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Dr. Jessica Schonhut‑Stasik, known affectionately in the science community as “Girl Spock,” recently received the Nimoy‑Knight Foundation’s Live Long and Prosper Tribute Award for her work as an astrophysicist and neurodiversity advocate. The foundation’s mission, shaped by Leonard Nimoy’s legacy, honors individuals whose work reflects curiosity and courage. Schonhut‑Stasik’s blend of rigorous research and outreach is recognized as a shining example.

Her focus lies in an appropriately futuristic field called galactic archeology, which treats stars like fossils to reconstruct the history of galaxies. By studying a star’s motion, chemical makeup, and age, scientists can piece together how galaxies formed, how they interacted with each other, and how ancient collisions shaped their present structures. This research helps answer deep questions about how the Milky Way and its neighbors evolved over billions of years.

In her public reflection on receiving the award, Schonhut‑Stasik shared gratitude for the recognition and emphasized her work’s broader implications, especially for inclusion in science fields. The honor includes a pendant that flew on a Blue Origin mission. Her goal to become the first openly autistic woman in space adds another layer of significance to the accolade, highlighting her dual commitment to scientific excellence and representation.

She also reflected on why she feels a connection to the half-human, half-Vulcan Mr, Spock. 'As a high-masking woman,' she said, 'I often feel half human and half… something else. I used to hide that side. Now I wear it proudly. I was fortunate to have the support and resources to enhance my neurodivergent strengths, and I've made it my mission to help other space scientists do the same through my non-profit, The Neuroverse Initiative.'

Schonhut‑Stasik’s recognition also highlights the broader 'Star Trek'‑inspired culture of honoring innovation. For example, the Roddenberry Prize (named for 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry and founded by his son) celebrates bold ideas and early-stage ventures that aim to make the world a better place, demonstrating how the legacy of Star Trek continues to inspire curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving in science and technology.

'Thank you to my mentors, students, collaborators, and friends who made this possible,' Schonhut‑Stasik added at the end of her announcement post. 'The future is what we make it, and it will be stronger with the Vulcans among us.'

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Since the TV phenomenon Love Is Blind debuted in 2020, viewers have watched singles fall in love and get engaged sight unseen. While not all relationships on the hit Netflix series have ended in marriage, most of the couples who did exchange vows on the series are still going strong ... or so we assume.

Let's take a look back at which couples tied the knot over the course of the first four seasons (there were nine of them) — and which of that bunch are still together.

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Season 1 Love Is Blind couples who are still togetherLauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton

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Fan-favorites Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton fell in love on the first season of the Netflix series. "I don't think that I ever could have met someone like Cameron any other way," Speed admitted on her wedding day. 

The pair are still going strong, years after their nuptials aired on Netflix. Speed and Hamilton celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in November 2024. 

In a sweet 2022 tribute on Instagram, Hamilton wrote: "Happy birthday, my love! I’m grateful for you every day, rain or shine. You light up this world. The last four years together have been a gift. I threw away the receipt, so we’ve got to keep each other 😁 Happy anniversary, baby!"

Speed also commemorated their anniversary, writing: "4 years into forever with you Mr. Hamilton ❤️ I’m so much better because of it! I love you to the moon and back! Forever my Clyde #MinusThePowPow Happy Anniversary Baby! 🎉🍾💍 ."

Since appearing on Love Is Blind, Speed and Hamilton have also released a book titled Leap of Faith: Finding Love the Modern Way.

Amber Pike and Matt Barnett

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Amber Pike and Matt Barnett were the first couple to officially say "I do" on Love Is Blind. But, before walking down the aisle, the bride declared that the morning of her wedding was a "disaster" because Barnett was "having cold feet." However, they warmed up in time for the ceremony. "I can't imagine a life without you," Barnett told Pike, to which she replied, "Good, cause you're stuck."

Like Speed and Hamilton, Pike and Barnett celebrated six years of marriage in November 2024. 

Barnett has praised his "gorgeous and amazing wife" on social media, thanking her for "always pushing me to be my best self, for being my rock, and for filling my heart with joy and laughter. You are my everything and I'm blessed to spend every day with you."

The couple welcomed their first child in April 2025.

Related: Everything We Know So Far About Season 5 of Love is Blind

Season 2 Love Is Blind couples who are still together (there are none)

While Season 2 ended with two couples tying the knot, both have since split.

Jarrette Jones and Iyanna McNeely—no longer together

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Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones announced in August 2022 that they were splitting. "What's going on, family. After much thought, we're saddened to share that we have separated and will begin the process of divorcing. While we have love for each other, our lives are going in different directions, and that's okay," a statement on Instagram read. "Coming to this decision was far from easy and we will always wish each other the absolute best."

"We hope you all will give us some space as we close this chapter of our lives. Thank you to our close friends and family for loving us both through our experience. To the Love Is Blind family and Netflix, thank you for this unforgettable opportunity and support. Each of you have brought overwhelming love and joy into our lives," the pair's statement continued. "This experience has taught us so much about ourselves, vulnerability and love. We don't regret a single thing!"

In court documents obtained by E! News, McNeely is said to have cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce. 

Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson—no longer together...but reconnected as friends

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After one year of marriage, People reported in August 2022 that Danielle Ruhl had filed for divorce from NickThompson. Months later, Ruhl told E! News, "There has been no accountability from his side...I wanted to make sure that it was noted that it takes two, but unfortunately, with every interview, he is putting all of the blame on me and this isn't new. This was something he did the entire relationship."

Thompson reacted to his ex's remarks in a statement to People. "It's hurtful to hear these comments. It's disappointing that Danielle chooses to make false claims and defamatory comments about me and our relationship," he said. "It's especially hurtful because she knows firsthand how difficult being in the public eye is."

Thompson also said that Ruhl's claims were "either untrue or best-case scenario, lacking context." 

"As I have stated before, I implemented a boundary to not engage in communication with Danielle for my own mental health because I did not feel like our communication was trustworthy or yielding positive outcomes," he told People. "In good conscience, I will not share private matters or my experience in our relationship publicly because it's not in my character to disparage people. I am and have been ready to stop living in the past and move forward."

Since then, however, couple has made amends. On May 7, 2023, Ruhl posted a photo of the couple getting cozy on a couch. "Sup," she wrote on her Instagram Story. 

This made fans wonder whether the two were back together. But, for now, they seem to just be friends: On an episode of Thompson’s Eyes Wide Open podcast, Ruhl talked about how their shared experience on Love Is Blind bonded them.

“We lived through all of it together, but no one else in the world, even my friends— everyone else that was on the show—none of them had the experience that we did,” she said. “And that’s why it was so hard to not be able to find comfort with anyone. No one else can relate to this but you and I.”

Both Ruhl and Thompson have alleged that elements of the filming experience were abusive — a claim that Netflix and production company Kinetic Content have denied.  

Season 3 Love Is Blind couples who are still togetherAlexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux

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Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux were the first couple of Season 3 to get engaged in the pods and the first to walk away from the altar married. "While Brennon never converted to Judaism, he did convert me to that country livin," she wrote on Instagram in 2022. "We’ve spent the last year and a half going to football games on the weekends, spending time with family and friends, and falling even more in love."

"This man has changed the way I look at life and shown me what truly matters," she added. "He’s taught me how to love and how to not take life so seriously. I love you so much my cowboy❤️."

In 2023, Alfia told Us Weeklythat she and Lemieux were "working" on having kids.

They welcomed their daughter, Vienna Ziva Lemieux, in July 2024. 

Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton

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While Colleen Reed admitted multiple times ahead of her wedding that she didn't know whether she wanted to go through with it, she ended up taking "that leap of faith" with Matt Bolton. The pair were the second couple to get married in Season 3 of Love Is Blind. 

During the reunion episode, the pair revealed that they were not living together. Reed explained that "logistics-wise and money-wise" they "weren't there" after the wedding. "We got married in an unorthodox way, so we're doing marriage in an unorthodox way," Reed said.

At the time, Reed shared that they had a plan in a couple of months, when their leases lined up, to move in together. "I can't wait to move in with him. I can't wait," she said. "I'm gonna spend the rest of my life with him, so I'm content. We are content. We're on the same page with how we're doing things."

Almost two years after their wedding, Colleen revealed on Out of the Pods, Deepti Vempati and Natalie Lee's podcast, that she and Matt would finally move in together.

"Me and Matt are going to move in together in the next two weeks," Colleen said. "We don't have the finances to buy, by any means, but we're going to rent in Dallas and then that gives us time to really find the perfect home for what works for us."

Now they live together in continued wedded bliss! 

Related: The Funniest Reactions to the Love Is Blind S4 Reunion Delay

Season 4 Love Is Blind couples who are still togetherChelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah

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The first wedding of Season 4 ended with Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah getting married. Speaking to Parade, Appiah revealed that he was "confident" going into his wedding. "Not a lot of people knew, but we had actually gotten a lease the day before the wedding. And so, we knew going into it," he shared. 

After their wedding episode dropped on Netflix, Appiah posted photos and videos that were taken during their engagement when "the big cameras weren’t on" them. 

