket Current, the local outlet that first reported the story.

"Sandler said, 'Hey, I'm here on your island and I like to play basketball. Can you tell me where there's a basketball court I could play on?' " Reynolds recalled.

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The call was not a one-off. Hours before he officiated the Swift and Kelce ceremony on July 3, the Grown Ups star had already squeezed in a pickup run on outdoor courts in New York City during a heat wave. Sandler plays multiple times a week and has hooped with NBA pros and total strangers alike. Back in 2010, Shaquille O'Neal called him "a damn good player."

Reynolds pointed him toward the Backus Lane court off Surfside Road, where a group of locals had a game going. One of them, Andrew Kesler, said Sandler climbed out of a car and asked to jump in.

"Adam Sandler rolled in a car and started playing pick ups with the boys," Kesler said.

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Sandler first met Kelce on the set of the 2025 Netflix comedy Happy Gilmore 2, which featured a cameo from the tight end. He has spoken warmly about both newlyweds, once calling Kelce "such a gentle, nice guy" and describing Swift as "ridiculously nice" to his family.

It made for two pickup games in one wedding weekend, on two different islands. The second one just took a call to the cops to set up.

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Unlike true antiques, modern furniture designed to mimic retro designs can be an affordable way to update your space. The vintage-style aesthetic is everywhere right now, and if you haven't already jumped on the trend, adding a simple element to a room, like an end table that embraces the style, is an easy way to add polish and convenience in one fell swoop. Walmart has plenty of options to choose from, and one new vintage-inspired piece has caught our eye in the best way. 

Normally $52, the Maliowa Small Side Table is currently on sale for over 30% off thanks to a limited-time Walmart flash deal. This wooden table features retro-style spindle legs and three tiers for storage with a slim design that fits neatly beside a couch, chair, or bed. Available in three finishes, the white and brown options are priced the lowest at $35 each, while black is slightly more at $36. 

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Measuring approximately 23 inches high, 15 inches wide, and 12 inches deep, this table is perfectly sized for small spaces like apartments, dorm rooms, and RVs. The petite design also works well in a cramped living room or office that needs extra storage or to fit a narrow space next to the bed as a nightstand. 

Made of wood coated in a water-resistant paint for durability, this table also features adjustable foot pads underneath each leg to keep the table stable. Three sturdy shelves with a total load-bearing capacity of 44 pounds offer ample room to stash remotes, hold a lamp, stack books, display framed photos, or store medical devices bedside. 

Though reviews are limited on this new table, shoppers are already raving about it. "The first time I saw it, I was in love with it," one person shared, calling it "elegant" and "so chic." The same shopper said the table looked "expensive," despite being on sale for under $40. The vintage-style table legs and color options evoke the look of similar tables from more expensive brands, but Walmart’s sale price will keep you on budget. 

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More than 30 years after forming, The Rasmus is finally embarking on its first North American headlining tour.

The Finnish rock band has announced a fall 2026 trek across the United States and Canada, marking the first time the group will headline its own tour in the region. Joining The Rasmus on the run will be British rock band Saint Agnes and Los Angeles outfit Death Valley Dreams as special guests. 

For vocalist Lauri Ylönen, the tour represents a milestone years in the making.

"We've waited for this moment for a long time," Ylönen said in a statement. "Our fans in North America have been asking us to come back and do a proper headlining tour for years, and now it's finally happening. We're excited to bring our full show across the Atlantic and play both new songs and the classics."

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The tour comes on the heels of the release of the band's latest album, Weirdo. The record follows 2022's Rise and continues the next chapter for a group that has remained one of Finland’s most successful rock exports for more than three decades.

"I had a feeling that we should go harder musically and I've been steering us into that world," Ylönen told The Strange Brew of Weirdo. "It excites me and feels tempting and unknown. Times are also rough and our is in a bad shape right now. Heavier sound fits and feels natural."

