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Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Satin Kajal Eyeliner is a star of the beauty world—a frequent editor pick in best-of beauty roundups, and a product that can likely be found in every makeup artists' bag. Experts consistently laud its super-creamy texture, its beautiful shades and its long wear.

When it first came out in 2019, it piqued my interest, but it's expensive for an eyeliner at $35, so I never bought it, wrongfully assuming a celebrity-founded beauty brand couldn't bring the goods. But then it kept on getting mentions and winning awards. And after several makeup artists told Parade how great the product is for mature eyes, including hooded eyes, I wanted to see for myself how well it actually performs in a real-life routine. And now, I definitely believe (and have experienced) the hype.

Last September, I purchased my first Victoria Beckham eyeliner ("terracotta"), and then got a second color ("cocoa") in quick succession. I've used them both regularly ever since. Here's why.

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What’s Different About Victoria Beckham’s Eyeliner?

The formula of Victoria Beckham's eyeliner is considered "clean"—it's vegan, not tested on animals and excludes more than 30 controversial and potentially-harmful ingredients such as parabens and phthalates. (That's important to consider since you're basically sticking it in your eye.)

The formula is dermatologically tested and includes chamomile extract for it's anti-inflammatory benefits, panthenol for hydration, vitamin E as an antioxidant and mineral-based silica pearl, which is a substitute for more common glitter ingredients that contain microplastics.

Even though it's easy to blend, it's also smudge-proof and waterproof and has thousands of 5-star reviews on Victoria Beckham Beauty's site, including:

• "This pencil is amazing! I'm a makeup artist so I go through eye pencils quickly!"
• "I really liked the eyeliner, the color is beautiful with glitter."
• "Bought these on a whim - the cinnamon color and the greenish gold. Goes on smoothly and bold color. Lasts all day. Love!"
• "First, I absolutely love how smoothly this goes on my 60+ year old eyes. It doesn’t get stuck or weirdly feathered like some other liners as happens with older skin. Second, the built in smudges is genius! I like a subtle smoky eye and this is perfect. Third, it stays on even out enjoying outdoor pool and other humid activities! I bought several colors and the ones with the subtle yet striking shimmer are just amazing!"

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My First Impressions of Victoria Beckham's Satin Kajal Eyeliner

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The first time I used it, I put way too much on. The pigment is strong and the truly creamy formula applies with very little effort, so I had a bit of a raccoon situation before I used a cotton swab and some micellar water to remove the extra product.

Unlike many liners, you don’t have to press hard on the delicate eye area or go over a line more than once. It glides on very easily and melts into the skin, so there's no effort to blend it out with the smudge tool right after applying it.

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The colors (20 options!) are another standout. The pigments are beautiful and have enough depth that you don’t need to layer them to get noticeable definition.

Through the first full day of wear, it held up better than I expected for a soft pencil. Once it set, it didn’t run, and I didn’t feel like I needed to constantly check it or reapply. It comes off easily with makeup remover.

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My Experience Using It for 5 Months

I don't wear eyeliner every day. In fact, I don't wear eye makeup every day. But after using the Satin Kajal liner regularly for five months, it’s become my go-to pencil. I never made the raccoon eyes mistake again—now I apply very little product to the outer corners of my eyes and use the smudge tool on the end to do the rest.

Here I am without any eye makeup:

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I'm obviously not a makeup artist, but I just apply the liner to the outer corners since I am almost Victoria Beckham's age and I have small eyes. I blend it quite a bit, but you could get a precise line around the entire eye if you wanted one. The smudge tool makes it easy to control the product without needing an extra brush. Even people who have no idea how to do a smokey eye could achieve one with this pencil.

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Here's me with liner only:

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It works well on its own, but it complements shadow well if you wanted to do a full eye look. The formula has stayed consistent over time. It’s still creamy and easy to apply, as long as I keep the pencil sharpened.

Here I am with the liner and mascara (now I just need to get my hair done!):

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Final Takeaways: Is the Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Eyeliner Worth It?

This $35 product is absolutely worth the extra money. I recommend it for mature women like me, and you can use it for a bit of definition or a full dark, smokey eye. Either way, you don't need to use much product, so it should last you for a long time. The pencil has also been reliable. It doesn’t run or melt, although to be fair, I have worn it only through the winter months and apart from a quick Florida trip where it performed well, I haven't tested it regularly in hot summer weather.

I haven't had any issues with it breaking, like many pencils do, and it's a perfect tool for beginners because It glides on so easily.

All 20 shades seem gorgeous—I have "terracotta" and "cocoa" (pictured here) to complement blue eyes, but I would happily try the others (I currently have "fig" on my wishlist). The Victoria Beckham website even has an eye-matching tool that helps you find your best shade. Enjoy!

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Jo Dee Messina is opening up about her weight loss transformation.

Messina, 55, who released her self-titled debut album in 1996, debuted with the hit single “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” Her second album, “I’m Alright,” racked up plenty of hit singles as well, and the country rocker earned plenty of acclaim for her talents. In a new interview, the country queen shared why she decided to get fit and lose weight in the gym, instead of using a GLP-1.

 "I started to see pictures of myself and I didn't recognize myself," Messina told host Evan Paul on the Taste of Country podcast. "I wouldn't let people take pictures. I'm like, 'Stop taking pictures of me. I don't even know who that is.' It's so gross, you know? So I was like, 'I'm going to do something about it. And it's been two years.' "

Messina went on to say that weight loss drugs like pills and injectables like Ozempic just aren't for her.

"This isn't like, hey, let's pop a pill and be skinny in a month. This is like, keep going, keep going, keep going," she explained, noting that she was sore because "yesterday was leg day [in the gym] which — I can't stand leg day." She added that her trainer will "change up my routine every four to six weeks. And so it was all new exercises."

Check out Messina's full interview here:

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What Does Messina Look Like Now?

The music queen stepped out earlier this month and looked happy and healthy. Looks like all those days in the gym are paying off!

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Did a Label Really Say They Wouldn’t Sign Her Because She Was ‘Too Fat’?

While Messina has built a thriving career for herself, she recently shared during an appearance on The Bobby Bones Show that a music label once told her they wouldn’t sign her because she wasn’t skinny enough to be a star.

