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Most rock music fans instantly recognize the “Edge of Seventeen (Just Like the White Winged Dove)” by Stevie Nickswhen it kicks off with its rapidly chugging guitar, followed by Nicks' gorgeous and raspy soaring vocals. However, many listeners don't realize the raw pain and grief that inspired Nicks to write the powerful rock song in the first place. Once you know the emotional story behind the “Edge of Seventeen,” it definitely hits even more deeply.

The "Edge of Seventeen" is nothing if not emotionally intense, start to finish. The iconic guitar riff opens the unforgettable song, creating an almost hypnotic rhythm, and then Nicks' voice rises up, singing, "Just like the white winged dove / Sings a song, sounds like she's singin' / "Ooh, baby, ooh, said, ooh." Behind the song’s driving energy is an equally heavy story.

Nicks has shared the emotional backstory for "Edge of Seventeen" on stage and in several interviews, and its origin goes back to the early '80s. Shaken after the news of the December 1980 murder of musician John Lennon, Nicks felt pulled to write a song about Lennon, using the white-winged dove as symbolism.

Lennon's murder greatly affected folks in the the music industry and the world. "To just be a music person, albeit a Beatle? And to be shot and killed in front of your apartment, when you had a wife and two kids?" Nicks explained in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. "That was so unacceptable to all of us in our community. So the white dove was John Lennon, and peace."

Shortly after Lennon's death, Nicks also ended up bedside with her cousin when her dear uncle, her father's older brother, passed away after an illness. This short period of overlapping grief for Nicks became the spark that ignited the songwriting for "Edge of Seventeen."

Listen to a clip of Nicks talking about the song's beginnings:

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In April 2020, Nicks took to her Instagram to share about her deep connection to the dove and its meaning in writing "Edge of Seventeen":

Nicks turned her own deep personal grief into emotional release and into art, specifically a lasting rock song that would lift up listeners for decades. Sure, the song aches, but so does grief, and most human beings will experience loss in their lifetimes. The song serves as a living lesson in how to make grief and sadness into resilience and strength.

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"Edge of Seventeen" came out on Nicks' debut solo album Bella Donna in July 1981, and the track was released in February 1982, as the third single from the album. By April 1982, "Edge of Seventeen" peaked at No. 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and the song stayed on the charts for 14 weeks.

"Edge of Seventeen" continues to hold classic-rock status and leave a lasting legacy, too. In 2024, it was ranked No. 217 on Rolling Stone's list of the "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time." Fans currently have ranked Nicks' "Edge of Seventeen" at No. 6 on the Ranker list of “The Greatest Songs Sung By Female Rockers…” And to date, the track has over 655 million streams on the Spotify streaming service.

Adding to its cross-generational appeal, Destiny's Child sampled the "Edge of Seventeen" guitar riff on their 2001 hit single "Bootylicious" and Miley Cyrus incorporated it into a remix of her 2020 single "Midnight Sky"—which, along with social media, led to later generations discovering it, too. On TikTok, a search of for the tag #edgeofseventeen currently delivers more than 14.6K posts. 

Now, more than four decades later, the “Edge of Seventeen” continues to resonate, not simply because of its haunting beauty, emotional honesty, and Nicks' artistry, but because it captured something timeless—how grief and resilience often exist side by side. The song mourns, yes, but it also endures.

Watch the music video for “Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks:

Check out Destiny Child's "Bootylicious" video, complete with a Stevie Nicks cameo:

Listen to Miley Cyrus's "Midnight Sky" remix featuring Stevie Nicks:

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Hilary Duff recently made her Sports Illustrated cover, but the singer and actress had one rule for the photoshoot: she wasn't going to wear a bikini.

During a recent appearance on Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, the 38-year-old explained the boundaries she set in place when posing for the cover of the summer 2026 issue.

“It was great to have conversations with them,” Duff explained about the making of her cover and multi-story photoshoot, “and be like, ‘Hey, I'm not going to wear a bikini. I have had four kids. I feel comfortable showing this. I feel comfortable showing this. I don't feel comfortable showing this.' And they were like, ‘Got it. Got it. Got it.' ”

The photoshoot instead features Hilary in a collection of one-piece swimming costumes, posing on the beach in South Caicos with tousled blonde waves.

The Lizzie McGuire star admitted to the podcast host that she was initially scared to sign up for the photoshoot. “My first reaction wasn't like, ‘Oh my God! Yes, I'll do it. My first reaction was like, ‘S---. I thought I'd get in, like, rip-roarin' shape.' And I'm also, I'm not a model. I'm 5'2”, had four kids… It scared me,” she told Kylie, who is married to Jason Kelce.

Ultimately, the Disney alum talked herself into doing it. “At this stage in my life, I feel really proud of myself.”

What really put the Cheaper By The Dozen star at ease was the team behind the shoot. Duff told Kylie that the Sports Illustrated shoot was largely female-led, and she could bring her own trusted glam squad, including makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan.

“The editor-in-chief is incredible. The photographer was who I wanted. It got to be my whole styling team, my hair and makeup,” she explained. “They wanted me to feel my best.”

Kylie, a mum of four herself, told Hilary how "empowering" it was to see her posing in swimwear for the magazine. “Because once you become a mom, it's different, right?” she told The Cinderella Story actress. “Like, your body did what it did. It's not going to be the same way that it was ever again.”

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Anti-aging skincare has followed roughly the same playbook for decades. You exfoliate. You stimulate. You resurface. You try to push your skin into responding to some form of controlled irritation and hope that the collagen production that follows is worth the dryness, flaking and sensitivity you might experience along the way.

It works—retinoids have decades of research behind them—but it's always been a somewhat adversarial relationship between the product and your skin. The ingredient that dermatologists are most excited about right now operates from a completely different philosophy, and that shift is a big part of why it's generating so much attention.

We talked to four board-certified dermatologists—Dr. Anetta Reszko,Dr. Nazanin Saedi, Dr. Kseniya Kobets, the director of Cosmetic Dermatology at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, and Dr. Chang Son—about why this specific ingredient is dominating conversations in dermatology offices right now, what it actually does and what you should know before adding it to your routine.

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All four dermatologists point to the same thing: PDRN. Dr. Son frames it in the context of what's been driving the most excitement in his field, "salmon sperm facials," as they're colloquially known, have moved from a niche K-beauty treatment to a rapidly mainstream option. 

PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, is a regenerative ingredient derived from purified DNA fragments that has been used in wound healing and regenerative medicine for years. What's new is its arrival in topical skincare—and the way it approaches anti-aging not by forcing the skin to react, but by supporting and amplifying the repair processes the skin already knows how to do. It's less of a correction and more of a collaboration. For skin that has been overtreated, stressed or simply tired from decades of doing its job, that distinction matters a lot.

Dr. Reszko shares that while PDRN has existed in regenerative medicine for decades, its application in topical skincare "represents a notable shift in how we approach anti-aging." 

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The short answer: it works a bit differently than anything that came before it. Traditional skincare approaches force a response from the skin—usually by irritating it into accelerated cell turnover. PDRN activates repair pathways instead. 

