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Fans eager to see former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon back on European stages now have their first chance to lock in seats. '

In an Instagram post, the singer officially opened an exclusive pre-sale for her highly anticipated Summer 2026 tour, giving dedicated supporters early access to tickets — along with a limited signed collectible — before they become available to the general public.

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"We are running a pre-sale of tickets for Anette Olzon's European tour this summer. The pre-sale is very important for several reasons, and it has some very interesting benefits," reads the caption of the Instagram post.

According to the post, pre-sale tickets help Olzon's team "understand the real demand for the show in each city," allowing them to choose the best possible venue, potentially add more dates for cities with high demand, allow fans to bypass ticketing fees that are applied to general sale tickets and receive an exclusive, collectible postcard, signed by Olzon.

Pre-sale tickets can be ordered through February 20 on Olzon's official website.

The tour marks Olzon’s first return to European stages since 2012 and celebrates the period of her career when she fronted symphonic metal giants Nightwish, performing on the band’s acclaimed albums Dark Passion Play (2007) and Imaginaerum (2011). Fans can expect a setlist featuring many of the hits from those records, including tracks that were never performed live in Europe during her original tenure with the band.

This European tour follows a 2025 leg in Latin America, where Olzon performed material from her Nightwish era for the first time as a solo artist.

Following the pre-sale, general ticket sales will begin on March 4, but without the signed postcard incentive. The European tour currently includes a wide range of dates across the continent, from Vaasa, Finland, to Lisbon, Portugal, with stops in cities such as Oslo, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Milan, Berlin, London, Madrid and Paris.

The Stranger Things finale proved to be incredibly controversial with fans, and while none of the show's stars have been very outspoken about the conclusion thus far, one actor just revealed in an Instagram comment that he didn't like the finale.

Matthew Modine, who played Dr. Martin Brenner, or "Papa," in Stranger Things, posted a video on Instagram, and the comments were flooded with references to and questions about the show. One such comment asked, "Hey papa did you like the finale of stranger things?" In response, Modine simply wrote, "nope."

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Unsurprisingly, this led to a wave of comments, including many asking for clarification or elaboration, although Modine didn't provide any. However, in a separate comment under the same video, Modine also addressed Conformity Gate, with one commenter writing, "does papa believe in stranger things episode 9?" and Modine responding, "hoping so for the fans."

In light of both comments, it seems safe to say Modine wasn't pleased with what he knows of the finale, although elsewhere on Instagram, he had indicated he hasn't actually seen it. While that doesn't mean his comments about the finale were untrue, it does call them into question somewhat. It is possible, though, that Modine formed an opinion based solely on what he's seen and heard since the show concluded.

Although speculative, this could have something to do with Eleven's ending, which was ambiguous. Either the character died, or she went into hiding on her own, never to see her friends or family again. Neither ending was particularly optimistic, which led to backlash from some in the fanbase. As Modine's character was very connected to Eleven's, it would make sense if this affected Modine as well.

Modine was not in the final season, notably, as his character had his (second and final) death scene in Season 4. Nevertheless, Modine seems happy to weigh in on controversial topics about the show. In fact, many comments have asked about the fan ship 'Byler,' which refers to Will Byers and Mike Wheeler, and Modine frequently responds with "Love is love" or "I believe in love."

One of M&M's unique, seasonal flavors is making a grand comeback for spring.

The Mars candy brand is bringing back its M&M’s White Chocolate Easter Marshmallow Treat flavor, a previous release with a revamped recipe. According to trusted food blogger Markie Devo, the brand's crispy offering is heading to stores now.

Candy aficionados online reported on Reddit that the M&M's flavor first dropped in 2023, and has resurfaced a few times since. After a quick online search, we found the flavor available on several retailers online, including Amazon and Instacart. While they're listed on Walmart's website, they're currently "out of stock" at the time of writing (Feb. 9, 2026), and last year, were noted as a "Target exclusive" by food reviewers.

"The Easter Bunny is bringing something new to Easter baskets this year! M&M's White Chocolate Marshmallow Crispy Treat Easter Candy are the new Easter egg fillers everybunny will love," the product listing reads. "Made with a marshmallow-flavored crispy rice center, covered in rich white chocolate in a pastel candy coating, these Easter M&M'S chocolate candy are an absolute Easter treat."

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In the comments section of Devo's post, foodies chimed in with reactions to the seasonal candy option.

"Sign me up for the Easter Marshmallow M&M’s!" one raved, while another petitioned, "I wish they would do a milk chocolate version of the easter m&ms 😭."

"I can't wait to try Rice Krispie Marshmallow White chocolate m&ms," a third admitted, as someone else exclaimed, "Easter M&M's are the best!!"

Easter may be just around the corner, but with Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, the brand has a few other sweet treats to offer its fans: M&M's Cupid's Blend.

As Parade reported, the special release "takes the candy-coated drops of milk chocolatey joy and revamps them with a new mix of Valentine’s Day-inspired colors and themed packaging."

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With the 2025 football season wrapped up, the shift toward Valentine’s Day has begun. At Costco, that seasonal change is already showing up in the bakery.

The Hand-Dipped Long-Stem Strawberries are back, sold in a 1-pound, 4-ounce container for $14.99. Arranged in a clear clamshell, they’re easy to spot in the aisle. Each strawberry is coated in a smooth, milk-chocolate-colored layer and finished with a white drizzle, giving the package a polished, gift-ready look.

A February 7 TikTok from @costconewdeals captures the sweet find as Valentine’s Day approaches.

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Like many of Costco’s seasonal bakery items, these strawberries are made fresh in-house and ready to serve straight from the container. The berries themselves are generously sized, making them an easy dessert option that requires no prep. They work just as well for a Valentine’s Day gathering as they do for a low-key night at home.

Related: A Huge New Seasonal Sweet Is Winning Hearts at Costco

The under-$15 price point helps the item feel accessible while still offering a step up from everyday sweets. At specialty retailers and national delivery chains, chocolate-dipped strawberries often sell for $50 or more for similar quantities. By comparison, Costco’s container weighs more than a pound, making it a solid value for shoppers looking to keep Valentine’s Day affordable.

Because this is a limited-time bakery item, availability can vary by store and by day.

How Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Became a Valentine’s Tradition

While chocolate dates back thousands of years to ancient Mesoamerican cultures, and strawberries were enjoyed in ancient Rome, the two didn’t come together until much later. Chocolate-covered strawberries are a relatively modern dessert with roots in the United States.

Chocolate-covered strawberries arranged on a serving plate.

According to historical accounts shared by Luxe Bites, the treat gained popularity in the 1960s when a confectioner named Lorraine Lorusso introduced it at a small gourmet shop called Stop-N-Shop in Chicago. The simple combination of fresh strawberries dipped in melted chocolate quickly resonated with customers.

Over time, the contrast between fruit and sweet coating, along with the dessert’s visual appeal, helped cement its association with romance and celebratory occasions. Today, chocolate-covered strawberries are closely tied to Valentine’s Day and remain a recurring seasonal offering in bakeries across the country.

For Costco shoppers, this return is one of the clearest signs that the holiday is right around the corner. And if it’s one of your favorites, it’s a reminder to grab yours before they’re gone.

Ben & Jerry's might be a household name in the contemporary ice cream industry, but co-founder Ben Cohen isn't likely to slow down any time soon.

Since the company's inception in 1978, Ben & Jerry's has become one of the most beloved ice cream brands the world over, forever changing the way customers enjoyed their supply of ice cream in the five decades that followed.

While the brand has managed to ascend to the very top of American culture itself, as Cohen remembers it, the company's history was an altogether humble one.

"We met in seventh grade gym class," the 74-year-old Cohen remembers of his initial introduction to company, Jerry Greenfield. "We were the two slowest, fattest kids in the class running around the track. Coach would say, 'If you can't run the mile in under seven minutes, you're going to have to run it until you do.' And we'd yell back, 'Coach, if we can't run it under seven minutes the first time, we're not going to run it in under seven minutes the second time.'"

From there, Cohen and Greenfield went on to become close friends throughout junior high and high school, managing to keep in touch after their graduation as they each embarked on separate career paths.

