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One of the biggest pop stars' moms is celebrating her birthday.

Maggie Baird, best known as the mother of Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, is celebrating her 67th birthday on Sunday. The actress grew up in Colorado before attending the University of Utah to study dance and theater. She then moved to New York City to act in many Broadway and off-Broadway productions, before settling in Los Angeles to continue acting and teach at the Groundlings, a comedy troupe and improvisational theatre school. While at the Groundlings from 1994 to 2000, she trained and performed with various comedians, including Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy.

She married actor Patrick O'Connell in 1995, had her two children and raised them in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. The mother has been very active in her kids' careers, especially Eilish, accompanying her on tours, press events and shoots when she was a teenager. Baird also edited the music video for Eilish's song, "Six Feet Under."

In the 1990s and 2000s, Baird acted in many TV shows such as Murphy Brown, Bones, The X-Files and Six Feet Under, and provided the voice of Samara in the video game series Mass Effect. In addition, Baird released her debut studio album, We Sail, in 2009.

Maggie Baird onstage during the Billboard Live Music Summit at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on November 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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In addition to her acting endeavors, Baird is also a dedicated climate activist. In 2020, she founded Support and Feed, an organization that works to create an equitable, plant-based food system to address both food insecurity and environmental issues.

On Thursday, the mother of two revealed to PEOPLE that she is launching a cooking show titled Climate Kitchen, a "part-cooking show, part-lifestyle series, part-docuseries" that will feature Baird in her kitchen and across the country. The show will teach the audience how to make “delicious and affordable” plant-based meals and share tips on "sustainable living" and “stories from the climate front lines."

"I have been looking for a show like this for many years and having not found it," she told PEOPLE. Baird will serve as co-host and executive producer of the project. Her two kids, "who both love to cook now," are expected to also make guest appearances.

Billie Eilish and her mother Maggie Baird speak onstage during Overheated, a one-off climate activism event presented by Support + Feed and Billie Eilish at Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace on August 30, 2023 in London, England.

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Though Baird and her husband had been in Hollywood long before they started a family, Baird recently shut down the "nepo baby" allegations her kids were getting online after it was revealed she was featured in an episode of Friends. In a roundtable interview for Glamour that included the mothers of Selena Gomez, Travis Kelce and Beyonce, Baird thought it was "hilarious" when the clip resurfaced.

"Because that came out, and it was like, 'Oh, Billie is a nepo baby.' And I’m like, 'Did you know that I got that episode of Friends because I was about to lose my health insurance?'" she admitted. "My husband and I are working-class actors. We eked out a meager living, and it afforded us a lot of time with our kids, which was awesome. But the industry is primarily people like us, or even people not even like us, who couldn’t even do that. So when all of this happened to our kids, we’d never been on that side of it."

Nat Wolff, Patrick O'Connell, Billie Eilish, Maggie Baird, Finneas O'Connell and Claudia Sulewski attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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Despite the career Baird has built for herself, she is still best known as the mother of Billie Eilish. Now 24, the "Bad Guy" singer released her first song, "ocean eyes," when she was just 13 years old. Since her debut in 2015, she has put out three studio albums, which have all been nominated for multiple Grammy awards. Out of her 34 nominations, Eilish has won 10 of those, most recently for Song of the Year for "WILDFLOWER" at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

Her other child, Finneas O'Connell, is also a successful producer, songwriter and singer. He is the producer and co-songwriter for all of Eilish's songs, and has also worked with many singers, including Gomez, Drake, Halsey, Tate McRae and more. FINNEAS also has two solo albums of his own: Optimist (2021) and For Cryin' Out Loud (2024), as well as a new album with his duo The Favors with singer-songwriter Ashe, called The Dream, which was released last September.

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In his first interview in five years, Bobby Blotzer, former drummer for iconic 1980s glam metal band Ratt, has revealed he wants a reunion tour. The admission came amid rumors that Mötley Crüe approached the original Ratt lineup to join a later leg of their 2026 anniversary tour, "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins."

When asked about the rumors during an interview with the Hair Metalo Guru, Blotzer did not shy away, sharing his perspective on the situation:

"I heard that from people. I think I saw something Nikki [Mötley Crüe bassist] wrote [on social media]—I can't remember—he's going, 'Yeah, we're trying to get bands [to join us on tour]. We're going round and round and round.' And if that's not a direct, like, 'Get your shit together or [expletive] off' to Ratt, I don't know what is. But that is a ticket that needs to happen, I think."

Portrait of Warren DeMartini, Robbin Crosby, Stephen Pearcy, Juan Croucier and Bobby Blotzer of Ratt at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, June 13, 1984.

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Blotzer continued, admitting that while he is no longer close with the members of Mötley Crüe due to differing lifestyles, he knows a joint tour is what fans would want.

"I'm not friends with those guys anymore, for no reason other than everybody's gone different ways. But it would be insane to have Mötley and Ratt go out. That would be a great double bill, for sure. People would love to see that," Blotzer said.

Since Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy left in 1992, the original lineup of the group has yet to reunite for a tour or new music. The closest thing longtime fans have had to a reunion is a two-man act featuring Pearcy and former guitarist Warren performing Ratt's original catalog, while other original members focus on seperate projects.

Despite the lack of a full reunion, Pearcy admitted in a 2021 SiriusXM interview that there is no bad blood among the band, even hinting himself that he would be open to one last creative project.

"I do talk to Bobby,” Pearcy said. “It’s love-hate, brother kind of a thing. We keep in touch and talk about positive things. He still has interest [in a reunion]... And Warren is the same.”

Blotzer seems to share this sentiment, telling the Hair Metal Guru that after the band's 44th anniversary, a reunion would provide closure.

"Absolutely. Yeah, man. I need it. It's closure. I wanna say goodbye to the fans [who gave us] so much for so long. I just—I wouldn't say 'celebrated', but last week was 44 years since I joined Ratt, and that's when my son was born. He was one month old when I officially joined Ratt March 12th of '82."

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Cheri Oteri was a comedy queen on Saturday Night Live, and the talented actress is just as perfect in a rare red carpet appearance in 2026.

Oteri, 63, who rose to fame on SNL with characters like Arianna of The Spartan Cheerleaders alongside Will Ferrell, Cass Van Rye on Morning Latte, and Nadeen, a disgruntled employee who told everyone to "Simmer down now," departed the iconic late-night series in 2000. In the years that followed, Oteri made endless TV and film appearances, but avoided the major spotlight that claimed many of her famous former co-stars.