“They said I was too fat,” Messina revealed during the interview. “They told my producer that, ‘Oh, if she was 10 pounds lighter, we would have signed her,’ is what they said… And I was devastated.”

However, it was the advice of her older sister that encouraged her to keep fighting for a place in the music industry.

“I said, ‘I did this showcase and I didn’t get the record deal. They passed.’ And she’s like, ‘Yes!’ I was like, ‘What do you mean, yes?'” Messina recalled. “She’s like, ‘Oh, they say you have to get passed on a thousand times before you get a deal… Now you only have 999 left.'”

To see Messina’s full interview, click below.

When Will Jo Dee Messina Release a New Album?

Messina’s fans will finally get a new album from the singer, who is set to release “Bridges,” her first studio album in 12 years, this summer. Last week, Messina took to Instagram to announce the release of the album’s first single, “Some Bridges.”

“IT’S HERE!!!!!!!! Go stream it now! Wahooo!!!!!! 💜💜💜,” Messina captioned her fun video announcement, which showed the redheaded beauty in a cropped blue sweater and jeans.

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Gates McFadden had been asking to direct Star Trek: The Next Generation since the first day of production. For most of seven seasons, nobody said yes. When they finally did, Patrick Stewart made it clear he wasn't entirely on board.

McFadden got one episode, the seventh-season horror entry 'Genesis,' in which the crew devolves into primitive creatures. She came in prepared. She'd walked every set on the ship looking for unused angles, choreographed her opening scene with stand-ins before shooting began, and had a clear vision for how the episode should feel. Then Stewart dug in on a camera choice she was certain would work.

'He was really resistant,' McFadden said in a recent interview with the podcast Stage Trek. She asked him to do it anyway. He did. 'Later he said, 'It did work. I'm sorry.' He was a little pissed off, you know.'

Stewart wasn't the only resistant castmate. Michael Dorn balked at a scene McFadden wanted to shoot in his quarters. Dwight Schultz, by contrast, had to be reined in, he was so committed she had to pull him back from giving too much away too early.

She says she'd already made one significant unilateral call before any of that. A scene written as Counselor Troi relaxing in a bubble bath became something far stranger ; Troi face-down in the tub, still in uniform, hair falling out. Marina Sirtis wasn't enthusiastic. McFadden held firm. It became the episode's most arresting image.

McFadden had wanted to direct since watching Frakes, Burton, and Stewart all get their chances while hers kept not coming. She says she believes the informal mentorship pipeline that moved male cast members into the director's chair was never made available to her. She said as a woman, she couldn't just walk into the writers' room, sit down, and build those relationships the way her male colleagues could. 'The men show each other how to do it,' she said. 'They don't always do that for the women.'

When she finished 'Genesis,' both the makeup department head and the episode's editor wanted to submit their work for Emmy consideration. The studio blocked both of them, reserving the nomination push for the series finale.

Rick Berman sent her a two-word note: great rushes. She never directed another episode.

The Northridge earthquake had struck mid-production, inflating costs. Whatever momentum she might have carried out of 'Genesis' didn't survive the budget conversation. No one ever told her specifically why she wasn't asked back. She still doesn't have a clear answer.

McFadden eventually sold her Star Trek memorabilia and used the proceeds to build a theater in Los Angeles, where she directed new plays for years. She calls the 'Genesis' shooting week her favorite of the entire series.

Stewart came around. The institution, less so.

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Dairy Queen is giving fans a tasty way to count down to summer.

Just shy of one week after celebrating the return of spring and DQ's highly anticipated Free Cone Day, the beloved fast-food chain revealed it's launching an all-new Blizzard flavor and bringing back some seasonal faves. To jump-start excitement about ice cream season, it's also offering a special buy-one-get-one deal on all Blizzards ordered through its app.

"Coming out of winter, we know fans look forward to all things warm weather. This collection was designed to celebrate the joy and flavor of summer through nostalgic fan favorites and new innovation," Maria Hokanson, executive vice president of marketing at American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), shared in a March 25 statement.

Dairy Queen Debuts New Strawberry Angel Food Cake Blizzard, Brings Back S'mores and Cotton Candy Flavors

Dubbed the "Countdown to Summer Collection," the menu update includes an all-new Strawberry Angel Food Cake Blizzard Treat as well as two returning favorites: the S'mores Blizzard Treat and the Cotton Candy Blizzard.

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According to an official description, Dairy Queen's new Strawberry Angel Food Cake Blizzard Treat takes light and fluffy angel food cake pieces and real strawberries and blends them up with the brand's world-famous soft serve before garnishing with whipped topping for Blizzard Treat perfection.

Dairy Queen's new Strawberry Angel Food Cake Blizzard flavor.

Joining the newcomer are two summer-inspired treats that fans have adored in years past.

• S’mores Blizzard Treat – A campfire classic returns, packed with marshmallow-filled DQ chocolate bars and graham cracker blended with our world-famous soft serve to BLIZZARD® Treat perfection
• Cotton Candy Blizzard Treat – A fan-favorite that delivers colorful cotton candy sprinkles blended with our world-famous soft serve to BLIZZARD® Treat perfection.

Dairy Queen's returning S'mores and Cotton Candy Blizzard flavors.

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When Will DQ's Countdown to Summer Blizzard Collection Be Available?

As DQ says, it's "never too early to begin celebrating the best season of the year." So it's launching its Countdown to Summer Blizzard menu at participating locations nationwide beginning on Monday, March 30—just in time to replace DQ's March Flavor of the Month (Mint Crunchin' Cookie).

Additionally, Dairy Queen is expanding its partnership with the Savannah Bananas (a driving force behind the chain's new Banana Split Shake) to offer fans a “Double Flip” buy-one-get-one for $.99 deal on its Blizzard Treats.

"We also wanted to give fans something to ‘flip’ for: a BOGO $.99 digital offer that playfully nods to our classic Blizzard Treat flip," the exec added. "As well as our partners the Savannah Bananas who bring joy and fun to the warm weather season in every Banana Ball game."

Available exclusively for rewards members who order in the DQ app, the digital offer pays homage to the iconic flip synonymous with DQ Blizzard Treats and the legendary on-field fun of the Savannah Bananas. Customers who buy one Blizzard treat (any flavor) in the app betweenMarch 30 and April 26 can get another (of equal or lesser value) for just 99 cents.