"I dropped out of college and eventually started really getting into pottery and tried to become a potter. But nobody would buy my pottery," Cohen says with a laugh. "Jerry went through four years [of college] pre-med and couldn't get into med school. And so we found ourselves two failures."

While no doubt an anxious situation to be in, the two soon found the solution in one of their favorite pastimes: food. At the time, Cohen and Greenfield envisioned plans to bring "trendy" food items that were commonly found in the big cities to more local communities. Initially, they thought of opening a simple bagel shop, but after the finding the necessary equipment to be too expensive, they settled on ice cream.

Using a five-dollar course from Penn State University on the process behind making ice cream, Cohen and Greenfield wound up successfully kickstarting an ice cream shop in a converted gas station. As challenging as many of the obstacles in their way were, Ben & Jerry's quickly became a local hotspot for rich and creamy ice cream combinations, thanks in large part to its key industry characteristic: entire chunks of food mixed into the product.

From globs of cookie dough to chocolate covered-potato chips to generous swirls of fudge, Ben & Jerry's has become famous for its generously-sized additions of large chunks tossed into their ice cream mix.

Interestingly, Cohen cites the idea to use these novel ingredients based both on his own childhood love for textures like mashed-up cookies and candies in his ice cream as well as a pre-existing medical condition that resulted in a weak sense of smell and taste.

"When you have a sensory deficit, the other senses make up for it, so I have a very advanced sense of mouthfeel," Cohen explains. "For me, a huge part of food in general is texture, and in terms of ice cream, what I want is the texture contrast between the smooth, creamy ice cream and the crunchy chunks."

Fortunately, millions of would-be customers felt the same way as Ben, triggering Ben & Jerry's rapid climb to the forefront of grocery store's freezer aisles.

In addition to its signature variety of chunks, Ben & Jerry's also remains well-known and frequently praised by shoppers for their outspoken stance on political and social issues. While most companies might prefer to steer clear of these issues to avoid rankling their consumers, Ben & Jerry's has never shied away from speaking out on topics they feel strongly about.

"From the very beginning, when we were opening up the homemade ice cream shop, Jerry and I said, 'We want to run this business the way that regular people on the street would like to see businesses run.' And I think for regular people on the street, they buy products from corporation in spite of the values of the corporations."

"They pretty much understand that corporations are only interested in one thing, which is maximizing their short term profits and they don't really give a sh*t about anything else. But regular people would like corporates to give a sh*t about other stuff," Cohen continued. "Corporations are the most powerful in our society. And you can use that force for the overall benefit of people. You can use that force to work for justice.""

Through a combination of these two traits, Ben & Jerry's became one of the trendiest ice cream brands in the larger food industry, leading to nationwide interest from fans with an avid sweet tooth.

It wasn't always easy, of course. As Ben & Jerry's success continued, they found themselves confronting new challenges, including a newfound rivalry with Häagen-Dazs, the number one ice cream brand in the U.S. at the time.

When Häagen-Dazs' parent company Pillsbury threatened to pull their product from any grocery suppliers' stores that stocked Ben & Jerry's, Cohen and Greenfield responded in grand fashion: namely, by spreading awareness of their rival's efforts through the "What's the Doughboy Afraid Of?" campaign.

"We realized we didn't have the money to fight Pillsbury in court," Cohen says. "This was existential for the company. I mean, Häagen-Dazs was using any decent distributor throughout the country, so if we couldn't distribute through those same distributors, it was kind of the end for Ben & Jerry's."

Through such informative acts as flying aerial banners around sports stadiums, press conferences and satirical posters, Ben & Jerry's managed to fight on for another day, with Pillsbury eventually choosing to walk back their threats to grocery distributors.

Just as they'd managed to do at the offset, Ben & Jerry's accrued a larger and larger fan following due to their flavorful ice cream combinations, including such hits as Half Baked, Phish Food, Cherry Garcia and many others. Sadly, not every flavor the company produced managed to acquire a firm place in the freezer section, with some of Cohen's personal favorites winding up in Ben & Jerry's aptly named Flavor Graveyard.

"We had a flavor called Mocha Walnut that I thought was great," Cohen says of one favorite bygone flavor. "You know, it wasn't too sweet... it had some subtlety to it. But we ended up getting complaint letters on it. Half the people said that the mocha had too much chocolate; the other half said that it had too much coffee."

Nevertheless, even considering the handful of flavors that have been laid to rest in the Flavor Graveyard, the brand has managed to become one of the most iconic ice cream entities in the U.S., with virtually everyone having their own go-to favorite flavor.

While Ben & Jerry's continues to enjoy unrivaled popularity among modern consumers, the company nevertheless is engaged in a fair number of logistical challenges. This includes their repeated clashes with brand owner Unilever, who acquired Ben & Jerry's in 2000.

As new problems continue to flare up in the social atmosphere, Ben & Jerry's maintains a hardline stance on speaking up on ongoing news stories related to international politics, something that's caused significant issues with Unilever.

Recounting Ben & Jerry's strained relationship with their parent company, Cohen points to various legal battles each company has been involved in with one another. Wearied by the frustration of being owned by a company they felt failed to represent the same values as the Ben & Jerry's brand, co-founder Jerry Greenfield chose to step away, leaving Cohen to lead the Free Ben & Jerry's campaign on his own.

"We were both talking about how Ben & Jerry's as we know it is essentially going to die if it remains under the ownership of the Magnum Ice Cream Company [a spin-off from Unilever's ice cream division that includes Magnum, Ben & Jerry's and Popsicle, among others]," Cohen says of Jerry's exit. "And we knew it was going to take a public pressure campaign to get them to be willing to sell, and that there was going to be a bunch of conflict involved. And Jerry is a very peaceful, loving guy, and he really is averse to conflict. And so it's not the kind of thing that he could do and that he's just not comfortable putting himself in a situation where it's him versus somebody else. And so he decided to resign in protest, and I'm continuing the fight."

True to his word, and just as he'd managed to do in his crusade against Pillsbury in the 1980s, Cohen is getting the word about Ben & Jerry's desire to break off from Unilever, allowing them to once again speak on activist issues without pushback from a corporate owner.

Nowadays, Cohen's hectic schedule leading the Free Ben & Jerry's campaign occupies most of his time, with his schedule largely consisting of outreach efforts with social media engagement, attending local arts festivals like South by Southwest and lining up other potential partners should Unilever decide to sell the brand.

It's a hard road to venture down, as well as one made all the more difficult without his longtime partner Jerry by his side.

"It's definitely more fun doing stuff together with Jerry," Cohen reflects. "I'm missing that part. It's not as much fun as it would have been and I feel kind of alone. Jerry and I just have this really special relationship. There's certainly a bunch of other people that are supporting me and helping me and working with me, but at the same time – you know, Jerry moved to Denver to be closer to his grandkids, so I just don't get to spend as much time with them. So that's a loss. But the Free Ben & Jerry's campaign has kind of taken over my life."

"My hope for Ben & Jerry's is that the Magnum Corporate will see the light and that they'll be willing to see it to this group of investors who believe in the social mission of the company, and that the company will thrive, the social mission will thrive [and] the company will continue to grow."

Ben & Jerry's might have an uphill battle ahead of them, but Cohen remains confident that the brand always find a place among Americans' appetite, thanks especially to the outspoken views the company holds so near and dear.

"I think that's become a very significant part of the brand," Cohen says of Ben & Jerry's activism and outreach efforts. "Which is really interesting. That wasn't the idea. We weren't trying to do that. But I think a significant percentage of Ben & Jerry's customers that are buying the product, it's even better because of the values and the social activism of company."

"I think just about the proudest moment of my business career was when Ben & Jerry's came out with this statement after the killing of George Floyd that, 'We must dismantle white supremacy,' and I had nothing do with it, Jerry had nothing to do with it and it was just beautiful to see that the company itself had embraced those values and came out with that, the most powerful statement," the Ben & Jerry's co-founder went on to say.

A long-simmering mystery reaches a turning point as paternity test results loom and a dangerous investigation intensifies on General Hospital this week.

The official General Hospital  YouTube channela new weekly promo teasing what’s ahead on the ABC soap for the week of January 9 – 13 2026.

The promo opens with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) telling Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) “I'm going to Wyndemere” Carly quickly pushes back, warning him it isn’t safe and insisting, “You're not going. I will find out exactly what's going on at Wyndemere,” with the promo then showing Carly confronting Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota).