"We got to enjoy life, and communicate, in the ways that feel most natural to us," he wrote alongside the post. "Just a quick response to anyone saying 'they have no chemistry,' or 'they don’t even love each other'.. based on what you saw, I don’t blame you for thinking that. But actually, we had the MOST fun together falling in love!"

Tiffany Pennywell and Brett Brown

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Tiffany Pennywell may have fallen asleep mid-date in the pods, but that didn't stop Brett Brown from proposing to her anyway! Thirty minutes after the groom's pants were tailored, the beloved couple exchanged vows in Season 4 of Love Is Blind.

"We had no hiccups," Pennywell told Women's Health of her and Brown's journey. "It was too perfect for me, and I'm sitting here trying to figure out am I making the right decision?"

Brown gushed in the 2023 interview that "married life has been great." 

"We're enjoying our life together," he continued. "Our love is growing stronger every day."

When asked about "the baby timeline" on the reunion special in April 2023, Pennywell said that she and Brown, at the time, were "really just trying to enjoy" their marriage. "We're traveling the world. We're still getting to learn one another," she continued. "But the thing is, like, we're so committed to one another. We want to have our lives set before we bring a life into this world." 

Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi

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Although Zack Goytowski broke up with Bliss Poureetezadi in the pods, they got their second chance at love after he and Irina Solomonova ended their engagement.

"I just want to be with you. I just want to spend time with you. I believe there's nobody in this world who I'm meant to be with more than you," Goytowski said as he proposed to Poureetezadi. "No matter what I did. No matter how stupid I was, we were always gonna end up here. I found my person."

The pair went on to get married in Season 4 and shared their first dance to Lee Ann Womack and Sons of the Desert's "I Hope You Dance." 

Poureetezadi admitted to co-host Vanessa Lachey on the reunion special that she can't wait to have a family with Goytowski. She said, "We're still talking about when that time is, but I'm really, really excited for it."

They welcomed their daughter Galileo in May 2024.

Season 5 Love Is Blind couples who are still togetherLydia and Milton

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Just one couple from Love Is Blind Season 5 said "I do," and that was Lydia and Milton. As viewers learned on the Season 5 reunion, which aired Oct. 15, the couple is still together 1.5 years later. Lydia and Milton's mother are even BFFs!

Season 6 Love Is Blind couples who are still togetherJohnny and Amy 

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These two are happily traveling the world together — and presumably have figured out their birth control plan! 

Season 7 Love Is Blind couples who are still togetherGarrett and Taylor

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Garrett and Taylor impressed at the reunion with his glow-up and her glowing metallic dress. 

Season 8 Love Is Blind couples who are still togetherDaniel and Taylor

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Daniel and Taylor were the only couple to survive a tumultuous Season 8. Only time will tell if they're in it for the long haul. 

Season 9 Love Is Blind couples who are still together

In a Love Is Blind first, nobody got married at the end of the season. The singles in the Denver pods have chosen to go their separate ways. But who knows what fate may have in store for them moving forward!

Related: 'Love Is Blind' Announces Season 10 Premiere and Cast

Former American Idol finalist, David Archuleta, has opened up about his darkest days in a new memoir and reveals he is now "starting again."

In an excerpt published by PEOPLE Magazine from his new memoir Devout: Losing My Faith and Finding Myself, Archuleta shared that he faced dark times as he tried to reconcile his deep faith with his sexuality. He came out as queer in 2021.

The entertainer was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints his entire life. However, he couldn't come to terms with his sexuality and his religious beliefs, and this conflict almost drove him to end his life.

Archuleta told PEOPLE, "I was almost willing to give my life up because I was so devoted to what I believed. I had to learn how to not be ashamed."

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Archuleta continued, "I always felt like I had to hide before. I’m just grateful to be alive and to see what I can do with my life while I’m here. It really feels like starting again.”

In his memoir, the entertainer wrote, "In the past, prayer had always helped me endure. The difference now, though, was that I felt nothing while praying. I was numb to any emotion, any connection. I kept thinking, God’s not there. I thought He abandoned me because He was so disgusted with me."

He continued, "The logic flowed that if God left me with these homosexual feelings, I supposed He didn’t want me to exist. I contemplated whether it would be better to admit to myself that I was gay or end my life. It was a constant internal war."

"The thing that held me back wasn’t the fear of death, but the fear of not dying. If I survived but broke my back, I might be paralyzed, and then it’d be impossible to try again. I’d have to exist with my thoughts for decades without being able to do anything about them."

Archuleta concluded, "Suddenly, God spoke in my head. “David, you need to stop asking me this.” He said, “You’ve been asking me this for over half of your life, since you were twelve. I’m not going to change anything. I don’t see you how you see you. It’s time for you to understand that.”

David Archuleta continues to pursue a music career as an independent artist. He released the EP Earthly Delights in 2025. Devout will be released on February 17, 2026.

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Buying new furniture doesn’t have to be super expensive. You can add new pieces to your home that are beautiful, even if you’re on a budget. Right now, you can get this “cute” cloud couch for up to $511 off at Walmart. It’s a timeless piece of furniture that will always look good in your home. 

The Magic Home Cloud Chair is on sale now in six styles. There are several shapes available, including round, rectangular, and square. Prices vary by style, and colors available include beige, black, brown, and gray. The best deal is on the black round chair, priced at $189. You can’t beat that price for a furniture piece of this quality. There’s no assembly required, making setup easy. Simply remove the couch from the box and allow 48 hours for it to expand. 

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It's always a great time to curl up on the couch with a classic Audrey Hepburn movie. Whether it's Passover, Valentine's Day or any other day, why not pair Roman Holiday with one of the actress's favorite desserts? Hepburn's son, Luca Dotti, published a book of his mother's recipes in 2015 titled Audrey at Home: Memories of My Mother's Kitchen. 

From penne alla vodka to Turkish-style sea bass, many of the recipes in the book not only reflect a moment in Hepburn's life, but they also stand out as classic dishes that can be enjoyed by modern eaters. Dotti writes in the cookbook that his mother loved chocolate and she would have it every day as a little pick-me-up. 

On special occasions and birthdays, she served her signature dessert: a flourless chocolate cake sprinkled with powdered sugar that she served with homemade whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. I couldn't think of a more quintessential dessert to make for Passover, so I went to the kitchen to give this chocolatey dessert a try.

Related: 11 Simple and Delicious Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark Recipes

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Ingredients for Audrey Hepburn's Flourless Chocolate Cake

You only need six ingredients for this cake: chopped unsweetened dark chocolate, whole milk, unsalted butter, sugar, powdered sugar and eggs.

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How to Make Audrey Hepburn's Flourless Chocolate Cake

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Spray a 10- or 12-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray. (Alternatively, if you don't mind a little bit of flour, you can butter and lightly flour your pan.) Melt the chocolate and milk in a double boiler, then add the butter and stir until smooth. Turn off the heat and whisk in the egg yolks. 

In a separate bowl, gradually add the sugar to the egg whites and whip to form stiff peaks (I used my KitchenAid mixer for this part). Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate-egg yolk mixture. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes and turn off the oven. 

Open the oven door and leave the cake inside for about 10 minutes. This process is a preventive measure that helps the cake's crust from cracking. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream.

Get the recipe: Audrey Hepburn's Flourless Chocolate Cake

What I Thought of Audrey Hepburn's Flourless Chocolate Cake

At first glance, this cake looked simple, but it was actually a bit tricky to make. So tricky, in fact, I had to make it twice. On attempt number one, I used a double boiler, but had a few challenges. The bowl was touching the water underneath (rookie mistake) and the bowl also didn't fit snugly on top of the pot of water. The gap left plenty of room for steam and spurting water to get into my chocolate, which caused it to get dry and clumpy. 

I pressed on in the hopes that I could fix it, but once your chocolate seizes you're usually sunk. After adding in the yolks, the cake batter got even drier and lumpier and the cake came out dry, heavy and tough. It was also bitter and tasted slightly burnt—a direct result of my failed chocolate melting.

I didn't want to let Audrey down, so I tried again. The second time around, I used the microwave to melt my chocolate, which gave me more control—and it came out perfectly. I was able to whip my yolks into it effortlessly and continue with the recipe. As you can see below, my second try was a success!

Related: The Super-Easy Pasta Dish Audrey Hepburn Ate Once a Week

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The second cake was rich and silky with impressive height. It had a cloud-like texture from the egg whites being folded into the melted chocolate and the top was slightly crisp, like the edges of your favorite brownie. If you've got a gluten-free family member or need a new dessert for Passover, this recipe is for you!

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Related: Audrey Hepburn’s Creamy Penne alla Vodka Is the Perfect Simple Supper

Tips for Making Audrey Hepburn's Flourless Chocolate Cake

1. Use the microwave, if possible. If you have a microwave, this is the time to use it. Melting the chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between each burst, is the best and easiest way to get the job done. If you have a double boiler, make sure that the bottom of your bowl isn't touching the water and that the bowl fits snugly on top of the pot. 
2. Chop your chocolate. Audrey mentions using chopped chocolate in her recipe, so don't ignore this step (breaking the unsweetened chocolate bar into pieces isn't enough). Chopping your chocolate into smaller pieces helps it melt faster. And no, you can't use chocolate chips. Well, you can, but the texture will be affected because most chocolate chips have stabilizers to help them keep their shape.
3. Use cocoa powder. Traditionally, recipes call for dusting the cake pan with flour to prevent sticking. If you want tokeep this cake fully flourless, you can use cocoa powder to dust your pan after spraying it with nonstick spray or coating it with butter or shortening. I used a round of parchment in the bottom of my pan for extra insurance.  