For Dr. Son, the excitement is squarely in the regenerative medicine camp.

"This is at the heart of regenerative medicine," he tells Parade, "which aims to engage one's own cells and skin structure to achieve anti-aging results." The fact that it's backed by established science rather than just marketing buzz is part of what makes it worth paying attention to.

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According to our experts, it treats a whole bevy of skin concerns. Fine lines, loss of firmness, uneven tone, dullness and barrier compromise all fall within its scope. What a list! And it doesn't stop there!

Dr. Son also points to new collagen production, improved hydration, pigmentation improvement and even enhanced fat cell proliferation—which addresses the volume loss that most topical skincare can't touch. "In short, it seems to address and fight many of the changes that are associated with skin aging," he says.

Even better? It’s gentle. "These are often the patients who do not tolerate more aggressive approaches well," Dr. Reszko explains—which makes PDRN particularly valuable for anyone whose skin has become reactive or sensitized from years of more aggressive routines.

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The mechanism comes down to cellular signaling. Dr. Saedi shares that PDRN activates the adenosine A2A receptors in skin, essentially triggering a repair signal. "It tells your skin to calm inflammation, improve blood flow and start repairing itself by making new collagen and healthy cells," she says.

Worth keeping in mind: Not all products are created equal. Dr. Kobets says some over-the-counter PDRN products aren't using validated nanoparticle delivery systems, which means the ingredient may be working primarily at a surface level rather than deep in the dermis. "That's why I frame these products as supportive, glow-enhancing formulations with potential rather than true standalone regenerative treatments," she explains.

Dr. Reszko specifically calls out Valmont's Triple DNA complex, used in products like the Valmont's Prime Renewing Pack, as an example of more advanced formulation technology in this space.

Dr. Reszko sees early improvements in hydration, texture and radiance within four to six weeks, with more major changes in firmness and fine lines closer to eight to twelve weeks. That timeline aligns with the skin's natural renewal cycle, which is exactly what you'd expect from an ingredient working with the skin rather than forcing it.

That said, some of the effects are immediate. Dr. Son describes a consistent "glass-skin effect" that shows up quickly, driven by the ingredient's hydrating and surface-smoothing properties. 

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Patience and realistic expectations come up across every response. Dr. Saedi's advice is particularly useful: if you already have a skincare routine that's working, don't overhaul it. "Think of new ingredients as supporting ingredients, not replacements," she says. Layer them on rather than swapping out your proven foundation.

Dr. Kobets recommends looking closely at the full ingredient list rather than buying on the headline ingredient alone. "Ask whether the brand is actually explaining how PDRN is delivered," she advises—transparency about delivery technology is a sign that the formulation is quality.

One thing to look out for? Purification. "Purification removes reactive components, leaving only the active DNA fragments," Dr. Reszko explains, which is what distinguishes a well-made PDRN product from one that's simply riding the trend.

And across the board: patch test before committing, especially if there are botanicals or fragrance in the formula.

The core doesn't change much, regardless of how exciting PDRN is. Retinoids, vitamin C, sunscreen and barrier-supporting moisturizers are the unanimous foundation—Dr. Kobets calls them "ingredients with consistent, high-quality clinical data," and every expert on this list agrees.

Dr. Reszko specifically names peptides for firmness and elasticity and niacinamide for barrier function and tone as strong supporting players alongside PDRN.

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PDRN is far from the only ingredient generating real excitement in dermatology right now. Several other experts we consulted are equally enthusiastic about emerging technologies worth keeping on your radar.

Platelet-derived exosomes are the ingredient that plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Gould and dermatologist Dr. Andrea Austin keep coming back to—and their enthusiasm is specific enough to be worth taking seriously.

Austin describes exosomes as "biologic 'messages in a bottle' that your cells already understand." The mechanism is fundamentally different from how most anti-aging ingredients work.

Rather than irritating the skin into a corrective response, exosomes deliver signals that tell skin cells to repair and regenerate themselves. "Platelet-derived exosomes work by communicating with the skin at a cellular level to improve function and regeneration."

What sets Plated's Intense Serum apart, Austin says, is that it's backed by unusually rigorous clinical studies for this category—something she can't say about most exosome skincare currently on the market. She says she sees a glow and reduced redness within days to a week, noticeable improvement in texture and tone by two to six weeks and deeper collagen remodeling at six to twelve weeks and beyond.

Vitamin C isn't a new ingredient—but the way it's being formulated right now is genuinely different, and three dermatologists are paying close attention. Dr. Hadley King, Dr. Kaveri Karhade and Dr. Faranak Kamangar are all enthusiastic about Rodan + Fields Pure C Serum, specifically because it solves the problem that has limited vitamin C's effectiveness for years: stability.

"Vitamin C is notoriously unstable and can degrade quickly when exposed to light, air or water, losing effectiveness," King explains. Traditional water-based vitamin C serums start oxidizing almost immediately after opening.

This formula uses a waterless, oil-free base that keeps the L-ascorbic acid in what Kamangar describes as "a dormant, potent state until it hits the skin"—meaning you're getting the full benefit of the active ingredient with every application rather than a degraded version.

Karhade says it delivers active vitamin C "without needing conversion in the skin," which means it goes to work immediately. You should see brighter, more radiant skin in two to four weeks; improved texture and tone by four to eight weeks; visible wrinkle reduction and firmness around eight to twelve weeks. In clinical testing, Kamangar notes, 94% of participants saw less noticeable wrinkles and three out of four had visibly plumper skin after just eight weeks of daily use.

Dr. Natalie Curciodoesn't mince words about this one. An ingredient called "Age-Repair Defensins," the active technology behind the DefenAge line, are "the biggest breakthrough in cosmetic skincare since the discovery of retinoids," she says—a bold claim, but one she backs with more than 30 clinical studies demonstrating safety and efficacy.

The mechanism is distinct from anything else in this roundup. Defensins signal the skin to activate dormant cells—the same ones the body uses during wound healing—to generate a new top layer of skin.

"With the creation of a new top layer of skin, people see improvements in fine lines, wrinkles, texture, sagging, pigment, redness, and pore size," Curcio explains. It's not exfoliating the old layer off; it's generating a genuinely fresh one from within.

Dr Amy Taub from Forefront Dermatology agrees these products work well, specifically for use after lasers, microneedling, radiofrequency treatments, chemical peels and other aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Kenneth Markmakes a case for something a little different—a procedure rather than a product, but one that's generating enough dermatologist enthusiasm to belong in any conversation about what's new in anti-aging.

Microneedling with PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor) to deliver purified growth factors directly into the skin through microchannels, creating a synergistic effect that Mark describes as potentially more potent than traditional PRP treatments.

The appeal is the combination of meaningful results with minimal downtime. "Almost everybody in today's society wants instant gratification with little to no downtime or pain," he says, and this treatment delivers on both counts—impressive improvements in tone, texture, hyperpigmentation and elasticity with little more than temporary redness.