Flash forward to 2026, and Oteri is looking better than ever. The beauty hit the red carpet for the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner at Fairmont Century Plaza this week in Los Angeles, California, and stunned in a black slip dress. It's almost mindblowing to think that it's been 26 years since she left SNL, because she hasn't changed a bit!

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Why Did Cheri Oteri Leave SNL?

Last year, Oteri told Entertainment Weekly that departing the series after the season 25 finale on May 20, 2000, was a difficult choice. However, it was the right one.

"I wanted to end on a high and not a low. It was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made," she told EW. "I thought, I can't quit. I'm not a quitter. Then my agent at the time said, it's not about you quitting, it's do you want to renew your contract? I think I could have stayed there for 10 years if it wasn't so hard."

While it was bittersweet to leave, Oteri said her decision not to return was "a part of taking care of myself."

"It was everything I ever wanted to do. I got to live my dream," she said. "I have no regrets whatsoever. I just feel nothing but gratitude."

What's Cheri Oteri up to These Days?

SNL fans rejoiced when they heard that Oteri would guest star on an episode of Happy’sPlace that aired in December. The comedy queen took on a guest-starring role as a health inspector named Monica, TV Insider reported.

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Seventy-five years ago today, a musical opened on Broadway that almost didn't happen. The composer thought the lead actress couldn't sing. The actor cast as the King was an unexpected choice. And the woman who brought the whole project together wouldn't live long enough to see what it became.

The King and I premiered on March 29, 1951, at the St. James Theatre in New York. It was the fifth collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, coming off the heels of South Pacific, which had won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The pressure to follow that up was enormous. It rained in New York all day, then stopped just in time for curtain.

The show wasn't even Rodgers and Hammerstein's idea. Gertrude Lawrence, one of Broadway's biggest stars, wanted the role of Anna Leonowens — and her agent, Fanny Holtzmann, brought the project directly to them. Rodgers wasn't sold. He later wrote that while they "both admired Gertie," they thought her vocal range was "minimal" and that she "had never been able to overcome an unfortunate tendency to sing flat." But Lawrence came with the project, so they made it work.

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Then there was Yul Brynner. Born in Vladivostok and working as a TV director in New York, Brynner landed the audition after Broadway star Mary Martin pushed Rodgers and Hammerstein to see him. They signed him for $300 a week, a fraction of what Lawrence was making, and buried his billing below the title. But on opening night, none of that mattered. Brynner walked onstage and quickly became one of the show’s standout performers.

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According to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s official production history, Brooks Atkinson of The New York Times called it “an original and beautiful excursion.” The show won five Tony Awards — Best Musical, Best Actress for Lawrence, Best Featured Actor for Brynner, plus Scenic and Costume Design. It ran for 1,246 performances over nearly three years.

But Lawrence didn't get to see most of it. She'd been dealing with ongoing health issues throughout rehearsals and the run, and by fall 1952, it was liver cancer. She reportedly left one final instruction for her agent: "About the play — see that Yul gets star billing. He has earned it." She died September 6, 1952, at 54.

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Brynner took the top billing and never let go. Over the next 34 years, he played the King more than 4,625 times on Broadway and on tour. He also starred in the 1956 film opposite Deborah Kerr, which won five Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Brynner. He received a special Tony in 1985 recognizing his long-running performance.

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He died on October 10, 1985 — just over three months after his final curtain call.

The musical has been revived on Broadway four times. Every single one won Tony Awards, including the 2015 Lincoln Center Theater production starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe.

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Styling denim in any season can feel overwhelming if you don't have the right guidance. For starters, there are so many options to choose from—whether that's a straight-leg or baggy jean—the world is your oyster. But, as we move into spring and are able to wear looks that are a bit more breezy and casual, celebrity stylists say there's one style of denim that's about to be everywhere: cuffed jeans.

While cuffed jeans never truly left the chat, they're making a comeback in a big way this season because they're so versatile and easy to style. Professional stylists say this style is here to stay because so many celebrities have co-signed the trend. Everyone, from Anne Hathaway to Jennifer Lopez and Sabrina Carpenter, has been spotted wearing cuffed jeans over the past few months, so the demand is only going to increase. Celebrity stylist Julie Matosis a big fan of this style and shares the seven best ways to style cuffed jeans for the coming months.

Luckily, cuffed jeans go with a variety of tops and shoes. For starters, Matos is a fan of classic favorites like sneakers or ankle boots. That's the beauty of styling this silhouette—they can be dressed up for a work setting or dressed down casually for running errands and going to dinner. Whether you're looking to try this trend out for the first time or just want new ways to style an old favorite pair of jeans, keep reading.

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How To Wear Cuffed Jeans

Cuffed jeans are extremely versatile, making them a great option to keep your spring wardrobe fresh.

"You can go sleek and minimalist, casual and street-ready, or even office-smart depending on your top and shoes," says Matos, who's worked with celebs such as The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer and comedian Chelsea Handler. "The cuff instantly adds structure to the bottom of your jeans and frames your footwear, so it's a subtle way to elevate any outfit."

What's her favorite way to wear them?

"Personally, I love pairing them with heeled ankle boots, classic loafers or clean sneakers that make the cuff feel deliberate rather than accidental," she shares.

Are Cuffed Jeans Still in Style in 2026? 

If you're unsure whether cuffed jeans are a dated trend, have no fear: Matos says this is a classic and timeless style of denim that will always be in.

"I've seen them everywhere on street style, especially during fashion weeks," she tells Parade. "They're trending in a way that's intentional, polished and still effortless. The big trend right now is using cuffs to highlight your shoes, show off your ankle or give a little nod to that '90s/Y2K vibe without it feeling dated."

Related: 9 Best Petite Jeans for Women, According to Celebrity Stylists

What Shoes Look Best With Cuffed Jeans? 

You can wear any shoes you want with cuffed jeans, really, but Matos has a few particular shoe types that she loves to pair with cuffed jeans.

• Heeled ankle boots: "They elongate the leg and the cuff frames them perfectly. I wear this combo a ton," she says.
• Classic sneakers: "White or neutral sneakers give that cool, urban energy and feel effortless," the celebrity stylist states.
• Loafers: "Instantly smart, they elevate denim into a refined, polished look," she says.
• Combat boots or chunky boots: "These add attitude and street-style edge," she shares.