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Kim Gordon first hit stages in the 1980s, and has since cemented herself as an era-defining musician. Her latest song, "DIRTY TECH," dropped on February 11.

The second single off of her upcoming solo album, PLAY ME; the song "explores the power struggle between humans and robots."

In the music video, directed by Moni Haworth, Gordon, 72, is shown in a mostly-empty office building, mixing business proper with high fashion; pacing around and posing in wires.

"I was kind of musing about, is my next boss going to be an AI chatbot?" said Gordon, explaining the symbolism of the track in a press release from Grandstand Media.

She continued: "We're the first ones whose lights are going to go out—not the tech billionaires. It's so abstract that people can’t comprehend."

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PLAY ME releases in full on March 13, 2026.

The tracklist includes:

• PLAY ME
• GIRL WITH A LOOK
• NO HANDS
• BLACK OUT
• DIRTY TECH
• NOT TODAY
• BUSY BEE
• SQUARE JAW
• SUBCON
• POST EMPIRE
• NAIL BITER
• BYEBYE25!

The first single off of the album, "NOT TODAY," dropped on January 14.

Along with the song, a short film was released, directed by Kate and Laura Mulleavy—the filmmaking sister duo behind Rodarte—and shot by Christopher Blauvelt.

"We go way back with Kim, we’ve known her for a really long time," said Kate, in conversation with Harper's Bazaar.

The film features Gordon dancing in a vintage 2008 Rodarte dress.

"The dress is the first piece we ever made for her, and we had her send it over to us because we thought we were going to maybe play with it or make variations for her, but we couldn’t believe how beautifully preserved it was," Laura said.

She added: "Kim wanted to dance, she wanted to move, so we focused on having movement in these different states and getting to that feeling of being alone in a space."

Gordon first made moves in the music world as a co-founder of Sonic Youth.

The band officially formed in 1981 and Gordon continued to play alongside fellow founders, Thurston Moore (also her ex-husband) and Lee Ranaldo, until 2011.

Throughout her career, Gordon has played with a number of artists and played in a number of bands—Free Kitten, Body/Head, and Glitterbust, to name a few. It wasn't until 2019 that she released her debut solo album.

Gordon will tour around the UK and Europe in April 2026.

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If you're on the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans, Abercrombie & Fitch might have you covered. The clothing retailer is selling some flattering, comfortable and sturdy high-rise '90s-style jeans that have shoppers totally raving.

Abercrombie & Fitch's High-Rise '90s Relaxed Jeans are available in 17 washes, ranging from a light denim wash to a crisp black. These jeans come in five different lengths, including extra short, short, regular, long and extra long and available in sizes 23–38. You can also choose between a clean or distressed hem for certain washes.

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High-Rise '90s Relaxed Jean, $90 at Abercrombie & Fitch

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These jeans are a super versatile option to add to your closet, as they can be dressed up or down, giving you more bang for your buck. You can pair these jeans with a chic cardigan sweater, a sleek bodysuit or even a plain t-shirt. The options are endless with these jeans. It's all about the look you're going for!

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These '90s-style jeans are highly rated on Abercrombie.com, earning an average rating of 4.7 stars, with 95 percent of reviewers saying they would recommend the jeans to others. Many reviews note that the jeans offer a comfortable, flattering fit.

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Nearly 20 years after its previous installment, Universal's The Mummy franchise is kicking it into high gear with its latest update. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the long-awaited Mummy 4 has just been slated for a 2028 release date, spelling out a major step forward for the dormant horror adventure series.

As per THR, Universal has finally locked in the series' original two stars, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, to return for the upcoming sequel. The film will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, collectively known as Radio Silence, whose previous films include V/H/S, Ready or Not and the most recent Scream films.

As the as-of-yet-untitled fourth Mummy movie gets underway, Universal has also confirmed the film's release date for May 19, 2028.

As fans of the original trilogy might recall, Fraser and Weisz first appeared in the franchise with 1999's The Mummy. Based on Universal's classic horror property of the same name, 1999's The Mummy followed a group of industrious adventurers and archaeologists excavating a cursed tomb in 1920s Egypt. After awakening a vengeful mummy in their explorations, the group races to reverse the curse and save the world from the creature's wrath.

A major commercial and critical success in 1999, The Mummy's popularity eventually paved the way for two sequels, 2001's The Mummy Returns and 2008's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. While neither film managed to match the critical esteem of its predecessor, both managed to acquire a loyal fanbase, with a positive response geared toward Fraser's central performance in the franchise.

For the new sequel, Orphan: First Kill scribe David Coggeshall will provide the movie's screenplay, while The Mummy's original producer Sean Daniel returns for the new film. William Sherak, James Vanderbilt and Paul Neinstein will produce through their Project X Entertainment, with Fraser and Hivemind’s Jason F. Brown and Denis Stewart serving as executive producers.

On-screen romances often bring co-stars closer together, and sometimes blur the line between fiction and reality for fans. Yerin Ha opens up about the importance of separating fantasy from real life when it comes to how the audience sees her and her Bridgerton co-star Luke Thompson's private lives.

Bridgerton is no different in putting a spotlight on the relationship between its main characters every season, with Ha and Thompson's effortless pairing during the press tour leading fans to overanalyze their relationship. In an interview with The Nightly, Ha calls her co-star a "dear friend" after working together for 10 months, but admits they can't control every fan's perception of them.

"Luke is a dear, dear friend, I adore him as a friend," Ha said. "We worked together for a very intense period of time for nine, 10 months. But I can't control what people project onto us, but my friendship with him offscreen is different to what’s onscreen. It’s about being genuine, and my love for Luke as a friend is genuine."

The topic of conversation switched to use the stars of Heated Rivalry as an example of fans becoming fixated on Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams and unable to separate their on-screen characters from reality.

Ha believes that the fans are so "immersed" in what's on screen that they only see "that character rather than the person." The Bridgerton star goes on to say that social media also plays a role in being unable to "separate" one from the other, and "differentiate an actor from the character."

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Since the release of Bridgerton Season 4 and the press tour, fans have put a magnifying glass on Ha and Thompson. Many believe the two are far more cozy than simple co-stars and have an innate desire for their on-screen romance to become real. While the two actors have never confirmed a relationship or anything beyond friendship, Ha warns that they also don't owe people an explanation.

"I'm not sure what there is to do except remind people in a gentle, polite way, that we are also humans and we don’t owe an explanation about what we do with our personal lives. Our private lives and our public-facing selves are very different," she said.

"It is an interesting time when people feel like they have the right to be able to say what they want about you, but I think we should be able to just give more grace to people."

The actor does admit that the fandom's reaction to Season 4 and their acceptance of her into the Bridgerton universe has been "exciting" and "fun."

Romantic gestures are important when dating or in marriage—they let the other person know you care. One way to share your feelings is by putting together a list of "365 reasons why I love you."

You can write a new reason each day and present it to your significant other the same day or gift a box or booklet of 365 reasons why you love him or her on a special occasion (like New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, your anniversary or his or her birthday). You can have them look through it either all at once or have them read only one reason each day of the year (talk about the gift that keeps on giving!).

My list is for the most special person in my life: my husband. My family and children are so fantastically wonderful, but I loved him first, I loved him longest and will continue to love him until the day after forever. So here are my 365 reasons why I love my husband.

Some of these are why there is still a spark after so long, and others are just the reason for the longevity. Feel free to use them for yourself. The greatest gift of writing these for my husband would be to inspire others to show their appreciation for their own partners and to better notice all of the little things that add up to mean really big things.

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365 Reasons Why I Love You

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1. “You are my sunshine! My only sunshine…” You absolutely make me happy, even when the skies are gray.

2. Best friends forever. And ever and ever, you are stuck with me, forever.

3. The Yin to my Yang. There is a perfect push and pull to our relationship that allows growth and expansion but keeps us attuned to each other.

4. You complete me. A corny line from a movie? Maybe. But this statement holds true in all aspects of my life, our life together. I would be incomplete without you.

5. You work hard for us. Day in and day out, you go to work to provide for our family.

6. Chivalry is not outdated. You always open doors for me. Nothing makes me feel more special than when you open a car door for me. Some call it old-fashioned, but I don’t care. It makes me feel awesome.

7. Chivalry passed on. You have taught our boys to open doors for me and for others. And the specialness will continue with their wives, too.

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Funny Reasons Why I Love You

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8. I can fart in front of you. Heck, you would probably take one for the team if I farted in public and could potentially embarrass myself.

9. Your dedication. You will still fix things around the house, even after a long day at work. I am not sure how many times I need things done around the house, or I spring a last-minute project on you like buying a microwave from Goodwill (without all of the hardware) because it was newer and shinier than the one we have, and I am not asking you to hang it right now (but if you insist on hanging it right now, that would be great) and it is now hung in my kitchen and looks wonderful. And now I can think of you whenever I am heating up dinner.