The standard protocol is three treatments spaced about a month apart, with the most impressive results typically visible at the one-month follow-up after completing the series. For anyone already curious about in-office treatments but put off by aggressive downtime, this is the option Mark says is worth asking your dermatologist about.

Up Next:

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• Dr. Anetta Reszko, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Nazanin Saedi, board-certified dermatologist, Plymouth Meeting Dermatology
• Dr. Kseniya Kobets, Director of Cosmetic Dermatology, Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care
• Dr. Chang Son, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Daniel Gould, board-certified plastic surgeon
• Dr. Andrea Austin, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Hadley King, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Kaveri Karhade, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Faranak Kamangar, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Natalie Curcio, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr Amy Taub, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Kenneth Mark, cosmetic dermatologist

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Diamond tennis bracelets are a timeless classic. They add an effortless glam to any look, and can be just as chic when worn alone as they are when stacked. But, diamond jewelry doesn't tend to come cheap. That’s what makes the sparkly Brilliante Sterling Silver Simulated Diamond Tennis Bracelet such a great addition to any jewelry collection. It looks like the real thing, and it’s on sale for just $150 at ShopHQ for Memorial Day Weekend. 

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It’s crafted from sterling silver with a polished rhodium-plated finish, which gives it a luxe shine, and it will stay in place thanks to its secure box clasp closure. The 7-inch long bracelet can fit wrists up to 7 inches, and given that it only measures about .2 inches wide and 0.1 inches tall, it won’t look flashy or gaudy. 

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New information has surfaced about a bone found near Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie's Tucson, Ariz., home as the 84-year-old remains missing after her Feb. 1 abduction.

On May 7, a livestreamer named Alec Wysopalfound a bone near trails in Tucson, just a few miles from Nancy's house, while searching for any sign of the missing woman. He stumbled upon what looked to be a human leg bone and called 911.

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Although many crime enthusiasts immediately wondered if the bone belonged to Nancy, it wasn't what it seemed, and had no connection to the case.

“The bone found near Craycroft and River was determined to be human. This will be a prehistoric anthropological investigation," the Tucson Police Department said in a statement, per Fox News Digital reporter Michael Ruiz. "The University of Arizona’s Anthropology Department and the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner assisted. This is not a criminal investigation."

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As it turns out, the bone was more than 750 years old, James T. Watson, the curator of bioarchaeology at the Arizona State Museum, told The New York Times in an article published on Thursday, May 21. More specifically, he narrowed it down to a time between 650 and 1250 A.D.

Wysopal recorded himself nudging the bone with a hiking pole on what he now knows is a Native American archaeological site, telling the outlet that had he known he stepped on the burial site, he would've stayed away from the area.

“Whether it’s Nancy Guthrie or an ancient individual, you shouldn’t be poking at them with a stick," Watson pointed out. "It’s common decency. Would you do that with your grandmother’s remains?”

Nancy was last seen at her Catalina Foothills residence on the evening of Jan. 31. Despite more than $1 million in reward money on the table and the FBI releasing footage and stills of a masked man on the 84-year-old's front porch, no suspect has been named in the case.

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Britney Spears has been making headlines this week as new details about her March 2026 arrest have come to light.

On May 21, TMZ published footage from that fateful night, showing Spears, 44, taking a field sobriety test and being handcuffed near her home in California. It didn't take long for Spears fans to rally on social media, many upset that the outlet released the footage.

"Give this girl some peace! Jesus," one person commented on X.

"Leave Britney alone," someone else wrote.

"They're obsessed with her, why publish this?" a third X user wondered.

"Give her a break. The industry was terrible to her," a fourth comment read.

Spears broke her silence on her arrest on March 27, taking to Instagram to share a video of her alongside her son, Jayden James Federline.

"Thank you guys for all your support… spending time with family and friends is such a blessing !!! Stay kind !!!" she captioned the post.

In mid-April, the Associated Press reported that Spears had entered a rehab facility to get treatment for substance abuse. After about 21 days, Spears returned home, and the paparazzi have been following her every move since.

Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Spears was exhibiting "erratic behavior" while dining at a restaurant in Sherman Oaks, but a rep for the pop star was quick to set the record straight.

"Britney was enjoying a quiet dinner with her assistant and bodyguard," the rep told People magazine. "She was simply telling the story about how her dog was barking at the neighbors. At no point did she put anyone in danger with a knife. She was cutting her hamburger in half. This constant attack on everything that she does and this is exactly what happened 20 years ago when the media tried to depict Britney as a bad person. This is ridiculous and it needs to stop now."

Spears has been active on social media, but hasn't mentioned her DUI charge or the recently published footage from her arrest. After pleading guilty, Spears received 12 months probation and had to pay a fine of $571. Additionally, she will need to take a 3-month DUI education program and see a psychiatrist twice per month, according to People.

I've been playing the bass guitar for almost a decade at this point, and Les Claypool still melts my brain.

The American bassist, singer, and songwriter of Primus fame has been destroying the confines of what the bass guitar can be since "Frizzle Fry" dropped in 1990. Every young bass player is confronted with Primus at some point. The '90s alt-metal group has a sound that simply can't be replicated or copied, and that sound is back on tour as part of a very exciting lineup of shows.

Primus just kicked off the "Claypool Gold" tour, a three-band extravaganza featuring all of Claypool's primary projects: Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade.

The set list includes all of Claypool's weird and wonderful work from all three bands, and since the tour just started, I'll give you all a little crash course.

The Flying Frog Brigade is, dare I say, his most... traditional band? It's still chock full of his signature weirdness and his intense bass playing, but it hangs a lot more on traditional jam band stuff a la the Grateful Dead or Phish. The band formed in 2000 and was what Claypool described as his "midlife crisis band."

The band gets much weirder on the studio release "Purple Onion." The bulk of their output is live, but we get some strange froggy sounding music off this album, which has been featured heavily in the band's portion of the Claypool Gold setlist.

Emblematic of the band's exploration of some classic rock, here's The Flying Frog Brigade covering "Pigs," by Pink Floyd.

With a brand new album out this year, The Claypool Lennon Delirium is Claypool's collaboration with Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon. This project is much more in the realm of psych rock, with a bit of Sgt. Pepper-era Beatles leaking into the sound. Claypool's bass playing combines with a bit of whimsical energy that gives this team up a bit of a signature sound aside from his other work.

The lineup for the two alternative icons at the first show of the tour was a healthy split of older material, and included songs from their new album "The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy."

Of course, Claypool's most well known project and the band taking up the majority of the set-list, Primusshattered the rock scene of the 1990s with some of the most insane music that has ever been made. Claypool is truly doing alien things on the early Primus records and making some amazing metal music.

Most people know them from theSouth Park theme song, but I was introduced to them as a kind who just got his first bass guitar and wanted to know who the greats are. Nine years later, and the creativity still blows me away.

Whether it's tapping like Eddie Van Halen on "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver," doing an entire solo of just ghost notes on "Lacquer Head," or being the song that made me fall in love with the band, "Tommy the Cat," I can't get enough.