Formed in Helsinki in 1994, The Rasmus broke through internationally in the early 2000s with the release of Dead Letters. Powered by the global smash "In the Shadows," the album sold millions of copies worldwide and introduced the band's blend of alternative rock, gothic influences and melodic hooks to audiences across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

While the group has toured extensively throughout Europe over the years, North American appearances have been relatively rare. The newly announced headlining run gives fans the opportunity to experience a full-length show celebrating both the band’s classic material and its newest music.

Saint Agnes and Death Valley Dreams will provide support throughout the tour, adding a pair of rising rock acts to the lineup. Together, the three bands promise a night that spans hard rock, alternative and modern metal influences.

After decades of building an international following, The Rasmus is finally bringing its own headlining production to North America. For longtime fans who have waited years to see the band in a headlining setting, the upcoming tour marks one of the biggest milestones of the group's career.

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Nicole Kidman has tight natural curls, but she doesn't show them in her recent movie roles. The Oscar winner has three daughters and she shared a cute baby picture of one of them and her blonde curls.

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Kidman, 59, posted a picture of herself holding Sunday Rose Kidman Urban on July 7 on Instagram. "Happy 18th my angel, you couldn't be more loved," she captioned the photo. Reese Witherspoon commented happy birthday on the post.

Sunday Rose has darker hair these days and models. She walked for Christian Dior Haute's Paris Fashion Week show on July 6, according to PEOPLE. The teenage model previously walked the red carpet at the Met Gala.

Kidman shares two kids, Bella and Connor, with her ex-husband Tom Cruise. She has two girls with ex-husband Keith Urban. Their youngest is 15-year-old Faith Margaret Kidman Urban.

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The Moulin Rouge! star also celebrated a birthday on June 20. Sunday Rose posted a black-and-white photo of Kidman playing with her curly hair that day on Instagram. "Happy birthday mumma," she captioned the post. "No one I adore more."

Kidman once gifted her Oscar to her mother, then her Emmy and Golden Globe to her youngest daughters. Faith wanted it, but Sunday had a different reaction.

"I said to my oldest: 'You can put this on your shelf,’ and she said, 'No, my shelf is full, I don’t want that.’" the actress told Tatler. "Her shelf is full of snow globes and certificates and books, you know, bits and pieces and knick-knacks. I totally get it. You don’t want some trophy your mum’s won sitting up there."

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Urban, 58, and Kidman got married in 2006 and divorced this year. The country singer wrote a message for Kidman on his Instagram story, "happy birthday Nicole Mary" with multiple exclamation marks on her birthday this year.

The actress didn't talk a lot during the divorce. But she opened up more with her return for Scarpetta and Practical Magic 2.

"I was quiet. I had other things going on. I was in my shell," Kidman told Variety. "Now I’m in a place of saying, '2026. Here we go,'" she later said. "I have Practical Magic with [Sandra Bullock]. I’ll be in full witch mode." The interviewer later asked directly how she was doing after the divorce.

"I am, because I’m always going to be moving toward what’s good," she answered. "What I’m grateful for is my family and keeping them as is and moving forward. That’s that. Everything else I don’t discuss out of respect. I’m staying in a place of, 'We are a family,' and that’s what we’ll continue to be. My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women."

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Several of The Gap Band's hits are still in heavy rotation today, with one in particular becoming one of the most defining tracks of the 1980s—and it remains a timeless classic 44 years later.

"Outstanding" was released in November 1982 by the musical trio, brothers Ronnie, Robert, and frontman Charlie Wilson. Written by contributor Raymond Calhoun, it appeared on the group's blockbuster album, Gap Band IV.

One of their signature songs and biggest hits, it climbed all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B chart, peaking at No. 51 on the Hot 100. The track has been dubbed "THE classic," with Boston's WERS FM station declaring it "might be the most popular song" ever recorded by the band. "Then the vocals of the three Wilson brothers hit you, and it puts you right into the loving mood. It is a complete jam song. It is something you can have on in the background, listen to intently, or dance to. That is the beauty of this song. It too has been sampled by multiple artists. From Notorious B.I.G. to Tyler, the Creator, 'Outstanding' has never left the musical spotlight since its debut in 1982."