10. You never complain when I ruin dinner. I am not sure how many dinners I have ruined in 27 years (I am sure I could only count on one hand), but you have never pushed it away or complained about it.

11. You never complain when I forget to pack half of your lunch and you starve the rest of the day. There are many early mornings in those 27 years that I have (for most of those) made your lunch. And there may be times when I forget to pack items like drinks or food. And you never complain about being hungry all day, nor do you make me feel bad about it when I figure out, while cleaning out your lunch box at night, that I hadn’t put enough stuff in the box.

12. You just get another Chapstick out after finding yours has been laundered. There is always that chance you could still use it, but since you have never made it to the bottom of a Chapstick yet, why start now?

13. You grill meat so I don’t have to cook. That is what I tell myself anyway. In reality, you just really love cooking meat. 

14. I can control the remote. We watch football and college basketball all of the time. And even when I fall asleep most nights while watching, it is still on when I wake up.

15. You implemented the “no killing Mom” rule when we play Call of Duty with the boys. (And you will stay in one spot to make it easier for me to shoot you!)

16. I get to pick the place to eat, always, as long as there is beer there.

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Romantic Reasons Why I Love You

17. Your personality. Funny and sweet, just the way I love you.

18. I still get goosebumps. Even after all of these years, you can still flash that cheeky little dimple my way, and I still get goosebumps.

19. You are always there for me. I am never alone, in good times and bad times.

20. Your kindness is refreshing. You will put others before your own needs, and I love you for that.

21. You changed diapers. At all hours of the night, you would get up and take care of the babies. (All I had to do was actually ask.)

22. You call me out on my BS. In times when I forget to be nice, you call me out.

23. You are unbelievably patient. I am not an easy person to be with, but somehow you never make me feel like I am anything but wonderful. You have the patience of a saint.

Related: 105 Romantic Gestures for Him That Will Definitely Make His Day

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24. You love me back to beautiful. Even when I feel ugly, or I am being ugly, you love me back to beautiful.

25. Your sense of humor is one of your major character attributes. We laugh at all of the same crazy stuff, sometimes until we have tears.

26. You rub my feet. Because you know I won’t ask, you will just rub my feet. Gosh, does that feel good.

27. Trust. I trust you. You trust me. Even if it meant selling a beautiful home on a whim and moving to a new town and county, away from family, so we could live out our “dream” early. And boy, did it work out!

28. Family is everything. Our little family unit means everything to you, and I am pretty sure you would do anything to keep us safe.

29. I am proud to be your wife. You hold yourself to a very high standard, and people respect you. I am proud to be by your side.

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30. You have an easygoing personality. When I get my crazy ideas, you never hamper them. Instead, you let me run with them.

31. You never call me by my name. (Unless you are REALLY mad, of course.) I have been "Mama," before I was a mama. And on the occasions you are too lazy to get up to do something, in your sweetest, smoothest voice, I am “honey, sweety, love of my life.” (Yes, it works every time.)

32. You give the best hugs. When I am down, bearhug. When I am happy, bearhug. When I didn’t know I needed it, bearhug. I am swallowed up in your giant arms, and instantly loved.

33. I love the way you look at me. Still to this day, you look at me the same way you did when we first started out.

34. You still think I am sexy. Even after two kids and countless medical procedures, and all different body fluctuations, in my 40s you still think I am sexy.

35. You will drive me to get the grocery pick-up, even on your day off. At times you take an unexpected day off, and I have groceries ordered for that same day. You will get up early with me and drive me, even if you could have slept in.

36. You wish me a great day, every day, on your way out the door to work. You know how to get my day started right—with a kiss, I love you and have a nice day.

37. I can put my cold feet on you, at any time. Yep, you always welcome my cold feet.

Related: 105 Romantic Gestures for Her That Will Make Her Feel Extra Special

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38. I love that I can look at you and know what you are thinking. It comes in handy when we are silently judging people in public.

39. When we snuggle everything is alright in the world. Even when we are mad at each other. But somehow, by morning, most of the anger has melted away through those snuggles.

40. The way you kiss my forehead melts my heart. I lucked out that you were a perfect 6” taller than me, so you can kiss my forehead in a romantic, movie-like fashion.

41. We jam to the same jams when working together on projects. Couples who jam together, stay together.

42. You build me fires! Every night in the summer, and when the weather permits in the fall, you ask me, “Do you want a fire tonight, Mama?” (The answer is always yes.)

43. You pull meat off the bone for me. Second only to cleaning toilets, is picking meat off the bone. And you do this brilliantly, without complaint.

44. You will watch The Walking Dead in a different room, so I don’t have to hear or see it. And also so I can keep my comfy seat on the couch.

45. You celebrate my accomplishments. You are proud of me and tell me so.

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46. Never once, NEVER, have you ever pushed me to work, or bring in any type of income. You've allowed me to live happily as a stay-at-home mom.

47. You never complain when I spend money. I can buy some pretty silly things, and you never tell me I am silly for buying them.

48. What is ours is ours—not mine, not yours, just ours together.

49. You always help me. Even if you have better things to do. If I ask, you stop what you are doing to help me.

50. You believe in me. You are always there believing in me.

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51. Hearing your voice brightens my day. Unless it is super early on a Saturday, then I just need a few hours before hearing it.

52. You are a fantastic problem solver. Whenever I have problems, you have viable solutions.

53. You are thoughtful. Not overly romantic, but extremely thoughtful. Little things like making the bed for me before you leave for work is much more meaningful than most romantic gestures.

54. You used to buy feminine products when I needed them. No crap given. If I asked, you bought, and you never hesitated to care what others thought.

55. You always call me on your way home from work. Life is busy in the evenings, and you always call me on your way home to make sure we get at least 30 minutes of talk time each day.

56. You call me first thing in the morning, just to say, “I love you.” Man does that make me feel happy all day long.

57. You love me unconditionally.

58. I love how safe I feel with you.

59. I love that you didn’t hesitate when I asked if my mom could live with us. And now you call her “mom” too.

60. I love how you kiss me. Sparks still fly, and my tummy flips every time you give me a good long kiss.

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61. You always say, “Hello, pretty lady.” You do this on our afternoon calls or even if you are leaving me a message.

62. You are an amazing father.

63. You know how to have fun.

64. I love fishing with you.

65. Farting at the dinner table will earn you five push-ups, too, not just the boys.

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66. We talk through big decisions together. We are a team, always have been, always will be.

67. You share funny videos with me. (Because who doesn’t like a cute puppy video?!)

68. You always drive us everywhere when we are together. Which is fantastic because I drive this crazy bunch around all week, so it is nice to be driven around for a change.

69. You take me out to see Christmas lights. Not your favorite thing to do, but you drive us around so I can enjoy the lights.

70. You can make amazing things.

71. You look pretty sexy using a chainsaw.

72. You give advice without being pushy.

73. You make sure that I am appreciated every day.

74. You never give up on us. It has not always been sunshine and roses, but we are still here, together.

75. You make me laugh.

76. We don’t have to talk. We can be perfectly content in each other's company, no conversation needed.

77. I am so blessed you are my husband.

78. You make a great pillow. For those times I just can’t stay awake during the movie, you make a fantastic pillow.

79. I can always count on you. When life throws us lemons, we make lemonade.

80. I can always be myself around you. You love me as I am.

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81. You are an amazing listener. When I am happy, sad or mad, you hear it all.

82. I love how we can talk all night long. Or at least until 9 p.m., when I go to bed.

83. You can always make my bad day better.

84. I love holding your hand while watching scarymovies.

85. I love smiling when you randomly pop into my mind throughout the day.

86. You keep your promises. If you say you're going to do something, you will keep your promise.

87. You love me. I love you. It can really be that simple.

88. You are my rock. When times get tough, I can count on you to hold me up.

89. I love that you can “talk me down.” I am easily agitated, and you can always talk me down to a calmer level of thinking.

90. You make my dreams come true. We are living the dream, together.

91. We laugh at the same silly parts in the movie. A good laugh can cure just about anything in life.

92. You will wear any cologne that I say makes you smell good. I am not even sure if you like any of them for yourself; you just put on what I buy, knowing that I like it.

93. I love that you never hesitate to help with dinner. Chopping onions, or cooking burgers, you are up for any kitchen tasks if I ask.

94. You have an unwavering compassion for animals. You will do the hard things for our pets so I don’t have to.

95. Making me happy is your top priority.

96. You have become a big softy over the years, and I love you all the more for it.

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97. Our future together is strong. Because you are willing to do the hard work necessary to keep it going.

98. You never make family decisions alone. We are always a team, always. The little and big things get talked through.

99. You are not afraid to make big changes, if they are what is best for our family. Leaving an employer after nine years to start over could be scary, but it was what was best for our family, so you did it.

100. I love that you ask me about my passions.

101. You are my soulmate.

102. You are very passionate about life.

103. You have a simple style, and you do not put on airs for anybody.

104. You are inclusive to all, and make sure no one is left out of a conversation.

105. You love teaching. If you know how to do it, you love teaching others how to do it.

106. You sharpen all of my kitchen knives. I don’t even have to ask, you just go around to all of my knives and test them, sharpening any that need it.