They developed a massive cult following in the '90s and were largely popular for a while, until that decade of rock music began to shy away as the decade changed over. They still remain one of my favorite bands of the era for the sheer scope of everything they accomplished. There is no other band barring any Claypool is a part of that will ever sound like Primus. For your consideration, one of my favorite concert clips:

The tour just kicked off in Reno last night, and there are plenty of dates to come. Be sure to check out if a show is near you on the band's website. Any true Primus fan will agree with me when I say that Primus sucks!

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Taco Bell just introduced a sweet new strawberry version of its beloved Cinnabon Delights.

The fast-food chain's poppable dessert bites have been a top pick among fans for over a decade, and recently, Taco Bell has been experimenting with flavors as it does with so many other cult-favorite menu items like its iconic Mexican Pizza and Crunchwrap.

Last year, it offered Dulce de Leche Cinnabon Delights, which fans called "everything." It set a pretty high standard for this summer's version, which taps into the current strawberry trend.

From Tokyo-style Strawberry Matcha bars from Lindt to Sara Lee's new Sweet Moments Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake and Ghirardelli's Dubai Chocolate Strawberry, now customers have the option to enjoy another berry tempting treat: Taco Bell's Strawberry Cinnabon Delights.

In an email shared with Parade, Taco Bell described its new treat as "a fruity spin" on the classic dessert bites that'll "round out any order."

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The chain said its warm dough bites are coated in strawberry-flavored sugar and filled with rich Cinnabon cream cheese frosting for the "perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and indulgent flavors."

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Taco Bell's new Strawberry Cinnabon Delights will be available nationwide beginning Thursday, May 21, but only for a limited time (prices may vary). How long they'll stick around is unclear, but given how Taco Bell has been dropping new items left and right this year, we assume it'll be around for only a few months at most.

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If the state of the stock market has you nervous, there are other investments you can make to boost your portfolio and long-term wealth growth. Physical items like gold and art are usually smart wealth-building purchases, but other investments like land and even alcohol can boost your portfolio for the future. 

It’s well known that pieces by famous artists can sell for astronomical prices. But if you don’t have a family collection of art or the funds to invest in a Da Vinci, you can still play in the art world. Savvy investors can lock in pieces by up-and-coming artists looking to make a name for themselves or mid-career artists who are being celebrated. A little bit of a gamble now can turn into a huge payoff later. 

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People will always need to develop land. Grabbing a parcel in a high-demand area like Los Angeles, or an area with growth potential like Texas, can yield big returns later down the road. It may not be as expensive as you think, either, with some LA plots selling for under $40k. Research is essential for this purchase, though, so make sure you know all the laws before snagging that deed.

Gold is a commodity with a finite supply; it’s highly valued, and it transcends currency. Savvy investors know that purchasing gold and other precious metals can be a good investment. Gold performs well during times of economic insecurity, and the prices have quadrupled in the past decade. The best time to buy gold was 10 years ago; the next best time is now.

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With the U.S. economy on shaky ground, you may think that purchasing a U.S. Savings Bond isn’t as stable as it was before. However, foreign government bonds work the same way and can help shield you against unsteady markets. Look for bonds in financially secure markets like Germany, Denmark, and Switzerland.

Rare wine has seen a 119% return on investment over the past decade, while rare whiskey has seen a 483% return over the same period. Alcohol may not be the obvious choice for long-term investment, but the numbers show it deserves some attention.

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The little plastic toys your kids used to leave all over the carpet may be worth a fortune. A study by Russia’s Higher School of Economics shows that vintage Lego sets are yielding higher returns than gold or stocks, with rates ranging from 11% to 613%! There’s a catch: most of the valuable sets were released between 1980 and 2014 and need to be unopened.

So if you want to diversify your portfolio into more liquid assets, consider these options. There’s something for everyone, and many have value independent of the stock market.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

When it comes to Social Security, hearing that benefits may rise should be good news. However, most political analysts say the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is being called a "Trump Bump" because of the president's role in raising payments.

But that's not a good thing for Trump or Americans, since the only reason Social Security recipients are looking at a raise in the new year is that the cost-of-living has risen substantially enough to warrant one. Keep reading to find out what the Trump Bump is expected to look like, and whether or not that will be a good thing or a bad thing for you.

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U.S. News and World Report says that Donald Trump is being credited with the upcoming conversation about a COLA for Social Security recipients. The publication says that the Senior Citizens League has projected a 3.9 percent increase for 2027. That means recipients would receive a 3.9 percent increase in the amount of benefits they were already receiving.

Last year's COLA was 2.8 percent, which the publication says translated into around $56 a month for the average recipient.

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There's an argument to be made that any increase in Social Security benefits—which the Social Security Administration (SSA) says averages $2,071 a month for retired workers—is a good thing. However, some people say that the increase is an indicator of inflation and the average cost of living.

That's because the SSA uses something called the consumer price index (CPI) to determine how much the cost of living has increased. When prices rise, the CPI goes up, making it harder for seniors to get by on their existing benefits alone.

As for the reason the upcoming COLA has a more politically motivated moniker than usual, well, that has to do with the rising CPI. The most recent index showed that tariffs and the war in Iran are directly affecting current cost-of-living increases. With Trump driving both, it seems financial and political experts made the logical connection between the two.

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According to U.S. News and World Report, we won't know exactly what the upcoming COLA will look like until October. Of course, a lot can happen between now and then. And while it seems unlikely that energy prices will come down that quickly, even if the conflict with Iran ended today and the Strait of Hormuz were reopened immediately, plenty of other factors that influence the CPI could change for the better or worse.

As of now, it looks like seniors will see an increase in 2027. Whether it ends up being enough to offset the current cost of living will remain to be seen.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

In 1976, a groundbreaking children’s book series transformed reading into an interactive adventure that let kids decide their own fate.

Now, the beloved Choose Your Own Adventure franchise is officially heading to the big screen.

According to a new report from Deadline, 20th Century Studios is developing a feature adaptation of the long-running book series, with filmmaking team Radio Silence attached to direct and produce.

The directing team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett is best known for horror hits including Ready or Not, Scream V, Scream VI, and Abigail. The screenplay will reportedly be written by Tom Bissell, whose credits include Andor and The Disaster Artist.

First launched nationally by Bantam Books in 1979 with The Cave of Time, the Choose Your Own Adventure franchise actually began several years earlier as an experimental series called Adventures of You. Created by author Edward Packard and originally published through Vermont Crossroads Press, the interactive concept debuted in 1976 with Packard’s Sugarcane Island. Written in the second person, the books allowed readers to step directly into the role of the protagonist and make choices that changed the outcome of the story.

The books covered everything from haunted houses and spy missions to outer space adventures and fantasy worlds. Rather than reading from beginning to end, readers flipped between pages based on decisions they made throughout the story, often leading to wildly different endings.

The format became hugely popular with young readers because no two reading experiences felt exactly the same. Some books featured dozens of possible endings, encouraging children to reread the same story repeatedly in search of new paths and hidden twists.