Related: 8 Best Ways To Style Ankle Boots Over 40, According to a Celebrity Stylist

How To Wear Cuffed Jeans With Sneakers

Wearing cuffed jeans with sneakers is one of Matos's favorite ways to style the look. She shares a few easy-to-execute ways to pair your sneakers with this type of denim below.

• Clean single cuff: "One thick cuff, super simple. I do this with straight or vintage denim and a sleek sneaker," Matos says. "Feels very off-duty, but polished."
• Micro roll: "A few tiny, imperfect rolls. Nothing too precise," she shares. "I love this with slimmer jeans and a little ankle showing—very effortless."
• Inside fold: "I fold the hem in instead of out. It gives that clean, tailored crop with zero bulk, especially good with chunkier sneakers," she notes.
• Statement cuff: "Wider cuff, done on purpose. Works best with rigid denim," she suggests. "I’ll usually throw on a blazer with this instant look."
• One cuff a little higher than the other: "Subtle, but it makes it feel styled, not try-hard," she shares.

What Top To Wear With Cuffed Jeans

As for top styling with your cuffed jeans, Matos says there are a few staple styles that always work without fail. This doesn't mean that you can't wear other top styles with cuffed jeans, but these are her top picks when styling her celebrity clients.

• Crisp button-downs or blazers: "These are great for smart-casual or work-ready outfits," she says.
• Cropped sweaters or jackets: "Perfect for showing off the waistline and balancing proportion," she states.
• Graphic tees or simple white tees: "These styles keep it casual but polished if paired with a cuff and the right shoe," the celebrity stylist shares.
• Flowy blouses: "Adds a soft contrast to structured denim, especially for spring and summer," she says.

Related: 7 Best Ways To Style Wide-Leg Jeans at Any Age, According to a Stylist

How To Keep Jeans Cuffed

Matos also has a few tips for keeping your jeans cuffed all day. For starters, she recommends the double-fold method and a quick steam; this will ensure they stay all day.

Another hack is to try adding small pieces of fashion tape inside. "No one knows!" she says.

Next, she recommends rolling the cuff slightly over your sock or, if you're more of a DIYer, using a hair elastic under the cuff for grip.

"It should hit right at the top of your sneaker with a little ankle (or sock) showing," she adds. "If it feels too perfect, mess it up once—that's the look!"

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7 Best Ways To Style Cuffed Jeans, According to a Celebrity Stylist1. Sleek and minimalistic

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A simple Canadian tuxedo or basic bodysuit always looks flattering when styling cuffed jeans.

"I love a super clean, Parisian-inspired look," Matos says. "Think a fitted black turtleneck tucked into straight, cuffed jeans with black heeled ankle boots. The cuff frames the boots perfectly and gives the outfit a polished, intentional vibe."

As a pro tip, she says to add a thin belt to define your waist and throw a simple gold necklace to elevate the look without making it feel overdone.

2. Modern boho

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This type of look is a favorite spring/summer combo for Matos.

"Loose cuffed jeans with a flowy blouse and strappy sandals [is a look that's] breezy, chic, and effortless," she explains. "The cuff keeps the proportions balanced and highlights your footwear. Keep the cuff moderate so it doesn't add bulk, and pick soft, lightweight fabrics to contrast with the structured denim."

3. Smart-casual edge

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If you like a work-appropriate outfit with added personal flair, cuffed jeans can take you there. Matos likes to call this type of look "smart and casual, but with an edge.

"Pair grey cuffed jeans with a crisp white button-down or blazer and loafers," she suggests. "The cuff adds a modern touch that makes the outfit look styled, not accidental. A single cuff is enough—don't overdo it. Roll sleeves or slightly tuck the top to keep the outfit balanced."

4. Denim-on-denim

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Like Matos mentioned above, denim-on-denim is one of the best ways to style cuffed jeans. But there are a few things to keep in mind here.

"Double denim works if done right," she notes. "Dark wash cuffed jeans with a washed denim button-up and gold earrings [work well]. The cuff keeps the bottom clean and shows off your shoes. I love loafers or ankle boots here. Make sure the washes are different so the look feels intentional, not matchy-matchy."

Related: 7 Best Ways To Style a Jean Jacket, According to a Celebrity Stylist

5. Effortless street style

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Matos says that effortless and easy is the name of the game for everyday styling.

"A casual graphic tee tucked into cuffed jeans with sneakers or combat boots is my go-to when I want comfort with style," she shares. "The cuff gives structure to relaxed jeans and frames whatever shoe you choose."

Want to elevate this effortless look just a bit?

"As a pro tip, add a crossbody bag or sunglasses for street-style polish. Accessories really make the difference."

6. Power chic

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For meetings and office days, Matos says to go for a look that's "power chic." She explains a bit more about what this entails.

"Cuffed jeans can absolutely feel office-ready," she shares. "Pair them with a navy pinstripe double-breasted blazer and pointed loafers. It's a modern way to wear jeans in a smart-casual or creative work setting. Keep accessories minimal—let the cuff and blazer do the talking. A simple watch or gold hoop adds just enough polish."

7. Elevated casual

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There are ways to keep your look simple and classy, but elevated. Matos says that mixing timeless staples, accessories and cuffed jeans is an easy way to achieve this.

"Cuffed jeans, a crisp white tee, gold earrings and sunglasses [are perfect]," she adds. "Finish with ankle boots or sleek sneakers. They're easy to wear anywhere and are effortless, but put together. A little cuff goes a long way. It subtly shows off shoes and keeps proportions clean. Roll once or twice, depending on your jeans' length."

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• Julie Matos is a celebrity stylist who has worked with celebs such as The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer and comedian Chelsea Handler.

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Cozy days and nights call for next-level cozy attire! While you may have the go-to sweaters that you grab as you head out the door, the Dakimoe Sleep Cardigan was specifically made for those off-duty moments when you’re curled up on the couch or turning in for the night. Soft, fluffy, and just a bit oversized, this cardigan is destined to become one of your favorites once you experience its comfort!

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Former Days of Our Lives star Victoria Konefal (Ciera Brady) is opening up about the differences between working in daytime television and filming horror movies.

In a recent interview with CineDump, Konefal reflected on her experience in film and compared it to her time on the long-running Peacock soap opera.

