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In 1975, a leading female rocker scored her only solo No. 1 with a cover song first recorded by Dionne Warwick's sister.

In 1975, Linda Ronstadt soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her powerhouse rendition of Dee Dee Warwick’s “You’re No Good.” The song was originally released in 1963 and failed to chart for Warwick, but the Clint Ballard Jr.-penned track later gained traction through versions by Betty Everett and the British band The Swinging Blue Jeans before Ronstadt turned it into a chart-topping hit.

Ronstadt performed a version of "You're No Good" in her live set, using it as a closer to keep the excitement going, long after the show was over. So it was only natural that she chose to record it for her fifth solo studio LP, Heart Like a Wheel.

The tune was first released in late 1974. However, it took several months for it to climb its way up the charts, eventually hitting the top spot in February 1975. 

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Ronstadt told the Library of Congress in 2015 that the song, which would be her first and only No. 1 hit, was an "afterthought. She explained, "I still had a club act, and you always want to start with something up-tempo when you go on stage and something up-tempo when you come off stage. Then, in between, I would do ballads."

She continued, "I’m basically a ballad singer. It’s a good song. But not good for my voice."

"I like ballads, something with a big melodic reach. We changed the arrangement from what we had done on stage. The band truly came up with it, the guitar player came up with the riff, and the bass player doubled it. Andrew Gold built a great guitar solo into it. I like the track better without my singing on it," Ronstadt concluded.

Billboard called the song a "blues-tinged, fierce kiss-off" in a 2023 list of 15 essential Ronstadt tracks. They added it remains "a classic of ’70s soft rock."

Linda Ronstadt lives in California. She retired from performing in 2011.

Growing up, the teachers, parents and grandparents in your life may have stressed the importance of saying "please" and "thank you." That lesson in polite manners was a worthy one. Yet, etiquette is about so much more than what you say or consciously do. In fact, you can come off as warm or rude without making a peep.

"When we are out and about, we are constantly sending messages about ourselves, even when we are not having a conversation," statesKristi Spencer, the owner of The Polite Company.

We send these messages through what etiquette experts call "nonverbal cues."

"Nonverbal cues are unconscious gestures we use to communicate with others," says Nikki Sawhney, an etiquette consultant and the director of the New England School of Protocol. "You could be saying the kindest and most thoughtful things, but if your nonverbal cues are off, they can send a completely different message."

It appears that another childhood lesson (actions speak louder than words) was also on point. One message that nonverbal habits can send is that—bluntly—you're rude (even if that is 100% not your intent). Awareness is key to ensuring that your whole body and behavior align with what's coming out of your mouth.

"When we become more aware of our own actions, we can better understand how we are impacting the people around us," Spencer explains.

To help you get your point across, etiquette experts share eight nonverbal habits that make you seem rude without realizing it. Plus, how to break those nonverbal behaviors.

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8 Nonverbal Habits That Make You Seem Rude Without Realizing It, Etiquette Experts Say

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1. Avoiding eye contact

This nonverbal habit not only comes off as rude but can undermine your credibility.

"You may be the most knowledgeable and experienced person in the room, but looking away makes you seem uninterested, disengaged and even disrespectful," Sawhney states. "I’ve seen meetings where brilliant ideas were overlooked simply because the speaker wouldn’t look up. Eye contact signals sincerity and engagement, and without it, your words can feel hollow."

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2. Folded arms

We all do it unconsciously, but Sawhney warns that the gesture can give off a disengaged, defensive vibe.

"I remember sitting in a freezing conference room, folding my arms for warmth, not realizing that my posture came across as closed and dismissive," she says. "Even small adjustments in posture can dramatically shape how others perceive you."

3. Phubbing

Constantly checking your phone or getting sucked into your device during a conversation (AKA phone snubbing—phubbing) has become second nature in our screen-driven world. Yet, an etiquette expert says this habit can make you seem rude without realizing it.

"Imagine you're trying to talk to someone, and they're making eye contact with their screen instead of you—not ideal," says Genevieve (Jenny) Dreizen, an etiquette expert, the COO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry and the author of Simple Scripts to Support Your People: What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say.

If you need to check for or respond to something important, she suggests saying, "I am just waiting on this important email, so I am going to check my phone and then leave it on the table, but my focus is 100% on you!"

4. Being late with no heads-up, apology or explanation

To start: tardiness isn't automatically rude.

"Lateness is tricky," Dreizen shares. "Public transportation, time blindness, unexpected delays... [can] make someone late even with the best attempts at being on time."

Her beef isn't with being late, but more so with how it's handled.

"It's lateness with no recognition that you've let someone wait for you," she states. "Giving people a heads up if you can is always a good idea. If you cannot provide that, let them know you appreciate their patience afterwards."

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5. Letting your face run away with itself

Eye rolls, smirks, arched brows and a side-eye can make you seem rude, even if you don't realize you're doing it.

"You might not even realize what you think is a private reaction is actually broad on display," Dreizen notes. "Those micro-expressions can make people feel judged, scolded or mocked."

6. Personal space invasion

A healthy distance can help you maintain close ties with professional contacts and prevent strangers from feeling closed in around you.

"While everyone has different boundaries, about 18 inches is a good general guideline for personal space," Spencer says. "Standing too close in line or touching someone unexpectedly is not only impolite, but it can also make people feel threatened."

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7. Yawning

It can happen, especially after a poor night of sleep, but try not to make mid-conversation yawning a habit.

"When someone yawns during a conversation, it is hard not to notice," Spencer warns. "A yawn translates to 'I’m either tired or bored' and definitely not engaged in the conversation."

If it has to happen?

"When you feel the urge, you can try taking a deep breath or sipping cold water to help suppress it," she suggests. "If you just can’t stop yourself, cover your mouth and then make a quick apology."

8. Pointing at people

Mind your fingers.

"Pointing can come across as aggressive or judgmental," Spencer explains. "Many people have a natural aversion to being pointed at and may take it personally."

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3 Tips for Breaking Rude Nonverbal Habits1. Gain self-awareness

Dreizen states that many rude habits stem from a lack of self-awareness.

"A little self-awareness of how you are impacting others goes a long way," she says. "When we start to consider our impact on others, it's a good reminder to be mindful of our faces, timing and taking a breath before we speak."

2. Recognition

You're going to make mistakes. So that and own it.

"None of us acts perfectly all of the time, so learning to say, 'I think I forgot to say thank you, so THANK YOU,' is important," Dreizen shares. "It is OK to be wrong. It is human to be wrong. But we can try and do better by recognizing and acknowledging our lack of thank you, our lateness, our smirk or whatever it may be."

3. Watch yourself

Sometimes, seeing is believing.

"One helpful exercise is to record yourself giving a short talk," Sawhney suggests. "Watch the video on mute first, focusing only on your body language. Are your eyes wandering? What do your posture and hand gestures say? What kind of message are they sending?"

Now, unmute and play it again.

"... Notice if your gestures match your words, or are they misaligned," she says. "This simple practice can build awareness and make change possible."

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Sources:

• Nikki Sawhney is an etiquette consultant and the director of the New England School of Protocol
• Kristi Spencer is the owner of The Polite Company
• Genevieve (Jenny) Dreizen is the COO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, an etiquette expert and the author of Simple Scripts to Support Your People: What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say.
  
  

If you've been wondering what George Lopez has been up to, you might be surprised to learn the world-famous stand-up comedian has been cooking up something special behind the scenes. While he's currently on tour playing venues across the country, he's also been dropping nuggets of offstage updates via Instagram that have fans eager for more details.

Between posting hilarious videos of his new hair and promoting upcoming tour dates, Lopez recently showcased an entirely different project, one nobody saw coming: his very own stovetop barbecue grill and smoker invention.

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"People don't know this," Lopez intros in his video, "But I invented my own grill."

Honestly? This thing is beyond cool. Designed to sit like a stovetop griddle, George Lopez's 4-Piece Stovetop and BBQ Grill/Smoker has a speckled enamel-on-steel base with an integrated grease trough that fits perfectly over two burners on any standard range. About the height and shape of a large rectangular baking dish, the base cradles a cast-iron grill insert, keeping it raised above the burners and creating a chamber of heat underneath.

But perhaps the best feature is the way the base collects grease. Holes in the grill insert line up with the integrated trough, so when you're done cooking, all the drippings are collected, and nothing falls into the fire. The entire set is oven-, broiler-, stove- and grill-safe up to 500°F, so you can use it indoors or outdoors. It measures roughly three inches tall, 21.75 inches wide and 12 inches long, and weighs about 15 pounds, making it a compact yet heavy-duty mealtime tool.