The franchise ultimately became one of the bestselling children’s series of all time, selling more than 250 million copies worldwide and being translated into dozens of languages, according to Publisher's Weekly.

The concept originally began when Packard started improvising branching bedtime stories for his daughters.

“What really struck me was the natural enthusiasm they had for the idea,” Packard later recalled in a 1981 Associated Press article about the storytelling experiment that inspired the books.

Though the series faded in popularity during the rise of home video games in the 1990s, its influence on modern entertainment has remained enormous. Interactive storytelling concepts popularized by the books later inspired everything from narrative-driven video games to Netflix’s experimental Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.

Deadline reported that the new film will mark the first major feature adaptation of the franchise. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps.

The Twilight Zone featured some incredible actors over the years, from Robert Redford to Buster Keaton to Gladys Cooper. Since so many icons appeared in the series, TV Line recently ranked the “10 Best Acting Performances” on the show.

William Shatner, famous for his roles in Star Trek and Boston Legal, appeared in two episodes of The Twilight Zone. His 1963 episode titled “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” made the list of best performances.

This classic episode was based on a short story by Richard Matheson, who wrote I Am Legend. In it, Shatner plays a passenger on a flight who notices a creature trying to sabotage the plane.

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As the opening narration states, “Mr. Wilson has just been discharged from a sanatorium where he spent the last six months recovering from a nervous breakdown, the onset of which took place on an evening not dissimilar to this one, on an airliner very much like the one in which Mr. Wilson is about to be flown home—the difference being that, on that evening half a year ago, Mr. Wilson's flight was terminated by the onslaught of his mental breakdown.”

Although Wilson keeps seeing a gremlin out the window, whenever others look outside, the creature hides, making it seem like he is seeing things. He is given a sedative, but after pretending to swallow it, he spits it out. Then he steals a gun from a sleeping police officer. After opening an emergency exit window, he shoots the creature, who falls off the wing of the plane. Although he has saved the plane, once it lands, he is taken away on a gurney in a straitjacket.

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In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Shatner revealed the reason he thinks so many people love the episode to this day. "One of my daughters has a phobia of flying," he said. "When we go on family trips, she sits beside me … and I'm explaining [what 's happening] to her. So there are people who are fearful of flying when there's no reason. In all the flying I've done, I may have had a lightning strike or there was a loud bang, but nothing approaching the 'I'm gonna die here' feeling. So I think that's what the show fastened onto — our fear of flying."

This episode of The Twilight Zone was so popular that it was remade during the 2019 reboot series. In it, Adam Scott played the lead role.

The Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just released its official forecast—and it's surprisingly good news for once.

This year's Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be quieter than average, according to NOAA's National Weather Service forecast. According to NOAA, the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook predicts "a 55% chance of a below-normal season," with a 35% chance of a near-normal season and just a 10% chance of above-normal activity.

So what does that actually mean in numbers? NOAA is forecasting a total of eight to14 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, three to six are expected to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including one to three major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5 with winds of 111 mph or higher). For comparison, an average season typically brings 14 named storms with seven hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.

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The forecast comes down to competing weather patterns. El Niño is expected to develop and intensify during the hurricane season—and El Niño typically works to limit tropical storm and hurricane formation. At the same time, ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are expected to be slightly warmer than normal and trade winds are likely weaker than average. Those warmer waters and lighter winds are what usually contribute to more active storm seasons.

NOAA has 70% confidence in its forecast ranges, but as Ken Graham, NOAA's National Weather Service Director, emphasized, "Although El Niño's impact in the Atlantic Basin can often suppress hurricane development, there is still uncertainty in how each season will unfold. That is why it's essential to review your hurricane preparedness plan now. It only takes one storm to make for a very bad season."

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Just because the forecast calls for below-normal activity doesn't mean you should skip hurricane prep. The season runs from June 1 through November 30, and a single major storm can cause devastating damage regardless of whether it occurs during an active or quiet year.

NOAA is rolling out new tools this season to help keep people safe. The National Hurricane Center will implement an improved forecast cone graphic that now includes tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for inland areas. New products and services are also coming to Hawaii, including storm surge watches and warnings.

According to NOAA officials, preparing ahead of time—rather than waiting for a storm threat—is critical for staying safe. 

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Summertime calls for gear that's easy to pack up and take with you to the pool, the beach, on a camping trip or picnic, or even cheering on your kids at a sporting event. A folding chair that gives you the same feeling you get lounging in your backyard wherever you are is a must for summer. One top-rated outdoor rocking chair is on sale for under $50 right now during REI's Anniversary Sale, and it's got a surprisingly comfy design that'll have you wishing you'd purchased one sooner.

The GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Chair boasts over 1,900 five-star reviews at REI, with many shoppers raving about its convenience, portability, and durability. Normally retailing for $80, the black version is now on clearance for 40% off, dropping the price to just $48. The deal is aptly timed, as this chair is a perfect investment for keeping comfortable during all of the outdoor fun the summer months bring.

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I own one of these portable rocking chairs and can personally attest to how convenient it is to use. It's my favorite chair to take to the beach because it sits low enough to the ground that I can set it up by the waterline and let the waves lap over my feet and ankles while I relax. I also really like the placement of the cup holder because it's not on the side like other folding chairs, but rather directly in front of the padded armrest where my hand naturally falls, making it much easier to reach for my drink. 

Folding this chair is incredibly simple — just lift the side handle, and it should collapse down flat with very little effort. The handle also makes it easy to carry the chair from place to place or load it into a vehicle. The chair weighs less than 12 pounds, but it's designed to support up to 250 pounds. It has a super sturdy feel thanks to the powder-coated steel construction, but is not overly bulky. 

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Shoppers loved taking this rocking chair on camping trips, with several noting that it was "super handy" to have at their campsite. Several customers also said this chair was "perfect" for watching their children play outdoor sports. 

One shopper who has used their rocker five days a week at work for nine years called it an "excellent go-anywhere-in-comfort outdoor chair." Aside from being "comfortable" to sit in, reviewers shared that "the rocking motion is easy and smooth." 

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If you want a comfy chair ready to go for your next summer outing, be sure to add the GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Chair to your cart for just $48. REI's Anniversary Sale ends May 25, so hurry and secure this deal while you still can!

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The death of Ozzy Osbourne shocked the world, and the loss of one of the most legendary musicians has been felt deeply. The Black Sabbath singer died on July 22, 2025, but he lives on through his chart-topping music.

During this week's Licensing Expo 2026, which took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, SharonOsbourne andJack Osbourne shared some exciting developments into the late singer's legacy.

The mother and son announced that they had begun working with HYPERREAL, a company that has created digital interactive avatars of stars and public figures, including Mike Tyson and Paul McCartney. Last year, a life-sized AI avatar of comic book icon Stan Lee was displayed at the  L.A. Comic Con, and fans could pay $15 to interact with the hologram.