Elsewhere, at General Hospital Portia Robinson (Brooke Kerr) confirms she is ready to move forward with a paternity test. After reviewing the results, her daughter Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) ask “Who's the baby's father?” as flashes of Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) and Curtish Ashford (Donnell Turner) as the two possible candidates.

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Following the promo’s release, viewers took to the comments section to share their theories about what could happen next.

One user doesn’t trust that the results of the paternity test will be legitimate. Writing, “Curtis is the father but that weirdo changed the test and it will take 5 year to come out🤣” with a second user echoing these comments adding, “Get out the popcorn, y’all! You know this isn’t going to be it. Someone will change the results, and we won’t know until we see who BRAD blackmails. (Or maybe PORTIA will scream out the real Father’s name during early labor. Backstage at the Nurses’ Ball.😂)

A third user shared, “This week's General Hospital is going to good I really like this team up with Valentin and Carly I we are finally going to find out who the father of Portia's baby is I really hope it's Curtis but I have a feeling it's Isaiah who else is ready for this week's General Hospital”

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams weeknights on Hulu.

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You could be the biggest and loudest band in the world behind "the best rock song of all time," and still lose your luggage when flying.

Such was the case for Led Zeppelinmore than fifty years ago. Recently resurfaced, high-quality behind-the-scenes footage of the band's tour was posted online. According to Classic Rock, the newsreel footage was shot for a  Dutch music TV show called Pozien in May 1972, when Led Zeppelin played for over 10,000 fans at Oude RAI Amsterdam before embarking on their 1972 US Tour.

The footage shows the band—Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham—arriving at an airport in Amsterdam. Lou Van Rees, the show's promoter, tells the band they have a "full house" after selling every ticket.

"There'll be no full house without my cymbals," said an annoyed Bonham. There's one missing!"

After a brief wait for the limousine, the band makes it to their hotel room. The footage shows the promoter speaking with Led Zeppelin tour manager Richard Cole. "Let me give you an advance," says Van Reese, who opens a suitcase (presumably full of cash). Cole, aware that the cameras are rolling, slams the case shut before anyone can see.

Once the band gets to the stage, Led Zeppelin kicks off with "Immigrant Song."

Classic Rock reports that the footage has previously been unearthed, but in very low quality. This new video is crisp and clean. You can see Plant in his youthful glory, and the hairs on Bonham's face bristle when he thinks that the airline lost his cymbal.

This footage was recorded months before the group released what is commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV, the album that contains now-classic songs "Black Dog," "When the Levee Breaks," and "Stairway to Heaven."

Related: Rare Performance of ‘60s Underground Rock Icon Found 50 Years Later

Just three years prior, Led Zeppelin performed for fans in a college gymnasium. Led Zeppelin's first show in the United States was on Dec. 30, 1968, opening for the Vanilla Fudge at Gonzaga University. A few short weeks after this US debut, Led Zeppelin would release their debut album, kicking off a storied career of legendary performances and now-iconic songs.

The flight of Led Zeppelin would last until 1980, with the untimely death of drummer John Bonham. But since then, the members have continued to perform and pursue music. Recently, John Paul Jones, who has an extensive production career, auctioned off some of his classic equipment, including an amp he used while playing alongside Dave Grohl.

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Bad Bunny represented Latino culture in a multitude of ways during his Super Bowl LX halftime show, with Lady Gaga among his special performers alongside Ricky Martin. Lady Gaga's surprise appearance was met with confusion, and many felt she was too out of place in the Latino-heavy performance.

The pop star appeared to sing a special rendition of her 2024 hit "Die With A Smile" with a salsa edge and band to match. She also danced in a blue dress designed to mimic Puerto Rico's national flower, flor de maga. Bad Bunny also soon joined her to celebrate and dance to the beat.

Despite Lady Gaga's fame, many were left baffled when she appeared on-screen, wondering why she was included, seeing as she is a native Canadian. Fans flocked to social media to express their confusion, calling out that a Latino artist would have been a better match.

"I love Gaga but to be honest she ruined the whole vibe with this, it felt so out of place," said one fan on X.

"Unpopular opinion: I’m in love with Lady Gaga BUT this wasn’t her place. Here would have fit a Gloria Estefan singing Mi Tierra, Thalia singing Amor A La Mexicana, Shakira singing Donde Estan Los Ladrones, and so many others. It was beautiful but with zero symbolism. Such a shame," chimed in another.

Many pointed out that there were award-winning Latino artists inside Bad Bunny's Casita during the performance.Cardi B, Karol G, and Young Miko were spotted among the guests alongside Jessica Alba and Pedro Pascal.

"Calling an American to sing while two Latina artists just stand there dancing is a choice," said one fan.

"Gaga being here seems so oddly placed no shade lol like Xtina at least, sh*t. Miss let's get loud?? Lol," said one fan, referring to Jennifer Lopez, who headlined the 2020 Super Bowl alongside Shakira.

Related: Does Jake Paul Live in Puerto Rico? His Viral Rant Against Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show Turns Heads

Others came to Lady Gaga's defense and Bad Bunny's decision to include her. Some pointed out that he has been a longtime fan for years. A fan commented, "Imagine growing up admiring Lady Gaga from afar and someday getting to DANCE with her on the biggest stage in the planet… wow bad bunny really made it."

Her inclusion in the show also led some fans to comment that it could have been a political message on its own. A highly regarded Grammy-winning artist in the U.S., embracing Latino culture, with Bad Bunny's halftime performance broke records with over 134 million views.

Some of the most unforgettable moments in music history almost never happen. Tom Morello says that was nearly the case with Yungblud’s standout performance at "Back to the Beginning" concert, which would later win him a Grammy.

Speaking with Shan Man on 98KUPD, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist and curator of the star-studded Black Sabbath tribute event, 61, recalled how close the performance came to falling apart altogether.

"Things were changing," Morello explained. "I landed at Heathrow and got a call—'[Yungblud’s performance is] not happening.' So I’m like, 'Okay, let’s figure it out.'"

At the time, "Back to the Beginning" was already shaping up to be a landmark night—bringing together generations of rock artists to celebrate Black Sabbath’s legacy. Yungblud, 28, one of the youngest performers on the bill, was slated to deliver a high-energy, emotionally charged set that bridged classic metal influence with modern rock urgency.

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Despite the last-minute uncertainty, Morello and his team were able to make it work. Yungblud ultimately took the stage and delivered a performance that quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about moments and later won him the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance.

"It turned out to be one of the highlights," Morello said of the performance. "But that’s the gig. That’s what the gig is."

The Grammy win marked a major milestone in Yungblud’s career and validated what it took to make the appearance happen at all. A lifelong fan of Osbourne, Yungblud continues to honor his legacy by performing "Changes" while on tour, promising to carry the torch and perform the 1972 cover live "every night" for the rest of his life (via Instagram).

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Kamilla Karthigesu is hoping her competition was too busy prepping for Survivor 50 to actually watch the Season 48 finale. That's because the last thing we saw of the 31-year-old was the jury declaring, if she had gotten through firemaking, she would have decidedly won the game. What's more, the person who wound up actually winning, and her number one ally, Kyle Fraser, is making a return appearance alongside her. The software engineer laments the UI of her position, even saying she wouldn't have agreed to come if she knew Kyle would be out here. But that's not gonna stop Kamilla from promoting herself, ironically, as the actual "honesty and integrity" player of season, and seeing if she can find a polar opposite to become another secret ally. 

Read on for my interview with Kamilla, and check in with Parade daily for interviews with this season's contestants and other tidbits. Survivor 50 premieres on Feb. 25 with a three-hour episode on CBS.

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Survivor 50 interview with Kamilla Karthigesu

What was it like the past few months, watching your first season back while simultaneously trying to prepare for your second?
It's been crazy. Getting the call for 50, I don't even remember that call fully. All I remember was being asked, "What are you doing this summer?" And I said, "I'm free. I'm 1,000% free." They're like, "Are you sure? Do you need to check your calendar?" "I'm free. I'm free. Yes, yes, yes." I didn't check my calendar. I'm pretty sure I'm missing stuff right now. I had to turn down things and say that I was going somewhere for the summer. I took a sabbatical. I'm like, "I need a mental health sort of break. Watching the whole season air and come to an end, I'm like, I need some time off work."