"In a sense, you would be barbecuing inside," Lopez says while showing how his invention works. "You can do chicken, ribs, whatever you want to do," he continues. "We did shrimps one time, we warm up tortillas too." He goes on to explain that it's great for bacon, sausage, steaks, hot dogs—really anything you'd want to grill. "Easy to clean and the more you use it, the more it looks beat down and the better the food tastes," he adds.

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Fans Are Obsessed

"Let me know what I should cook on the George Lopez Grill and who I should invite to the carne asada," Lopez writes in the caption of his video, which quickly garnered 2.5 million views in just a couple of days. "The first person that gets chorro I'll stop doing it, until then, the kitchen is open."

"Move over George Foreman, here comes George Lopez," one fan said. "You cook, I'll bring the tequila," another chimed in, followed by others calling the invention "genius" and begging for a link so they could buy one.

"That's dope!" one fan raved. "I would definitely buy that grill." Another added, "I'll replace my George Foreman Grill with the George Lopez Grill today if you were to market it!"

Should George Lopez Start a Cooking Show?

If you notice in the first frames of the video, Lopez places text that reads, "Should I start my own cooking show?" He then ends the clip by opening up his comments, inviting viewers to share what they want him to make on his invention. And while this might hint at the beginnings of a new career pivot for one of the original Kings of Comedy, only time will tell.

What we do know is that the video received over 700 comments, with fans both offering cooking suggestions and asking where they can purchase a George Lopez Grill. Here's hoping this first video was just testing the waters, with more information on the way. Either way, we'll be patiently waiting for the first installment of "Cooking with George Lopez."

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Welcome to the first eclipse season of 2026 — and a brand new eclipse series that will usher in dramatic shifts and change tied to striking out on your own, platonic bonds, group activities, and future-oriented game plans. Arriving on Tuesday, February 17, at 7:01 a.m. ET/4:01 a.m. PT, the new moon solar eclipse in Aquarius could feel like an electrifying jolt that sets up an uncharted path you’ll be moving down over the next two years.

Occurring just once more in 2026, a solar eclipse happens when the sun and the moon connect near the North Node and South Node, which are tied to destiny. Solar eclipses sync with new moons, which generally invite you to manifest your most ambitious hopes, wishes, and visions. But in the case of a powerful solar eclipse, especially one that is the first in a fresh eclipse series, like this 'ring of fire' one, it’s best to take a hands-off approach, allowing yourself to be catapulted into a storyline that will play out over the course of six lunar events that carry into early 2028. 

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The Spiritual Meaning of February’s Solar Eclipse

Falling in the fixed air sign Aquarius, this first solar eclipse of a series in Aquarius and Leo spans until January 2028. For a sense of how this solar eclipse and the lunations that follow will affect you, think back to 2017-2019, which is when we last had eclipses on this axis.

This Aquarius solar eclipse will empower you to embrace greater connection, collaboration, humanitarian efforts, alliances, and teamwork. You could be on the precipice of working with different people or alongside your existing colleagues in a different way than you ever have. 

You might also find you’re having to grapple with challenges — and presented with opportunities — that are tied to your social life, friendships, and how you incorporate innovation into your everyday world. The power of people-oriented, eccentric Aquarius reminds us that leaning on others is just as impactful as owning what makes you unique and finding the joy in rebelling against convention. Finding a balance between these two themes could be at the heart of the shocking shifts that play out over the course of this lunation.

It also bears noting that this eclipse forms a tight, tense angle to Uranus, the planet of revolution, which could force uncomfortable changes or fuel impulsive behaviors that pop up out of the blue. Your best bet for navigating this tricky energy is to do everything you can to remain connected to your heart’s desires and true to yourself.

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While every zodiac sign will feel the Aquarius solar eclipse, the four fixed signs will feel its game-changing impact more than others: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

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Taurus: Your Professional Path Will Be Transformed

With the solar eclipse impacting your tenth house of career, this lunation brings stunning changes to how you’re making your mark in the world. Whether you’ve been plugging away at a career path that’s no longer in sync with your long-term goals or you’re itching to be recognized for putting your nose to the grindstone on the job, you can anticipate shakeups and shifts that set you up for an evolution in this part of your life. You could be on the precipice of a promotion, raise, abundance, and other rewards. You’ll do well to lean into any urge to take a different, novel approach to how you’re tackling your work. 

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Leo: Partnerships Support Your Sense of Self

You already get the sense that this is a game-changing year — for your identity, self-image, confidence, and one-on-one bonds. As this solar eclipse activates your seventh house of partnership, you’ll step into even greater commitment to relationships with people who are aligned with your dreams, goals, and vision for the future while stepping away from those who aren’t in sync with the path you’re headed down. As an especially action-oriented, passionate fire sign — and the fixed one, at that — it can be difficult for you to adjust to major changes that move you off of the trajectory you’ve invested so much of your bright spirit in. But take heart that letting go of what’s no longer serving you is actually setting you up for more gratification and joy as you move through this eye-opening new narrative.

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Scorpio: Your Sense of Security Is Leveling Up

The solar eclipse is activating your fourth house of home life, turning your focus to your inner world, emotional well-being, sense of security, and perhaps your physical home itself. You’ll be more aware of your needs in terms of relationships with loved ones, your domestic space, and any healing work you’re being called to do. With Uranus in the final degrees of Taurus and therefore activating your seventh house of partnership, significant changes related to your one-on-one bonds could also be factoring into how you’re thinking about where you want to lay down your roots and care for your heart. You could be on the brink of a breakthrough — perhaps regarding a move or nurturing a family bond — that makes it possible to feel more emotionally centered.  

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Aquarius: It’s Time to Step Into a Fulfilling New Self-Image

Falling in your sign and first house of self, this solar eclipse marks the beginning of a journey that will impact how you see yourself and how others see you. Ruled by Uranus, the planet of sudden change, you thrive on celebrating and making out-of-the-box moves, so hold tight to that perspective as this lunation takes you for a wild ride over the next two years. You could kick off a new relationship chapter or be inspired to go to bat for a passion project that you’ve only been musing about until now. The key to making the most of this energy is to be open to self-exploration and to bolstering self-awareness, as well as taking an honest look at how far you’ve come while allowing yourself to dream about where you want to go from here. Take stock of your long-term goals and think about how you can make the most of talents or skills that you’ve put on the back burner, and you could find you’re more inspired than you have been in a long time. 

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If you’ve ever tried to book a last-minute trip to the Kentucky Derby, you know the scramble is almost as intense as the race itself. Hotels fill. Flights spike. And suddenly that dream of sipping mint juleps under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs feels like a logistical hurdle.

This year, American Airlines is trying to make getting there a whole lot smoother.

For Derby week, the airline is offering nonstop service to Louisville (SDF) from 20 destinations around peak travel dates, more than doubling its usual daily presence. On April 30 alone, 41 American flights are scheduled to arrive into Louisville, with 46 departures planned for May 3—timed squarely around race weekend. Several of those routes are special additions not typically served nonstop from Louisville, giving travelers more direct paths to the action.

The record-breaking list of 20 direct routes includes major hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. (DCA), along with Boston and New York (LGA). But the real "insider" news is the addition of special, temporary nonstop service from cities that don't usually fly direct to Louisville, including Austin, Houston, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Orlando, Raleigh-Durham, Santa Ana, Pittsburgh, West Palm Beach and New York (JFK). With these "pop-up" options squarely timed for race weekend, racegoers can swap a day of layovers for more time at the track.

And for West Coast racegoers who like their travel with a side of glamour, American is operating Airbus A321T aircraft from both Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA). Those planes feature lie-flat Flagship First and Flagship Business seats—meaning your Derby weekend can begin at 35,000 feet.

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“Blooming roses, ice-cold mint juleps and all the excitement of race week are just a flight away with American’s expanded schedule,” said Jason Reisinger, American’s Managing Director of Global Network Planning. “With these added nonstops to Louisville, travelers can break from the gate in style and arrive with plenty of time to soak in every sip, gallop and celebration.”

The Derby itself, held annually on the first Saturday in May, is as much spectacle as sport. Twenty three-year-old thoroughbreds earn their spot in the starting gate through a points-based qualifying system that unfolds across prep races earlier in the season. By the time they load into the gates in Louisville, the field represents months of buildup—and the atmosphere reflects it. Expect bold hats, seersucker suits, celebrity sightings and a crowd roaring as the horses thunder down the stretch in what’s often called the “most exciting two minutes in sports.”

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American’s Derby push also arrives amid broader upgrades across its network. Earlier this year, the airline introduced free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members on most domestic narrowbody aircraft, sponsored by AT&T. Premium cabin offerings continue to expand, and refreshed onboard food and beverage selections are part of an ongoing effort to elevate the in-flight experience.