Per License Global, Jack called the development "the digital DNA of Ozzy Osbourne, voice, image [and] movement," and explained that the family were committed to preserving the Prince of Darkness' authenticity and distinct personality for all partnerships.

"I don't want to pretend that Ozzy Osbourne was this refined poet ... We know who he was," he said during their panel session, "The Enduring Legacy Of A Rock Icon And His Family: Ozzy Osbourne And The Osbournes". "Everything the family does with Ozzy's name and likeness has to reflect who he really was. It's crucial to ask, "What would Ozzy do?"

Speaking of the AI version of his father, Jack said that it is "scary" how "really very accurate" it is.

"He will exist digitally as himself for as long as we have computers. Technology has come such a long way to where it's almost drag and drop," he explained. "You could shoot a template for a commercial ... literally prompt what you want digital Ozzy to do in that commercial and you just drop it in. It's that simple now."

Sharon expanded further into what the avatar would be able to do, explaining that the possibilities are endless.

"You can ask Ozzy anything, and he will answer you in his own voice — and the answers will be what Ozzy would have said," Sharon added. "We're going to take it all around the world. People can talk to him and he will talk back."

Ozzy, who suffered from coronary artery disease and Parkinson's, died at 76 of a heart attack, shortly after performing at Black Sabbath's farewell concert, "Back to the Beginning," in his hometown of Birmingham, England.

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Rumer Willis recently shared a silver lining amid her dad Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia battle.

During an interview on the May 18 episode of The Inside Edit podcast, Rumer opened up about how she's coping amid her father's ongoing struggle.

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Host Maeve Reilly, a stylist and fashion creator, asked how the former action star was doing and how Rumer was coping.

To that, the eldest of Bruce and Demi Moore's three daughters replied, "It's such a funny question because it's like, he's OK in the context of what his reality is. You know what I mean? Because it will never be the same as it was, of having a dad, or how it is with my mother. But I love getting to go over and see him."

Rumer, 37, continued, "I'm so grateful that I have a child that got to meet him. Because I don't know if my sisters will have that. You know, who knows? I’m just so grateful for all the things that I do get."

Additionally, Rumer pointed out, "There's a sweetness. And, you know, he's always been this kind of macho dude. And now, there's just a—fragile is not the right word—but just, like, a tenderness that maybe being, you know, Bruce Willis, might not have allowed him in a certain way."

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The Armageddon actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in early 2023, following an aphasia diagnosis in 2022.

In a January appearance on the Conversations With Cam podcast, Bruce's wife, Emma Heming, revealed that he "doesn't know" he has dementia.

“Bruce never, never tapped in,” she explained. “I think that’s like the blessing and the curse of this, is that he never connected the dots that he had this disease, and I’m really happy."

Still, the Sixth Sense actor “has a way of connecting with me, our children that might not be the same as you would connect with your loved one, but it’s still very beautiful. It’s still very meaningful. It’s just—it’s just different. You just learn how to adapt.”

Bruce and Emma, who married in 2009, share two daughters, Mabel, 14, and Evelyn, 12. In addition to Rumer, he shares Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 32, with Moore.

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There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.

Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.

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Chris D'Angelo has begun his winning streak, taking home his second consecutive game for a total of $28,600 in 2-day winnings.

Chris D'Angelo is a content manager from Washington, D.C.

Liz Guinn is a law school administrator from Seattle, Washington.

Sidney Elie-Pierre is a software engineer from Albertson, New York.

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Final Jeopardy today was in the category "SPORTS VENUES"

The clue: "Surface material laid down in 1909 gave a landmark venue this nickname; a 36-inch strip remains today."

The answer: "What is the Brickyard."

Elie-Pierre finished in the negative and was locked out of Final Jeopardy, leaving only two contestants to compete for the win, but they both got it wrong.

Guinn entered with $11,000, guessed “Wimbledon,” lost $3,700, and finished at $7,300, while D’Angelo had a large enough pre-FJ score of $14,600, so even after wagering $5,401 and getting it wrong with “Rockfield,” he held onto the top spot with a final of $9,199. He survives and extends his streak to two games! 

D'Angelo will return on Friday for his third shot.

Did you get the answer? Sound off in the comments!

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Jeopardy! will come back on Friday, May 22, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch

Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.

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Heidi Klum is the ultimate red carpet goddess in a low-cut corset dress.

The supermodel, 52, who rose to stardom on the runways and became a Project Runway staple, hit the Cannes Film Festival with her son, Henry Samuel, a rising model and music star, 20. Together, the dynamic duo made quite the sight at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 Presented By Chopard at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, France. Wearing a black sparkly corset that went all the way down to her tummy, Klum caught the attention of everyone on the red carpet. Samuel, who sported a sparkly black-and-gold outfit of his own, walked with his arm around his beloved mom.

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Henry has walked a few runways just like his mother and signed with Next Management. However, his real focus is on building a music career. That’s not a big surprise, considering his father is legendary musician Seal!

“When I’m playing guitar, it’s usually rock or blues,” Henry told GQ last year. “But when I’m listening to music, it’s usually rap or Steely Dan. I listen to a lot of Steely Dan.” 

Of course, it’s a little scary walking the runway when your mom is one of the most famous models in the world.

“I’m very lucky to have a family that can support me in that sense, but also it’s a little bit [nerve-racking], ’cause I’m kind of putting on the show for them, too,” he said.

 Take a look at the handsome young man as he walked the runway during the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Hotel Le Marois last year in Paris, France.

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The supermodel stunner is also mom to kids Leni, 21, Johan, 19, and Lou, 16. However, with some of them growing up and leaving the nest, the kids are heading in different directions. Johan has started his college career, while Leni is frequently spotted modeling alongside her mom. The duo was even joined by Henry on the cover of Paper recently. Now that’s taking the family business to a whole new level!

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Survivor 50 is here! Every week, Parade's Mike Bloom will bring you interviews with the castaway most recently voted off the island.

Tiffany Ervin told me in the preseason that she wasn't looking for a number one ally on Season 50. And the Survivor gods answered. Throughout Tiffany's tumultuous time on her return trip, the variety of people she was working with would get taken out, leaving her consistently cornered. Luckily, she was able to fight her way out of it almost every time, whether it was a slick manuever or a clutch Immunity Challenge win. But, after so many close calls, Tiffany was undone by one, losing out by mere seconds in a puzzle to Jonathan Young. Her fate was sealed, but not before Tiff caused some tiffs on the way out.

After getting her fair share of face time with Jeff Probst in the premerge her last season, Tiffany got a well-deserved reprieve this time around, never attending a Tribal Council. But that doesn't mean she wasn't putting in work like a vote was happening that night. Early on, she locked in with fellow new era women Dee Valladares and Kamilla Karthigesu. After the swap, when she heard Aubry Bracco would be an easy consensus boot, she branched out on her own path, warning the four-time player that she was on the bottom. And so, facing her first vote, Tiffany thought it would go down smoother than a margarita from Applebee's. But she was hung out to dry by the season's fisherman, as Jonathan Young flipped on Kamilla after she blindsided him at the last vote.