107. You will only complain minimally when having to stop 15 times for me to pee on our three-hour trip up north.

108. You will also not point out that the 42 oz. soda that I bought at one of the stops is the reason we have to stop 15 times on our trip.

109. You have a handle on my feelings, even when I am unsure of myself.

110. You are always thinking of me and my needs.

111. You never give up on us.

112. You sacrifice, so we don’t have to. Even if that meant traveling for five years and missing all of your kids’ milestones, so I could stay home with them.

113. We are the best of friends.

114. You never hesitate to learn something new.

115. The way your hands comfort me during stressful or sad times.

116. In any situation, you always have the right thing to say to me.

117. You are proud of your reputation.

118. You always do the right thing.

119. You never forget to ask me how my day was.

120. The way you hold me when I ugly cry.

121. You hold your family at the center of your universe.

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122. I love how you “brag” about me to friends and family.

123. You know what I need, even when I am in no position to express those needs.

124. You have taught our children to respect me at all times.

125. Whether it is fishing or hunting, you have provided many meals for our family.

126. I get a neck rub while cooking dinner, just because.

127. You are one to forgive quickly and move on without a grudge.

128. Your parenting is consistent and firm, but always with love.

129. You live the motto, “Happy wife, happy life.”

130. You make my morning coffee on the weekends. Even if you have been up for hours, you will get up and make my coffee while I am getting dressed in the morning.

131. No matter where we have lived, you always take the spot in the bed closest to the door, in case of intruders.

132. You do not hesitate to point out flowers that have just bloomed in our flower beds, in case I haven’t seen them yet.

133. You will “stop and smell the roses” with me, whenever I ask.

134. We can talk about anything, and sometimes about everything and everyone.

135. You love a simple life. Family, good food and beer is all you need.

136. You would rather make me a fancy dinner than take me out for one. I love you all of the more for it because the effort you have to put into that meal is far more than driving me to one.

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137. You give the cats tiny pieces of meat while you cut it up for storage. They beg, you listen.

138. You check in with the boys regularly on their schooling to make sure they are on track.

139. You make breakfast every day on the weekend. Scrambled eggs, egg sandwiches, eggs & toast. It is a welcome treat from the weekly cereal days.

140. You make our meat to order. There are five of us, and you cook our meat to each of our likings.

141. I love that you know how and when to relax. Over the years, you've realized the importance of taking a little relaxation every now and then.

142. You are always up for a little “fun.” There have only been a few times in our 27 years that you have ever turned me down, even though I can’t say the same for myself.

143. Your laugh is contagious.

144. You handle pressure situations with ease.

145. Just because I asked you to… trimming trees, up in a bucket 45 feet in the air, and you still take the time to cut down the Oriole nest from one of the branches, just because I asked you to.

146. When I am struggling, you know just the right time to throw me a compliment.

147. When we used to be able to go hunting, you would walk me to my stand, and pick me up at my stand to walk me in.

148. You ignore the fact that I am always pressing the extra brake on my side of the car while you are driving.

149. You love babies. You aren’t afraid of them and are ever so sexier when holding one.

150. Your playfulness reminds me of when we were younger and keeps the spark alive.

151. You can be gentle with my feelings. Sweet and considerate when you know you need to be.

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152. You will turn your Wi-Fi off when I am trying to watch a game. Our internet sucks, but you make it slightly better by making your stuff move slower so mine won’t glitch out.

153. You always accompany me to events that neither of us wants to be at. Sometimes obligations take us places neither of us wants to be, but we go together.

154. You may not take me to yard sales, but you will go back to help me load items that are too big for me to handle.

155. Your dance moves could use some help, yet you will still dance. And it makes me so happy.

156. Nothing embarrasses you. You come through awkward situations unfazed.

157. Your kindness towards others is unmatched. You make me a better person toward others.

158. You show little tidbits of PDA in public. Just enough to show everyone I am yours, but not enough to be inappropriate.

159. You were the best jungle gym for our kids. They could crawl on you, and you would toss them into the air, and they loved it. And I loved watching it.

160. You will not poop before I need to take a shower, but I can poop before you take one.

161. Some of our best conversations have been while you are going #2. Sometimes we just need to talk, and it doesn’t matter where we are, we can always talk to each other. Even if I have to hold my breath.

162. You take care of me when I am sick. Whatever I need, you get it for me.

163. I love the way you tilt your head down and snuggle my head into your neck when we hug.

164. When we choose to buy gifts for birthdays or anniversaries, you find ones that are perfect for me.

165. You build my confidence back up after a bad haircut. You can always find something nice to say about my hair, even if I can’t.

166. If we are out and about and I need gas soon, you will always stop and fill my car up for me.

167. If I have forgotten to grab something (even if you have just sat down), you will grab it for me.

168. You have an optimism for life that is unrivaled.

169. Your never-ending encouragement to follow my dreams.

170. I cherish the special moments we share together.

171. You always face your fears head-on.

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172. We share a lot of the same interests.

173. You absolutely respect my opinions, even when you don’t agree with them.

174. Through it all, you have stuck by my side.

175. You work hard and play harder.

176. No matter what mood I am in, you take me as I am.

177. We have so much fun together!

178. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me.

179. I (and our relationship) come first, even before kids.

180. You still take me on dates. Quality time together is important to keep us going strong.

181. I love watching people follow you. You are a natural leader.

182. You are just plain likable and make entering a room of people we don’t know easier.

183. You take note of all the little things that make me happy.

184. You are a faithful partner, and I have NEVER once questioned your loyalty to me.

185. You are a beautiful person, inside and out!

186. We can just sit quietly together and be content.

187. You always take my hand to lead me through large crowds.

188. Our embarrassing moments are hilarious.

189. You have an amazing smile.

190. You have realistic expectations.

191. You could have let a bad childhood negatively affect your adulthood, but you chose to break the cycle.

192. I love your big heart and gentle soul.

193. You can perfectly interpret and “look” I give you from across the room.

194. You know that when I say it is time to leave, it really means that we will be saying goodbye for at least another hour.

195. I love that you research everything you do not have a good understanding of.

196. You love my crazy family.

197. You encouraged me to meet my birth family in person.

198. I love you more with each day that passes.

199. When many couples grow apart, we still grow closer together as a team.

200. You value my ideas.

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201. You never compare me to other people. You let me be me.

202. You are a selfless person.

203. You are not afraid to cry in front of me.

204. You will fart on me to make me laugh. (Let's face it, farts are funny!)

205. You are kind to everyone you meet.

206. For putting up with all of my drama.

207. Because you are tall, you will hang things or grab things for me, so I don’t have to get a step stool out.

208. You will have dart gun fights with the boys.

209. You are a fantastic Euchre partner. You only silently shake your head in misery when I call a hand on one trick. (And win it, of course!)

210. Our friendship is strong. And as our looks and bodies fade, our friendship grows stronger and more beautiful.

211. You still brag about being with an older woman! (I am only one year older!)

212. You are the first person I can count on when I am upset.

213. I cannot imagine a day without you by my side.

214. We complement each other perfectly.

215. If you don’t know how to do something, you learn.

216. You are the strongest person I know.

217. Each new day is a new adventure I choose to keep doing with you.

218. You always remember our anniversary day!

219. When you belly laugh, I can’t help but laugh too.

220. Arguments never get out of hand, and we know when to take a breath and apologize.

221. You can admit when you are wrong.

222. You can admit when I am right.

223. Even when I am being a hothead, you can keep your cool. Which usually leads me to calm down more quickly.

224. You are generous and would give the shirt off your back to anyone who needed it.

225. You always back up my parenting decisions. And you never question me in front of the kids.

226. Even though you know that I can handle myself, you do not allow our boys to show even the slightest disrespect to me. And their future wives will thank you for it.

227. You are not afraid to show your strength and weakness to your kids.

228. I love how you brush tears off of my face.

229. You will not hesitate to fix my hair and keep me looking my best.

230. You will tell me if I have a booger hanging out of my nose, or food on my face or in my teeth.

231. You are not all that spontaneous, but you go along with me when I am spontaneous.

232. You love to play catch and cornhole as a family.

233. You are a hard-working tradesman.

234. You lend money to those in need, even knowing we will never get it back, and you don’t hold it over them.

235. You make a huge mess while cooking, but you clean all of the dishes you dirty.

236. The first thing you do is kiss me when you get home from work. Every day!

237. When the boys were babies, you would let me go to bed after dinner, and then stay up until midnight to feed the baby one more time, so I could get some actual sleep.

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238. You enjoy a good debate and don’t mind hearing other people’s points of view.

239. You are really the best husband anyone could ask for.

240. I love how our relationship has grown over these years.

241. I love you more than I could ever put into words.

242. You are my biggest fan.

243. You’re not perfect, but you’re perfect for me. Cheesy, but true.

244. You dig into my problems, projects and difficulties, even when I am too proud to ask. Yes, you are willing to suffer a barrage of attitudes from me because I am too proud to ask for help.

245. Because you check in on “us” frequently. Life gets busy, but you know the importance of asking, “How are we doing?”

246. There is not much that you can’t fix in our home when it breaks.

247. You let me nap. I love naps. I take naps often, and you make sure it is quiet for me whenever I do take one.

248. You know the right thing to say when my insecurities take hold.

249. You allowed me to grieve at my own pace. When my dad passed, you made calls that I couldn’t, and let me cry when I needed to.