She first pointed to the difference in work schedules. “Filming a movie, you film really long days, but there's a lot of downtime,” she said.

Konefal also highlighted the difference in daily output. “On average, on a movie you film between 7 to 11 pages a day,” she shared. “If it's a 12-page day, you did a really good job.”

The pace stands in stark contrast to daytime television. “On a soap, we do like 80 pages a day,” she said. “It's very fast-paced.”

She explained that soap actors must come to set fully prepared. “There's not much room for error on a soap,” she said. In comparison, film allows for more flexibility. “With a movie, we really get to take our time, do as many takes as necessary for the right take. It's also a lot more technical in terms of direction and shots and camera work.”

Konefal added that soap production tends to follow a consistent structure. “On a soap set, everything is already set up. The cameras are on the ground,” she said. “Everyone has kind of a rinse and repeat cycle versus actually taking your time with it.”

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Konefal is best known for her Daytime Emmy-winning portrayal of Ciera Alice Brady on Days of Our Lives, the daughter of iconic supercouple Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso). She played the role on and off beginning in 2017, with her most recent appearance airing in 2025. She also reprised the role in the spinoff Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem in 2021 and 2022.

In addition to her time on the soap opera, she has appeared in films such as Circus Kane, Deadly Exchange, Fog City, and most recently Scared to Death.

Days of Our Lives streams weekdays on Peacock.

Last spring, Jewel Staite sat down with actress and podcast host Katee Sackhoff and told her she's been asked if there was going to be a 'second season' for almost 25 years.

She was talking about Firefly, the sci-fi western that Fox canceled after a single season in 2002. She said it the way someone says something they've made peace with. Then, almost exactly a year later, Nathan Fillion knocked on her door.

She described the bond among the Firefly ensemble as something that had 'never really been broken' across two and a half decades. She called the original production 'a blip in a lifetime', six months of shooting, start to finish, and seemed genuinely amazed that something so short had left such a long shadow.

'Lightning in a bottle,' she said. She spoke about the fandom as keeping the show 'living on in another dimension,' kept alive by people who simply refused to let it go. And she talked about her castmates the way people talk about family. 'We would do anything for each other,' she said. 'We've always been there for each other.'

That solid bond helps explain why a year later, the entire surviving main cast happily agreed to come back together to (hopefully) continue the story.

On March 15, 2026, at AwesomeCon in Washington, D.C., Fillion announced that an animated Firefly series is in advanced development, with the original cast returning to voice their characters. Staite is among them, back as Kaylee Frye, the ship's warm-hearted, coverall-wearing mechanic. Also returning: Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, and Adam Baldwin. The project is being developed through Fillion's production company Collision33 in partnership with 20th Television Animation, with showrunners Marc Guggenheim and Tara Butters, a married couple who first met while working on the original series, already having completed a first episode script. Animation studio ShadowMachine, which has Emmy and Oscar wins to its name, is attached.

The series still needs a streaming home before production can begin. Fillion has urged fans to boost the signal on social media to help it find a home. Fan organizations are mobilizing to get it done, and we’ll be following the progress in the coming weeks and months.

Related: Firefly's Revival Was Hiding in an Alan Tudyk Podcast 8 Months Before Fillion Knocked on a Single Door

Staite also touched on why Firefly has stayed on every great science fiction list for over two decades, always near the top, often at it. Part of it, she suggested, is the brevity itself. New fans can watch the entire run in a weekend. They reach the end and want more. They have always wanted more. The fans who kept asking at convention tables and in comment sections for 25 years were not wrong, it turned out, to keep asking.

The animated series has Joss Whedon's blessing, Fillion confirmed this at the announcement, though Whedon is not involved in the production. The creative direction belongs to Guggenheim and Butters. Where it lands is still to be determined.

But the crew of Serenity is back together. Kaylee included. Everyone have a strawberry to celebrate!

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There's only one thing that fans look forward to on Sunday evenings—new episodes of Tracker.

With our weekly TV appointment set, catching up with Justin Hartley's Colter Shaw and helping him solve cases and bring justice is our way of winding down after a busy weekend, and forgetting all about those Sunday scaries.

When the drama, centered around a lone-wolf survivalist and rewardist, doesn't air new episodes, it changes the entire dynamic of the night, which is why fans want to know if there will be a new episode on March 29, 2026.

The good news is, there's plenty more to come.

Is there a new episode of Tracker tonight?

Yes, there is a new episode of Tracker on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Tracker Season 3 Episode 14, titled "The Field Trip," will premiere at 9/8 CT on CBS. 

What is tonight’s episode of Tracker about?

The case of the week takes Colter to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he assists a desperate father in finding his missing son.

The official synopsis for "Field Trip" proves it will also be a gripping, high-stakes episode, which fans have come to expect from the series.

"When a young boy disappears during a school field trip at the aquarium, Colter must navigate a volatile father’s desperation to find his son," the longline reads.

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Tracker Season 3 Episode 14 cast and guest stars

Hartley will appear as Colter Shaw, along with the regulars—Colter's tech whiz, ChrisLee, who plays Randy and was just upped to a series regular for season 4.

Fiona Rene's Reenie and Cassady McClincy Zhang's Mel Day will also appear on Tracker Season 3 Episode 14.

The guest stars include Elyse Levesque (Stargate Universe) as Sara, Luvia Peterson (Continuum and Ghost Wars) as Detective Monroe and Paradise star Jon Beavers as James.

How Many Episodes of Tracker Season 3 Left?

Don't worry, there's still plenty of Tracker episodes this season. We're currently on the 14th episode in the season, but there will be a total of 21, with the season 3 finale scheduled for May 17, 2026.

You can watch Tracker on CBS or live and on demand with a Paramount+ subscription. 

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With sunny days and warmer weather finally here, it’s the perfect time to invite friends and family over for a weekend brunch. And Sam’s Club’s latest breakfast tray is a pretty good reason to do exactly that.

This returning favorite is back with fresh new flavors that fit right into the season. Whether you’re planning a laid-back Sunday get-together or putting together an Easter spread, this bakery find makes it easy to serve something everyone will want a piece of.