This is your new work! Well, I want to hear about your headspace going into Season 50. You just got to both watch your game back and experience people talking about your game on and off the island. How much of the "new Kamilla" are you bringing back to the island?
I guess the — now it's really the new Kamilla — is that I don't care what the people online said. Some people were like, "Oh yeah, she's just Kyle's goat" or whatever. I'm like, "You just didn't see the vision. You just didn't see what I was capable of." But nothing will take away from how I felt the morning after waking up from 48. I feel great about all of that. 

And so I think there is an interesting dynamic, I assume, with some of the players here. I feel like some people who are on 50 are here; they feel like they have to prove something, prove why they deserve to be here. And then there are other people who are here, they have this reputation to maintain, and they don't want to tarnish that reputation. And I'm here, and I'm like, "None of those affects me." I don't care. I'm confident in how I played 48. So realizing that sort of frees me to play how I want to play. I'm not playing for other people's perception.

There was a lot of discourse during 48 — and I don't mean this as a disservice to your fellow cast members — of "I wish Kamilla got the chance to play on a different season." Now their wish came true. Do you feel like playing in a bit more of a constricted season strategy-wise has given you a new perspective going into what will assumingly be a much more fluid game?
Yeah, I think if I did not play 48 first, and if I jumped into a season like 47, I would have outplayed myself out of the game. The only reason I really was able to stay along in 48 was that Kyle was the patient one between the two of us. I was always itching to make a move, and Kyle was really good about the timing. And so now that I've learned from him and got a better feel for timing, I think I'll be more patient this time, hopefully not play myself out of the game. And other people, hopefully, they didn't learn their lessons, people like Genevieve and stuff didn't learn their lessons, and they play themselves out of the game for me. So hopefully that helps this time.

Let's talk about perception. Because I imagine a lot of the people out here were watching 48 very closely. And one of the last things we saw was Star say at the after show, "Kamilla would have won in a sweep if she got to the end." So, what do you think your perception is coming in here?
Yeah, I hate that they aired that. I hate that they aired me in such a good light! I wish they just showed me as a goat who didn't do anything. [Laughs.] But no, I actually don't wish that; that's wrong. That would be a lot worse for me. It is scary. People just saw me and Kyle straight-up lie to the majority of our cast and get away with it. And despite what people say in their exit interviews, people did not know me and Kyle are working that closely. 

Set the record straight! 
Yes! I'm just gonna say, I got texts from people after certain episodes in 48 saying, "Damn, I didn't know you two were working that closely together." And then go in their exit interview and say, "Oh yeah, I knew they were working together the whole time." Like, okay, guys, I have the text! [Laughs.] But yeah, there is that. But I want to spin it as, "Oh my God, I was so loyal to Kyle. I was so loyal and so honest to him that I told him we couldn't sit next to each other in Final Three. I didn't even try to guilt him into taking me there." And hopefully sell myself as the actual "honesty and integrity" player of the season.

The irony! [Laughs.] So when it comes to being underestimated, that was something you were able to wield as a cudgel in 48. Do you think you'll be able to utilize that again?
I don't think I can pull it off again. Which is so frustrating, because I didn't play 48 expecting to manage this perception of me for a returnee season. I thought I was just gonna play 48 and that was it. And I get one chance to play Survivor, and that was it. So I wanted to use everything I could, which was the "old little me. I can't do anything. Please help me. Oh, look at me now! I'm this strong person." That's all gone. That was the only thing I wanted to do in this game, and use that and take advantage of how people felt about me. And now I can't. I feel like I can't repeat it again, because I've gone everywhere. And I'm like, "I'm new Kamilla, I'm so confident, blah, blah, blah, blah." I don't think people will buy it a second time.

From a prep perspective, was there anything you changed in getting ready for your second season versus your first?
I spent a lot more time making fire! [Laughs.] 

[Laughs.] I'm imagining you putting a gale-force wind in front of your firemaking station, just to simulate the worst-case scenario.
[Laughs.] Seriously, the night before flying out here, it was 11 p.m., I was already in bed. And my husband woke me up. He's like, "You're gonna make fire one last time." And so I did it. I feel confident now. I spent a decent more time in the gym, more focused on legs and my core, because that was a problem. I couldn't jump as high as other people, and that's a lot of legs. And I spent a lot of time the first time around working on things that weren't important, like benching. I just like seeing the number go up, but it's not really helpful for Survivor. 

Could've helped your conversations with the majority, though. "Look what I bench."
There was a conversation where I'm like, "Guys, I can bench 85!" And they're like, "Hey, that's pretty good for someone your size." Now I can bench 100.

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Well, let's start talking about the people you'll be hopefully sending to the jury bench. We're gonna play a game called "Friend or Foe." I'm going to give you a name of someone on the cast, and you have to tell me if they're someone you want to work with, or someone you see as an enemy or threat. Starting with Jenna.
Friend. I remember from All-Stars, she was like, "Let's get rid of the winner." So I'm like, Hey, Jenna, I'm down to get rid of the winners!" She wants to do that again, let's run it back.

Colby.
[Pauses, then laughs.] Friend.

What was the laugh about?
Okay, here's the thing — and it's the same thing I wanted to do in 48. I wanted to get into an alliance with someone who is like, no one would expect or suspect that we work together. And I don't think there's anyone who's my polar opposite. I think it's Colby. I think he's the complete opposite of me. He hasn't even made eye contact with me this entire time. So people would never suspect that we would work together, because I don't think we have a single thing in common, other than we need food and water to survive.

What about Stephenie?
Friend. I loved watching her growing up. Heroes vs. Villains, Kevin wanted to be her so badly. [Laughs.]

You could tell her, "I also saw someone dislocate their shoulder in the opening challenge!"
But she bounced back from that fast. She is strong, even to this date. She still looks amazing, super physical, and I'd like to work with her. 

Cirie.
Foe. She's scary. She's so good at this game and so good at all the other games out there. Also, she's had enough time on Survivor. Enough! She's beyond Survivor now. She's been on The Traitors, Big Brother, Survivor Australia. Why is she here again? She's been here enough. She can go.

Ozzy.
Friend. I think he's also very different from me. And that's the type of person I want to align with is, once again, someone who I could be in a secret alliance with, and no one would actually suspect.

Could Coach fit that category as well?
Coach is my favorite player of all time! I was fangirling when I saw him here. He looks so badass in person. He just oozes his coolness, this confidence about him. I love it. I want to go wake up every morning on the beach with Coach, and we're gonna do whatever the f—k he wants in front of the sun and harness whatever energy he's doing. I want to do that with him every single morning.

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[Laughs.] How about Aubry?
Friend. Even though I think we are more similar in the brainy, whatever type of things. I feel like she's someone who initially Friend and then, come merge, Foe very fast. And also, I need her as a friend, because there was someone that you will ask about later who definitely has her as Foe. And I have that person as Foe. So I need to align with her so we can get that person out of there.

The enemy of the enemy is my Friend. What about Chrissy?
[Pause.] Friend. I'm picking too many Friends! Okay, I need to separate Friend or Foe in the game, versus, did I like watching them?

That's the thing. You're gonna realize very quickly these people you grew up watching are "what you see is what you get" or "wow, the edit painted you in a very different way than who you actually are."
Yeah, I think that's a problem. With almost everyone out here, I rooted for them hard when I was watching their season. And so it's hard to shift my mind and be like, "You're playing against this person. You can't be rooting for them." And so I was rooting for Chrissy real hard. But also, she's very smart. She's good at challenges. So honestly, I'm going back on that, and I'm going with Foe.

Let's get into our David vs. Goliath group with Angelina.
Friend. I think she's very entertaining. And from what I remember, I feel like the people now, when they talk about David vs. Goliath, everyone loves Angelina. And I remember being a little irritated watching her. And so I think she'd be someone good to keep around, because she would irritate other people.

Christian.
Foe. We can't have too many brainy people. And I also want to pull a David and get rid of all the "filthy puzzlers" from the season, because I only want one puzzler in the end. I also don't want competition in the tribe challenges, because that's stressful. I liked that last puzzle I did where there was no competition. I wanna get rid of all the puzzlers!