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250. You take pride in craftsmanship. No matter if you are at work or at home, you take pride in the things that you build.

251. You always think of the perfect presents. Most of the time, we buy what we want, when we want, and do not concentrate on gift-giving. But when we do buy gifts, they perfectly fit my needs.

252. I still learn new things about you. Even after 27 years.

253. Your ingenuity when it comes to problem-solving is a marvel to me.

254. You are always the sensible voice of reason.

255. You are my guiding light when times get tough.

256. There are so many songs that remind me of you.

257. I can tell you absolutely anything, without judgment. (Even if I am being judgy!)

258. You will bake my cakes on the Traeger, so I don’t have to heat up the house in the summer.

259. You will peel just about anything for me if it involves making a pie out of it.

260. You can quote all of the silly movie lines and insert them into our life at the perfect moment.

261. Even when you are sick, you still will fix things that need to be fixed. (Like a broken toilet seat—and you even cleaned the toilet while you did it—you’re the best!)

262. Look what we made together! Two fantastic boys, who are going to be fantastic men someday!

263. You laugh at my jokes. (Even when they are questionably funny.)

264. I love how many details of our life you still remember. It is fun to go down memory lane on occasion.

265. You are not afraid to say you're sorry first to end a fight.

266. You will hit the snooze several times just to get morning “cuddles.”

267. We share a passion for a quiet, laid-back life.

268. You will show me your questionable dance moves if you know it will make me laugh.

269. You always ask how my friends are doing.

270. I love that you never make fun of me for crying at sappy movies.

271. When your mind is troubled, you listen to instrumental music.

272. You like to be goofy.

273. In 27 years, I have never known boredom with you.

274. You let me get “the fancy” SUV. You are not a fan of all the gadgets on cars that can go wonky, like heated seats and heated steering wheels, but you let me get it anyway.

275. You understand the value of not spoiling our kids and teaching them to work hard for the things they want.

276. You encourage me to try new things.

277. You always spice things up in the bedroom. (I am beyond spoiled in this area.)

278. You have never lied to me or sugar-coated anything.

279. I am weird, and you love me for it.

280. You ask me for my thoughts and advice.

281. You will defend me and my honor.

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282. You refuse to be petty. (And you refuse to let me be petty too!)

283. We still set goals as a couple and talk about our future often.

284. You comfort me with your hands when words aren’t enough.

285. We have fun code words when we want to be frisky.

286. I love that it seems like these 27 years have only been a minute.

287. You send spontaneous texts telling me you love me.

288. You always tell me you love me “more.”

289. I have a deep sense of pride when watching you talk with people from the other side of a room.

290. Everything is more enjoyable when we are doing it together.

291. We can finish each other’s sentences.

292. You know how to turn me on.

293. I love that you want to “save water” when you jump in the shower with me.

294. You will grab a pizza for us on your way home.

295. You encourage me to do things for myself.

296. You have seen me at my best and worst, and you are still with me.

297. I never get tired of being with you.

298. You always carry heavy bags for me, even if it is my purse.

299. You respect my boundaries.

300. You are my happily ever after.

301. You bought me my own new tools so I could do projects on my own. This is not counting the new, fancy stud finder that you bought me and then kept for yourself.

302. I love that you respect how hard I work to keep the house clean and will tidy up after yourself.

303. You will pose for pictures and stay in the pose until I am done taking 15 pics of the same pose.

304. You let me sing, no matter how terrible I am.

305. You will let our niece paint your fingernails.

306. You let me “fluff” your clothes to get the wrinkles out, even though you couldn't care less.

307. You carry out the garbage so I don’t have to.

308. You love all of me, even the not-so-good parts.

309. Giving up your chair to make sure another person is comfortable is the right thing to do.

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310. Marriage is a commitment that you intend on keeping. As the world turns and more and more people divorce, you assure me that you are in this for the long haul.

311. When we are good, life is good. When we are bad, you remind me that life is still good.

312. We work together to be healthy. Because moving and eating healthier are both important for a long, healthy life together.

313. We will take walks together and as a family. It is a quiet time of reflection to spend together out in nature.

314. You never question what I do as a homeschooling parent or as a stay-at-home mom. The house is clean, food is on the table and the kids are thriving, what is there to question?!

315. I am in charge of the finances and household. You work hard to make the money and trust me completely to take care of the bills.

316. You ask permission to spend money. Every now and then, big purchases come up, and you always ask me first before making one.

317. You will listen for hours when I am on a negative nelly complaint roll. Then still come back with something positive to say.

318. You will always give me your jacket, even if I am wearing my own and am still cold.

319. I am your favorite person in the world, and it is no surprise that you are mine too.

320. Even when you are snoring, you are still the most handsome person I know.

321. You will grab my hand if it is slippery where I am walking and walk me to the car or inside of the building safely.

322. Because we still get giddy over cookies and milk.

323. You will ask me to make you cookies or brownies as a treat.

324. You will come up behind me while I am cooking with a hug and a kiss and “I love you.”

325. You love me just the way I am and never try to change me.

326. You would always help me with any chore if I just asked, but it is really sexy when you jump in to help without me asking.

327. You treat me like a queen.

328. We love laughing at dad jokes together.

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329. You will keep your hair trimmed the way I like it.

330. Every kiss is still like our first kiss.

331. You can always help me see the “big picture” in situations.

332. After surgery, you do everything in your power to make me comfortable. I can tell you would take on my pain for me if you could.

333. You picked me!

334. You don’t play “games” with people, just card games with your family.

335. You are not afraid to be vulnerable with me.

336. There is no one else that I would rather grow old with.

337. When I snort when I laugh, you laugh harder at me, which makes me snort harder, which makes you laugh harder…and so it goes.

338. When I feel overwhelmed, you have the ability to ground me.

339. I love the way your eyes crinkle when you smile.

340. Oh, I get all tingly when you wink at me.

341. We are independent, yet inseparable.

342. We have been physically separated many times over our marriage, but not emotionally separated.

343. I don’t sleep well unless we are in bed together.

344. You always give me the first bite of the cheesecake, which is deemed the “best bite.

345. I fell in love with you at first sight. It just took you longer to figure it out.

346. When life gets too serious, you remind me to be playful.

347. I cherish every moment we spend together.

348. I swear there are times when I lay on you, I can hear your heartbeat in sync with mine.

349. Good, bad or indifferent, we have learned many life lessons together.

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350. We share the same warped sense of humor.

351. I am at peace when I am with you.

352. We have an unbreakable bond.

353. If we are still in bed in the morning, you cover your mouth with the sheets while talking to me. Because we all know morning breath is a real thing. Unlike in the movies, you will not kiss me long and hard, until you have brushed your teeth. Who says chivalry is dead!?

354. You are humble, and willing to be humbled.

355. You bring out the best in me every day. I can’t imagine not spending the rest of my life with you.

356. You are the complete package. Smart, funny, generous and good-looking.

357. You give me the space I need, when I need it most.

358. You are always up for trying something new.

359. We will trade half of our sandwiches if I can’t make up my mind. And you will always trade back if I don’t like yours.

360. You take over dinner when I have to work. For some reason I insist on working, even though you don’t insist that I should work, and when that work interferes with our family life, you take over and let me shine.

361. You always give my mom and me the “sweet spot” of the steaks you cook.

362. You never keep secrets from me. You are an open book, just like our relationship.

363. You encourage me to get out and relax and unwind with friends.

364. You are not overly romantic, but you make sure I know I am loved, cherished and appreciated every day.

365. What’s not to love?!

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans are outraged after learning that the shelved 2024 live-action movie, The Last Ronin, was meant to bring back an original cast member. Actor Judith Hoag revealed she was approached to return for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, based on the 2020 comic book miniseries.

While appearing at Big Lick Comic-Con in Roanoke, Virginia, Hoag gave fans some insight into where the now-cancelled live-action movie was headed.

"Yes, I've been approached, and I'd be happy. It would be a great bookend for me. And maybe that happens and maybe it doesn't. We'll see," she said, according to Collider.

Hoag played the role of local New York reporter April O'Neil in the original 1990 TMNT live-action movie that defined a generation of fans. Many were stunned when Hoag was absent from the sequel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, and replaced by Paige Turco.

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The Last Ronin would have been Hoag's return to the franchise after over 20 years since her original role. It was announced in 2024 to be in development, with Nobody's Ilya Naishuller in talks to direct, but the Paramount-Skydance merger led to the live-action being shelved. Reports claimed that Paramount decided to go with a more family-friendly film than the comic book mini-series.

News that Hoag was meant to return hasn't sat well with fans, with one fan commenting, "I've now lived long enough to see a Batman Beyond movie with Keaton cancelled and The Last Ronin with Hoag cancelled. Pain."

"Imagine the emotional damage of seeing Judith Hoag—the face of our childhood—walking through the ruins of NYC while her 'boys' are in graves. It would have been the most haunting performance in superhero history. Cancelling this is a literal crime against the fandom," said another.

Original TMNT creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird developed the storyline treatment for The Last Ronin back in 1987. It didn't become a full-fledged comic book series until 2020 and told a much darker story than the original franchise.