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On March 25, 1988, audiences flocked to theaters to see a new comedy-drama that would quickly—and unexpectedly—top the box office: Biloxi Blues.

The film, based on a semi-autobiographical and acclaimed play by Neil Simon and serving as the second installment in the Eugene trilogy, following Brighton Beach Memoirs and leading into Broadway Bound, starred Matthew Broderick, just a few years after the success of Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Broderick was already familiar with the lead character, Eugene Morris Jerome, portraying him on Broadway years prior, beginning in March 1985, where the play ran at the Neil Simon Theatre for a little over a year until June 1986.

Despite his established popularity and familiarity with the role, the film still faced some stiff competition for eyeballs and box office dollars in the late '80s, including from Johnny Be Good, the teen comedy starring Anthony MichaelHall and Robert Downey Jr., which was released theatrically on the same day.

Other films debuting in theaters in March of 1988 included Moving, SwitchingChannels, Off Limits, Standand Deliver and Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach.

However, Biloxi Blues resonated with viewers due to a winning formula–equal parts humor, heart and a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of World War II.

"Biloxi Blues" starring starring Matthew Broderick and Christopher Walken hit theatres today back in 1988. #80s pic.twitter.com/B10cjoUoSi

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Broderick used the film to showcase his range, moving away from the teen-comedy genre to a more nuanced, character-driven role, which helped solidify him as a versatile actor who could handle anything thrown at him. His role as Eugene, a young soldier traveling from Brooklyn to navigate basic army training in Biloxi, Mississippi, helped solidify his status beyond the teen heartthrob label, establishing him as a leading Hollywood star and opening doors for future films like Torch Song Trilogy, Glory and The Freshman.

Debuting at number one in the box office and earning critical praise, the film succeeded due to its sharp wit, relatable characters and the memorable performances, which also starred the already established Christopher Walken, who delivered a standout supporting performance as the tough and unforgettable Sergeant Toomey.

Simon’s adaptation brought the play to a wider audience while exploring themes of growth, authority, and friendship, showing the human side of soldiers preparing for war.

Though it dropped to the second spot the following weekend, Biloxi Blues earned its place in ’80s film history, to this day celebrated by fans for smart comedy with a touch of nostalgia.

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Tricia Helfer recently dropped jaws with her natural beauty at 51 — 22 years after first starring in Battlestar Galactica.

Recently, Helfer attended The Game Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. She rocked a brown, long-sleeved dress with cutouts at the hips and a plunging hemline in the back.

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The actress, who played Number Six, a humanoid Cylon operative, from 2004 to 2009 in the remake of the original 1978 Battlestar Galactica TV series.

Tricia Helfer attends The Game Awards 2025 at the Peacock Theater on Dec. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Frank Micelotta/The Game Awards via Getty Images)

In the comments of photos from the awards event that Helfer shared on Instagram, fans marveled at the actress' timeless beauty, with one Instagram user declaring, "Stunning🔥 as ever 🔥🔥."

Another echoed, "Good lord, woman. You literally don’t know how to take a bad pic."

Someone else exclaimed, "Still stunning!!"

Meanwhile, yet another Instagram user agreed, writing, "Still a goddess."

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More recently, on Feb. 28, Helfer posted a different Instagram photo that left fans marveling over her youthful appearance. "Tricia, you look better with every passing year :)," one follower insisted.

A second commented, "Aging like a fine wine, Tricia... Absolute stunner 🤩😍🔥🔥 xx."

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In other recent Helfer updates, the actress posted a photo via Instagram on March 7 of herself reuniting with three of her Battlestar Galactica cast members: Grace Park, James Callis, and Edward James Olmos.

Park played Lt. Sharon "Boomer Valerii and Lt. Sharon "Athena" Agathon, as well as other copies of Number 8. Meanwhile, Callus played Dr. Gaius Baltar, and Olmos played Admiral William Adama.

Fans couldn't get enough of the unexpected reunion, with one Instagram user sharing, "t makes me so happy to see my favorite 'family' get together. Have fun guys!!!🔥❤️🙌."

Another exclaimed, "That’s a whole bunch of my fav actors!!!"

Someone else pointed out, "I love the fact so many of you guys are still buddies🙌a special show in more than 1 way."

Since Battlestar Galactica, Helfer has appeared in TV shows like Two and a Half Men, Killer Women, Con Man, Suits, Lucifer, Step Up: High Water,Van Helsing, and more.

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Conservationist and former Dancing with the Stars champ Bindi Irwin is carrying on her father, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s legacy. And someday, her daughter Grace may take the reins. But for now, she’ll have to settle for cuddling with her celeb mom, giggling, and hanging with her friends at the Australia Zoo. 

So why isn’t Irwin’s daughter ready to step into her shoes right now? Well, that might have something to do with the fact that the little girl just turned five! In a touching Instagram post, Irwin wrote, “March 25. The most meaningful day of my life. On this day every year we celebrate two wonderful events. Our wedding anniversary, and Grace’s birthday.”

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That’s right, Irwin’s daughter was born one year to the day after her famous mama’s wedding. Irwin married professional wakeboarder and conservationist Chandler Powell on March 25, 2020. In 2021, the pair welcomed their first (and as of now only) child, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell. 

Along with sweet snapshots snuggling with Grace, a birthday cake pic, and throwbacks to her wedding day, the proud mommy/wife went on to add (in her recent post), “Our beautiful daughter was born on our first wedding anniversary (what are the chances?).” Happy fifth birthday to our sunshine, and happy sixth wedding anniversary to my incredible husband. I love you both with all my heart.”

Irwin’s doting husband added his own comment, writing to his wife, “Grace and I are the luckiest humans to have you. March 25 will always be the most special day. I love you.”

Of course, Grace’s parents weren’t the only ones who took to social media, posting birthday well-wishes. The Wiggles made an absolutely adorable clip, starting off their video by gushing, “We’re sending you a big happy fifth birthday…We hope your day is filled with adventure, love, and of course, animals.” Grace was also treated to a big birthday shout-out from Uncle Robert Irwin’s Dancing with the Stars professional partner Witney Carson McAllister, members of the Australian band Shepperd, the University of Oregon Duck (last July, an upside-down pic of the mascot and the Irwins down under went viral), Doug the Pug, children’s entertainers Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin, and a few other special friends. 