For travelers eyeing Louisville this spring, getting to the Derby doesn’t have to feel like a long shot.

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"This is not real modeling. This is a f**king free for all."

America's Next Top Model is once more having a moment.

The early-aughts reality series, created and produced by supermodel Tyra Banks, has had a resurgence on TikTok for the appalling remarks about women's bodies and tone deaf themes of the show (and, yes, Banks' notorious rant, which even celebrity stylist Law Roachgot in on recently).

Banks said she made ANTM to "change the beauty world," and her vision was a combination of American Idol and MTV'sReal World, all set in the modeling industry.

In the show, a series of hopefuls competes for (you guessed it) the chance at stardom and a modeling contract, but have to overcome several challenges beforehand. Some of those challenges were by design, including walking in foot-high heels, getting makeovers that may or may not have made contestants look worse and, often, posing for racially or culturally insensitive photo shoots.

The new NetflixdocuseriesReality Check: America's Next Top Model sheds more light on the ugly side of a show about beautiful people: Sexual harassment, body shaming, racism and fainting from hunger were all caught on camera, while feuding among judges and talent (which included Jay Manuel, Miss J Alexander, Nigel Barker and self-proclaimed "world's first supermodel" Janice Dickinson, among others) bubbled behind the scenes.

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Banks said in Reality Check that despite the show's many controversies, she probably wouldn't change much about her own experience.

"Looking at that show through the lens of today, it's like, 'Ooh, why did you do that?' 'Hey, Tyra made some s**t, Tyra did some s**t, you know, she said some s**t,'" she said. "And I thank you for that. That is the only way you change. That is the only way you get better, is by somebody calling you out on your s**t."

"It is important, and I want to let you know that I want you guys to be just as open as I am now about getting called on my s**t for when somebody calls you out on yours," she added pointedly (and, honestly, a bit defensively). "Because that day will come. I continue to evolve. Because that's what we're all doing."

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Reality Check: America's Next Top Model Most Shocking Revelations1. Shandi Sullivan's rape was filmed and aired on America's Next Top Model. Shandi Sullivan on America's Next Top Model

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Shandi Sullivan was one of the breakout stars of America's Next Top Model Cycle 2.

The contestants were in Milan for a shoot for which Sullivan won best photo. On a day off, they rode Vespas with some guys who later came to the house they were staying in for drinks. Sullivan says she had "a bottle or two of wine" by herself.

"I don't think I'd eaten anything at all or had any sleep," Sullivan recalled. "I remember getting in the hot tub ... I remember April [Wilkner] and Mercedes [Scelba-Shorte] getting into he hot tub. Then I just remember the guy looking at me, and I looked at him. I was pretty drunk at that point. Everything after that was just a blur. I remember him on top of me. I was just blacked out ... and it all got filmed. Every moment of it."

"I didn't even feel sex happening, I just knew it was happening," she said. "And then I just passed out."

A reminder: An unconscious person cannot consent to sex. That means this was rape.

Sullivan said she didn't remember anything except later sitting in the shower. Everything hit her the following morning, and she was devastated that no one from the production team intervened to protect her.

Manuel explained, "The rule on Top Model was if you go in a bathroom alone the camera cannot follow you in." Because Shandi wasn't alone, she was filmed in the shower with her assaulter.

Sullivan recalled that the only help she received after the incident was being sent to a doctor, and that the crew filmed her calling the man who raped her and asking if he used protection.

Producer Ken Mok said simply, "We treated the show like a documentary. It covered the good, the bad and the in between." Still, he added that producers "scaled back" after the assault.

When asked about production not protecting Sullivan, Banks—an executive producer of the show—deferred.

"It's a little difficult for me to talk about production," she said. "Because that's not my territory." She did say, however, that she is a "master editor" and that they "didn't put everything on TV."

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2. Shandi Sullivan's on-camera sexual assault ended her relationship.

A shy Walgreens cashier, Sullivan said her boyfriend, Eric, convinced her to try out for the show. It would later destroy their relationship.

After the assault in Milan, Sullivan was widely criticized for cheating on her boyfriend, including by Banks (who, for her part, denied she was judging Sullivan).

"After that happened I demanded to go home," Sullivan said. "I demanded to talk to Eric but they wouldn't give me a phone."

Producers refused to give Sullivan access to a phone until she said she was quitting the show, and even then, they said they would have to film her call.

Sullivan said, "It was just the sound guy, the guy filming and it was me lying on the floor in the fetal position. And they came up to me after and said 'We're really sorry we had to film that.'"

Once Sullivan got home, she and Eric tried to make it work, but ultimately called it quits, in part because strangers on the street would scream at her over her infidelity.

"After the show I felt really broken," she said.

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3. Shandi Sullivan was forced to relive the trauma of her assault when she was a guest on Tyra Banks' talk show.

When ANTM veterans appeared on Tyra, Sullivan says she had requested ahead of time that Banks not bring up Milan. What happened?

"She was asking me what happened in Milan. I had never seen it," Sullivan said. "It just brought up too many things. And then I was like, 'I can't watch the show anymore.' And then she just puts it on the screen in front of me. And I don't look at it, and she's like 'I noticed you weren't looking.' Like, I literally told you behind the scenes 'I've never seen it, I don't want to see it, don't show it.' You didn't respect that at all."

4. 'Nipple-Gate' made America's Next Top Model use less footage of Shandi Sullivan's horrific night.

Producers said that Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson'sSuper BowlHalftime Show "wardrobe malfunction" in February 2004 made regulations stricter, so they had to re-edit a lot of scenes before "The Girl Who Cheated" aired the following month.

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5. A model was chastised for reporting sexual harassment during a shoot.

Keenyah Hill made it far into Cycle 4, but a male model's misconduct during a shoot in South Africa led to judges excoriating her ... and it all happened on camera.

Hill was posing with several male models, all of whom wore loin cloths for the shoot, when one of them repeatedly verbally harassed and groped her without her consent.

"I remember getting on the set and like one of the models, Bertini, was very aggressively hitting on me. On set, no one's really paying much attention to it at all," Hill said. "I have to pretty much fend for myself. The male models were supposed to dance around us ... and Bertini was like, touching me, grabbing me. I really felt that he was just taking advantage of the moment to touch me."

Hill tried to rectify the situation in real time.

"I remember thinking to myself, 'What would Tyra do in this situation? Tyra would politely and professionally stop the shoot and just let everyone know that she feels a little uncomfortable,'" Hill said. "So that's exactly what I did."

Not one person in production, nor any of the judges, supported her.

"I didn't get the response that I thought I was going to get. The looks on their faces were just like, 'How dare you stop our production?' To be on a TV set in front of so many people and still not be protected is some pretty dark stuff," she said.

In fact, beyond just not protecting her, they almost implicitly endorsed the harassment when they chose a photo in which Bertini was actually grabbing her as her best photo.

"I mean, the receipts are right there," Hill said through tears. "It's wild that that got past however many people it got past."

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At the judging panel post-shoot, Banks told Hill that she should have been more playful in her response to Bertini while also making it clear he crossed a line, to avoid putting "static in the air" that would make both parties uncomfortable.

In Reality Check,  Banks admitted she should have done a better job at protecting Hill.

"I was trying to empower her with the information that I had, to say, 'You tell him to back up and dadada, and don't be messing up my s**t,' you know? That's kind of what I was saying,  not verbatim, because I felt like that was empowering her based on the information that I had. I thought that was the best advice, but it should have been stomped down. And that's what would happen today. We now all understand the protections that women need. And so I say to Keenyah, 'Booboo, I am so sorry.' None of us knew. Network executives didn't know. And I did the best I could at that time. But she deserved more. She did."

Barker was somewhat flippant, even today in a post-#MeToo world, about the incident.

"Some of those things are kind of the reality in the world," he said. "Unfortunately, in the fashion industry, there's always been  lot of issues with harassment in every sort of shape or way, whether you're a male model or a female model, actually. Not everyone is gonna handle the same situation in the same way. But you as an individual should be able to stand up for yourself and say, 'No, this isn't working,' or you know, just figure it out and just get the job done. I mean, there's people and cameras everywhere."

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6. There was a lot of racism. Nicole Panattoni, Ebony Haith, Adrianne Curry, Shannon Stewart, Elyse Sewell, Gisele Samson, Kesse Wallace and Robyne Manning of America's Next Top Model Cycle 1

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Ebony Haith of Cycle 1 had what Mok called a "striking, different look," but it wasn't one that the show's glam squad had any experience with.

Haith recalled that she thought the first episode was "fabulous," but the makeovers episode upset her because people mocked her hair texture and didn't have tools or stylists for Black textured hair.