In the comics, Shredder's grandson is the new evil with his synthetic Foot Clan ninjas. The comic book also has Master Splinter, Casey Jones, and three of the Ninja Turtles dead, with it later revealed that Michelangelo is the last survivor. He teams up with April and her daughter to free the city and avenge his family.

Hoag also commented during the event on how "wonderful" the original storyline is, and that the person at Paramount who cancelled the movie doesn't know the fanbase. The actor suggested that "maybe you need to go to a comic con and spend some time with the fans."

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If you have yet to buy your significant other or best friend a present, there’s no need to worry just yet. Amazon has a ton of products that’ll arrive just in time for this holiday of love. Whether you’re celebrating your partner, friend, or family member this year, we found a gift that’s sure to make them feel special and important — this Cueziy Matching Love Knot Bracelet Set at Amazon. 

Amazon Prime members can have this set delivered as soon as tomorrow. If you’re not a member, you can join for free with a 30-day trial! For a limited time, you can score this bracelet set on sale for less than $15. The matching two-piece set normally retails for $17, but you can now snag it for just $13. It’s available in a set with two gold bracelets, two silver bracelets, or one of each finish. If you’re planning to buy this bracelet for yourself, you can get an individual one for just $8! 

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Wearing a matching bracelet that you share with a loved one feels sentimental, and the meaning behind this love knot makes it even more special. Featuring a snake chain with a love knot in the middle, this bracelet represents both an everlasting and unbreakable bond. You can give it to that special someone as a symbol of the eternal connection you share with them. Shoppers mentioned that they snagged these bracelets as a gift for their child, sibling, partner, and best friend! 

Boasting two interconnected, sleek strands, these bracelets radiate elegance and understated luxury. Unlike a chain bracelet, these have links that sit closely together without any gaps, creating a smooth and fluid design that’ll follow the wrist’s movements. 

These bracelets are made of stainless steel and plated with 14-karat gold, which are both metals known for their durability and tarnish-resistant properties. Several shoppers spoke on its high quality, noting that they’ve worn it every day for months and it still looks brand new. Some even said that they always shower and work out in it, and it has yet to tarnish. These bracelets are also hypoallergenic and free of lead and nickel, which are ideal for those with sensitive skin. 

The chain is around 6 inches long and comes with a 2-inch extender so the wearer can tailor the fit to their preference. It’s complete with a classic lobster claw clasp, ensuring that the chain remains securely fastened throughout the day. 

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Simple yet chic, this is the kind of bracelet you can wear every day with any type of outfit. It’s versatile enough to complement both casual and dressy ensembles while subtly elevating your look. While it’ll undoubtedly stand out on its own, you can also have some fun with it and layer it with other pieces to create a trendy stacked look. 

“These are my go-to everyday bracelets,” one shopper said, while describing them as “beautiful and dainty.” Another shopper said that the bracelet is “super cute” and can “go with any attire.”

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Give that special someone the gift of love and sentimentality this Valentine’s Day with the Cueziy Matching Love Knot Bracelet Set. Don’t hesitate to head to Amazon and grab it now for just $13 so you can get it before or by Feb. 14! 

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Forget the multiverse. Nicolas Cage is officially bringing his unique brand of chaotic energy to a rain-slicked, Depression-era New York. And Prime Video / MGM+ just dropped the first official look at the live-action series Spider-Noir.

Don't expect a typical superhero romp. This isn't the 'friendly neighborhood Spider-Man' we’ve grown used to over the last decade. Between a major identity swap for the lead character and a release format that's unique in its own right, here is the lowdown on the show everyone will be talking about come Spring 2026.

The Lore Twist: Meet Ben Reilly

The biggest change isn't the fedora or the trench coat. While Cage voiced a version of Peter Parker in the animated Spider-Versemovies, this live-action series is pivoting. Cage is playing Ben Reilly.

In the original comics, Reilly is Peter Parker’s clone, but the show is reimagining him as an aging, jaded private investigator. This version of the character is down on his luck, struggling with his past, and navigating a city that’s just as broken as he is. Cage himself recently described the performance in an interview with Esquire as a mix of Humphrey Bogart’s grit and a dash of Bugs Bunny’s unpredictability. It’s a 'hard-boiled' detective drama first, and a superhero story second.

The 'Dual-Format' Release: How Will You Watch?

A surpise part of this reveal involves the streaming format. The series will be released in two versions: "Authentic Black & White" and "True-Hue Full Color."

According to reports from Inverse, the black-and-white version is designed to mimic the grainy, high-contrast shadows of classic 1930s cinema. On the flip side, the 'True-Hue' version is inspired by a hyper-saturated, 'Technicolor' look.

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Familiar Faces in New Roles

The newly released stills also gave us a look at the reimagining of some fan-favorite supporting characters. Lamorne Morris(New Girl) stars as a young, ambitious Robbie Robertson, a journalist trying to survive the cutthroat New York press circuit.

Perhaps most intriguing is Li Jun Li, who plays a 'femme fatale' lounge singer named Cat Hardy. Fans of the comics will recognize the name as a nod to Felicia Hardy (Black Cat), but in this universe, she’s a mystery with deep ties to the city’s underworld. With Brendan Gleeson also onboard as a philosophical mob boss, the series is leaning heavily into its noir roots.

Whether you prefer your heroes in monochrome or 'True-Hue' Technicolor, Spider-Noir is shaping up to be the most experimental Marvel project in years.

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Nearly two decades after its first adaptation, Stephen King's harrowing 1980 novella The Mist is set to receive another remake from frequent King collaborator, Mike Flanagan.

The news comes via Deadline, who also reported that Flanagan will both direct the project and write the film's screenplay. He will also act as a producer alongside Tyler Thompson and Spyglass’ Gary Barber and Chris Stone, with Alexandra Magistro set to executive produce through Red Room.

As fans of both King's original story and its 2007 remake might remember, The Mist takes place in an ordinary New England town. After a mysterious mist filled with otherworldly creatures brushes over the community, the town's survivors do their best to defend themselves in an isolated supermarket. As the situation grows increasingly dire outside, the group also comes to find their fellow survivors might be every bit as dangerous as the monsters inhabiting the mist.

Initially published in 1980 as part of the Dark Forces anthology, The Mist was later republished in King's 1985 short story collection, Skeleton Crew. Since then, it has provided the basis for a critically well-received 2007 adaptation, as well as a short-lived TV series on Spike in 2017.

The Mist marks yet another venture between King and Flanagan, the latter of whom is best known for adapting several King novels and stories, including Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep and The Life of Chuck. He's also currently developing a series adaptation of King's debut novel, Carrie, which will premiere on Amazon Prime Video at some point in the near future.

In addition to his frequent adaptations of King's work, Flanagan has also produced several hit series for Netflix, including The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass and The Fall of the House of Usher. He's also garnered positive reviews for several of his mainstream movies, including 2013's Oculus and 2016's Hush.

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid tearfully confessed to cheating on his longtime girlfriend live, on air, after winning a bronze medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

E! News reported that Laegreid confessed to the infidelity during an interview with NRK. The entertainment website translated the interview from Norwegian into English to better understand the Olympian's remarks.

“There is someone I wanted to share this with who might not be watching today,” he explained. “Six months ago, I met the love of my life, the most beautiful and kindest person in the world. Three months ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life and was unfaithful.”

“I had the gold medal in life, and I am sure there are many people who will see things differently, but I only have eyes for her,” Laegreid added. “Sport has come second these last few days. Yes, I wish I could share this with her.” 

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He concluded, "I try to be a good role model, and I did something stupid. You have to admit when you do something you can’t stand for and hurt someone you love so much.”

Later, during a press conference, the athlete added the following remarks on the matter, as reported by CNN. “Today I made the choice to tell the world what I did, so maybe, maybe there is a chance that she will see what she really means to me. And maybe not, but I don’t want to think I didn’t try everything to get her back.”

The unidentified woman shared her remarks with VG, as reported by PEOPLEMagazine. She told the outlet that Laegreid's infidelity was "hard to forgive, even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world.”

She added, "I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it. We have had contact and he is aware of my opinions on this.”

“[I am grateful] to my family and friends who have embraced me and supported me during this time. Also to everyone else who has thought of me and sympathized, without knowing who I am.”

Sturla Holm Laegreid will next compete on February 20. His official Olympics webpage reported he will participate in the Men's 15 km Mass Start.

Ella Langley is having a major moment. As the country star celebrates the success of her hit single "Choosin' Texas" and the soon-to-be release of her new album Dandelion (April 10) ahead of a highly anticipated summer tour, she's adding another major milestone to her resume: serving as the new face of American Eagle in a magical campaign that highlights her authenticity and signature style.

Langley feels like a natural fit for the brand's latest denim campaign. In her interview with People about the new partnership, the country singer shared that she's always been a "T-shirt and jeans" kind of girl, and revealed that she's been a fan of American Eagle since she was young.

"I have these photos growing up wearing American Eagle shorts that my mom bedazzled herself. It was the first pair of denim I loved," Langley shared.

"American Eagle has always been about being yourself, and that’s something I really try to get across in my music. My style in day-to-day life is pretty laid-back, a little outdoorsy, and always about comfort, so working with a brand that celebrates that felt right," she continued.