The tune tells a feel-good love story, describing a man completely enamored with a woman. "Outstanding / Girl you knock me out / Excited / You make me wanna shout," the singers croon on the classic.

Wilson once admitted that of all the group's songs, "Outstanding" is the one he'd personally say "represents" The Gap Band and their remarkable impact.

He also added he could never have imagined they'd become a "staple" in music. "I wouldn't never had an idea," Wilson told NPR in 2005. "I would--not an inkling of an idea that it would last this long, either. We only was recording from our heart and just making music that felt good."

The band first formed in Tulsa, Okla., in 1967, and helped define the funk/R&B sound.

"Outstanding" became the third of four R&B chart-toppers for the band, following “Burn Rubber on Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)” and “Early in the Morning,” and preceding 1989's “All of My Love.” They're also known for such notable hits as "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," "Party Train," "Yearning for Your Love," "I Don't Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops Up Side Your Head)," and more, many of which became undeniable party anthems.

"And to believe that it would last this long and be in the clubs this long or for me to even be still singing this long is a blessing in itself," the legend, now 73, shared with the news outlet at the time.

Even now, 21 years after that interview, the legendary performer is still going. Despite suffering five strokes recently and losing his brothers and bandmates after both of their deaths (Robert in 2010 and Ronnie in 2021), Wilson remains an icon. In fact, he hit the stage on June 28, headlining the third day of the 2026 Hampton Jazz & Music Festival, sharing his story with the audience as he delivered a set of timeless hits.

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Big Brother 26's Angela Murray is officially on the cast of BB28!

According to Men's Journal, the real estate agent will be one of the houseguests competing on the upcoming season of the CBS reality series. Big Brotherrevealed 14 of this season’s contestants on Tuesday, July 7, via their YouTube channel.

The exciting news comes shortly after it was revealed that Survivor 50 star Rick Devens and another unidentified Survivor castaway will be joining the cast of BB28 and competing for the show's $750,000 grand prize.

Men’s Journal reports that the mystery contestant’s identity will be revealed during the premiere episode of Big Brother: Unlocked, Big Brother's companion talk show hosted by former winners Derrick Levasseur and Taylor Hale and actor Jerry O’Connell. The first episode of this season's Big Brother: Unlocked airs on Friday, July 10.

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Murray previously placed sixth on BB26 in 2024 and finished in the top three for America’s Favorite Player, ultimately losing to Tucker Des Lauriers, her ally in the game. She also appeared on the Amazing Race 38 in 2025, which featured Big Brother alumni and their loved ones, and was eliminated 2nd alongside her daughter Lexi.

In the week leading up to Murray's cast announcement, there was heavy speculation on social media that she would appear on the upcoming season.

In a post shared to X on Monday, June 29, Big Brother legend Janelle Pierzina claimed that the Utah native was no longer responding to her text messages. At the time, cast for Big Brother 28 was sequestering in a hotel without their phones ahead of filming.

“I cannot get ahold of Angela,” Pierzina wrote. “We have a good relationship, talk sometimes and it’s been crickets.”

“Her phone used to show delivered when I would text her, and now it’s not saying delivered,” Pierzina added in a separate post.

Big Brother returns to CBS and Paramount+ on Thursday, July 9.

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Summer is in full swing, and warm temperatures are hanging around all day long. If you're in need of breezy, lightweight sleepwear to keep you comfortable during hot nights, Amazon has a new deal you won't want to miss out on. The Ekouaer Bamboo Nightgown is a top-rated option that comes in over a dozen colors, and it's marked down to nearly 30% off right now.  

Originally $17, this cute nightgown is now on sale for as low as $12 in select colors. Though the pink and light green hues are currently available at the steepest discount, you can also shop it in over a dozen other styles, including blue, black, purple, floral, and leopard print, at $14. 

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Made from 48% polyester, 47% bamboo viscose, and 5% spandex, the nightgown is breathable, lightweight, and designed to feel smooth against the skin, making it ideal for warm nights and hot sleepers. The soft sleep dress is cozy yet full of stylish details, including a classic V-neck with pleated accents, a flowy hem, and a breezy length that falls just above the knee. 

The nightgown has a loose, relaxed fit, so you'll feel comfortable wearing it for everything from  quick snoozes to movie nights at home. It can also double as an easy bathing suit cover-up for beach days, pool trips, and tropical vacations. The machine-washable design makes it easy to care for, too: Just throw it in a cold water cycle, and tumble dry it on low heat. 

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Written in June of 1969, "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin was recorded for their second studio album, Led Zeppelin II. The band recorded the track in New York City after guitarist Jimmy Page and lead singer Robert Plant completed writing the track.

The lyrics to "Ramble On" were heavily inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord ofthe Rings. Many of Led Zeppelin's lyrics call back to Tolkien's work, as Plant, their main lyricist, was heavily inspired by Tolkien as a writer. "Ramble On," in particular, references Mordor, Gollum, and "The Evil One," aka Sauron. Additionally, the line "Leaves are falling all around" is a play on Tolkien's "Ah! like gold fall the leaves in the wind" from his Elvish poem, "Namárië."

A review of the song for Rolling Stonewrote, "The narrator of [Led Zeppelin's] 1969 classic 'Ramble On' finds himself in a very bizarre version of Middle Earth – a land where Mordor appears to be a great place to meet beautiful women, and Gollum and Sauron are more interested in fighting over the narrator's girlfriend than getting their hands on the One Ring."

While "Ramble On" was not initially released as a single, Led Zeppelin II went on to chart at number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In the several decades since its release, the album has sold over 12 million copies worldwide. The song was included on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and ranked number 5 on the best songs by Led Zeppelin by the same publication.

Dave Lewis wrote in his bookLed Zeppelin: A Celebration that "Ramble On" was "the highlight" of Led Zeppelin II. For American Songwriter, Jacob Uitti called the song"one of the band's best."

Before 1980, "Ramble On" was never played live in its entirety by the original band. The full track was first performed live on December 10th, 2007, at a London performance.

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A new supergroup is in the making thanks to an upcoming concert in celebration of punk legends The Ramones.

2026 marks five decades since the band released their debut self-titled album, and to honor the music icons' enduring legacy, The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute will see some huge stars make history with a brand new band made up of some of the biggest names in music.

Taking place on Aug. 30 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, the tribute event will feature the debut performance of Cretin Family, a punk supergroup formed of Green Day front manBillie Joe Armstrong, Rancid’s Tim Armstrong, and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barkeralongside latter-day Ramones bassist C.J. Ramone.

"The spirit of the Ramones is alive in every backyard punk show, punk club, and festival," Armstrong said in a statement, per Rolling Stone. "Generation after generation of cretins and weirdos become Ramones lovers. Kids are influenced by the Ramones and they don’t even know it yet. ¡Viva Ramones!"

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Barker also shared his excitement for the tribute, stating, "Ramones are the blueprint. Punk rock wouldn’t be what it is today without them. I’m honored to celebrate 50 years of one of the greatest bands ever."

Hosted byJohn Travolta, The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute will also feature a 50th-anniversary screening of Travolta’s 1976 movie, cult classic horror Carrie, along with a screening of his latest film, Propeller One-Way Night Coach.

The Ramones called it quits in 1996 after over two decades of back-to-back tours. While all of the original members of the band have died, the later-era members are keeping the music alive. Drummer Marky Ramone, who played with the band on and off again from the late '70s through the mid '90s, fronts Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, while C.J. and Richie Ramone lead their own touring bands which focus on the classic hits.

Tickets for The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute are on sale now, starting at $40. All proceeds from the event will go to Dr. David Agus’ cancer research at Ellison Institute Research Foundation.

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