Mike.
Foe. Because I can't read him during pregame. Every time he walks into a room, he looks lost. He looks confused.

[Laughs.] It's been a while since he's been out here, to be fair!
I mean, it's not not even out on the island. It's just everywhere you see him, he just looks confused. I don't know what it is about him. I can't read him. So I'm gonna go with Foe. Also, he was very close to winning his season. Some people say he should have won. There's discourse about that online. So no, I feel like he's someone who, if he makes the merge, he can very much run away with the game. So Foe.

How about Rick?
[Pause.] Gut says, "No." F—k. 

That's the third category!
[Laughs.] I think he's someone who I really deeply want to be friends with. But for my own gameplay, he should be Foe. That man survived everything on Edge of Extinction, right? Just kept coming back, kept winning immunities, kept finding idols. That's very scary. And I feel like in a season like this, I mean, we don't know if there's gonna be idols and advantages in and around. And if there are, he's gonna get them all. So Foe.

Let's get into your fellow new era castaways, starting with Jonathan. Is he one of those "polar opposite" contestants you were talking about before?
Friend to start with, Foe once I don't need him anymore. Friend to throw me through the water in five challenges and then Foe afterwards. Because I also don't think we have much in common other than I like benching now too. He looks like he likes benching.

[Laughs.] Dee.
Friend. Because she also played a very honest and loyal game. The Civa Four was intended to be like the Reba Four before someone got scared a little too early and flipped everything on its head. And so I think she played the game that I didn't want to play, but was very safe. If she wants do that again, I'd be down. 

Emily.
[Pause.] This one's hard. Friend, because I remember her being a little rough in the beginning. But she did have that growth arc.

Something you can certainly relate to!
I mean, I've talked to her outside of the game, and she seems fine. She wasn't off-putting at all. So maybe that doesn't work, because that's like, "Oh, Friend, keep her around. If she's off putting, she'll bother other people." I don't think that's gonna work. I don't remember if Emily was good at puzzles or not. Maybe this is my very much unconscious bias, and I'm like, "If you're nerdy, you're probably good at puzzles." I'll go with Foe.

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Moving into 46, Charlie.
Friend. I'm sorry to bring this up. I've seen a lot of the comments after our 48 final Tribal Council, where I was helping Kyle out, and I saw all the online discourse about "this is what Charlie wishes he had. Charlie deserved this." And I'll be like, "Charlie, I'm here for you! I'll be here for you." Maybe I can play up to that. I don't know if he's I assume he's over it. But I feel like some people say that they're over things that happen on Survivor, and when I meet them in person, they're still clearly not over it. So maybe I can take advantage of this.

Let's get into who I assume you imagined as Aubry's possible Foe, and yours as well: Q
[Laughs.] I've told people this Q is my favorite Survivor player of the new era. But that just means I enjoy watching him on TV. I don't want to be on the same beach as him. I don't want to play with someone who's gonna say one thing to me and then four hours later, say, "Vote me out of the game. That unpredictability, I don't like it. Also, he was the person who was like, "You like Aubry. You gotta go." Now he's here with Aubry, which is hilarious! [Laughs.] I can't wait to see them interact. I think that would be hilarious. I can't wait to see Q interact with so many people, with Aubrey, with Coach, the list goes on. But also the unpredictability is why he's a Foe.

Well, talk about someone he interacted with a lot on his original season: Tiffany.
Tiff is Friend. And part of it was like, yeah, I was rooting for TIFF. But I also like how she was there for Kenzie at Final Tribal Council. I respect someone who can not be bitter and be there for their number one. And if we're number ones, I hope she'd do that to me, too.

Your fellow Canadian, Genevieve.
Foe. There's only room for one Canadian. They can't have too many of us. Also, she's scary.  Because 47 had all these flips and whatnot. I don't want to play against that. I want to be the person doing it and getting away with it. That's hard to play with. She also seemed like she was a very good liar, because she was able to do all of this and pull off all these blindsides. So that's a little scary as well. And I'm pretty sure she demolished one of the puzzles on 47 as well. I don't know if I'm misremembering, but I feel like she killed a puzzle too. And so I'm like, "Puzzlers, get out!"

Okay, let's get into some very complicated relationships with your 48 crew. Starting with Joe.
This one's tricky. When I did my exit interview, I didn't say everything. Me and Joe worked very closely on 48. Joe is one of the people who told me that David and Mary were throwing my name out there the day of the Chrissy vote. He's like, "Those two want to get rid of you. I'm gonna do whatever I can to make sure you're still around." None of that was shown, which is perfect for me. Me and Joe worked, actually, very closely come merge. And so I'm hoping Joe doesn't hold it against me that I lied to him multiple times in 48, and that maybe we can work together.

And, of course, Kyle.
I'm mad that he's here. [Laughs.] If Jeff had told me, "Kamilla, do you want to do 50? By the way, Kyle's here," my answer would be no. I don't want to be here if Kyle's here, because that would put a massive target on both of our backs. I don't like the fact that he's here. I feel like he's just gonna be like this anchor tied around my ankle. People are just gonna see both of us as a target, as long as both of us are in the game, and it's just going to be harder to play with him around.

Would you, if given the chance, vote him out to loosen that shackle?
[Pause.] If people keep bringing it up, and if it's clearly a thing that people are thinking about, I'm going to have to — sorry, Kyle — get rid of him.

Anything you're picking up from the 49 players right now?
I think they both did very well. I think we have a winner here. I'm pretty sure both of them are people that are going to be Foes.

''Which previous player do you wish were out here on the island with you right now?
Davie from David vs. Goliath. He was my Day 1 pick. I loved watching him. Once I got the call, and I thought, "Who would I want to play with?" Davie was the first person that came to mind.

Finally, what celebrity or fictional character would you bring out for a Loved Ones visit? Last time you said Brimstone from Valorant. Would you want to pick somebody else?
Can I say Coach?

[Laughs.] I mean, it would be very easy for him to make it out here!
[Laughs.] Okay, you know what? Since Coach is already here, I'm going my second-favorite Survivor player of all time, Philip Shepherd. My real answer for the last question was Davie, but imagine if Phillip were out here. We would just end Survivor after that. That's it. That's the final season. There's no more.

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On February 9, 1964, a legendary '60s band's television debut had nearly the entire nation glued to their screens.

The Beatles were introduced to Americans by Ed Sullivan. The broadcast captivated nearly three-quarters of the nation and launched a cultural phenomenon.

According to the Ed Sullivan Show's official website, 73 million viewers tuned in to see the Fab Four perform five songs. These included "All My Loving," "Till There Was You," "She Loves You," "I Saw Her Standing There," and "I Want to Hold Your Hand."

The Beatles' performance captivated viewers of all ages, leaving a lasting impression on American television audiences. It marked the beginning of the Beatles’ unprecedented influence on music, fashion, and pop culture in the United States.

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Sullivan discussed what would soon become known as Beatlemania, saying, "Now yesterday and today our theater’s been jammed with newspapermen and hundreds of photographers from all over the nation, and these veterans agreed with me that this city never has witnessed the excitement stirred by these youngsters from Liverpool who call themselves The Beatles. Now tonight, you’re gonna twice be entertained by them. Right now, and again in the second half of our show."

He concluded with, "Ladies and gentlemen, The Beatles! Let’s bring them on.”

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After the band performed its first set of songs, Sullivan feared that excitement for the band would overshadow the evening's other guests, which included Frank Gorshin, Wells & the Four Fays, McCall & Brill, Georgia Brown, and the cast of Oliver!, featuring The Monkees' Davy Jones.

The show's website writes that Sullivan corrected the audience of 700. He reportedly told them, “If you don’t keep quiet, I’m going to send for a barber.”

The Beatles’ second appearance on Sullivan's show took place one week later, on February 16th, 1964. It was broadcast from The Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. The second set included “She Loves You,” “This Boy,” and “All My Loving," followed by “I Saw Her Standing There,” “From Me to You,” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”

The Fab Four played The Ed Sullivan Show one last time, and the episode aired on September 12th, 1965. They pre-taped this performance one month prior, where they played “I Feel Fine,” “I’m Down,” “Act Naturally,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Yesterday,” and “Help!”