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The new campaign opens with Langley sporting a pair of low-rise bootcut jeans as she reflects on her career. "When I started out playing gigs, I was 18. There wasn't a day or a time I don't remember where this wasn't the plan."

Set in a dreamy field of dandelions, Langley models American Eagle's classic blue jeans and a coordinating denim jacket stamped with "Denim Darling" across the back. The detail, she told People, is a sweet, full-circle nod to her childhood church nickname, "Ella Darling."

As her new song, "Dandelions," plays in the background, Langley shares, "Country music is storytelling, and then you do it with a little bit of twang."

"It's cool to be from such a small place and get to do such massive things," Langley says.

After sharing the campaign on Instagram, Langley was met with an outpouring of support as fans flooded the comments—not only eager to shop the new looks, but thrilled to see her as the brand's new face.

"🙌🙌🙌🙌 The hero all girls need!!!!" A comment read. "Ella… the epitome of a Denim Darling♥️👑♥️," another read. "AHHHHH THIS IS AMAZING!!! Denim Darling and Dandelions!!!! 🌼 💛🤍."

Rosanna Arquette revealed that she wasn’t invited to the Hollywood premiere of her breakout film 40 years ago. During a Feb. 10 appearance on Sirius XM’s Andy Cohen Live, the actress explained the “weird” situation regarding the opening night for her 1985 movie Desperately Seeking Susan.

The Susan Seidelman-directed film starred Arquette as bored New Jersey housewife Roberta Glass, and Madonna as free-spirited drifter Susan. The film was released in April 1985, months after Madonna’s hit album Like a Virgin dropped, and it featured the soundtrack song “Into the Groove.”  The movie also marked Madonna’s acting debut.

“While [Madonna] became so huge, they decided to make the movie around her. Which of course, made sense to make money, right?” Arquette, 66, told podcast host Andy Cohen. “But, they didn’t invite me to the Hollywood premiere of Desperately Seeking Susan.”

“I was here in New York doing this. Like, press. ...And so I was like ‘what?’” the actress recalled. “That was weird… It was very strange. But then you find out why that happened, the management  …they made a thing about it because it ended up being [her movie]. But  that’s okay, I won a British Academy [Film] Award.”

Madonna was 'the biggest thing in the world' at the time

Arquette previously downplayed any drama between her and Madonna, telling The Daily Beast in 2021 that while she hadn’t spoken to the singer in years, she followed her on social media.

“I wish her well,” she said, adding that the release of the movie “coincided with the exploooosion, volcano, eruption of Madonna.”

“She suddenly was the biggest thing in the world, and then the movie came out,” Arquette said. “It happened to the point where they had a big premiere in L.A. for the movie, and they decided to have me do press in L.A. and not come to the premiere.  …I didn’t understand the politics of how things are and thought, ‘Well, this is s---ty.” But it was all marketing. They thought they could make more money if they focused on Madonna at the time.”

Arquette would love to see a 'Desperately Seeking Susan' sequel

Arquette has expressed interest in filming a Desperately Seeking Susan sequel. In 2024, she was a guest on the Girls on Film podcast, where she admitted she had long wondered what became of Roberta, Susan, and Roberta’s lover, Dez (Aidan Quinn).

“I always had a fantasy about what happened to them?” Arquette said of the movie’s characters. “Who are they now?  It would be so great to make that movie. And see where everybody ends up. Do Dez and her stay together? What happens to them?” 

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Millennials and beyond, unite! Those crime-fighting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles aren't going anywhere.

In fact, expansion is very much in the cards for Paramount's beloved franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter, with plans to bring the IP that spawned from comic books to cinemas, digital, book stores and more. Remember how the wise-cracking heroes love pizza? At least three themed restaurants are in the works as well.

The deal will start in 2027, Deadline reports, leading up to the release of animated feature sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2. A new, untitled live-action/CG animation hybrid is due to follow in 2028.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is full of action, humor and heart, and showcases relationships that have resonated with generations of fans worldwide,” said Josh Silverman, Paramount’s president of global products & experiences, in a statement, per THR. “Continuing the Turtles’ adventures through products and experiences enables consumers to embark on their own journey. Whether it’s watching a movie, wearing a costume, playing with action figures or reading a book, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has made an impact not only on people’s lives but on pop culture in ways that few franchises can claim."

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Launching this year on YouTube for the younger demographic is Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles, a 30-episode CG-animated series exploring the early days of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo as ninjas-in-training, THR also noted on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

And let's not forget the literary realm. In June, a full novelization of the bestselling TMNT graphic novel The Last Ronin will be released from publisher Abrams and writer Erik Burnham, Variety reports. Targeted for adult fans, it's centered on a lone surviving Turtle who returns to New York City with a mission to avenge his family by killing the leader of the Foot Clan, Oroku Hiroto.

Then there's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splinter’s Dojo, a middle-grade illustrated novel releasing from Scholastic in September, Variety also noted on Tuesday. Per the description for the new book, “Splinter’s Dojo takes the turtles to class at the most radical middle school around.”

It’s going to be a long month for fans of the ABC hit comedy Abbott Elementary. Quinta Brunson’shilarious workplace comedy follows a dedicated group of teachers and staff as they navigate life in a Philadelphia public school. Following last week’s “Candygrams” episode, which aired on February 4, 2026, the network won’t air another new episode of Abbott Elementary until March 4. That’s not sitting well with fans of the beloved comedy.

The clever folks running Abbott’s social media accounts released the “school’s” February calendar, noting there would be no more new episodes this month. Despite an extended winter break at the end of 2025, Abbott Elementary will once again take an extended break until March.

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Abbott Elementary is taking the remainder of February off from new episodes to avoid competing with NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage. Networks often adjust their schedules, pausing new episodes in competing timeslots during major events to avoid low viewership for scripted shows.

Technically, yes, Abbott Elementary is now on its second extended break of Season 5. In December, the show also took an extended hiatus, which is typical of network television during the holiday season when ratings for most shows dip.

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Abbott Elementary fans are known for their dedication to the show, and the reaction was strong from viewers wanting new episodes of the clever comedy.

“we will be here waiting 🥰 thanks for spoiling us last month!” commented one disappointed viewer.

Another added, “Didn't we just come back from a long ahh winter break? My heart can't take this 😭💔 At this rate when s5 gon be done?”

“QUINTA WHYYYYY,” another asked of show creator Quinta Brunson.

Viewers’ passionate response to the show’s February hiatus is indicative of the popularity of Abbott Elementary. The show’s rapid-fire one-liners, offbeat characters, and emotional depth make it one of the most popular comedies on TV.

When New Episodes of Abbott Elementary Return

While fans await the next new Abbott Elementary episode, “Aide,” airing on March 4, previous episodes of the charming comedy can be rewatched on Hulu. Last week’s Valentine’s Day-themed episode “Candygrams,” along with “Picture Day,” “Game Night,” and “Ballgame,” are among our favorite episodes of the current season.

What about you?

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Sprite is giving consumers a reason to check the can—especially if they're loyal basketball fans.

After bringing back its beloved winter flavors for the season (Winter Spiced Cranberry and Vanilla Frost), Sprite is ready to move on to another limited-time offer—one that offers something more tangible for fans to collect and show off all season long.

On Wednesday, the Coca-Cola soft drink brand unveiled a series of limited-edition cans co-branded with select NBA teams and Unrivaled players, building on the company's ongoing partnership with the sport and its athletes.

Sprite Cans Receive Limited-Edition NBA, Unrivaled Makeover

Sprite's iconic "Obey Your Thirst" campaign debuted in 1994 and, over the past three decades, has amplified its bold call to action by partnering with inspiring athletes who have helped shape the game on and off the court, such as Anthony Edwards in 2024 and LeBron James a decade prior. 

Now, Sprite is going a step further, re-designing all of its original soda cans for a limited time this NBA season.

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This collection features limited-time designs for 17 select NBA teams from across the league, as well as eight Unrivaled players, according to an official statement shared with Parade. The brand suggests each can is "more than a collectible" but a "visual homage" to its city that captures the "energy, attitude, and pride" that define local basketball culture.

Not only that, but fans who scan the code on their can will gain access to the Sprite Squad digital portal, where they can find exclusive merch, game-day tickets, and other prize perks.

Some cans will be more exclusive than others, making collecting them all a competitive sport in itself.

From what Parade understands, Sprite fans across the country should have no issue finding the special cans branded with one of 17 NBA teams in this campaign—it's the Unrivaled players' cans that may cause a little bit of a commotion.

Heading out now are Sprite cans featuring the logos and colors of popular NBA teams including the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, and Washington Wizards.

As for the Unrivaled cans, two designs are heading to select markets, each featuring action shots of four players. The first can features Lexie Hull, Brittney Sykes, Napheesa Collier and Skylar Diggins. The second can stars Kate Martin, Dearica Hamby, Rhyne Howard, and Breanna Stewart.

Both the NBA and Unrivaled x Sprite cans are available now through the end of March (only six weeks).

All of the NBA cans will be available for purchase at select retailers in their respective local markets. Those Unrivaled cans, however, will only be available at participating retailers in the Northeast, Las Vegas and Florida markets (prices may vary).

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