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The Australia Zoo captioned the post, “Happy Birthday to our 5-year-old Wildlife Warrior, Grace. We wanted to share some wonderful birthday wishes from our friends.” And like everyone in this playful post, we also want to wish Grace a very special fifth birthday! 

After making grief a defining part of her journey on The Real Housewives of New York City, Dorinda Medley is ready to turn the page with her new E! series The Golden Life, shifting the focus to who she is now.

During her six-season run on RHONY, Dorinda was open about life as a widow following the death of her husband, Dr. Richard Medley, after a battle with cancer. Grief became a recurring part of her story, including a deeply emotional trip to England with Carole Radziwill to retrieve the ashes of Carole’s late husband, Anthony.

Dorinda, who lived in London for a decade and has a strong personal connection to the city, joined as a source of emotional support. The trip ultimately became a rare and vulnerable bonding experience, with both women opening up about the loss of their spouses—something Dorinda later described as deeply healing.

"I did say to [The Golden Life producers], I don't wanna talk about Richard so much anymore," she said on Carl Radke's More Life with Carl Radkepodcast. "Not because I don't talk about him with myself and he's still in my life, but because I want people to see what survival and life looks like after you go through all these things and who I am today."

Dorinda told Carl, who also faced grief after his brother's death, talked about weaving loss into their storylines on reality TV. "What was awkward for me is because people were calling me a widow, and I'm like, wait a second, I'm 48 years old, like I'm too young to be a widow," she said. "You know, like, who am I? So in a weird way, I think it's shaped to define younger women that lose a partner, or younger people that lose partner because widows are women that have had, sort of I believe for me, full lives with their partners, and it was, not that it's ever a time, but like it was a natural progression."  

She recounted the first year after Richard's death as "hell" but said RHONY was almost therapeutic. "I'm always so thankful to Bravo kind of coming along, and some people did understand how I did it, like I think almost two years after Richard died," she recounted. "But it was almost therapeutic for me, and it was the first thing that I kind of had that didn't require me to be a mother or a wife or a daughter, and I just got to be Dorinda."

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Dorinda continued, "And so, in that way, I'll always be thankful to Bravo because it was a very therapeutic thing for me, and listen, sometimes they did a good job, sometimes they did a horrible job, but I was always me. It was who I was authentically at that time, and I took the audience on that journey with me. But listen, I didn't, not only was I very sad and griefful after Richard passed and things, I was angry."

She also recalled how, shortly after her husband’s death, Ramona Singer urged her to attend her birthday party, encouraging her to take a small step back into the world. Though Dorinda initially questioned whether it was appropriate and felt unsure how to engage socially while grieving, the invitation reflected Ramona’s effort to support her during an incredibly isolating time.

Dolly Parton and Brooke Shields were both feeling nostalgic ahead of the Hannah Montana anniversary special released on Tuesday.

Parton, who played the aunt of Miley Stewart, iconically played by Miley Cyrus, took to her Instagram stories to reflect on the time they spent together on set. After all, the "9 to 5" singer is Cyrus' godmother in real life.

"Reminiscing on my time as Aunt Dolly," Parton wrote, reposting a reel shared by the Disney Channel's Instagram account. "When Hannah Montana came on the air and @mileycyrus, my little goddaughter was the star of it, I was so proud of her. I thought she was sensational."

In the nostalgic post, Parton's character was giving Stewart advice.

"Being a teenage girl's harder than walking through a balloon shop with a porcupine purse," she said in the clip.

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Shields, who played Stewart's late mother Susan, appeared intermittently throughout the show in flashbacks and dream sequence scenes.

The legendary model also took to Instagram with a clip of a sweet scene between the two of them.

"20 years of #HannahMontana, say what?!?" she wrote. "These really were some sweet memories playing Miley’s mom on the show... Who’s reliving the magic & watching the @disneyplus special?"

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Hannah Montana aired on Disney Channel from 2006 to 2011. The show's anniversary special, included Cyrus reminiscing on the role — blonde hair and all — and featured appearances from co-stars included her dad Billy Ray Cyrus who also played her dad on the show. The special also included an interview with "Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper.

Selena Gomez and Chappell Roan also both made appearances in the special.

The special was also celebrated at a starry premiere on Monday night in Los Angeles where Cyrus' mom Tish Cyrus, and stars like Jojo Siwa,Jaden and Willow Smith,Lainey Wilson, and David Archuleta attended.

"We found our way back home, and it felt so good," Cyrus wrote on Instagram of reuniting with the cast at the premiere. "Thank you for growing up with us. We love you. This special is from me to younger you."

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When it comes to ambient lighting, you don’t need a large floor lamp or harsh overhead lights to make a space feel warmer. Smaller, space-saving options can have just as much impact while being easier to place around your home. They’re perfect for bedside tables, consoles, or countertops where you want a softer, more relaxed glow.

The Cotulin Geometric Table Lamp is a great example of that balance between style and function. Right now, it’s 42% off, bringing the price down from $38 to just $22. For a compact piece that still makes a statement, it’s a solid value.

Cotulin Geometric Table Lamp, From $22 (was $38) at Amazon

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This lamp measures 14.7 inches tall, with a 6.8-inch base and a 7.1-inch shade, making it ideal for smaller surfaces. It’s compatible with a standard E26 bulb with a max of 60 watts, and the on/off switch is conveniently located on the cord. At just 1.5 pounds, it’s lightweight and easy to move around as needed.

Despite its lighter weight, the polished metal base adds durability and stability. It’s designed to handle everyday use without feeling flimsy, even if it gets bumped or repositioned. That makes it practical for high-use areas like nightstands or desks.

The design is where the lamp really stands out. The hollow, geometric base paired with a simple fabric shade gives it a modern, sculptural look. Its subtle decorative touch and clean lines make it a great candidate for many different interior aesthetics.

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It’s also versatile in terms of placement. You can use it in a bedroom, living room, office, dorm, or even a kids’ room. It comes in four finishes — gold, rose gold, black, and brass — so it’s easy to match it to your existing decor. Some color options are also available in two-packs if you’re decorating multiple spaces.

This popular style has nearly 200 five-star ratings. One reviewer described it as “so cute,” adding, “I bought this lamp as a bedside table lamp — it's beautiful, easy to set up, and fits perfectly into the room.” Another called it “lightweight” yet “durable,” writing, “It’s super cute and stylish and works in a modern or retro style home.”

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Hey, hey, it's The Monkees. Ever since the beloved pop-rock band took their music and shenanigans to television in 1966, there's never been a TV show quite like it. And today officially marks 58 years (!!!) since the finale of the 1960s show aired, ending its two-season, 58-episode run.

The last episode of The Monkees TV show, called "The Frodis Caper," follows band members Davy Jones,Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork for one more wild and trippy day of, well, monkey business. The episode was written and directed by Dolenz and includes an evil wizard (comedian and actor Rip Taylor guest stars as the wacky Wizard Glick), an alien plant (Frodis), and a mind control threat.

Of course, the foursome, sillier and more ridiculous than ever, must save the day. And how do they do it? Well, obviously, they simply "jump up and down three times, roll a head of cabbage, and giggle!”

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NBC aired the final episode on March 25, 1968, but loads of reruns circulated after and extended the show's popularity into the 1970s and beyond.

According to @themonkees Instagram page, the episode's alternate title was "Mijacogeo," which Dolenz says was an amalgamation is family's names: Micky, actor Janelle Johnson (his mom), Gemma "Coco" Marie Dolenz ("Coco" was Micky's nickname for her), and actor George Dolenz (his dad).

The official page also recalls, "At the close of the show, then-emerging singer/songwriter Tim Buckley performed a soulful rendition of 'Song to the Siren,' a fitting end to the series."

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Here's a quick preview of The Monkees finale, titled "The Frodis Caper":

For now, The Monkees TV show (1966–1968) can be streamed on Philo, as well as purchased or rented via Prime Video. All 58 episodes of The Monkees have been remastered in HD from the original negatives, which are available for purchase on Blu-ray/DVD.

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The Rocky Horror Show is a go, and by the looks of it, the cast are ready to do the Time Warp again.

Starring Andrew Durand, Amber Gray, Harvey Guillén, Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Josh Rivera, and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, the whole fever dream will be narrated by SNL alum Rachel Dratch. But there’s one member who’s really catching our eye. 

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Luke Evans, the ex of Pedro Pascal’s new rumored beau, Rafael Olarra, and star of big projects like Nine Perfect Strangers, Dracula Untold, and The Hobbit, is a chef’s kiss in his costume for the role of Frank-N-Furter. 

“Frank can be flamboyant and feminine, slinky and sultry, but there’s a menace to him,” Evans told Vogue. “I want him to feel attractive in many, many different ways so that men and women can look at him and go, ‘Hmmm.'”

Mhmm, we went. And so did everyone else on Evans' own Instagram tease. From fire emojis to endless red hearts, fans are commenting on the look and they are ready for some Frank.

As for the Broadway revival show, the book, music, and lyrics are courtesy of Richard O’Brien, with Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, of Oh, Mary! fame, directing. It’s a project Billboard said is the “only play weirder, gayer and more musically madcap than Cole Escola’s take on Mary Todd Lincoln.”

“Like 10 seconds before I got on this interview, Rocky was being born from an amniotic sac in Frank’s lab in the other room,” Pinkleton told Billboard. “Every day in rehearsal, I’m like, ‘Can you guys believe we’re doing this?’”

Luke Evans and Rafael Olarra

Olarra, 42, is an openly gay man who studied at the Universidad del Cine in Buenos Aires, per Queerty. He was last linked to Evans. The two went Instagram official in February 2020, per People, then announced their breakup in 2021 after a year together, per Out magazine.

Olarra and Pascal, 50, were first linked in February 2026. Over the weeks since, they have been spotted catching a flick in New York City, showing affection in Los Angeles, and walking around together in Mexico. Neither has publicly addressed the relationship, nor exactly how the two met.

The Rocky Horror Show previews at Studio 54 in New York City tomorrow, March 26. It will open April 23 for a limited engagement through June 21. Get your tickets here.

Related: 1976 Classic Was a No. 1 Hit 49 Years Ago Today

Comedian Kathy Griffin, 65, recently teased fans with a major transformation that generated a lot of buzz. In a new YouTube video, Griffin reveals what she insists is the truth about that transformation.

Related: Kathy Griffin, 65, Debuts Dramatic New Look Fans Didn't See Coming

At the beginning of her latest YouTube video, posted on March 24, Griffin addressed her new blonde hair. When she initially teased the look, via a March 16 Instagram post, many fans presumed she was wearing a wig. It turns out, according to Griffin, it's not a wig.

Griffin gave fans a teaser with two new Instagram posts shared on March 24 where she encouraged everybody to check out her upcoming YouTube video to learn more about her hair transformation.

In the caption of one, Griffin wrote, "I really dyed it blonde!!!"

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Griffin addressed the hair situation at the beginning of her new video. "I did it. I actually dyed my hair this color," she stated.

She continued, "This is my hair. I've been growing it long for a really long time, and I know it's cheesy, and I'm too old, but I've always wanted to try this hair color."

"I'm only going to try it, like, maybe I'll do six months," Griffin admitted. She also told fans it was an intense process to transform her hair into the blonde shade it is now.

Griffin gushed, "It's really fun. I like it. If you don't like it, I promise, it's just a phase. I'm not making a statement about blondes having more fun or any of that. I just have liked the look forever."

She also admitted that whenKim Kardashian went blonde for a bit a while back, Griffin really fell in love with the look.

The blonde look has received mostly positive reviews from Griffin's fans and colleagues.

Carson Kressleyraved, "I think it looks great - fun and fresh!"

Lisa Rinnaagreed, commenting, "It's so good on you!"

One fan wrote, "Looks so GOOD. Never thought we'd see you as a blonde but it really suits you!"

Someone else suggested, "Does this mean we can expect another tour after this one?! New Hair, New Tour!"

"It honestly suits you soo well to the point I wonder why it took soo long. Diva. You look amazing," read another reaction.

At least one Instagram user insisted that Griffin is wearing a wig, a claim that was fairly common when she initially debuted the blonde look.

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There was a wig on a stand behind Griffin as she recorded her new YouTube video, so the idea that the new blonde hue really is a wig isn't necessarily a stretch to suggest.