The Beatles would go on to become the most influential band in history, reshaping music, fashion, and pop culture around the world. Their Ed Sullivan debut remains one of television’s most iconic moments, remembered by fans across generations.

Celebrities within and outside the music industry appeared in Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime show. The 31-year-old rapper born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, made a unifying message at the event. However, not everyone he wanted to include chose to take the stage. Daddy Yankee's 2004 hit, "Gasolina" was briefly played as the rapper got on top of a white truck. But there is a reason why the Reggaeton artist didn't perform it himself.

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The 50-year-old fellow Puerto Rican, born Ramón Ayala, said he would refuse to perform if asked in November. "No, not right now. Not right now," he told ABC News. "Cause I'm on a different mission right now...even though I respect what he's doing right now. Don't get me wrong. Benito is an ally."

He revealed he was in contact with Bad Bunny. "And I love it," he continued. "He's from Puerto Rico and actually we were talking yesterday. I told him I wish the best. Go over there and do your best and we're proud of you. But I'm in a different mission right now." Ayala revealed he would perform "Sonríele" if asked.

The joyful song was released in 2025. Daddy Yankee previously announced he was retiring, making Legendaddy his final album. He wanted to give his life to God. The singles he released with his return align more with his religious messaging. Bad Bunny did have another Puerto Rican performer who made it big in the states.

Ricky Martin sang "Lo Que Le Paso a Hawaii" in the Super Bowl performance. He sat on a seat identical to the chairs on the cover of DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Martin, 54, posted of picture of himself, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga in front of a trailer on Instagram. He wrote about needing time to process his emotions from that day. He thanked Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Roc Nation, the NFL, and Apple Music.

While a slew of Bravo personalities embraced Bad Bunny’s Super Bowlhalftime show, a handful of Real Housewives drew sharp criticism for the performance — igniting controversy and fueling early debate over the reception of an upcoming E! series.

The Real Housewives of New York Cityalum Jill Zarin posted an Instagram video slamming Bad Bunny's performance, but later deleted it. Several Bravo Instagram accounts captured the video before she removed it, in which she called it "the worst halftime show ever" and added that she didn't think it was appropriate to have it in Spanish. "To me, it looked like a political statement," Zarin said.

Zarin also claimed Lady Gaga was unrecognizable because she had gotten "a facelift, I didn’t recognize her, I literally had to Google her face to see who it was because we all couldn’t agree who it was," Zarin remarked. "That was kind of fun in the middle of halftime, at least it gave us something to do because it was so hard to watch."

Taylor Armstrong, a former Real Housewives of Beverly Hillscast member, also wasn't a fan of the halftime show. She posted an image of herself in a gladiator costume alongside her viral cat meme to her Instagram story: "Were you entertained? I am embarrassed for the NFL and Apple for the Super Bowl halftime show totally in Spanish with a Cuban flag!!"

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 21: Jill Zarin attends "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" season 2 New York premiere at The Bowery Hotel on June 21, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images)

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Zarin's remarks come days after E! announcedThe Golden Life RHONY reunion show. Set in Palm Beach this time, the series follows RHONY alums Zarin, Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Kelly Bensimon, and Sonja Morgan as they navigate their "golden" era in Florida. Many fans expressed excitement when the series was initially announced, but after Zarin's comments, some fans say they’re having a change of heart.

Several people commented across a number of Bravo accounts about Zarin's video, expressing disappointment, sharing that they are now no longer interested in watching the new series. Quite a few people noted that Zarin ultimately deleted the video after fighting with commenters in the post.

Meanwhile, other Real Housewives celebrated Bad Bunny's performance. Lisa Rinna from RHOBHbusted out one of her famous dance videos to a Bad Bunny song, captioning the post: "I don't sit still. Especially Not To Bad Bunny. #superbowl #badbunny "The only thing more powerful than hate, is LOVE." Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix was at the game and reflected on Bad Bunny's performance, writing, "Still crying, have not recovered, so beyond grateful to have seen this magical and historic performance in person. Happy Bad Bunny Day."

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Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie Guthrie and Camron Guthrie, have a decision to make as the search for their missing mother continues. The family received two deadlines sent by unverified ransom notes that they've chosen to respond to publicly—which may have been their only option, given that whomever sent the note allegedly didn't offer any other form of communication.

The first deadline passed on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. As far as the public knows, the Guthries did not pay the ransom. In a second note that also hasn't been verified, the family has been asked to send ransom—a reported $6 million in bitcoin—by Monday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. or else.

But what will happen to Nancy Guthrie if the ransom isn't paid? Former Hostage Negotiator Dan O'Shea told Fox News that it "doesn't mean the end of the story," but, rather, "would be the next chapter."

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"They don't even have a person of interest at this point, which makes it even harder," he continued. "So this this evil right now is a ghost in the wind. And, you know, we're all waiting with bated breath, how it's going to turn out."

"With the deadline tomorrow approaching, we have to see next to how they're going to step up their game," O'Shea added. "But I would say this, we had proof of life and ransom demands and windows on multiple occasions by very hard groups, literally ISIS-type groups, but we got past those deadlines. So just the fact that there's a deadline tomorrow at five o'clock, that doesn't mean the end of the story. I just think it would be the the next chapter, frankly."

Nancy, 84, has been missing since Sunday, Feb. 1. Authorities believe that she was abducted from her home in the middle of the night. After one full week of investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Departments says they have no suspects and no persons of interest.

Over the weekend, authorities conducted an extensive search at Annie's home that she shares with her husband, Tommaso Cioni. There was also some drone footage of investigators scoping out what looked like a septic tank behind Nancy's property. It's unknown if any clues were uncovered.

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Savannah Guthrie‘s mom, Nancy Guthrie, 84, is still missing nine days after the abduction from her Tucson, Ariz., home—and her Today colleagues asked for "grace" as Hoda Kotb stepped in to help cover the case.

On Monday, Feb. 9, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly, and Kotb sat together at the anchor's desk as they shared a message about covering Nancy's disappearance.

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“Hoda’s joining us this morning as our Today family continues to navigate uncharted territory—balancing the updates on the search for Savannah’s mom with all of the other stories of the day, like we normally do," Melvin said. "But we know things are far from normal right now. So, folks, we are asking for your grace as we continue to do this.”

To that, Kotb added, “I mean, paramount through all of this, Savannah and her family are our top priority. In addition to that, there is also a job to do."

Daily shared, "Yeah, and we're going to do our best. It's certainly not easy to do our jobs. And you know, we're doing that, obviously, for her and for you too, the viewers."

That's when Roker jumped in to explained, "And in a sense, we're able to do this because we know that's exactly what Savannah would actually want us to do."

To conclude the message, Kotb shared, "Our thoughts and prayers are with her 24/7."

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On Feb. 1, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) launched its search for Nancy, who was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31, at her Tucson home. The PCSD declared her Tucson residence a crime scene, determining that the 84-year-old was “taken” from her residence “against her will.” Additionally, law enforcement confirmed that the blood discovered at the home belonged to Nancy.

Since the search began, investigators returned to Savannah’s mom’s home several times, including with K9 units. On Feb. 7, an agent was spotted carrying a “silver briefcase” inside Nancy’s home. A video of a vehicle of interest was also submitted to law enforcement, in addition to agents finding a camera on the roof of Nancy’s home. The FBI also made a strategic move across several states as the search continues.

In the meantime, Nancy has still not been found after multiple alleged ransom notes surfaced and her family sent public video messages to the captors. One ransom note has a deadline of Monday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and a staggering monetary demand.

Those with any information about Nancy’s missing case are advised to contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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If your face looks perpetually flushed, develops red patches after using skincare products or turns bright red from triggers like heat or wine, you're dealing with facial redness. Unfortunate news: it often gets worse as skin ages. The frustration is real: you just want the even, calm complexion you deserve and instead, you look like you just finished running a marathon in 110 degree weather (I joke because I know the pain!). But facial redness isn't just a cosmetic nightmare, it's a sign that something is happening beneath the surface involving inflammation, blood vessel reactivity and often a compromised skin barrier.

Understanding what causes redness is the first step to controlling it. As skin ages and thins, blood vessels become more visible and reactive to triggers. Sun damage weakens the skin's protective barrier, making it easier for heat, products and irritants to cause inflammation and visible flushing. Hormonal changes during menopause can exacerbate the problem by thinning skin further and making it more sensitive. And conditions like rosacea—a chronic inflammatory condition that causes persistent redness, flushing and sometimes acne-like bumps—become more noticeable and harder to control as skin loses its resilience.

But fret not! There is good news! While you can't completely eliminate natural ruddiness or cure conditions like rosacea, you absolutely can reduce redness, calm inflammation and strengthen your skin barrier so it becomes less reactive over time. The key is using gentle, barrier-supporting products formulated with anti-inflammatory ingredients like niacinamide, azelaic acid, centella asiatica and ceramides. Combined with daily sun protection and avoiding known triggers, the right products can transform chronically red, reactive skin into a calmer, more even complexion.

We consulted board-certified dermatologists and aesthetic experts who specialize in treating redness-prone mature skin to find out which products actually deliver visible calming results. Here are their top picks for reducing redness and strengthening sensitive, reactive skin.

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Top Anti-Redness Products for Mature Skin

• Best Moisturizer:La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac Anti-Redness Moisturizer
• Best Cleanser:La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
• Best Under Makeup:Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Corrector
• Best Night Cream:Eucerin Redness Relief Night Crème
• Best Splurge:Plated Intense Serum
• Best SPF for Redness:SPOOGE Dew Me Mineral Sunscreen
• Best Gentle Formula:The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

What Causes Facial Redness?

Facial redness is more than just cosmetic; it signals that your skin is inflamed and struggling to repair itself.

Dr. Andrea Austin, board-certified dermatologist, explains that facial redness happens when the skin's blood vessels and immune system become overreactive. Sun damage, hormone changes and environmental stress thin the skin over time, which makes it easier for heat, products and irritants to trigger inflammation and visible flushing. "In my clinical experience, redness is almost always a sign that the skin is inflamed and not repairing itself well," she says.

Dr. Whitney Hovenic, double board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of SPOOGE sunscreen, adds that while some people naturally have pink undertones, problematic redness occurs when inflammation, a weakened skin barrier and dilated capillaries come into play. Broken or visible capillaries are often linked to sun damage or rosacea. "When the skin barrier is stressed or damaged, the skin becomes more reactive, making redness more noticeable and harder to control," she explains.

The bottom line? Redness results from a combination of blood vessel reactivity, inflammation and barrier dysfunction, all of which worsen as skin ages and thins.

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How To Prevent Redness

Prevention centers on strengthening your skin barrier and avoiding triggers that cause inflammation.

Dr. Radhika Shah from Westlake Dermatology is emphatic about one non-negotiable step. "Sun protection is THE most important step you can take to prevent redness," she says.

Several inflammatory skin conditions are triggered by sun exposure, and many treatments for these conditions make skin even more sun-sensitive. For rosacea specifically, she recommends avoiding or protecting your skin from known triggers like sun exposure, stress, alcohol, extreme temperatures and even the natural overgrowth of demodex mites that everyone has on their skin.

Dr. Hovenic offers practical skincare guidance for keeping redness at bay. Focus on keeping your routine simple and gentle with fragrance-free products that support the skin barrier, she advises, and wear mineral sunscreen daily to protect against UV damage. She also cautions against over-exfoliating and exposure to extreme temperatures, as both can make redness worse.

The takeaway? Protect from sun, avoid known triggers and focus on strengthening your barrier with gentle products.

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What Is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that becomes more noticeable as skin ages and thins.

Dr. Shah says rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that presents with facial redness, dilated or damaged blood vessels, pink acne-like bumps and pustules, explaining, "I describe rosacea to my patients as 'a cousin of acne,' as the appearance of bumps can be similar, and treatments often overlap." The severity varies significantly—some patients need only trigger avoidance while others require lifelong topical, oral or even procedural treatments.

Dr. Austin explains why rosacea worsens with age. It's a chronic inflammatory condition driven by immune and blood-vessel dysregulation, not just sensitive skin. "As skin ages and thins, rosacea often becomes more noticeable, but it can be well controlled by reducing inflammation and supporting barrier repair," she says.

Here's the full deal: rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that requires ongoing management, but it can be well controlled with the right approach.

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7 Best Anti-Redness Products for Mature Skin, According to DermatologistsBest Moisturizer: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac Anti-Redness Moisturizer, $32

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Dr. Shah specifically recommends this for dry, sensitive skin prone to redness. The formula combines soothing thermal spring water with ambophenol (a patented anti-redness ingredient) and neurosensine to calm reactivity while providing intense hydration.

It's particularly effective for mature skin that's both dry and red, as it addresses barrier dysfunction while actively reducing inflammation. The rich, creamy texture feels comforting on irritated skin without any greasiness. Use morning and night for best results.

Best Cleanser: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, $16

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Dr. Hovenic specifically chose this as the best cleanser for redness-prone skin. It's a non-foaming, barrier-friendly cleanser that removes impurities without triggering flushing or irritation, she explains. The creamy, non-lathering formula contains ceramides, niacinamide and prebiotic thermal water to clean skin while maintaining its protective barrier.

It's particularly important for rosacea-prone skin, which can be triggered by traditional foaming cleansers. The gentle formula won't strip or irritate even the most reactive complexions.

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Best Under Makeup: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Corrector, $25

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Dr. Hovenic loves this for its dual benefits. "This layers beautifully under makeup while calming redness and helping skin look more even and balanced," she says. The green-tinted cream transforms to a beige tone upon application, instantly neutralizing redness while centella asiatica (tiger grass) works to soothe and strengthen the skin barrier.

It's perfect for those who want immediate color correction plus actual treatment benefits. Apply it after moisturizer but before foundation for a smooth, even base.

Best Night Cream: Eucerin Redness Relief Night Crème, $18

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Dr. Hovenic chose this specifically because nighttime is when the skin repairs itself, and this formula helps calm inflammation while restoring moisture. The rich, soothing cream contains licochalcone, a powerful anti-inflammatory extracted from licorice root, which works overnight to reduce visible redness. The nourishing texture provides intense hydration for dry, reactive skin without feeling heavy or greasy. Wake up to calmer, more comfortable skin.

Best Splurge: Plated Intense Serum, $258

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Dr. Austin calls this "one of my favorite products for patients who have both redness and visible aging." The innovative formula uses platelet-derived exosomes to send regenerative signals to the skin, helping calm inflammation while boosting collagen production and skin barrier repair.

"Patients see less flushing, smoother texture, and softer fine lines because the skin is functioning more like healthy, younger skin," she explains. She recommends applying it twice daily as the first step after cleansing.

While it's a splurge, the dual action on both redness and aging makes it particularly valuable for mature skin dealing with multiple concerns.

Best SPF for Redness: SPOOGE Dew Me Mineral Sunscreen, $34

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Dr. Hovenic created this specifically with sensitive, redness-prone skin in mind. "Daily sun protection is key for preventing redness and rosacea flares, and Dew Me is designed for everyday wear," she explains. It offers broad-spectrum mineral protection with a subtle tint to help neutralize redness, plus hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and allantoin to hydrate and calm sensitive skin.

The mineral formula won't irritate reactive skin, and the slight tint provides an added benefit of color-correcting while protecting. The dewy finish looks beautiful on mature skin without emphasizing texture.

Best Gentle Formula: The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, $10

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Dr. Hovenic calls azelaic acid "one of my go-to ingredients for redness and rosacea, and this gentle option helps calm tone without irritation." Azelaic acid is uniquely effective for redness because it's anti-inflammatory, reduces bumps and evens skin tone without the irritation potential of retinoids or acids. The 10% concentration is strong enough to be effective but gentle enough for daily use. The cream-gel texture can feel slightly textured on application but absorbs well. Use it once or twice daily for best results on persistent redness.

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• Dr. Radhika Shah, Westlake Dermatology
• Dr. Andrea Austin, MD, board-certified dermatologist
• Dr. Whitney Hovenic, double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, co-founder of SPOOGE sunscreen

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment didn’t end on stage. Right after his halftime performance, the global music star shared a hallway moment with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that quickly grabbed attention online. 

The short but emotional exchange showed Bad Bunny hugging Goodell for several minutes while they talked before walking away in different directions. 

The NFL later shared the clip with the caption: “Commish 🤝 Benito,” and fans immediately began reacting across social media.

The hallway hug with Goodell added a human moment to a night filled with spectacle. Reactions online showed how the moment connected with viewers. 

Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium.

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“This is what AMERICA is about gratitude, differences, culture. Unity love it,” one fan wrote.

Another added, “Honestly great move by Roger and it was a great show! Got to get used to change.”

A different comment read, “Benito showing gratitude to the man that picked him and refused to get rid of him. That is humility right there!”

“Shout out to the commissioner for not buckling after all the hate they received. Great show,” another viewer said.

One fan even wrote, “One time I can clap for Roger. Good job.”

Another added, “I love this commissioner he his heart he listens. He’s a good person.”

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The interaction stood out because it happened just after one of the biggest entertainment performances of the year. The Super Bowl halftime show is watched by millions worldwide, and Bad Bunny’s 2026 performance was already historic for showcasing Puerto Rican culture and Spanish-language music on one of television’s biggest stages.

Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, becoming the first Latino solo artist to headline the event and performing mostly in Spanish.

Even before the show, Goodell publicly backed the artist, calling him “one of the great artists in the world,” showing strong support for the NFL’s decision to feature him on the global stage.

Bad Bunny’s halftime show blended music, culture and star power, starting with “Tití Me Preguntó” while wearing a jersey with his real last name, Ocasio, on the back. The show also featured major celebrity appearances and high-energy visuals, including recreated cultural scenes and surprise guest performers.

The NFL leaned into the moment online, posting reaction videos celebrating the performance and labeling it “ICONIC,” showing how the league viewed the halftime show as a defining cultural event.

For many viewers, the performance represented more than music. It showed how the Super Bowl continues to evolve as a global entertainment platform. The event itself remains one of the most-watched TV moments every year, making the halftime show a powerful stage for culture and storytelling.

Moments like this are why the Super Bowl feels bigger than football. It becomes about people, stories and culture meeting in one place.

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Valentine's Day is the perfect day for letting someone special know how you feel about her or him. After all, it's already a romantic day, so the mood is right. But how exactly do you go about it? Simply asking, "Will you be my Valentine?" may seem awkward or cause a bit of anxiety. If your heart begins to palpitate at the idea, throwing in some humor or creativity can go a long way in easing the tension of the question. And not to worry, we've gathered the 14 best "Will you be my Valentine" ideas!

Even if you and your significant other have been dating for a while (or even if you're married!), you may want to use Valentine's Day as an opportunity to express your love in a meaningful way. Combining the perfect gift or treat with your message of love will result in plenty of hugs and kisses!

Whether you desire to make known a crush or offer a statement of true love, there are a lot of fun and personalized ways to get your message across. And since Valentine's Day is on February 14, we have put together 14 creative ideas for asking the question, "Will you be my Valentine?" Trust us, there's something here for everyone! Enjoy!

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14 Fun and Creative "Will You Be My Valentine" Ideas1. Use a Fortune Cookie

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Create your own fortune cookies with printable paper and messages. Pair it with a dinner of Chinese food for a romantic evening. Some ready-made messages include things like "I am fortune-ate to have a Valentine like you." There are also Bible verses about love if you're religious, or you can write out your own message to slip into the patterned paper fortune cookie.

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2. Write It Down—What I Love About You Book, $10.99 on Amazon

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A perfect Valentine's message for your beloved is to write out a list of everything that you love about her or him. This is so much more than a simple "I love you." The extra detail shows the depth of your love. This Valentine's book makes it easy to do that and will be a treasured gift.

3. Put It on a T-Shirt—Will You Be My Valentine Shirt, $22.99 on Amazon

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If you give or wear a T-shirt with "Will you be my Valentine?" printed right on it, the question definitely seems more serious. With that kind of thoughtfulness, it could be hard to say no!

4. Give Away Pieces of Your Heart—Heart Puzzle, $9.99 on Amazon

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With a blank canvas of a heart-shaped puzzle, you can write or paint on it your own special message. Either ask, "Will you be my Valentine?" or another heartfelt message like "You are the missing piece to my puzzle" to go along with the puzzle theme.

Related: 365 Reasons Why I Love You—Ideas for a Sentimental Note To Share Every Day of the Year

5. Ask Via Scrabble Game

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Whether you invite the one you adore over for a friendly game of Scrabble or simply spell out your question with Scrabble tiles, it's a creative way to ask the question. Especially if you are tongue-tied or dry-mouthed!

6. 14 Days of Dates

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Lead up to the big question with 14 dates, activities or messages. End on Valentine's Day with a message of love or the question of being your Valentine. Like an advent calendar, this is a fun path to take before the big day.

7. Video or Photo Collage

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This is a fun idea if you have been dating for a while. Compile digital photos or video clips to create a story of the two of you. Then, give it as a private gift or post it on social media to declare your love publicly. 

Related: 35 DIY Valentine's Gifts That You Can Actually Pull Off Before Feb. 14!

8. Bake Something Sweet @britscookin

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You could give chocolates, but baking something sweet instead might send a stronger message. Use icing to write out a message or ask the one you admire to be your Valentine.

9. Set Up a Scavenger Hunt

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Hide clues to what you are going to ask that lead to a special gift, along with your question, as the ultimate find. With all of that effort, you are bound to get a positive response!

10. Give Flowers With a Twist—15.8" Fake Red Rose, $5.99 on Amazon

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Girls always appreciate flowers. To make even more of a statement, give a bouquet that contains one artificial flower. Tell her you will love her until the last flower dies. 

11. Write a Handwritten Letter

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Instead of a Valentine's card, write out your feelings in a letter. Explain what you love about your Valentine or why you would love the person to be your Valentine.

12. Customize a Pizza @recipeswithjay

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Use pepperoni to make a heart (or make your own pizza in the shape of a heart), and write your sweet question on the inside of the pizza box!

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13. Write a Poem

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If you are gifted with words, write out a romantic poem that includes asking the person to be your Valentine.

14. Give Chicken Soup

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A humorous way to ask someone to be your Valentine is to give a can of chicken soup with a note that says, "I hope you are as lovesick for me as I am for you. The soup is for the symptoms, and being my Valentine is the cure."

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Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson declared a vintage folk song "the greatest ever," and it's a pick that stops music fans in their tracks.

Beloved 70s shock rocker Alice Cooper recalled that Wilson once invited him to his home, sat down at the piano, and played one of his favorite songs. Cooper told Music News that he was stunned by Wilson’s selection.

"It was about 1978 or something like that. Iggy [Pop] and I were sitting there waiting," Cooper began.

"You know it was Brian Wilson, one of the great writers of all time, and he sat down at the piano and started playing 'Mama's little baby loves shortnin' shortnin'. Mama's little baby loves shortnin' bread.'"

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The entertainer continued, "[Brian] goes, 'No, this is the greatest song ever written', dead seriously. We were two little kids, we go, 'Umm OK'. Why is that the best song?' 'I don't know, it's just the best song ever written,' he replied."

Cooper concluded, "That's like [Paul] McCartney telling you that because you go, OK. I guess you're right."

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"Shortnin’ Bread" started as a fun poem by James Whitcomb Riley, written in the late 1890s, and eventually became a cheerful folk tune loved by kids and adults alike. Over the decades, everyone from The Andrews Sisters to Etta James and The Wiggles put their own spin on it, keeping the song alive for new generations.

The Beach Boys would ultimately cover “Shortnin’ Bread” on their 1979 album L.A. (Light Album). Reportedly, Wilson's fascination with the song came after writing "Ding Dang," with The Byrds' Roger McGuinn, a song which appeared on the band's LP The Beach Boys Love You.

The iHeartRadio podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs focused on specific Beach Boys songs, analyzing the history behind each one. The episode that mentions Wilson's fascination with "Shortnin' Bread" is the fourth installment of a deep dive into the 1968 song, "Never Learned Not to Love."

The podcast explained that Wilson was "a man who, when he likes a song, really likes it. We've talked in recent episodes about how he became obsessed with The Ronettes 'Be My Baby' for a long time. And how he spent a period intensely reworking Steven Foster's 'Old Folks at Home.' But there was one song, more than any other, that obsessed Brian Wilson in the 1970s and for decades after, 'Shortnin' Bread.'"

Brian Wilson died on June 11, 2025. He was 82.