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Tiffany was suddenly down one close ally. And in a couple of days, she would be down another, as Coach Wade would not only lead an entire crusade against Dee, but also put Tiffany on the split vote, clearly showing where she stood in the tribe. But despite being told, "You can't sit with us," Tiffany chose to save her ire for the Burn Book, pocketing the rage she had against Coach (save for one emotionally charged voting confessional). Fortunately, she was granted a reprieve the very next day, courtesy of not only the "Double Duos" twist, but also in winning the first of what would be three Immunity Challenges overall. Tiffany was able to make Coach's time in power as short as a haiku, and she suddenly went from an outsider to someone with much more room to maneuver.

With Tiffany achieving her goal of getting past her original vote-out day, her eye was now chiefly on the prize. She locked in with Cirie Fields, working with the legendary player on a few key votes. She began pushing Ozzy Lusth and Rizo Velovic as targets, wanting to keep them from the endgame by hopefully (and ironically) booting them with an idol in their pocket. But Aubry, who initially looked at Tiffany as her "Survivor Angel," now only saw one person: Michele Fitzgerald. Fearing she could be undone yet again by a likable underdog who could win her way to the end, she was eager to make this Kaoh Rong reprise go right. While Tiffany was able to stay her execution (including an incredibly impressive 5v1 win), it was only a matter of time before the guillotine came. But, as someone who held her tongue so many times, she let it loose at her last Tribal Council, calling out what she felt were inaccuracies in their targeting her specifically.

The day after the finale, Tiffany talks with Parade about the charged emotions behind her ouster, her family-like relationship with Cirie, and how she reacted to receiving a standing ovation at the finale.

Related: Read our Survivor 50 pre-game interview with Tiffany Ervin

Let's start with where things ended. We'll get into it, but I would imagine your emotions were mixed on Aubry when you left the game. Were you always going to vote for her going into final Tribal Council? Or did something sway you one way or the other?
I went into Final Tribal, obviously knowing the most about Aubry's game, because Aubry and I were aligned. And I went into Final Tribal Council, believe it or not, very open, because what I was looking for. And what I always look for as a juror is for people to own their game. If you did something dirty, stand on it. If you backstab me, tell me why. And I think that of the final Tribal Council candidates, Aubry knocked it out of the park. She said, "Yeah, I didn't keep any secrets. I told all y'all business if I felt it was advantageous to me." And I'm like, "You know what? I respect it." Aubry owned it, she stood on business, and I have no choice but to respect it with my vote.

Let's rewind two days to when she would be casting her own vote against you. Did you know your game was immediately sunk when you narrowly lost on that puzzle? What was the afternoon like at camp?
So here's the thing, I knew I was shut out from any sort of potential of staying long before that challenge ever happened. I knew after I won the challenge that everybody teamed up on, it was even prior to me having that conversation where Cirie confirmed my gut feelings for me. Because when I got back to stick, when I got back to camp, the mood was stale. Oh my god, it was like stale and funky in there. I'm like, "Why is everybody so mad?" You guys didn't get to see this, but I was so confused as to why the mood was so heavy at camp that I apologized to people, because I thought that everybody was mad at me for like celebrating too hard when I won the arch puzzle. I'm like, "Guys, I'm sorry if that was bad sportsmanship, or I made you guys feel the type of way, because it's Final Six." But then, obviously, hindsight is 20/20, and I started seeing the calculations in the air. And then Cirie put it all together, and I'm like, "Oh, y'all are just being trash towards me because you wanted me to go home tonight, and now you can't send me home!"

So after they did that, and then they got rid of my number one ally, Cirie, I knew there was no hope. I woke up the next morning with knots in my stomach. I'm like, "Winning is the only way I stay here today," which is why I fought so hard. And ultimately, I came up a puzzle piece short. But I knew there wasn't a chance. I went around the beach all day, and everybody was honest with me. They told me they were sending me home. I tried to pitch my votes. But at the end of the day, it's very hard to convince somebody to keep you that is blatantly scared of you.

There's a lot of talk both after Cirie's boot, as well as at that Tribal Council, about you being very emotional. Did it surprise you how much that anger and frustration manifested for you?
So, yes and no. I had been emotional the entire day; you guys didn't see a lot of it. I cried all day from the minute we left the challenge. I cried walking back to the boat. I cried on the boat back to camp. I cried in all my confessionals. I cried all day long. Because I knew once Jeff put that immunity necklace around Jonathan's neck, I was going home. So I had been mourning going to the jury. So by the time I got to jury, yes, I was emotional, but I had kind of come to terms with it. And I had all day to think about the things that I had experienced, isolation, the shutout. And then there were certain conversations that I had at camp that really spiked my emotions even further. So I'm like, "I gotta get this off my chest. This is nasty. It feels one-sided." And it did feel targeted in the moment to me. I expressed that Tribal Council [that] Joe and I have the same amount of immunity wins. This is not about me being a challenge beast. This is deeper.

And it wasn't a shock to me that my emotions came to the surface. I'm somebody who wears my emotions on my sleeve, which is kind of a shocker sometimes, because somebody who expresses themselves so freely usually wouldn't have that many people on the jury. I like them, but I do it with love, and I do it with kindness, and I never target anybody or come at anybody sideways. People always understand that when I express myself. It's just because that's the way I communicate, and that's why people love and respect me the way they do. That Tribal Council, I knew I was on my way out the door, and I just had to let it out.

Well, let's get into some of those relationships you were able to make. Going back to Aubry, you were her "Survivor angel" in the premerge. But your game ends with going after one another. Did you work together in the postmerge at all? What was your reaction when you found out she was targeting out?
Here's the thing: it was a mix. I was sad, I was disappointed, I was upset, obviously. Because that meant that she was working with all the people that was trying to get me out. And I get it, I would beat you, so I can't be too mad. Because, yes, Aubry and I were working together from Kalo 2.0, really, through kind of the end of the merge, where you've seen everybody turn on me. And for the most part, Aubry and I were sharing information. We were sharing all the things that we were gathering and bringing it back to each other. We were in alignment for a large part of the game, up until her staying in alignment with me ultimately me ultimately meant it could cost her the game. So that's why there's no hard feelings there. I get it, girl!

We have to get into your relationship with Cirie. You just called her your number one ally. We didn't see much of how you came together on the show, but Cirie says it was natural. How did the two of you work together?
I am actually so surprised that the audience got to see so little of my and Cirie's relationship. Because it literally was an instant connection; there was really no second-guessing. As soon as we got to the merge, day one, I think it was like one trip to the water well that we took, one conversation. And we were like, "Oh yeah, we are here." And it was like we were together for a lot of time. We were on the hammocks, hanging out by the beach on the ocean, constantly having conversations. We discussed gameplay, we planned a lot of things together. But a lot of it was just genuine love and friendship and connection. And that's just realizing how similar we are and how much we have in common. It felt like sisterhood. It really felt like I had a family member out there on the island with me. And Cirie has expressed to me that it felt the same. It was beautiful. I think that was really a highlight of my Survivor experience for me.