You can see it in this March 24 Instagram from @samsclubfoodreview:

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Each tray comes with eight of each flavor, so there’s plenty to go around. The lineup includes strawberry delight, a strawberry cake topped with a layer of strawberry icing, blueberry streusel with a buttery crumb topping and baked-in berries, and a lemon raspberry cake with a bright yellow base and a red berry swirl. There’s also a tuxedo-style chocolate swirl made with rich cocoa cake and a cream cheese ribbon, plus a classic cinnamon crumb that pairs perfectly with coffee.

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Excited shoppers shared their thoughts. Viewer @morganchomps commented, “Whoa, the chocolate swirl!! Yum!” While @samsclub_doesitagain noted, “Oh, those look good, especially warmed up!” And @the_cerealqueen shared, “I never knew this was a thing! I love the variety, especially the cinnamon crumb.”

Sam’s Club Bakery Breakfast Tray Offers Variety and Value for Spring

Beyond the flavor lineup, the value is hard to ignore. You get 40 generously sized pieces for $20.98. Baking that kind of variety from scratch would take time, and picking up more than three dozen pastries from a bakery would undoubtedly cost far more. Whether you’re hosting a spring brunch, planning an Easter breakfast, or bringing in treats to share at the office, this tray offers both convenience and variety.

A classic brunch spread with pastries and glasses of champagne.

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If you’d rather keep the entire pastry tray to enjoy yourself, it’s easy to make it last. The individual pieces can be wrapped and stored in an airtight, freezer-safe container, so you can pull one out whenever you’re in the mood for something sweet.

No special occasion on the calendar? This Member’s Mark pastry tray might be the only reason you need to get everyone together.

Today co-anchor Dylan Dreyer is getting her own show in the form of a new podcast called The Parent Chat, the NBC morning show journalist recently announced.

On March 26, Dreyer revealed the exciting news on her Instagram Stories. She declared that she was "so excited" about the podcast, per Hello! magazine, also noting that the first episode premieres on Thursday, April 2.

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A description of The Parent Chat offered more information about the podcast for curious fans.

"You know her as Today’s candid third hour host," it began. "But Dylan Dreyer is also a mom of 3 boys in New York City, trying to figure out the big stuff: how to raise kind, confident, resilient kids and keep her sanity along the way. And like every parent, sometimes she needs…HELP!"

The description continued, "On The Parent Chat, Dylan calls in reinforcements—from parenting experts with big advice to fellow working moms that can help all parents feel less alone. Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a group chat."

New episodes of The Parent Chat With Dylan Dreyer will premiere every Thursday.

Related: Savannah Guthrie Announces Today Return Date After Mom Nancy’s Abduction

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In addition to co-hosting the third hour of Today alongside Al Roker and Craig Melvin and her role as a mother, Dreyer, 44, is the co-host of the radio show Off the Rails with Roker and Sheinelle Jones. The mom of three also co-hosted a radio series, Lunch Date With Dylan and Brian, with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Brian Fichera.

Dreyer filed for divorce from Fichera in March. They had been married since 2012 and share three sons: Calvin, 8, Oliver, 6, and Russell, aka "Rusty," 4.

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Thirty-seven years ago tonight, Lucille Ball walked onto the stage at the 61st Academy Awards. It was the last time she'd ever appear on television.

On March 29, 1989, Ball joined her longtime friend Bob Hope at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to introduce a segment celebrating "the stars of tomorrow." The lineup included Patrick Dempsey, Ricki Lake, Corey Feldman, Blair Underwood, Chad Lowe, Tracy Nelson, Keith Coogan, and Corey Parker. The audience gave them a standing ovation. 

Getting Ball there hadn't been easy. Hope had to call the I Love Lucy star repeatedly before she finally agreed. She hated the wig she'd picked out — the netting gave her "a goddamn headache," according to Mental Floss — and wasn't thrilled about the whole production. "Goddamn Hope," she reportedly said. "No one cares what the hell he looks like, but everybody cares what I look like. God, I'm so tired of myself."

She showed up anyway.

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Ball closed the segment by introducing choreographer Kenny Ortega — a moment often cited as her final words on television. 

Less than three weeks later, Ball began experiencing severe chest pains. She underwent emergency open-heart surgery on April 18 and initially appeared to be recovering. On April 26, 1989, she died from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. She was 77. President George H.W. Bush posthumously awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom later that year.

One of the most touching details from her final days came from her close friend Carol Burnett. 

In January, the 92-year-old comedian sat down for Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson's IMO Podcast and shared her last memory of Ball. "She always sent me flowers on my birthday," Burnett said. "And I got up one morning, and she had died on my birthday. And I got flowers that afternoon." 

The card read: "Happy birthday, kid."

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Having a small living room or a cramped bedroom can mean struggling with clutter and limited surface area. You need places to set down a drink or the remote, hold your laptop or a lamp, and stack books, but larger tables often won't fit. Amazon has an end table set that solves this problem beautifully with a clever, space-saving design — and right now, you can snag it at a discount during the Big Spring Sale.

The Amhancible C-Shaped Side Table Set is currently on sale for just $40, down from its usual $60 price. With more than 1,600 five-star reviews to vouch for its quality and convenience, this set has recently skyrocketed in popularity, with over 1,000 purchased in the last month alone. Both rustic brown and dark gray are available at this price, so you can choose which color best fits your home's aesthetic and get two tables for just $20 per piece with this deal.

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These tables feature a wood-grain finish and powder-coated black metal legs, giving them an elegant look that blends with many decor styles from farmhouse to contemporary. The C-shaped design with compact dimensions means they're easy to slide partially under a couch, bed, or chair.

The tables can support up to 22 pounds, making them ideal for holding a lamp, books, remotes, and drinks, using them as workstations, or using them as tray tables to enjoy meals. They're lightweight but sturdy and can be moved around whenever you need to place things within reach of where you're sitting. Shoppers who used the tables with large sectional sofas or recliners, and those who needed a readily accessible bedside table, especially appreciated these features.

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Shoppers with small spaces said they are "versatile, reliable side tables" that can make any room "more functional without taking up extra space." They described the look as "rustic," and the compact design as "sleek and modern."

Several reviewers raved about how simple these tables are to assemble. One was pleased that the manufacturer "actually thought about the customer putting it together," and noted that the entire process took under 10 minutes. 

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Now just $40, the Amhancible C-Shaped Side Table Set delivers excellent value and functionality at just $20 per piece. Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends March 31, so be sure to add this set to your cart while this deal is still available!