A few other people suggested variations on the color they thought would suit Griffin really well. One mentioned a "darker honey with highlights," and another suggested "a little darker more strawberry natural blonde with highlights."

Whether Griffin truly dyed her hair blonde or she's just playing with her fans, the look seems to be a hit. She obviously loves it, and fans do too.

Travelers leaving a Rhode Island airport were in for a shock this week, when they were made aware of an incident that took place during takeoff when the plane collided with an animal on the runway. Thankfully, nobody on board the plane reported injuries as a result of the incident. However, the airline was temporarily grounded and passengers were asked to deboard while officials investigated what happened.

While passengers reported thinking that the whole thing was a joke at first, the collision highlights the dangers to both travelers and wildlife when their paths cross.

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A JetBlue Flight Had to Return to the Airport Minutes After Takeoff

Passengers aboard JetBlue flight 1129 leaving T.F. Green Airport reported having to turn around just 15 minutes after takeoff. The reason? Their flight collided with a coyote who had wondered onto the runway during takeoff.

The plane was headed for JFK Airport, according to WPRI-TV, but before it could completely clear the ground, it came into contact with the animal, causing what passenger Erin Drozda referred to as an audible "thud."

"We were up in the air for 10 to 15 minutes, and then all of a sudden the captain came on and said, ‘This is the flight crew. If anyone heard that thud, we hit a coyote, and we are now on our way back to Providence,'" Drozda recalled before revealing that she thought it was a joke at first. "You don't ever hear that."

Moments later the plane began its descent, heading back to the airport where passengers were asked to deplane so that authorities could inspect the plane for damage. Drozda said she and her fellow travelers waited inside for around a half hour before being let back onto the plane. However, despite the collision between the animal and the plane's landing gear, the aircraft was deemed fit to fly, and passengers were eventually allowed to reboard and takeoff, even though Drozda says she ended up missing her connecting flight as a result of the crash.

Wildlife Strikes Aren't Uncommon

While sad, incidents with wildlife aren't as uncommon as you may think. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a database to track these types of incidents. According to the website, it has been monitoring these strikes since 1990, and between the year it began and 2023, there were an estimated 291,600 strikes in the U.S.

The FAA says that it has been using this data to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to better understand the issue and to find ways to "mitigate risk." A quick search of the database shows that the T.F. Green Airport has reported a number of incidents with wildlife over the years, including:

• Horned lark
• American kesterl
• Cedar waxwing
• Striped skunk
• Mourning dove

While it's very likely that the coyote was killed during the incident, hopefully these strikes continue to be reported to the FAA so that the impact from these collisions can be monitored and changes can be made to protect the animals that live around the airport as well as the people aboard the planes that hit them.

Air travel is statistically one of the safest ways to travel, but even the smoothest journeys have their risks. In response to a tragic runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots and injured dozens of passengers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released an updated list of more than 150 “hot spots” at U.S. airports where extra caution is needed on airport runways and taxiways.

“The FAA for many years has published a ‘hot spot’ list showing pilots where incidents have occurred on runways and taxiways at airports nationwide,” an FAA spokesperson said of the significance of the hot spot list “The purpose is to alert pilots to be extra attentive when operating in these locations, which are typically complex or confusing intersections.”

For travelers, these hot spots reinforce the careful choreography that happens every time a plane taxis, lands, or takes off. They are not warnings to avoid travel, but reminders that the complex movement of aircraft on the ground has its own safety challenges, and Americans are paying closer attention to them now more than ever.

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What Is an FAA “Hot Spot” and Why It Matters

The term “hot spot” might sound dramatic, but it has a specific meaning in aviation safety. According to the FAA, a hot spot is an area on the airport surface with a history or potential risk of collision or runway incursion, meaning a place where an aircraft, vehicle, or person ends up someplace they shouldn’t be without proper clearance. These zones often occur where runways and taxiways intersect in intricate layouts, or where signage and surface markings can be confusing to pilots and ground crews.

Examples of notable hot spots at U.S. airports include:

• Salt Lake City International (SLC): areas where holding positions for different runways are very close together, increasing the risk of inadvertent runway entry.
• LaGuardia Airport (LGA): multiple hot spots where runways intersect with taxiways G, P, R, and S, and where aircraft exit runways onto taxiways such as Q that have caused confusion.
• Harry Reid International (formerly LAS, Las Vegas): a complex area where departure runway alignments and intersecting taxiways have been identified as hot spots, requiring heightened awareness.
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX): pilots sometimes mistake taxiway F for runways 07L or 07R or cross runways without authorization near taxiway F8–F10.

It’s important to note that hot spots do not mean an airport is inherently unsafe. Instead, they act like high‑alert intersections in a city. If pilots and ground crews know where to expect potential confusion, they can exercise heightened vigilance and avoid mistakes.

Related: Southwest Is Officially Leaving Two Major US Airports

The LaGuardia Crash and Rising Safety Concerns

The FAA’s emphasis on hot spots comes in the wake of a crash at LaGuardia Airport in March 2026, when an Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck that had been cleared onto a runway. Two pilots were killed and dozens of passengers injured as a result. Investigators found that the airport’s ground surveillance systems failed to alert controllers to the danger, and that communication and tracking procedures were partly to blame.

This tragedy has underscored the need for continuous assessment of runway and taxiway operations, not just in the air, but on the ground. Months before the incident, pilots had also reported safety concerns about traffic flow and controller instructions at LaGuardia, hinting at broader systemic stress in busy U.S. airports.

Such events aren’t isolated. National safety investigators have noted dozens of near‑miss incidents at U.S. airports in recent years, in airspace and on runways, which contribute to how hot spots are identified and prioritized for action.

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What This Means to Travelers on the Ground

As someone who has spent more hours than I’d care to admit waiting for delayed flights, I know how quickly a bustling terminal can turn into an anxious maze. The hot spot warnings are tools aimed at pilots, controllers, and ground crews to help ensure that the intricate dance of aircraft movement stays orderly and safe.

From a safety perspective, here’s what travelers should understand:

• Hot spots are proactive safety measures. The FAA updates this list not to alarm the public, but to help operators identify tricky intersections and take steps to reduce incidents before they happen.
• Airports are closely monitored. Major hubs like San Francisco International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport all have hot spots on their lists, not because they are unsafe, but because of complex layouts that demand caution.
• Incidents are rare. Despite the appearance of risk on paper, commercial aviation remains extremely safe. Systems and procedures are designed with multiple layers of redundancy, and hot spot identification simply adds another layer of protection.