Would you have taken her to the end?
Everybody's asking me this question, and everybody's super shocked when I give the answer. But I really would have. And yes, I know that's Cirie; I know what that means. But at the same time, I'll tell it to you like I tell it to everybody else. Nobody puts fear in my heart, not even Cirie. And also, I'm more than willing to sit next to a legend like Cirie in a landmark season like 50. Because I feel like more than anybody on that island, she deserved to be in one of those seats.

You had a rough first couple of votes this season, losing your two closest allies in Kamilla and Dee, and getting your name written down. What did you have to do to pivot your game to make sure you were not the next one out?
I think that, while people did write my name down, I think it also was not as obvious to people that my social game was already percolating before that vote. People wrote my name down because it was an easy backup. It was a first jury vote, and everybody was scared. But those same people that wrote my name down also circled back with me the next day without being prompted. "Hey, I wrote your name down. I'm sorry. Can we work together?"

I didn't ask for that. Ozzy came up to me, can't clean. We wiped the slate clean, and I say, "You know what? Fine." Stephenie's another one. She wrote my name down. Joe was another one. He wrote my name down. Now, Stephenie was a little bit different, because although she wrote my name down and expressed that she did want to work with me, I was open. And I allowed her to believe that I was open to working with her too, which is why you never saw her bring my name up again. Same thing with Joe, until it was too late. However, I knew I couldn't really trust Steph in the way that I could work with Ozzy. So I'm like, "I'm navigating this like I'm cutting wires on a bomb, I gotta cut them in the right order, like Aubrey said." So, why my name did get written down [after] is because I had social capital and I was already building relationships, and people genuinely liked me. Nobody wanted to do that again.

Your narrative the last couple of episodes was how big of a threat you were, with Aubry even calling you "Michele 2.0." Were you aware of that perception before things became so publicly against you?
Yes, I was. And that's why it was really difficult for me to make a pitch, because I'm like, "Y'all are not wrong. I do know I have friends on the jury. And now not only do I have a jury full of people that like me, I have my closest ally in the game, who was also one of the most influential players to ever play this game, riding for me on the jury." Nobody wanted to sit next to me in Final Three with Cirie sitting on the jury. They were like, "Absolutely not. She has to go."

You came out to a standing ovation at the finale. And I can tell you from being there that the audience was cheering every time you put a puzzle piece in. What was that like for you, to receive such a warm ovation?
So, a lot of that was actually news to me. Because as a cast, we don't watch it with everybody else. We were far off in the green room in a different part of the building watching it on a TV screen. So I didn't actually hear the audience reaction until right before I came out. I found out after.

But when I did come out, and I got that standing ovation, I was blown away. I'm a person that likes to succeed, I like to do well, I don't like to disappoint people. And I was scared because of how I played the first time, I was really disappointed in my game. And I left Fiji after Season 50 feeling so much pride in what I had done out there. And I was really nervous that everybody else might not see my game as valuable as I saw my game. So to come out there and be validated and see that everybody appreciated my hard work in the same way that I did, it was like a love that I've never felt before. I was blown away, I was almost moved to tears, but had already been crying all day long. It was just like somebody lifted a weight off my chest. I'm like, "Oh my god, y'all like me!"

I mean, you know that when the cast for 50 was announced, a certain percentage of the fanbase questioned why you were there. Did you feel that way as well? Was there a point in time when that changed for you?
So obviously, I saw the commentary online. And you know what? For a minute, I did believe it. Because when I walked back in 46, I was not proud. I was not at all proud of the game in which I played, because I felt like I had so much more to give. And I'm looking at people, questioning why I'm there. And you see that so much, and you start to believe it.

So, when I walked out on that beach, there was a moment where I questioned. I'm like, "Hey, not only was I not proud of my previous performance, but I'm here with people that all placed higher than me." I was a candidate that walked onto the beach with the lowest placement of everybody there. And it clicked very quickly for me that that was not at all my story. I saw the way people looked at me. I felt it when I was navigating through the game. I said, "Oh no, I'm about to spread my wings this season." I felt it.

You told Jeff emphatically you would come back for a third time if asked. What would you adjust, considering how everything went down in 50?
I might have to sit with that for a little bit. Because I do feel like if I do end up playing a third time, I am going to have to make some adjustments, because I had the power of the unknown on my side going into 50. Obviously, you look at me, you see a physical threat. But there wasn't the evidence behind it, based on what I did on Season 46. Now that people have seen this display on 50, not only do I look threatening, they know I am. So I don't know what I'm going to have to do with 50. I guess I have to kick my social game into overdrive or something.

That's what got you voted out the first time!
I know! It's like it's a Catch-22. You're excellent at the social game, but you also look scary, and you also win challenges. So, I'm like, "How do I convince people that that's not that scary in the game?" I don't know. I gotta sit with that for a little bit. Maybe I'll get back to you if I get a third call.

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One of the most famous detectives in literary history is officially heading back to television.

According to a new report from Deadline, the BBC is developing a major new television adaptation centered on Hercule Poirot, the legendary Agatha Christie detective who once famously described himself as “the greatest detective in the world" in the 1928 novel The Mystery of the Blue Train.

Sources told the outlet that the project sparked a competitive bidding situation involving multiple networks and streamers before ultimately landing at the BBC. The broadcaster reportedly made a major commitment to the series, which could potentially run for up to three seasons. Season 1 is expected to premiere sometime in the second half of 2027.

The reboot is reportedly being developed by Mammoth Screen, the production company behind several previous Agatha Christie adaptations, including And Then There Were None and Murder Is Easy. Mammoth founder Damien Timmer also previously executive-produced episodes of Poirot, the long-running ITV adaptation starring David Suchet.

Deadline reported that writer Benji Walters is adapting the project, though plot details are currently being kept under wraps. The series is expected to film in Liverpool and north-west England later this summer.

Casting for Poirot himself is also reportedly underway, a role likely to generate enormous interest given the detective’s legendary status in popular culture. Over the decades, Poirot has been portrayed by actors including Alfred Molina, John Malkovich, Peter Ustinov and Suchet, whose version remains the definitive Poirot for many viewers.

Poirot first appeared in the 1920 novel The Mysterious Affair at Styles and eventually featured in 33 novels and 51 short stories over more than five decades.

The meticulous Belgian detective became famous for his waxed moustache, immaculate appearance and reliance on what he called his “little grey cells” to solve crimes through psychology and logic rather than brute force.

Poirot’s influence on detective fiction has remained enormous for more than a century. Christie’s final Poirot novel, Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case, published just a few months before Christie died in early 1976, became so culturally significant that the New York Times famously published an obituary for the fictional detective on its front page after the character’s death. He is still the only fictional character to ever have an obituary published by the renowned newspaper.

The Christie universe has seen a major resurgence in recent years. Netflix recently released Seven Dials, while BritBox is currently developing a new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence. Kenneth Branagh also recently revived Poirot on the big screen with Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile and A Haunting in Venice.

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