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Nevermore, the heavy metal band from Seattle, has set the record straight regarding their 2026 U.S. tour plans.

Formed in 1992, the five-member band has released a series of standout songs that showcase their signature blend of progressive metal with thrash, groove and power metal, with fan favorites such as “Dead Heart in a Dead World” and “This Godless Endeavor” and more.

With this, fans are once again pushing for additional tour dates as the band rolls out Nevermore Live in 2026 in the wake of their long-awaited reunion.

Ahead of the show’s April kickoff, the band shared an update that could mean a longer wait for fans.

In an Instagram post, Nevermore shared an update regarding their U.S. tour plans.

Unfortunately, due to difficulties in “getting the work permit,” it will take “much longer than anticipated.”

Jeff Loomis and Warrel Dane with a fan on stage perform live with 'Nevermore', co-headlining show with 'Symphony X' at Elysee Montmartre on February 28, 2011 in Paris, France.

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Moreover, the situation also led them to skip the annual ProgPower USA scheduled on Sept. 9 to 12.

“Sadly, it also means that we won’t be able to perform at ProgPower USA this year. Sincere apologies to Glenn, the ProgPower USA crew and our US fans, and thanks for understanding,” the caption reads.

However, the heavy metal band assured fans about its exciting plans for the future, including new music and more live performances next year.

“New music is forthcoming, and we’ll finally be back on stages in the States performing it live in 2027. We owe it to all of you and promise we’ll make it worth the wait. In light of all of this, we are actively booking more international shows for later this year. Announcements for those will happen soon,” the message reads.

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As mentioned, Nevermore Live in 2026 will begin on April 1 for the Eurasia and South America spring tour, followed by the summer tour in Europe.

Nevermore Live 2026 Tour Dates

April 1, 2026: Istanbul, Türkiye - IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş

April 24, 2026: Santiago, Chile - Teatro Cariola

April 26, 2026: São Paulo, Brazil - Bangers Open Air (Memorial da América Latina)

April 28, 2026: São Paulo, Brazil - Carioca Club Pinheiros (Side show)

July 26: Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Hills of Rock

July 28: Rasnov, Romania - Rockstadt Extreme Festival

July 30: Budapest, Hungary - BARBA NEGRA Blue Stage

August 1: Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air

August 3: Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7 Open Air (with Savatage)

August 5: Jaromer, Czechia - Brutal Assault

August 8: Derbyshire, UK - Bloodstock Open Air

August 9: Kortrijk, Belgium - Alcatraz Festival

August 11: Warsaw, Poland - Progresja (with Savatage)

August 12: Leipzig, Germany - Parkbühne (with Savatage)

August 13: Bonn, Germany - KUNST!RASEN (with Savatage)

August 15: Carhaix, France - Motocultor Festival

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Rock legend Ross Friedman — the guitarist who played with The Dictators and Manowar, and was known as "Ross the Boss" — is dead at 72.

On Friday, March 27, Friedman's official Instagram account announced his death.

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"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the Bronx’ own Ross 'The Boss,' Friedman who died last night after battling ALS," the update began.

It continued, "A legendary guitarist and beloved father, his music and spirit impacted fans around the world as much as you impacted him. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support you all have shown throughout his career and especially these last few months."

To conclude Friedman's death announcement, the message read, "His music meant everything to him & his guitar was his life’s breath. This insidious disease took that away from him. His legacy with The Dictators, Manowar, Ross the Boss Band and other collabs will live on forever in our hearts and ears."

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On Feb. 9, Friedman announced his ALS diagnosis. “It’s difficult to know what lies ahead, and it crushes me not to be able to play guitar, but the outpouring of love has been so, so strong,” Friedman said in a news release. "I’m absolutely blown away by the love and support from family, friends and fans. I love you all.”

Fans flocked to the comments of the death announcement to share their condolences and prayers. One Instagram user wrote, "RIP Immortal Boss, thank you for the music!"

Another shared, "Oh no! 💔 R.I.P Ross 🎸 My heart goes out to all his loved ones and friends. 🙏🏻."

Someone else commented, "Sad news... the first records of Manowar are magnificent and the music tracks of my youth and still are. Hail to Ross ... Valhalla."

A different fan echoed, "Devastating news! Rest in power, Ross! You were part of my life for nearly 30 years. You will never be forgotten. Your music will live forever. Condolences to your family 😔."

Meanwhile, yet another Instagram user wrote, "Rest in Peace 🥲 & thank you for your beautiful creations on Earth. Valhalla is a myth, but the afterlife is beautiful. 🫸🏼🤍🫷🏼."

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After 11 seasons on the air, The Carol Burnett Show wrapped its iconic run on March 29, 1978.

The CBS sketch comedy aired its series finale after its star, Carol Burnett, made history as the first woman to host a variety TV show. The award-winning series ended after 279 episodes, airing for nearly 11 years from September 1967 to March 1978.

Throughout its run, The Carol Burnett Show won 25 Emmy Awards and was nominated 70 times. Its accolades included three trophies for outstanding variety series, acting awards for Harvey Korman, Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence, and recognition for writing, directing, music, choreography and editing.   

In addition to Burnett, now 92, the cast included Lawrence, Korman, Conway, Lyle Waggoner and Dick Van Dyke.

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During a 2012 interview with CBS This Morning, Burnett revealed that her variety show only came to be because of her “strange contract.”

“Within the first five years, there was a clause that said, if I wanted to—not if the network wanted—it was bizarre, that I could push that button and they would have to put us on the air for 30 one-hour variety shows, pay or play,” she recalled at the time. “I thought, ‘I’m not a host of [a] variety show—I don’t know if I could ever do that.’”

At the end of the fifth year of her contract, Burnett and her then-husband, Joe Hamilton, decided to inform CBS they wanted to do a variety show, which she claimed the network had “forgotten” was an option. Once executives realized the clause really existed, they tried to talk her out of the idea.

“[A CBS executive] said, ‘You know, Carol, it’s a man’s game. Variety is a man’s game. It’s Jackie Gleason. … It’s Milton Berle, it’s Dean Martin.’ He said, ‘We’ve got this great sitcom for you called Here’s Agnes.’ You can just picture it,” she remembered. “I said, ‘I don’t want to be Agnes. I want to have a variety show with music and sketches and guest stars and a rep company,’ and they had to put us on the air. If I hadn’t pushed that button, it wouldn’t have happened.”