Still, as a traveler, planning for delays and staying informed about conditions at your departure and arrival airports can help calm nerves and reduce surprises.

Related: These U.S. Airports Have the Worst TSA Lines Right Now—Is Yours One of Them?

Safety: The Journey Begins Long Before Takeoff

The aviation industry tracks safety outcomes meticulously, and the rate of fatal accidents on U.S. commercial flights is extraordinarily low compared with other forms of travel. While technical statistics are complex, even industry analysts note that a passenger would have to fly every day for tens of thousands of years before facing a serious incident.

That said, near misses and runway incursions remain part of the conversation, which is why the FAA’s hot spot list is an essential planning tool. For pilots and controllers, it’s a reminder of where history and layout intersect. For travelers, it’s reassurance that aviation regulators are watching even the smallest details to keep thousands of flights moving safely every day.

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If you love the Crate & Barrel style but are more on an IKEA budget, no problem. Right now, the Swedish retailer is selling a set of stoneware dinnerware that is giving major Crate & Barrel vibes for a fraction of the cost.

The GLADELIG 18-Piece Dinnerware Set at IKEA looks strikingly similar to a popular Crate & Barrel style, specifically the Marin Slate Blue Stoneware dinnerware, which comes with plates, salad plates, cereal bowls and more.

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GLADELIG 18-Piece Dinnerware Set, Blue, $59.99 at IKEA

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While Crate & Barrel's blue is a bit lighter than the IKEA version, both have a similar stoneware construction, glazed finish and rustic warm brown edges. This IKEA dinnerware set can be used for both special occasions and everyday dining. Its durable stoneware construction ensures longevity. This is bound to be in your kitchen cabinets for years to come. Oh, and it is both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, only adding to the dinnerware set's ease of use and practicality.

This IKEA dinnerware set comes with the following pieces:

• Six plates (9.875 inches in diameter)
• Six side plates (7.875 inches in diameter)
• Six bowls (5.5 inches in diameter)

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Shoppers love this 18-piece dinnerware set, giving it an average rating of 4.5 stars on IKEA.com. Reviewers on IKEA.com rate the stoneware dinnerware set highly for its appearance, product quality, functionality and value for the money.

"Even prettier in person," said one fan in a five-star review on IKEA's website. "Ordered a set a couple of weeks ago and decided quickly to order another set. These are so pretty. Perfect sized and have a good weight to them without being overly heavy. I love them!"

"Can't go wrong," said another happy IKEA shopper in a five-star review on IKEA.com. "These dishes are a great buy for your money. I bought two sets to make sure I had plenty of dishes. I like that they did not include the cups. This allowed for a couple extra dishes added to the set."

You can find this beautiful blue dish set online on IKEA.com and in select IKEA stores. It retails for $59.99. It also comes in a cream-colored 18-piece set, which also retails for just $59.99.

Related: IKEA Is Selling a Multifunctional Outdoor Wooden Storage Unit That Is Perfect for Small Patios

The future of late-night talk shows has been in the spotlight over the past few years, with actor Vince Vaughn giving his two cents on the matter. In a recent podcast appearance, he reveals late-night shows have gotten less funny due to a political agenda.

TheWedding Crashersstar appeared on an episode of Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, where the conversation was geared toward comedy. Vaughn spoke about comedy being about the ability to make fun of yourself, and how stand-ups were given more access to be produced by studios due to it being more the responsibility of the comedian.

He compares that stand-up specials had more leeway with their comedy than a studio-produced film, where executives don't want to offend anyone. Von chimes in that it's one of the reasons why late-night shows have "tanked" in recent years, and their bit often being about "white rednecks."

"They never get it right," said Vaughn. "I think that talk shows, to a large part, became really agenda-based."

The actor adds that podcasts have gained momentum with less production for being more "authentic" than late-night shows. Vaughn continued by saying that late-night shows "were going to [evangelize] people to what they thought. You know what I mean? And so people just rejected it because it didn’t feel authentic. It felt like they had an agenda."

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As a result, Vaughn says that late-night shows have "stopped being funny" and instead feel like he's in a "class I didn't want to take" and is "getting scolded." Vaughn then relates it to fans being more open to stand-up performances due to their public atmosphere and wanting to listen to a podcast for its authenticity.

While Vaughn doesn't name-drop any late-night hosts, one can speculate that he's speaking in relation to Jimmy Kimmeland Stephen Colbert. Both hosts have faced backlash for being outspoken against Donald Trump during his first and second presidential terms.

Kimmel faced being taken off the air after a comment made following the death of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. Colbert is set to exit his CBS program this May, with Conan O'Brien having realized the shift in late-night after leaving his own show.

Picture this: You've just arrived at the airport. You've gotten a bit disoriented on your way to the gate, and you're not sure exactly where you need to go. You look around for help, and instead of finding a gate agent or airport employee's smiling face, you're greeted by the shiny black mug of a humanoid robot, eager to answer your questions.

That's not just some far off goal of technology giants, it's the reality of passengers passing through Silicon Valley, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) beginning this week. Here's what we know.

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Guess who just clocked in for his first day on the job? @FlySJC pic.twitter.com/VvCzkLWbt4

— IntBot (@intbotai) March 25, 2026 San José Mineta International Airport Introduces AI Robot

SJC is debuting its newest employee, the aptly named José. José has been created by IntBot, a local start-up. The AI-powered humanoid robot will be able to welcome travelers to the airport, while also answering questions and offering information. José speaks an impressive 50+ languages, according to Breaking Travel News, and he can be found in Terminal B, Gate 24.

“San José continues to lead in applying emerging technologies in ways that improve everyday experiences for residents and visitors,” San José City Manager Jennifer Maguire told the publication. “Introducing IntBot at SJC reflects our commitment to thoughtful innovation that strengthens customer service while supporting our city’s reputation as a global technology hub.”

Related: Are ICE Agents Replacing the TSA? Here's What We Know

José's Arrival Is Perfectly Timed

The airport's newest greeter hasn't arrived to his new home by accident. Not only is SJC considered the gateway to Silicon Valley—one of the country's biggest hubs for technology and development—but he's also being deployed ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which the mayor expects to bring in thousands of international visitors.

Having a little extra help on hand, especially help that speaks more than 50 languages, is bound to provide a better travel experience for those coming through the airport. Not only that, but the partial government shutdown has caused TSA staffing shortages in airports across the country. If José's debut is a successful one, Business Insider says he may be used to determine what parts of the airport experience can be automated, and which parts still require a human touch.

Related: What Is the Fastest Way to Get Through the TSA Today?

While only time will tell whether or not José makes for a good employee, I have to imagine that there will be plenty of people posting selfies with the humanoid as he completes his first day on the job.

Soul Asylum is going back to the future.

The Minneapolis band, best known for the top five 1993 hit “Runaway Train,” is celebrating the anniversary of their MTV Unplugged performance with a new album, MPLS Unplugged, recorded on April 30,2023, nearly 30 years to the day of the MTV session.

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On the new set, Soul Asylum frontman Dave Pirner is joined by the band’s guitarist Ryan Smith, bassist Jeremy Tapparo and drummer Michael Bland, along with some special guests. Ivan Neville, who joined Soul Asylum for their 1993 session, returns on keyboards along with the STRINGenius string quartet and the Robert Robinson gospel singers. “He was the obvious choice… pretty magical—it just felt right,” Pirner said in a statement of Neville.

After the MTV Unplugged session, Soul Asylum continued to record and release hits, including “Misery,” from the band’s 1995 album Let Your Dim Light Shine. The song topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart and reached No. 20 on the Hot 100. It’s reprised on the new MPLS Unplugged set with an acoustic version that reveals more of the song’s melody and nuances.

The new set also offers new, stripped down takes of such Soul Asylum classics as “Runaway Train,” “Black Gold,” and “Somebody to Shove.”  

Soul Asylum emerged from the Minneapolis club scene in the early ‘80s alongside such peers as Hüsker Dü and the Replacements and was known to play as loud and as fast as the early incarnations of those bands. In fact, prior to changing their name to Soul Asylum in 1983, the band was known as Loud Fast Rules.

After building a rabid following in the alternative rock scene in the ‘80s, the band struck gold when they signed with Columbia Records and released their sixth album Grave Dancers Union, featuring “Runaway Train,” as well as the rock hits “Black Gold” and “Somebody to Shove.”

Although the band has gone through lineup changes over the years, Pirner continues to carry the Soul Asylum torch. To drum up anticipation for the release of MPLS Unplugged, due later this summer, he’s hitting the road with Smith and Tappero on an acoustic tour.

SOUL ASYLUM ACOUSTIC TOUR DATES

April 1 – Reif Performing Arts Center – Grand Rapids, MN
April 2 – Grand Theater – Wausau, WI
April 3 – Historic Temple Theatre – Viroqua, WI
April 4 – Pablo Center at the Confluence – Eau Claire, WI
April 8 – Hendricks Live – Plainfield, IN
April 9 – The Ludlow Garage – Cincinnati, OH
April 10 – Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN
April 12 – The Kent Stage – Kent, OH
April 13 – City Winery – Pittsburgh, PA
April 14 – City Winery – Philadelphia, PA
April 16 – The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts – Red Bank, NJ
April 17 – Levon Helm Studios – Woodstock, NY
April 18 – The Newton Theatre – Newton, NJ
April 19 – SHU Community Theatre – Fairfield, CT
April 21 – Music Hall – Portsmouth, NH
April 23 – Tupelo Music Hall – Derry, NH
April 24 – Johnson Hall Theater – Gardiner, ME
April 25 – The Center for Arts – Natick, MA
April 26 – Universal Preservation Hall – Saratoga Springs, NY
May 15 – Space – Evanston, IL
May 16 – Space – Evanston, IL

Not even the producers could anticipate the popularity of When Calls the Heart and that the show would soon go into production on its 14th season. It spawned a huge fanbase called the Hearties, its own Hallmark ornament, and two spinoff series.

The first, When Hope Calls, ran for one season on Hallmark+, but was never picked up and lingered in near-cancellation limbo before being saved by rival network Great American Family which will premiere Season 3 on April 2.

Read on for the episode release schedule and more including how to watch Hope Valley: 1874.

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When did Hope Valley: 1874 premiere? Jill Hennessy, Benjamin Ayres Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Jeff Weddell

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Hope Valley: 1874 premiered on Saturday, Mar. 21 on Hallmark+.

When do new episodes of Hope Valley: 1874 come out?

New episodes of Hope Valley: 1874 drop on Thursdays beginning on Mar. 26.

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What time do new episodes of Hope Valley: 1874 come out?

Typically, new episodes on Hallmark+ drop at 3:00 a.m. ET/12:00 a.m. PT.

How many episodes of Hope Valley: 1874 will there be? Bethany Joy Lenz, Mila Morgan, Benjamin Ayres on the Hallmark+ series, Hope Valley 1874. Photo Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Jeff Weddell

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There are eight episodes in Season 1 of Hope Valley: 1874.

What isHope Valley: 1874 about?

Hope Valley: 1874 is a new spinoff prequel series of When Calls the Heart, Hallmark Channel's longest running original drama series. The new series follows Rebecca Clark (Bethany Joy Lenz) as she makes her way into the Northwest Territories of Canada to run a boarding house and make a life in a settlement that will later become Hope Valley.

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When does the next episode of Hope Valley: 1874 come out?

The next episode of Hope Valley: 1874 airs Thursday, March 26. You can find the full release schedule below.

Thursday, Mar. 26 — Episode 2Thursday, Apr. 2 — Episode 3Thursday, Apr. 9 — Episode 4Thursday, Apr. 16 — Episode 5Thursday, Apr. 23 — Episode 6Thursday, Apr. 30 — Episode 7Thursday, May 7 — Finale
How to watch Hope Valley: 1874

Hope Valley: 1874 streams exclusively on Hallmark+.

Related: ‘When Hope Calls: Brookfield’ Returns for Season 3 in April – Find Out When! Trailer Released (UPDATED)

Will episodes of Hope Valley: 1874 air on Hallmark Channel?

At this time, no. Episodes of Hope Valley: 1874 will stream exclusively on Hallmark+

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