She said that Banks pulled her into a room at the end of the day and complained that the judges claimed Haith was "ashy." Other models, judges and guest mentors on the show attacked Haith with racial microaggressions, mocking her skin texture and calling her "harsh" and "aggressive."

Haith said that once Banks didn't protect her, she felt that no one would. "My heart was breaking as I was on this national show thinking that the world would be proud of me," she said. Instead, Banks said she had a "chip on her shoulder" and was "difficult to work with."

The racism didn't end there: Mok claimed the network pushed back when they wanted a more diverse lineup of model contestants and that Les Moonves refused to put Latina models on the show until they found Gisele Samson.

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7. There's a reason the ANTM challenges got increasingly absurd and offensive.

ANTM was a massive success, garnering 100 million viewers for the first two cycles. After Cycle 2, UPN wanted two cycles per season and for viewership to keep growing.

As a result, the photo shoots became more intense and ridiculous, including one in which models had to wear meat (long before Lady Gaga did!) and another where they pretended to be homeless and posed with actual unhoused people in the background.

In another, models posed as crime scene victims, even though one of the contestants at the time, Dionne Walters, had trauma from violent crime: Her mother had been shot and was paralyzed from the waist down.

"They knew about it from the application process, but they still chose to have me do this particular photo shoot that involved gun violence," Walters said. "I thought it was a coincidence at the time, but [now] I don't think it was. I think they wanted to see some kind of mental breakdown or watch me crumble. I'm just glad they didn't get the reaction that I feel like they were hoping to get."

Mok says he regrets the crime scene shoot specifically.

"I take full responsibility for that shoot," he said. "That was a mistake. I look back now and I think it was a celebration of like, violence. It was crazy. That one, I look back and I'm like, 'You were an idiot.'"

Related: Every Family and Victim at the Center of Netflix’s Chilling Doc All the Empty Rooms

8. Jay Manuel said race swapping shoots were the hardest for him. A model gets made up for a race-swapping shoot in America's Next Top Model.

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ANTM infamously featured photo shoots in more than one cycle of models being made up to look like races other than their own, and Manuel did not like it one bit. However, when he tried to push back on the idea, he was shut down. It was the beginning of his wanting to leave the show entirely.

"My parents are from south Africa. They grew up during apartheid. I'm very aware of that history," he said of the Cycle 4 race-swapping shoot. "And I just said 'Race swapping? Wow.' I first asked to be excused from the photo shoot, and Tyra said to me, 'I will handle this on camera with the girls, at judging and da da da. Just go and do your job.'"

"I recognized that my role was starting to have limitations," he explained. "That shoot was happening regardless. If you really look for it, you can see it on my face, especially the set up for the day where I tell the girls what were doing. I could tell, I was just like, double swallowing ... but I just had to do my job."

For her part, Banks didn't see any issues with the race-swapping shoots at the time, despite them putting models in Blackface and Brownface.

"I didn't think it was controversial. I was in my own little bubble in my own little head," she said. "This was my way of showing the world that Brown and Black [were] beautiful. But then, we put it out and the world was like 'Are you crazy? Have you lost your mind'?' Looking at the show now through a 2020 lens, it is an issue."

Despite the criticism it garnered, the show did it again nine cycles later.

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9. America's Next Top Model involved a lot of dental work, sometimes against models' wishes. Danielle Evans of America's Next Top Model on Oct. 25, 2006

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Some America's Next Top Model contestants, like Joanie Sprague, jumped at the chance to get their teeth fixed for free on the show. Others didn't want to lose what made them unique.

Danielle "Dani" Evans didn't expect to have to close her tooth gap, which she loved.

"We pull up to the dentist, and the doctor keeps asking me if I want anything done to my teeth," Evans recalled. She did not want to close her gap, or at least not entirely, but ultimately agreed to partially close the gap in order to stay on the show.

(For his part, Barker said he thought it wasn't a good idea for Evans to close her gap, saying she "looked great" with it, but that the decision wasn't up to him.)

Banks said that she only encouraged Evans to close her gap to help her career.

"I've actually apologized for the issue with  Dani and what happened," she said. "It was between a rock a and a hard place for me, because there were agents that would tell me, 'She will not work with those teeth. It's just not going to happen.' That's what they told me. And again, I could have just been quiet and let them handle it. But ... hindsight is 2020 for all of us. It just so happens that a lot of the things that are 2020 for me happened in front of the world."

In another cycle, the show's dentist expanded another model's tooth gap.

Related: I’m a Dentist, and This Surprising Habit Is Damaging Your Teeth Without You Realizing It

10. Unsurprisingly, America's Next Top Model wasn't exactly body positive in its heyday. Keenyah Hill poses as an elephant for a Lubriderm lotion ad on America's Next Top Model.

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"When it comes to weight, back then the fashion industry standards were so narrow. That's the world that we lived in."

That was Banks' responses to criticisms of models being fat-shamed and developing eating disorders on the show.

One of the models body-shamed often was Hill.

"In school I was bullied for being slim and tall [with] braces and glasses. I wasn't curvy like a lot of the other girls were. So to go into this world where now my weight is an issue was really confusing for me," Hill said.

She was ordered to be "gluttony" in a seven deadly sins-themed shoot, as well as an elephant in a shoot with an African animals theme and cleverly cruel editors made it look like she was constantly eating on the show. In case those examples weren't obviously insulting enough, Dickinson called one of Hill's photos "piggy chic" and said she had a "gut," while Banks lamented that editors "had" to retouch Hill's body and that Hill "didn't look like a model."

"To have that be my entire narrative, it just felt unfair and just felt kind of dirty. It was damaging to watch with all of America seeing that play out," she said. I later found out there were women that developed eating disorders from comparing themselves to what I was looking like and what the judges were saying. I think there's jist some responsibility to the viewer knowing there are so many young women watching this show. There's an insensitivity to what it would do to their self confidence.

Manuel said the discussions were "very relevant to the time," adding, "I think there was a very difficult balance to strike."

Whitney Thompson, who went on to win Cycle 10, had a lot of difficulty during filming, even when she was what any normal person would consider very slender.

"Plus size modeling didn't exist. I mean, that wasn't even a thing," she said. "When we started filming, I was a size 6. I was 5'10" and weighed 115 pounds. I thought that I looked good, and then you go on TV and then you're like, 'Oh s**t, maybe not.'"

Thompson recalled being called a "fat cow" and having problems during shoots because, well, stylists were lazy and only wanted to uphold the super-skinny ideal.

"Filming with a bunch of other size 00 models, I felt a lot more self conscious. I'd go to set and they'd have nothing that would fit me," Thompson said. "They'd have to cut open the back and clamp it—it just makes you feel like s**t to not be the right size. It feels demeaning. They easily could have found clothes that were my size, but that was a choice that they made, and I dealt with that as well as I could because if they see weakness, you're gone."

Thompson said that a lot of the contestants would live on the "Karl Lagerfeld diet," which was just "Diet Coke and cigarettes," while Hill said many of the models (and likely also viewers) developed eating disorders.

Related: Former DWTS Pro Shares Personal Struggle With an Eating Disorder

11. If you were eliminated from America's Next Top Model, you were still stuck there without a phone.

"Everyone stays with the production until the very end for confidentiality reasons," Hill explained.

Walters added, "There wasn't a phone available to call anybody at that time. And then of course, even if I did [have a phone], I would not have been able to tell them, 'Hey, I've just been eliminated.' I couldn't disclose that information."

12. Tyra Banks' viral rant at Tiffany Richardson was even worse than the show allowed audiences to see. Tyra Banks screaming at Tiffany Richardson in her "rooting for you" rant on America's Next Top Model

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C'mon, you already know the clip we're talking about (but just in case, see below).

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When contestant Tiffany Richardson threw in the towel on a Teleprompter challenge, sending Banks incandescent with rage and leaving pretty much everyone else in the room petrified (and creating a meme that's going on 21 years strong).

"Tyra really scared all of us," Barker said on Reality Check. "We literally jumped out of our seats, [like] 'What is happening right now?'"

"Tiffany, that girl was my heart," Banks said, recalling how the ANTM team helped Richardson get back on her feet to come back on the show. "I thought she was gonna win."

"I just wanted to change this woman's life.  I felt like she could have been a supermodel with a capital S, and I just saw all that going down the drain," Banks said. "I saw her just not believing in herself and just giving up. And not just giving on a modeling competition, but deeper."

"I went too far," she admitted. "I lost it. It was probably bigger than her. It was family, friends, society. Black girls, all of the challenges that we have, so many people saying that we're not good enough. I think all of that was in that moment. That's some Black girl stuff that goes real deep inside of me. But I knew it went too far."

Manuel revealed, "It was definitely the most difficult moment on set I had ever experienced. When they were done shooting, production staff literally just took Tyra off set."

He hinted that there was even more anger and, from the sounds of it, straight up evil than we even were allowed to witness.

"There was a lot more that was really said, and some of the things that were said were really not well-intentioned," he said. "I will probably never repeat the lines that were actually said in that room that day. People have tried to make it something funny, but it really wasn't."

Richardson didn't appear in Reality Check: America's Next Top Model, but said a prior interview that if Banks really loved her, she would not have berated her so harshly on TV: "If you love someone, you don't humiliate them."

Related: Jay Manuel Breaks Silence on ANTM Fallout 14 Years After Quitting the Show

13. Jay Manuel and Tyra Banks beefed behind the scenes of America's Next Top Model for years. Jay Manuel in Reality Check: America's Next Top Model

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Manuel and Banks were longtime friends, but by Cycle 8, he said the show's direction was "chipping away at [his] soul," especially having to make contestants conform to certain storylines from producers.

Having made a pact with Banks to tell each other anything important first, Manuel wrote her an email thanking her for the opportunity and explaining that he simply wanted to move on in his career and life.

Three days later, Banks wrote back three words: "I am disappointed."

"It should have been an opportunity to have a heart to heart, but that did not happen," Manuel said. Knowing Banks wasn't going to speak to him anyway, he went on vacation for a week. While he was away, his attorney reached out and said that he was asked to do one more cycle on the show.

Fearing being blacklisted, he agreed to do one more season. It would not be easy.

During the Cycle 9 casting episode on the boat, Manuel said that Banks refused to speak to him when they weren't actively filming.

"On camera, we learned to play, laugh, but it was just clear I was not allowed to speak with her outside of that," Manuel recalled. "After the first day I thought, 'There is absolutely no way I'm gonna survive this cycle.' When we were shooting jn China, I was tired, I was scared. I was still trying to process what was going on. It was like psychological torture. I just felt broken."

Manuel said his entire job changed and he was no longer helping on the creative or production side except for the final runway challenge. Instead, he just introduced the models to each challenge as on-camera talent. Despite the difficulties, he remained on the show until Cycle 18.

When asked if she would talk about the situation with Manuel, Banks politely declined, adding, "I should call Jay. I don't wanna do this here. Yeah, but he's a special man."

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14. Tyra Banks fired Miss J Alexander, Nigel Barker and Jay Manuel from America's Next Top Model ... and then embarrassed them. Miss J Alexander, Tyra Banks and Nigel Barker in America's Next Top Model Cycle 5

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Ahead of Cycle 19, Banks said that higher-ups at the network warned her that she had to let Barker, Manuel and Alexander go, believing new blood would resurrect the show's ratings.

"That was some of the hardest news I have ever had to deliver in my existence," she said, lamenting how she cried herself to sleep over having to let go of people who were so close to her. "But bosses have bosses, and the big boss was very clear: There are no sacred cows. And I heard that meaning, 'You too, Tyra, so pick up the phone and do what I'm telling you to do.' And then thing is, I don't believe that they knew that it came from above. No matter how much Ken and I were explaining 'this is not our decision,' to this day I think they think that it was me and Ken."

Manuel said that everyone agreed to send a joint press release with their own quotes about why the trio were exiting the show, but that before they got the chance, someone leaked to Page Six that they'd been fired.

"That show, the way we ran confidentiality and we're on these conference calls, there's no 'leak' to Page Six. Anyone can assume where that came from," he said. "You now put that out there that way we can't undo that, no matter what we say."

Manuel recalled that Barker in particular was quite upset, adding, "It was very deliberate. I'd heard them say on set many times 'What do we gotta do to create drama?' We were gonna be the drama."

Barker confirmed Manuel's observation.

"That was really tough. It was somewhat mercenary," he said. "As people got eliminated on our show, we also got eliminated. [The leak] was probably the lowest point for me. It was difficult because I didn't have a backup plan at that point."

Barker explained that because he'd worked on ANTM for so long, his family's living situation as well as his own career were pretty much centered around the show. Losing his job on Top Model meant he may have had to uproot his life depending on what may have happened next.

"It was disappointing," Barker said. "We felt a little bit betrayed."

Barker, Alexander and Manuel remain close, and the two of them were there for Alexander after he suffered a stroke in December 2022. Alexander said in Reality Check that he received a single text from Banks saying she'd like to visit him, but that she hasn't yet.

Miss J Alexander in Reality Check: America's Next Top Model

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15. Appearing on America's Next Top Model actually hurt most of the models' careers after the show.

With the exception of Thompson and Winnie Harlow, very few of the winners or other contestants of America's Next Top Model went on to have successful modeling careers.

Walters said there was "no guidance" once the cycle was up.

"You have to figure it out on your own," she said. "I came to New York several times to try to take a stab at it, try to get signed to an agency. It did not work out." When asked if she would ever do anything like ANTM again or recommend to anyone else, she replied wryly, "Do it at your own risk."

Hill said that even the photos they took on the show were ultimately useless.

"I couldn't use any of the photos from America's Next Top Model in my actual modeling portfolio," she said. "The photo shoots were way overly themed, way too much .makeup. I got really far in this competition, but then in real life, in the modeling industry, I was nobody."

Haith said she liked how much the show positively impacted some viewers, especially in the LGBTQIA+ community since she gave them representation on the series, but that it obviously had issues. She believes those issues were stemming largely from one particular person.

"Tyra Banks disappointed me," Haith said. "But at the end of the day were at a place now where we can say, 'That was not acceptable. Let's do something different.'"

Evans largely agreed with Haith. She thought America's Next Top Model would be her ticket out of Little Rock, Ark., but that wasn't the case.

"I remember thinking, 'Life happens after winning ANTM. Life begins. It's only up from here,'" Evans recalled. "But those cameras shut down on Top Model and they just threw us to the wolves."

Evans said she moved into a "models' apartment" in New York City after being on the show, but that pretty much all the agents at Ford Models treated her like "the redheaded stepchild" and "black sheep" and that she almost never got booked specifically because she was on the show.

"That was a hard, hard pill to swallow," Evans said. "My experiences mirrored that. I remember my first show season booking shows, what I was told was no one wanted to book me for their shows because I was viewed as this reality star. Designers didn't want me walking in their show to take attention off of their collection and onto myself. So I learned very early on [that] Top Model has a stigma. I was never able to rise to the level that I could have or should have."

Evans said that about 15 years later, Banks admitted she knew that being on ANTM would hurt Evans' career and did nothing about it.

"She told me that, 'I knew that there were certain doors that you couldn't even get into because you did Top Model and I did nothing about it ... I always rode the fence with you,'" Evans fumed. "To have her, a Black woman, say to me over the phone that 'I knew you were struggling and I did nothing about it.' What? You don't gotta support me, you don't gotta like me, but don't see me and my suffering and just walk past me. They built a whole empire, multi-million dollar brand, America's Next Top Model, off the backs of every girls dream that did that show, and it never became realized."

For her part, Banks said, "Maybe we could ha e done a better job to let them know that not everybody's gonna be a star."

Related: Tyra Banks Teases 'America's Next Top Model' Will Return for Cycle 25: 'My Work is Not Done'

Runway legend and longtime America's Next Top Model judge and mentor Miss J. Alexander had a massive career after leaving the hit reality show in 2012, but "everything changed" when he suffered a medical emergency in 2022.

Related: Tyra Banks Still Refuses to Talk About the End of Her Friendship With ‘Bestie’ Jay Manuel

"On Dec. 27, 2022, I had a stroke," he revealed on the new Netflix docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, which was released on Feb. 16. "I spent five weeks in a coma, and I couldn't walk, and I couldn't talk. And I thought to myself, what was I going to do?... I'm the person who taught models how to walk, and now I can't walk."

The reality star, who also worked on Top Model Russia and Top Model China following his ANTM reign and supported the Savanna College for Art and Design for 15 years, was heartbroken by his health crisis. "It was emotional, I cried. I'm not ashamed to say I cried," he said. Luckily, he had his old friends to lean on: "Once I was in the hospital, Jay [Manuel] and Nigel [Barker] came to visit."

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"I don't know whether he even wanted me to see him in that way, but I was going to go see him," Barker remembered, calling what happened to Miss J. "a terrible shock." "He was happy to see me and the two of us cried together and I held him."

"I could feel how upset he was, for sure," Manuel added. But the silver lining was that the crisis reunited the dynamic trio, who starred in ANTM together for nearly a decade. "I thought back to how we used to do shows together," said Alexander. "I cried because I just missed them so much."

Related: Is Nigel Barker The Real Winner of ‘Top Model?’ What Happened to Him After The Show

The group reunited again for the Netflix documentary series, and it made for a touching moment. "It has been a journey, and you're speaking so much better now," said Manuel, while an emotional Barker hugged his old friend.

"You're battling through. You're sitting up doing an interview. Chatting, talking, rolling your eyes. Making us laugh," said the photographer. "It's a long journey, but you're going to get there. I know it's been really, really hard."

"I'm glad to be all together," said Miss J. But the group was missing one notable person: longtime host Tyra Banks. "Did Tyra come and visit you?" asked a producer during the doc. "No, not yet," said Alexander. "She just sent me a text that she wants to come and visit me, but no. Not yet."

While Miss J. can't deny he "misses being the queen of the runway," he still has hope for the future. "I'm determined to walk. It's not all for me, yet," he insisted.

Miss J. has been almost completely absent from social media since the stroke, which he hasn't opened up about until now. He broke his social media silence on Feb. 13, sharing several selfies with afros for Black History Month. "Girl where have you been hiding. Haven’t seen you in forever. Glad you are back," said one fan, to which Alexander responded, "Girl all will revealed in the Documentary."

What Happened to Miss J. Alexander on America's Next Top Model?

Banks fired Alexander, Manuel, and Barker from the show in April 2012, after Mark Pedowtiz succeeded Dawn Ostroff as head of The CW network.

"I took [Pedowitz's] call, and I'll never forget, he said: 'The show is the biggest thing in the world, but it won't always be, and it's taking a dip. And there are no sacred cows,'" Banks recalled in the doc. "You have to let go of this, this, and this.' Three of my hearts: Mr. Jay, Miss J., and Nigel."

Alexander admits he was fully blindsided by the unexpected move. "For my birthday, Tyra sent me flowers, I thought 'Oh, how sweet.' There was a note, it said, 'Happy birthday, love Tyra,'" he recalled. "And then I was fired five days later."

"Come on, give me a break. I was the spine of the show," he expressed. "And then, bye!"

Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model is now streaming on Netflix.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry turned heads after they were shown sitting courtside at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. 

In a video shared on Instagram by the NBA, the couple smiled and waved at the camera while enjoying the game from the front row.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seated at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood during the league’s 75th All-Star weekend. Cameras caught them looking relaxed and happy as they watched the action unfold just feet away from the court. Meghan, 44, leaned close to Harry, 41, and at one point gently touched his arm to get his attention before smiling for the NBA cameras.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attend the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome.

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The short clip quickly gained traction online. Fans filled the comment section with warm reactions. 

“They look great! 😊 😍” one person wrote. 

Another added, “Awww good to see this lovely couple out enjoying life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍❤️🙌.” 

Others chimed in with, “Looking SO cool together....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,” and “They are so cute together!!” 

One playful comment read, “Well Megan you look fantastic and happy.... Harry must be doing something right 😂😮😍🔥....okay Harry, I see you.” 

Another supporter shared, “They always look nice together.”

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The couple appeared comfortable throughout the night. Meghan wore a navy sweater with matching pants, while Prince Harry chose black jeans and a black button-up shirt. They were seated next to rapper and actress Queen Latifah, who attended with her partner, Eboni Nichols, and their son.

Meghan was seen filming parts of the game on her iPhone as stars like LeBron James and Luka Doncic made big plays. The All-Star format featured three teams: Team World, US Team “Stars” and US Team “Stripes,” competing in fast-paced mini-games that kept the crowd engaged.

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The NBA appearance came after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen leaving Funke, a restaurant in Beverly Hills, following a pre-Valentine’s Day dinner. Photos showed the couple smiling and dressed casually. Meghan wore a brown jacket with black pants, while Prince Harry sported a black jacket and jeans.

On Valentine’s Day, Meghan shared a rare family photo on Instagram. The image showed Prince Harry holding their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in a field as she carried red balloons. 

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“These two + Archie = my forever Valentines ♥️,” Meghan wrote in the caption, referring to their children, Lilibet and Prince Archie.

The couple’s courtside smiles seem to tell a simple story. They looked happy, at ease and focused on enjoying the game together. And based on the flood of positive comments, many fans were glad to see them out.

Olympic snowboard champion Chloe Kim is making headlines again, but this time, it’s not just for her moves on the snow. 

After winning a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kim surprised her boyfriend, Myles Garrett of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, with a funny Valentine’s Day gift.

The 25-year-old snowboarder gave Garrett a black T-shirt with shiny gold letters on the back that read: “I ♥ MY SUPER HOT BEAUTIFUL GIRLFRIEND SO PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM ME.”

Kim proudly shared the moment on Instagram. In her caption, she wrote, “blinked and suddenly I had a Valentine ❤️ and yes I bought him the shirt.” 

Chloe Kim of the United States celebrates her silver medal with her boyfriend Myles Garrett.

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The post showed Garrett smiling while wearing the bold shirt. The playful gift came just days after Kim finished her Olympic run in Italy. While she narrowly missed making history with a third straight gold medal in women’s snowboard halfpipe, her sweet surprise off the slopes became one of the most talked-about moments of her week.

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Garrett traveled all the way to Italy to support Kim during her Olympic journey. He was seen filming her runs and cheering from the sidelines at Livigno Snow Park. After she secured the silver medal, her third Olympic medal but first that wasn’t gold, the two celebrated together.

“It’s really special,” Kim said during a recent TV appearance. “He’s truly my best friend, and he’s such an amazing addition to my support system. He gets what it’s like to be in this position. He understands the pressure.”

Garrett has also spoken openly about supporting Kim. 

“We’re both just so supportive of one another,” he shared in a February interview with People. “She’s always texting, she’s always calling to see how I’m doing during the year and I’m doing the same right now, checking on her, seeing how she’s feeling, emotionally and physically.”

Their bond has grown stronger over the past year. The couple first sparked dating rumors in May 2025 when they attended the Crunchyroll Anime Awards together in Tokyo. By November, they confirmed their relationship publicly when Kim kissed Garrett on the sidelines before one of his games.

Since then, they have supported each other at major career moments, from Garrett’s record-breaking NFL season to Kim’s Olympic comeback.

Kim entered the Milan Cortina Games chasing history. She aimed to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe. Despite competing with a dislocated shoulder that required a brace and heavy taping, she led qualifying with a 90.25 score.

In the final, Kim landed a switch double cork 1080 and an inverted 540 on her first run, scoring 88. However, South Korea’s Gaon Choi earned a higher score on her final attempt, pushing Kim into second place. Kim fell during her last run but held on to the silver medal.

“I’m so proud of myself for getting through and fighting,” Kim said after the event.

While her quest for a historic three-peat ended, her resilience stood out. And just as meaningful was Garrett’s presence in the crowd. After finishing his NFL season, he made sure to be there for her biggest competition.

For now, though, it’s Kim’s bold Valentine’s gift that has people smiling. Even after a tough Olympic fight, she made sure her week ended with laughter and a shirt no one could ignore.

Related: U.S. Skier Lindsey Vonn Sends Message to Chloe Kim and Boyfriend Myles Garrett

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This year, certain fashion trends are all about a mix of practicality and originality. While classic purses may be chic, they’re not always all that comfortable or convenient for lugging around your essentials, which is why more and more people are starting to transition over to totes. They’re stylish, roomy, and effortless to carry, and this Ayieyell Corduroy Tote Bag from Walmart is a great example. 

This tote bag normally retails for as much as $20, but you can now score it starting at just $10, depending on the style. It has racked up over 1,100 five-star reviews and earned a spot as a Walmart bestseller — making this a deal you won’t want to miss. 

Ayieyell Corduroy Tote Bag, From $10 (was $20) at Walmart

This tote bag has earned shoppers tons of compliments thanks to 21 eye-catching color and print options. It’s available in a few solid hues like black, beige, brown, green, and purple. There are also plenty of playful designs, including checkered, butterfly, strawberry, marble, and floral patterns. 

While many totes are made from canvas, this bag boasts a ribbed corduroy exterior and an interior cotton lining. Shoppers noted that they love the fabric, as it’s incredibly durable and soft to the touch. The material is also flexible, allowing shoppers to fold up and store the tote when not in use. 

Ayieyell Corduroy Tote Bag, From $10 (was $20) at Walmart

This versatile carryall can be used for practically any occasion. Many customers mentioned that they’ve used it to carry their belongings to work or school, while others said they sported it as a lunch or grocery bag. 

Measuring 25 inches tall, 15 inches wide, and 4.3 inches deep, the tote bag offers ample room to hold all your essentials and then some. The interior features two slip pockets, which are ideal for organizing small loose items. It’s equipped with two snap buttons so you can keep your things secured. The handle has an 11.5-inch drop, and reviewers raved about how comfortable it is to carry on their shoulder.

Related: Walmart’s $4 Hoodie Is 'Soft,' 'Cozy,' and It Comes in 24 Colors

One shopper called it an “all-purpose tote with fashion flair,” and added: “The sturdy quality material retains shape and the tote is roomy but not overly big or baggy.” Another reviewer described it as “unique, very pretty, roomy, and practical!”

Considering that the Ayieyill Corduroy Tote Bag is so beloved and starts at just $10, you’ll definitely be getting your money’s worth. Be sure to head over to Walmart to grab the tote while your preferred style is still in stock!

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Jason Kelce is celebrating "an honor of the highest magnitude" after discovering, after a whopping 800 episodes, that he's finally earned a nod on The Simpsons.

The Eagles legend marked the moment on social media after a fan brought it to his attention, sharing a cell phone recording of their television from this week's broadcast.

The brief clip showed Marge uncrumpling a balled up list of “Awesome Things for Me to Do in Philadelphia,” which involved taste-testing a lot of local delicacies: cheesesteaks, hoagies, pretzels, and water ice. But, it also included “rip[ping] off a piece of Jason Kelce’s beard,” which, thankfully, Marge seemed as equally affronted by as we did, calling the list a “dirtbag tour of the city.”

Kelce Will Need To Be on the Lookout Now That Beard-Ripping Is on the Table

"Don’t let Homer get a piece of your beard," the original poster quipped on X when they alerted the pro-athlete to the mention.

"Wait really?" he replied in shock, marvelling, "I’ve been bestowed an honor of the highest magnitude," after the clip was sent as proof.

I’ve been bestowed an honor of the highest magnitude https://t.co/TOyBwA0P2C

— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) February 16, 2026

Fans were equally as excited for the Eagles legend as he was, with one replying, "Omg no way Jason you’re now part of Simpson’s royalty🫡🫡🫡."

Another called it "an ELITE club" to be "Simpsons famous," with another affirming, "You know you have made it when The Simpsons references you. Congrats sir."

"It’s an honor until every person you meet grabs you by those beard hairs. 😂," someone else countered, as another warned, "Keep your guard up, someone is bound to try to rip some of your beard off."

Kelce and the Show's Team Both Have Reasons to Celebrate the Latest Episode

The Simpsons, which has been on the air since 1989, officially hit 800 episodes with its latest airing.

Voice actress Yeardley Smithcelebrated the occasion with Homer's favorite snack, a plate of delectable, sprinkled pink donuts.

"Tonight, we celebrate 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ episodes of @TheSimpsons with donuts and deepest appreciation for each and every one of you who has watched and loved our show over the years," she wrote on X. "We couldn’t have done it without you. xoxo 🍩💛🙏🎉."

Related: Jason Kelce Makes Bold Declaration About 'Ridiculous' New Sport

American ski legend Lindsey Vonn shared a sweet public message for Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim and her boyfriend, NFL star Myles Garrett, after the couple posted photos from their Valentine’s Day celebration.

Kim, 25, uploaded a series of pictures showing her and Garrett smiling together. In her caption, she wrote, “blinked and suddenly I had a Valentine ❤️ and yes I bought him the shirt.” 

Vonn quickly reacted in the comments, writing, “Y’all are too cute ❤️.” 

Third-placed US Lindsey Vonn celebrates on the podium after competing in the women's downhill race part of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2025-2026.

Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP via Getty Images

The comment came just days after Kim competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, where she won a silver medal in the women’s halfpipe final. Garrett was there in person to cheer her on.

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Kim’s Valentine’s Day post gave fans a closer look at the couple’s playful bond. In the first photo, Kim and Garrett sat side by side, smiling at the camera.

Garrett had earlier shared his own tribute to Kim after her silver-medal performance.

“So proud of you! I’m thankful that I get to be by your side watching the extraordinary things you do,” he wrote in a previous Instagram post. He added, “You fought through so much to even get to this point and you earned everything and more. The [G.O.A.T.], my love and my Valentine. Happy Valentine’s Day babe.”

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Kim responded with gratitude, writing, “My love!! Thank you for dealing with my craziness over the last couple months. Grateful for you, forever my Valentine.”

Garrett was spotted at Livigno Snow Park during the Games, supporting Kim as she aimed for a third straight Olympic gold medal. Although she led after her first run, she finished with silver behind South Korea’s Choi Ga-on. After the event, cameras captured the couple sharing hugs and celebrating her podium finish.

Kim and Garrett's relationship first sparked rumors in May 2025 when they attended the Crunchyroll Anime Awards together in Tokyo. They later confirmed their romance in November 2025 with a kiss at a Cleveland Browns game.

Vonn’s comment stood out because she is also part of Team USA’s Winter Olympic story this year. The 41-year-old skiing icon recently suffered a serious crash during the downhill event at the Milan Cortina Games. She fractured her left leg and underwent multiple surgeries in Italy.

Per AP News, U.S. ski officials confirmed she will return to the United States for further surgeries. According to team leadership, she is stable and not in pain.

Meanwhile, Kim remains one of the most accomplished snowboarders in the world. She won Olympic gold in 2018 and 2022 and nearly made history again in 2026. Garrett, 30, recently broke the NFL’s single-season sacks record and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Related: Lindsey Vonn Crash Called 'Tragic': Official

Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.

So, if you're looking for some hints and answers for today's Connections Sports Edition on Monday, February 16, 2026, you've come to the right place.

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Monday, February 16, 2026 / The New York Times

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What Is Connections Sports Edition?

Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it's a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed. It's up to you to figure out each group of four words that belong to a certain category, with four categories in total.

This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.

As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you "group sports terms that share a common thread."

Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You'll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle

Hints for Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories on February 16, 2026

Here are some hints about the four categories to help you figure out the word groupings.

• Yellow: Sunshine state
• Green: Seen on the ESPN highlight desk
• Blue: Led by a former NFL quarterback
• Purple: Same pronunciation as famous aces

Here Are Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories

OK, time for a second hint…we'll give you the actual categories now. Spoilers below!

• Yellow: CALIFORNIA NBA TEAMS
• Green: IN A "SPORTSCENTER" BROADCAST
• Blue: COACHED BY JIM HARBAUGH
• Purple: HOMOPHONES OF CY YOUNG AWARD WINNERS

If you're looking for the answers, no worries—we've got them below. So, don't scroll any further if you don't want to see the solutions!

The answers to today's Connections Sports Edition #511 are coming up next.

Related: 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day

What Are the Answers to Connections Sports Edition Today?

• CALIFORNIA NBA TEAMS: CLIPPERS, KINGS, LAKERS, WARRIORS
• IN A "SPORTSCENTER" BROADCAST: ANCHOR, CHYRON, HIGHLIGHTS, TICKER
• COACHED BY JIM HARBAUGH: 49ERS, CHARGERS, MICHIGAN, STANFORD
• HOMOPHONES OF CY YOUNG AWARD WINNERS: BURNS, COAL, COLOGNE, SAIL

Don't worry if you didn't get them this time—we've all been there.

Up next, catch up on the answers to recent Wordle puzzles.

Related: NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Shopping for gifts can sometimes feel like wandering through a maze, not knowing when you'll find the perfect treasure. There are a plethora of dazzling choices, and it can be a struggle to find something that's appropriate and affordable. However, gift-givers who shop at Macy's are in luck. The retailer has come to the rescue with an excellent deal that will make any last minute shopping a breeze. 

The retailer is currently running an incredible sale on the perfectly giftable Kendra Scott 14 Karat Gold-Plated Gemstone Heart Pendant Necklace. The boxed beauty is on sale for $48, down from the original price of $60. At such a great discount, you may even be tempted to pick up a few!

Kendra Scott Gold-Plated Heart Pendant Necklace, From $48 (was $60) at Macy's

This stunning necklace features a delicate rose quartz heart charm in pink or milky white that is sure to bring a smile to anyone lucky enough to receive it. It's crafted with a gleaming chain and set in 14 karat gold-plated brass, making it a jewelry piece that adds a hint of elegance to any outfit. 

This versatile addition to your (or a loved one's) jewelry collection measures approximately 15 inches, plus it has a 2-inch extender. That makes this an especially gift-worthy treat since you can ensure that it comfortably fits around any neckline. Plus, the lobster clasp closure guarantees easy wear and removal.

Kendra Scott Gold-Plated Heart Pendant Necklace, From $48 (was $60) at Macy's

Macy's customers have buzzed about their experiences with this beautiful jewelry piece. People were thrilled not only about the price, but also with how it embodies thoughtfulness and love. After all, a heart-shaped pendant naturally symbolizes affection — and it can serve as a delightful reminder of cherished friendships and relationships during the holiday season. 

"Great gift," one shopper wrote. "This is a very pretty necklace, and the recipient loved it!"

Head over to Macy's and snag this $48 boxed Kendra Scott heart necklace before it sells out. The sale might not last long, but your thoughtful gesture will be cherished forever.

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Natalie Imbruglia sparked a wave of nostalgia amid her back-to-back shows in Mexico.

Following a two-day run with Grammy winner Michelle Branch for Valentine’s Day, the “Torn” hitmaker announced she will be joining a powerhouse lineup for an upcoming festival.

Further delighting fans with an exciting celebration, the 51-year-old singer will share the stage with fellow ‘90s music stars, the "Queen of Alt-Rock Angst" Alanis Morissette and alternative rock band Garbage at Machaca Festival in Monterrey, Mexico.

Violinist and social media star Lindsey Stirling will also be part of the celebration set on April 18, captivating fans with her unique blend of classical strings and high-energy electronic dance music.

Apart from the exciting lineup of performers, Imbruglia also expressed her gratitude for what she calls a “dream come true” performance together with trailblazing artists.

Natalie Imbruglia performs at the Apple Store on Aug. 14, 2007, in London.

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“Ok, this is a real pinch me moment … To be on the same line up of artists that I looked up to when started in the music industry is a dream come true. This is one not to miss!!! So excited to announce I’ll be performing at @machacafestival in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico on April 18th! With the amazing @alanis , @garbage , @thecardigansofficial and @lindseystirling!” she wrote.

The singer’s Instagram update drew positive reactions from followers and fellow musicians alike, many rooting for her and expressing awe at the star-studded lineup of performers.

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“This lineup,” Branch commented.

“Unwritten” hitmaker Natasha Bengfield wrote, “What a great line up!!!! Wow, wish I could be there to enjoy.”

“That’s a hot lineup!!!” a commenter echoed.

Others chimed in with nostalgic memories and excitement.

“Not even in my wildest dreams, back when I was recording mixtapes with Alanis, Garbage, The Cardigans, and Natalie in the late '90s... this is beyond perfect!” a follower said.

Following the announcement, tickets for Machaca Festival 2026 will officially go on sale on Monday, Feb. 16.

As mentioned, the forthcoming festival performance comes ahead of Imbruglia’s long-requested Mexico performances.

This month alone, she had four intimate shows, beginning with a birthday show on Feb. 4 in Mexico City, followed by a performance on Feb. 11 and a pair of Valentine’s Day specials on Feb. 13 and 14 with special guest Michelle Branch.

Moreover, she is also booked and busy with festival appearances and headline shows from May to August. These are part of her 2026 tour, covering Norway, Finland, Denmark and the U.K.

Natalie Imbruglia 2026 Shows

• May 22 to 24: South Wales, U.K. (In It Together Festival 2026)
• May 28: Oslo, Norway (Sentrum Scene)
• May 31: Helsinki, Finland (Allas)
• June 19 to 20: Rødovre, Denmark (FESTEGNEN/Espelunden)
• July 24 to 26: Southend-on-Sea, U.K. (Lazydays Festival)
• Aug. 15 to 16: Perth, UK (Replay Festival)

Related: Grammy Winner Teams Up With '90s Pop Star for First-Ever Show in Mexico City

Move over, Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming increasingly popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

With daily themes and "spangrams" to discover, this is the latest addictive game to cross off your to-do list before a new one pops up 24 hours later.

We'll cover exactly how to play Strands, hints for today's Spangram, and all of the answers for Strands #715 on Monday, February 16.

How to Play Strands

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According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands:

Find theme words to fill the board.

• Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.
• Drag or tap letters to create words. If tapping, double-tap the last letter to submit.
• Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap.

Find the “spangram.”

• The spangram describes the puzzle's theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two words.
• The spangram highlights in yellow when found.
• An example spangram with corresponding theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.

Need a hint?

• Find non-theme words to get hints.
• For every three non-theme words you find, you earn a hint.
• Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word's letter order.

What Is Today's Strands Hint for the Theme: "The cutting edge."

A hint for today's Strands game: Olympic sport.

What Are Today's NYT Strands Hints?

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

In today's puzzle, there are eight theme words to find (including the spangram). Here are the first two letters for each word:

• JU
• LI
• LO
• SP
• CO
• TH
• CR
• FI (SPANGRAM)

NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?

Today's Spangram is a mix of vertical and horizontal.

NYT Strands Spangram Answer for February 16

Today's Spangram answer on Today's NYT 'Strands' Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, February 15, 2026, is FIGURESKATING.

What Are Today's NYT Strands Answers, Word List for Monday, February 16?

• JUMP
• LIFT
• LOOP
• SPIN
• COMBO
• THROW
• CROSSOVER
• SPANGRAM: FIGURESKATING

Related: Today's NYT 'Strands' Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, February 15, 2026

There's nothing quite as exhilarating as the feeling of completing the daily New York Times Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword and Connections Sports Edition word games in one fell swoop. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. If you need help with today's Connections puzzle, keep reading.

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #981 on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Monday, February 16, 2026 / New York Times

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If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Monday's puzzle, you're not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You'll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle

Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Monday, February 16

1. Good joke!
2. They all sound like Homer Simpson.
3. Bwack-bwack!
4. Oh no! What now?

Related: 300 Trivia Questions and Answers to Jumpstart Your Fun Game Night

Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Monday, February 16:

1. KNEE SLAPPER: HOOT, LAUGH, RIOT, SCREAM
2.HOMOPHONES: DO, DOE, DOH, DOUGH
3. SOUNDS A CHICKEN MAKES: BUCK, CACKLE, CLUCK, SQUAWK
4. STRESS RESPONSES: FAWN, FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE

How'd you do?

Up Next:

- 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day
- Hints, Clues and Answers to the NYT's 'Mini Crossword' Puzzle

Did You Miss a Few Days? Let's Catch You Up With Recent Connections Answers

Related: NYT ‘Connections’ Hints, Clues and Answers Today, Sunday, February 15, 2026

The day just isn't complete until I've solved all of the free word games from the New York Times, including Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Strands, and Mini Crossword. And, of course, I can’t forget about Wordle, too! If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle #1703 ahead.

Let's start with a few hints.

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How many vowels are in today's Wordle?

There are two vowel's in today's five-letter word.

What kind of letter does today's Wordle start with?

Today's Wordle begins with a consonant.

Are there any double letters?

There are double letters in today's Wordle.

Can you give another hint about today's Wordle?

Synonyms for today's Wordle would be: "perch" or "nest."

OK, that's it for hints—I don't want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!

Related: 16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 Hours

We'll have the answer below this friendly reminder of how to play the game.

SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don't want the answer revealed.

The New York Times

Today's Wordle Answer for #1703 on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Today's Wordle answer on Monday, February 16, 2026, is ROOST.

-If you missed it, catch up with the answer to yesterday’s Wordle.

Related: Today's Wordle Hint, Answers for #1702 on Sunday, February 15, 2026

Ever since Ani DiFranco released her eponymous debut album in 1990 (on her own record label, which she founded the previous year at the age of just 19), the acclaimed singer-songwriter has been doing things her own way...and fans still can't get enough.

As the 55-year-old announced in a recent Instagram post, she'll be heading out on her 2026 North American “Spirit of Love” tour this spring, with an impressive number of shows scheduled across the U.S. and Canada.

The tour kicks off in Jackson, Mississippi on April 22nd, followed by a set at New Orleans Jazz Fest on April 24th. She’ll continue the run through cities including Savannah, Nashville, Baltimore and Providence, with the first leg of the tour ending in Port Chester, New York on May 10. The tour's final dates start in Vancouver on Aug. 1, after which DiFranco will play a handful of other shows before wrapping things up in Sonoma, California on Aug. 16.

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DiFranco will be joined on this tour by Tennessee singer-songwriter Valerie June, whose sixth album, Owls, Omens and Oracles, came out in 2025.

DiFranco looks to have a busy year ahead, as she's also releasing a book called The Spirit of Ani with co-author Lauren Coyle Rosen.

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"The Spirit of Ani is a captivating journey of intimate reflections with DiFranco, a pathbreaking, highly original artist of our time," a statement on DiFranco's website explained.

"In this powerful collaborative work, the legendary musician/feminist/activist is in conversation with cultural anthropologist Lauren Coyle Rosen. In these exchanges, Ani is remarkably open about her creativity, spirituality, personal experiences, and evolving consciousness. She is vulnerable and unapologetic, offering an unprecedented window into her fiercely prolific journeys."

Lucky fans can catch the Grammy-winning musician and author at a select number of book events in March.

Related: All-Female '90s Rock Band Announces 2026 Tour Dates 25 Years After Splitting Up