The Carol Burnett Show became a trailblazing hit in the world of TV comedy. More than a decade after the show began, Burnett ended it on her own terms.

“Ratings do not have a thing to do with my decision,” she insisted at the time, per MeTV. “They have been much lower before. And CBS picked the show up for a 12th year. … But it’s classier to leave before you’re asked to go. I’m proud of our show. Now is the time to put it to bed.”

While the moment signaled the closing of a major chapter in Burnett’s life and career, she expressed her gratitude for the journey.

“Nothing ever remains the same,” she said. “But a good time was had by all in those 11 years.”

In the decades that followed, Burnett appeared in films such as 1982’s Annie, returned to Broadway, helmed TV specials with the likes of Julie Andrews and Whoopi Goldberg, starred on the NBC comedy series Carol & Company from 1990 to 1991 and guest-starred on shows such as Mad About You. She also returned for a brief Carol Burnett Show revival in 1991. Today, Burnett is still acting, most recently appearing in the Apple TV series Palm Royale from 2024 to 2026.

At just nine years old, Christopher Reeve discovered his passion for acting and never looked back. The New York native trained at Cornell University and was one of only two students—the other being his lifelong best friendRobin Williams—selected for Juilliard's advanced program under the legendary John Houseman. He made his Broadway debut opposite Katharine Hepburn in A Matter of Gravity at just 23 years old!

And then came the audition that made him a household name: In 1978, Reeve beat out hundreds of actors to land the role of Superman. He became a global superstar after the movie's 1978 release and went on to star in three more Superman sequels. He also demonstrated his incredible acting range in acclaimed films like Somewhere in Time, The Remains of the Day and Deathtrap.

But on May 27, 1995, his life forever changed in an instant. During an equestrian competition in Virginia, the actor was thrown from his horse. Reeve shattered his two upper vertebrae, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down at just 42 years old.

But while most people might have retreated from public life, Christopher Reeve did the exact opposite. He founded what later became the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, was one of the most powerful voices for spinal cord injury research, directed an HBO film, won a Screen Actors Guild Award and wrote two books that inspired millions. The man who played Superman on screen would end up becoming an even bigger hero off of it—and that's exactly why Christopher Reeve is today's quote of the day.

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Quote of the Day by Christopher Reeve

"Once you choose hope, anything's possible."

Those seven words come from Reeve's 2002 book Nothing Is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life, and they perfectly capture the philosophy that defined his extraordinary life. For Christopher Reeve, hope was never about wishful thinking or ignoring reality. It was a choice—the most powerful one a person can make—and he made it every single day.

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"Christopher pushed the boundaries beyond anything anyone could expect from any human being," said his wife, Dana.

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Deeper Meaning of Christopher Reeve's Quote—Hope

When you understand what the Superman star was living through when he said this quote, it hits completely differently. See, after his accident, Reeve couldn't even breathe on his own. He couldn't move. He later revealed that in those early days, he seriously considered whether his life was still worth living. Reeve was in the intensive care unit when he mouthed to his wife Dana, "Maybe we should let me go."

But her reply changed everything: she leaned in, looked him in the eyes and said, "I am only going to say this once: I will support whatever you want to do, because this is your life, and your decision. But I want you to know that I'll be with you for the long haul, no matter what. You're still you. And I love you." This moment was the turning point for Reeve. That was the moment he chose hope.

And once he made that choice, he didn't just survive—he thrived. He continued his acting career and used the fame he found with it to fight for disability rights. He lobbied Congress for stem cell research funding and traveled the world speaking about these issues.

That is the deeper truth behind "Once you choose hope, anything's possible." He wasn't saying life would be easy. He wasn't saying everything would magically work out. He was saying that the act of choosing hope—even on what feels like your darkest day—will open doors you didn't even know existed. And he proved it with his life.

Reeve passed away on October 10, 2004, at 52 years old. Dana continued his advocacy work until her own passing in 2006. Today, their son Will Reeve carries on their legacy as a correspondent for ABC News and through the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which remains one of the leading organizations in spinal cord injury research. The Reeve family's story is proof that hope doesn't just change one life—it can change the world.

Related: Will Reeve Shares Emotional Message Marking 20th Anniversary of Mom Dana’s Death

More Quotes From Christopher Reeve

• "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."
• "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable."
• "What I do is based on powers we all have inside us; the ability to endure, the ability to love, to carry on, to make the best of what we have—and you don't have to be a 'Superman' to do it."
• "You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile."
• "Even if your body doesn't work the way it used to, the heart and the mind and the spirit are not diminished."

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Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise is back in a big way this April. And the hit reality show is headed to the East Coast. 

Former The Bachelorand Bachelor in Paradise star, Ashley Iaconetti (Haibon), is joining the cast of the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, along with reality TV co-stars Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, Jo-Ellen Tiberi, and “friend” former RHONJ fan favorite Dolores Catania. 

While you may already know Iaconetti as one of the most memorable The Bachelor breakout stars, the podcast host is also the mom of two. Iaconetti met husband Jared Haibon on Bachelor in Paradise, and the couple is now parents to Dawson Dimitri Haibon (Born in January 2022) and Hayden Cruise Haibon (born in July 2024). 

In a recent Instagram post, Iaconetti gave fans a sneak peek into her life, sharing a cute clip of her family dining out. In the video, her son gives his mom a makeover while dining out at a restaurant. That is, a sticker makeover.

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As any parent knows, going out to eat with your little ones isn’t exactly easy. Between the mini meltdowns and picky eaters, what used to be an enjoyable experience can quickly morph into a nightmare. But Ashley has an answer! In her post, Iaconetti revealed a totally genius parenting hack.

The mom wrote across her video, “Pro-tip for parents who want to go to a restaurant with their little kids.” She explained, in the caption, “Bring stickers and humility…I usually say that going out to eat with littles is a waste of time and money. You can rarely enjoy your own food or talk as you’re tending to chaos. I will say that we’ve had a few good dinners out the past month for family birthdays.”

So, what’s her secret? The reality TV star went on to add, “If you have a foodie baby like us, have someone get there early and order appetizers to be on the table when you arrive. Having a variety of foods for Hayden to try stalls his frustration over being stuck in a high chair.”  

But that’s not all. Iaconetti also writes, “I also find that new sensory toys, like kinetic sand and gooey stuff, is great to introduce at the dinner table.” 

She also gets real, admitting, “We try not to put a screen on, but gotta go what ya gotta do to enjoy the other company at the table sometimes. At 4-years-old we don’t have to resort to this with Dawson anymore…as you can see he finds more creative things to do.” And if you’re up for an artsy adventure like Iaconetti is, go ahead and let your littles decorate away! 

A female's body found in a canal in Scottsdale, Arizona, has prompted an investigation. Though the body has not yet been identified, authorities say that the case is unrelated to Nancy Guthrie.

"A death investigation is underway after an adult woman's body was recovered from a canal near Indian Bend and Hayden Roads on March 28th. Police and fire personnel were first called to the area around 8 a.m. after someone walking along the canal saw the body in the water," read a press release posted by the Scottsdale police department on X.

"Responding police and fire personnel coordinated with SRP and CAP to recover the body from the water and begin the death investigation. Scottsdale detectives and crime scene specialists responded to the scene to collect evidence and thoroughly document the scene. Due to the condition of the body, investigators are initially unable to confirm if there are traumatic injuries present. The investigation is still in the early stages as detectives work to confirm the identity of the person and how they ended up in the canal," the statement continued.

Quite a few comments amassed on the post, with many people wondering if the body could have been that of Guthrie, 84, who has been missing since Sunday, Feb. 1. However, the department replied to one comment, confirming that this case is "not related" to Guthrie's case, being run by Pima County, about 115 miles away.

This is the second time that a body has been found in or near a canal in Arizona this month. In early March, authorities identified a female body that was found "unresponsive with signs of trauma." Though many people thought that the body may have been Guthrie's, police later confirmed that it was that of a 42-year-old woman named Alex Fleming.

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Besides being inconvenient, painful and expensive to fix, a hip fracture is (obviously) a major health concern. So much so, experts consider it “among the most serious health events in older adults,” noting it can lead to disability, loss of independence and elevated mortality. Regarding the latter, a 2025 study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Reports says that when it’s left untreated, a hip fracture has around a 70 percent mortality rate—a scarily high number, right? 

To avoid hip fractures, you may take various health-promoting steps, such as getting enough calcium for strong bones, wearing shoes with a strong grip and holding onto handrails when you walk down the stairs. Those are all important and worth continuing. At the same time, there’s an unexpected health concern that could be linked to hip fractures, and we’re betting it’s one you haven’t thought of or purposely addressed in the gym. That concern is handgrip strength.

A 2024 longitudinal study in Orthopaedic Surgery found a “significant inverse association between [handgrip strength] and the risk of hip fracture and falls in both males and females,” particularly those aged 45 years or older. The researchers believe that assessing handgrip strength may help predict fracture and fall risk, so certain individuals should be extra careful.

What do orthopedic surgeons have to say? Let’s hear their insights about how less handgrip strength could contribute to hip fracture risk, and how you can avoid that problem.

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The Connection Between Handgrip Strength and Hip Fracture Risk

To explain, we’ll start with hip fractures. Over 95 percent of hip fractures are caused by falls, and unfortunately, falls can happen for various reasons besides the obvious ones.

“Decreased core muscle strength and decreased stability with gait and balance, coupled with decreased bone density, lead to a higher risk [of] falls and fractures,” Dr. Ryan Odgers, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoArizona, tells Parade.

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That’s where handgrip strength comes in. “If your grip is weak, it can be a sign of broader muscle weakness and lower physical resilience,” says Dr. Pamela Mehta, MD,a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Resilience Orthopedics in Los Gatos, California. “That means worse balance and a higher risk of falls, which is the main driver of hip fractures.”

To be clear, this is another example of “correlation does not equal causation.” Lower grip strength doesn’t cause someone to fall, and a weak grip only indicates a percentage of increased risk, Dr. Odgers says. We’re not looking at certainties here, but a simple proxy test for overall muscle strength.

Dr. Mehta agrees. “Improving grip strength alone is not the same as reducing hip fracture risk,” she says. “Training your handgrip strength in isolation won’t reduce your fracture risk.”

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Tips for Reducing Hip Fracture Risk

On the note of handgrip strength not being the be-all and end-all, what else can we do to help our chances? According to Dr. Mehta, “Hip fracture prevention comes down to strength and stability for most people.”

Specific steps that orthopedic surgeons recommend as the “mainstays of fall and fracture prevention” include the following: 

• Balanced, full-body resistance workouts
• Lower-body, weight-bearing strength exercises, such as squats, lunges and step-ups
• Gait and balance training
• Minimizing obstacles and tripping hazards in the home, such as uneven flooring, steps, loose rugs and poor lighting
• Use assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, when recommended
• Wear supportive shoes
• Ensure you get enough calcium, vitamin D and protein in your diet

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“If those pieces aren’t in place, you’re limiting how much benefit you’ll get from exercise, even if you’re doing all the right things in the gym,” Dr. Mehta adds.

When it comes to handgrip strength exercises, Dr. Odgers cautions his patients against overusing grip-strengthening devices.

“The hands get plenty of work with gripping weights and pushing on machines while we work the other muscle groups, and it is very easy to overuse grip-strengthening devices outside of the gym, which can lead to other issues such as tendinitis and aggravation of arthritis in the hands,” he says.

Dr. Mehta encourages people to engage in exercises that train grip *and* other muscle groups. She appreciates the “farmer’s carry,” saying it’s the “most bang for your buck” as it builds your grip, core strength and balance. Dead hangs (if your shoulders can handle them) are another option she mentions, as well as simply squeezing a tennis ball or using a hand gripper for a few minutes a day. But again, those latter two options don’t provide the holistic benefits of a full-body exercise, which is something to keep in mind.

“The big picture is that your body works as a system,” Dr. Mehta concludes. “Grip strength, hip strength and balance are all connected…I see patients in their 60s and 70s make meaningful gains when they stay consistent.”

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Sources:

• Dr. Ryan Odgers is an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoArizona.
• Dr. Pamela Mehta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Resilience Orthopedics in Los Gatos, California.
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• Navigating mortality and morbidity trends in geriatric patients post-surgical fixation OF HIP surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
• Association of Handgrip Strength with Hip Fracture and Falls in Community-dwelling Middle-aged and Older Adults: A 4-Year Longitudinal Study, Orthopaedic Surgery
• Falls in Older Adults are Serious, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics