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Simone Biles made it clear to fans curious about her recent medical emergency that she would talk about it when she is ready, and that's not now. On June 14, the gymnast shared a relaxing video of herself getting ready to travel with her husband, Jonathan Owens, to Belize for a fun trip.

She captioned the clip, "TRAVEL W/ ME TO BELIZE 🏝️👙💕🐚." In the video, Biles woke up and did her regular morning routine, such as brushing her teeth and doing her skincare. After that, she fed their dogs and finished packing before the couple headed out.

Biles shared short clips of their arrival at the airport, their flight, and touching down in Belize, before ending with a shot of her and Owens enjoying delicious-looking drinks.

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Many fans were happy to see her enjoy a fun vacation, such as one who commented, "Girll my bank account said no but you go ahead. Enjoy your trip. 🩵." Another said, "Glad to see you doing better. Have a relaxing time."

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While most of her fans were supportive and encouraging, there were naturally a lot of people still curious about her recent health scare. In early June, Biles revealed that she was hospitalized after a serious emergency, writing, "almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week. This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life."

Thankfully, she seems to be doing much better, but fans are hoping to learn more. One response to her latest video read, "Never got the update on near death experience 😕."

There were other comments similar to this one, but Biles directly responded to this fan to shut down the constant questions and speculation. She simply wrote, "Not ready to talk about it just yet ❤️‍🩹."

When she first shared the personal news, Biles said, "I’ll explain sooner or later," but nothing beyond that. It's unclear if she will ever share the details about the private ordeal.

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Carrie Underwoodjust shared a photo from her latest performance that has her fans up in arms… literally.

After performing in Lincoln, CA, on Sunday, June 14, Underwood uploaded a series of snaps to her Instagram recapping the night. 

“Fun times in Lincoln, CA last night @thevenueatthundervalley !!! Such a great crowd! I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time,” the country star's caption read, which featured 10 photos from the night. “Thanks for showing up and rocking out!”

But fans couldn’t take their eye off one detail—her incredible (and completely jacked) arms.

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“You were amazing last night and also arm goals!!!!” one fan wrote.

Another agreed, saying, “Thank you for being an example of how to be sexy AND strong in Hollywood.”

“Welcome to the gun show,” another replied.

“okay what’s the arm routine ?” a fourth asked.

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The 43-year-old delivered on that last question, reposting the photos to her Instagram Story and tagging her wellness brand, HiNote, alongside the caption, "Bicep and shoulder appreciation post."

The American Idol winner launched HiNote earlier this year as an expansion of her passion for health and fitness. According to her website, the brand focuses on helping women incorporate movement, nutrition, and realistic wellness habits into their everyday lives. So far, the brand has launched the HiNote Everyday Energy Daily Nutrition Drink Mix, which is available in three flavors (or a variety pack if you can’t decide which flavor is your favorite). 

And if you’re wondering about her fit52 app, it’s evolved into HiNote Life, which offers users the same guided workouts, recipes, and a robust community committed to helping you stay active

”I wanted to help build a home for the everyday habits that support real life—movement, nutrition, and simple routines you can actually stick with,” Underwood said in a video shared on launch day.

One thing's for sure—whatever Underwood's doing is absolutely working.

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Though there are plenty of sandals to choose from during summer, it’s often hard to tell which ones will actually stay comfortable once you’re on your feet all day — whether that’s a poolside afternoon, a travel-heavy weekend, or just running errands in rising heat. Many pairs look easygoing at first glance, but they don’t always hold up in terms of comfort. One of the simplest ways to avoid that guesswork is to go with a brand that’s known for prioritizing comfort, like Skechers. 

That trusted-brand appeal only grows when you find out there’s a super cute pair currently marked down on Amazon. Ahead of Prime Day, the Skechers Reggae Slim Stretch Flex Hands-Free Slip-Ins are 40% off, bringing the price from $75 down to $45, making it easier to tap into the brand’s signature cushioning and easy wearability without paying full price.

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Instead of traditional buckles or leather straps, these “cute,” “supportive,” and “super comfortable” sandals feature wide bands of textured stretch fabric arranged in an intricate crisscross pattern across the foot. Two horizontal straps anchor the forefoot, while a diagonal strap weaves over the top to create a lattice-like effect that looks simultaneously sporty and modern. The fabric itself has a herringbone-inspired texture that adds visual interest. At the back, a wide, padded slingback strap wraps comfortably around the ankle to give you a secure fit.

The footbed has a softly molded shape with a suede-like finish and understated geometric detailing, while the streamlined sole adds a subtle one-inch lift. Traction grooves underneath the flexible outsole help support steady footing without adding bulk, and the machine-washable vegan materials make them especially practical for everyday wear.

Dubbed as a “terrific summer sandal” and “easy to wear,” they pair just as easily with linen pants, dresses, casual jumpsuits, maxi skirts, as they do with denim shorts and a simple tank. The open design keeps feet cool on warm days, while the secure woven-style strap arrangement makes them feel substantial enough for sightseeing, vacations, farmers market runs, and long days on your feet.

These “durable” sandals are “a must-have for your summer wardrobe,” according to shoppers, and they come in four neutral color options. They're available in whole sizes from 5 through 12 and also come in wide widths, which can provide a more comfortable fit depending on your foot shape. Pricing can vary based on both colorway and size, so it’s worth double-checking before adding to cart.

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As of yesterday, the 25th Tribeca Festival came to a close, and with it, some amazing films premiered that I was lucky enough to see throughout the course of the festival.

Out of the 19 films I saw at the festival, these are simply the narrative features that I connected with the most. There are dozens of other films and documentaries that are exciting, revolutionary, and absolutely deserved of your time. Think of these as my personal greatest hits of my time at the festival, and the films I recommend the most.

Honorable Mentions

I have three honorable mentions to throw out quickly, with the first being Taxi Driver. It's an unimpeachable classic and revolutionary piece of cinema. The reason I only list it here is because it obviously isn't a new film, and I want to highlight things that are brand new.

They Fight is a really special film that tells the true story of a man recently released from prison facing his demons and finding his purpose as a youth boxing coach. The director Sheldon Candis was an absolute delight to see speak, and he has such a great outlook on cinema as a form. Using film as a way to uplift and inspire instead of perpetuate tragedy was a special and unique outlook that I really really appreciate. There's also some of the best child acting I've seen recently in a film, with a pair of performances that are so full of life and truth. They Fight is a special and triumphant film that you'll be able to see soon on July 17th on Hulu.

Mutter: The Diary of a Mother is a bleak and heavy film exploring the pains of motherhood through an inventive and squirm-inducing horror narrative that hit me pretty hard. The Turkish film features an incredibly powerful leading performance from actress Hazar Ergüçlü that reaches so many intense peaks, as well as somber and tragic lows that really captivated me. Mutter is a movie that utilizes the incredibly powerful idea of the horror coming from the ordinary, not the supernatural. The film exists in an incredibly bleak and realistic world that highlights societal evils that we deal with every day.

1. Ponderosa

Ponderosa is so awesome.

Rob Rice's new film is a bizarre, melancholic, hilarious meditation on the generational relationship we find ourselves in in this country, as well as the cultural state of the nation at large. The movie stars Jack Dylan Grazer as Zeke, a disillusioned and apathetic teenager who after his mother loses her job at the local Ponderosa buffet finds himself humoring George, portrayed by Bill Camp, who is a wealthy real estate developer who is also obsessed with becoming Zeke's father.

Every single performance in this movie is comedic genius and profound tragedy all wrapped into one. Set against the backdrop of a crushing suburbia complete with chain restaurants, miles of the same house, and the steady sound of the highway, the film gets to the heart of where America is sitting culturally, and captures a sense of alienation that I think a lot of people can relate to.

Oftentimes surreal and unexplainable, Ponderosa occupies an uncomfortable and anxious mood for most of its runtime, with Zeke consistently being assaulted with a forced companionship from George, and a sorrowful monotony from his mother, Sandra, played by Alexis Bledel. The film reminded me a lot of David Lynch's work in the ways it which it portrayed Americana through abstract sequences and emotions as opposed to straightforward statements.

Ponderosa is deeply sad, scary and so so funny. Heightening the cultural absurdity of this nation to a hyperbolic boiling point, the film is an incredible ride that leads you to the answers with a map that makes no sense whatsoever.

2. Via Negativa The cast and crew of Via Negativa attending the premier.

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Via Negativa is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, written by Daniel Hornsby. Being a road movie, I was already predisposed to love this, as I find myself so enamored with a journey that is constantly moving. The story follows Father Dan (played by Young Mazino), a disillusioned priest who is recently removed from his duties, and decides to embark across the country with a gun and an injured coyote he accidentally hit with his car.

The film is a captivating, thoughtful journey across the American Midwest that asks questions of faith, purpose, and identity. Set against the backdrop of the delightful Americana of roadside attractions and beat up old diners, we follow Dan as each stop on his drive further tests and interrogates the life he has built for himself as well as the construction of the church and the faith he has in it.

Director Hannah Peterson is so good at utilizing stillness throughout the film. She allows Mazino's performance to be this quiet, textural, and internal thing that allows the audience to feel as if they're going on this journey as well. The rest of the performances are stellar as well, including the coyote, whose name is escaping me at this moment.

Via Negativa is a somber, sensitive, and powerful meditation on faith and forgiveness that transforms and strikes the audience with every step on its idiosyncratic road trip towards an answer we have yet to find.

3. The Long Haul The cast and crew of The Long Haul attending the premier.

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David Drake's directorial debut about a long haul trucker and the ghosts of her tragic past is a stunning and somber look at the weight we carry and the toll that can take on a person. From the opening moments of the film I was won over, with the opening credit sequence playing over this wonderful static shot that's soundtracked by "Wichita Lineman," a phenomenal phenomenal song that immediately sets the tone.

The two words that I have to describe this film are Margo Martindale. Her performance in this is one of my favorites of the whole year. It is easily one of the realest performances I have ever seen. Despite living nowhere near the American west, or interacting with long distance truckers, I feel like I have met her before. She radiates a warmth, a sadness, and an honesty that is so remarkable. It's a phenomenal performance.

Drake is extremely assured as a first time director as well, with every performance in this film being extremely truthful as well. I especially love Cole Sprouse as this complete jerk. He's a great parallel to Martindale's character CJ.

I absolutely love the visuals as well. There's such a warm softness to every single frame of the film. The way the western landscapes are photographed throughout are just so captivating. Shot like a postcard, and written with the sadness you find on the other side, The Long Haul is a beautifully human experience that everyone will connect with.

4. The Leader The cast and crew of The Leader attending the premier.

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Last and absolutely, absolutely not least, is The Leader.

I'll be brief as a lot of my thoughts are written here, but I was absolutely blown away by this film. Michael J. Gallagher handles a massive, complicated story of tragedy, indoctrination, belonging, and faith in his exploration of the Heaven's Gate cult.

Every aspect from the performances, the cinematography, the editing, and the music is so impactful and harrowing. I found myself feeling sick by the end because it so effectively connected with me. The film respects its subjects and its audience by creating an emotional portrait into a doomed group of people and the conditions that brought them together. The knife of reality is razor sharp here, and it cut through me from start to finish.

I had a wonderful experience at the 25th Tribeca Festival, and I hope you all enjoy the movies as much as I did. There's a special future in the industry, and all of these films represent a movement coming forward that I am every excited for.

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While there are nearly a dozen daily games that The New York Times offers, the one that has many puzzle solvers in a chokehold is Wordle. But what is Wordle exactly? Well, for those not in the know, it's a puzzle that includes one five letter word that needs to be solved within six tries. Sound simple? It may be—if you actually know the unused Wordle words that are left to help narrow down your answers each day.

Originally launching in 2021, the game was acquired by The New York Times just one short year later and with it, six words were removed from the initial 2,315 possible solutions. Those sacred words? Probably some that you would never guess: agora, pupal, lynch, fibre, slave and wench. (Yes, wench.) And as a result, the words not used in Wordle dropped to 2,309.

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How Are Unused Wordle Words Kept Track Of?

With all of the possible solutions available, it's difficult for puzzle goers to know what has already been used. But, if you were wondering just how the folks who generate the game keeps track of it, it's actually easier than you think. When players log on to the Wordle site, their browser automatically downloads a script that includes all past and future answers as well as unused Wordle words.

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Does Wordle Reuse Words?

Originally, Wordle puzzle answers were not reused, but as of early 2026, The New York Times made the decision to recycle some of the older answers so as to not exhaust the game.

All of the Possible Remaining Wordle Answers

Since it's release and subsequent move to The New York Times, Wordle has wildly grown in popularity on social media (and has even spawned a few fan-inspired variations of the game including Nerdle, Quordle and Octordle). Puzzle lovers are constantly racking their brains on the daily to figure out the Wordle answer and while some days may be easy, for those days that have you stumped, we've got you covered.

The below list of words is what's left as possible World answers as of June 15, 2026. And while we could give you the expected date that each word will be used (the Wordle script is already written through October 2027), that wouldn't be as fun as solving them on your own. We did, however, list all of the unused Wordle words in alphabetical order instead to help you along your journey.

Related: Today’s Wordle Hint, Answers for #1822 on Monday, June 15, 2026

Letter A

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• abled
• abode
• abort
• abuse
• adorn
• adieu
• afire
• afoul
• aider
• algae
• alibi
• allay
• amend
• amity
• anime
• annoy
• annul
• aping
• apnea
• arena
• armor
• arose
• array
• arson
• augur
• aunty
• avian
• axial
• axion

Letter B

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• baggy
• basal
• beard
• beech
• began
• begat
• belle
• berry
• betel
• bezel
• bible
• biddy
• bigot
• billy
• bingo
• bison
• bitty
• bless
• blind
• blitz
• bloat
• bluer
• blunt
• bobby
• boney
• booth
• bosom
• botch
• boule
• bound
• bowel
• brawl
• brick
• brunt
• burst
• bused
• bushy
• butch
• butte
• buxom

Letter C

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• cabal
• cabby
• cabin
• caddy
• cagey
• cairn
• canal
• caput
• caste
• cavil
• chaff
• chess
• chick
• china
• churn
• clack
• claim
• clank
• cleat
• clout
• clued
• cobra
• color
• comic
• copse
• cough
• coupe
• covey
• crack
• crash
• creek
• creep
• creme
• cress
• crick
• cried
• crier
• crony
• croup
• crude
• crump
• curry
• curvy
• cutie

Letter D

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• daily
• dairy
• dealt
• debar
• deign
• demon
• demur
• derby
• dilly
• dimly
• diode
• dirty
• ditch
• diver
• downy
• drake
• drank
• drawl
• dress
• dried
• drier
• droit
• dross
• drown
• druid
• dryly
• dully
• dumpy
• dunce
• dying

Related: NYT ‘Connections’ Hints, Clues and Answers Today, Monday, June 15, 2026

Letter E

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• eater
• eclat
• eking
• elect
• elegy
• elide
• emcee
• enemy
• entry
• erect
• ester
• evict
• eying

Letter F

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• fairy
• fanny
• fatal
• fatty
• fauna
• fecal
• fella
• felon
• femme
• femur
• fence
• fetal
• fetus
• ficus
• fight
• filer
• filmy
• filth
• flack
• fleck
• fleet
• flier
• fluid
• flush
• fraud
• freed
• freer
• friar
• frisk
• fudge
• furor
• furry
• fussy

Letter G

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• gaffe
• gaily
• gassy
• gayer
• gayly
• gazer
• geeky
• gipsy
• girly
• giver
• godly
• golly
• gonad
• gourd
• grape
• graze
• grill
• grope
• grown
• grunt
• guilt
• gulch
• gusto
• gypsy

Letter H

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• harem
• harpy
• haute
• hedge
• hippy
• honor
• horny
• hotly
• humus
• husky
• hussy
• hydro
• hymen

Related: NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for Today, Monday, June 15, 2026

Letter I

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• icily
• idiot
• idyll
• iliac
• imply
• ingot

Letter J

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• jetty
• joist
• juicy
• junta
• junto
• juror

Letter K

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• kappa
• kinky
• kitty
• kneed

Letter L

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• leant
• legal
• leper
• liege
• lipid
• loamy
• login
• loose
• lorry
• lumen
• lupus
• lurch
• lymph
• lyric

Letter M

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• macro
• mamma
• mammy
• mange
• mangy
• meaty
• mecca
• melee
• milky
• minim
• minor
• missy
• mocha
• moody
• moron
• motif
• mound
• mower
• mucus
• muddy
• murky
• musky

Letter N

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• newer
• ninny
• noose
• nosey
• nutty

Related: Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, June 15, 2026

Letter O

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• oaken
• obese
• octal
• odder
• olden
• ombre
• opium
• optic
• orbit
• outgo
• ovary
• ovate
• ovine
• ovoid
• owing

Letter P

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• paddy
• pagan
• paler
• palsy
• pansy
• parse
• paste
• pasty
• payee
• payer
• penal
• pence
• penny
• pesto
• piggy
• pivot
• pizza
• plied
• plier
• plush
• poesy
• pooch
• poser
• posit
• pouch
• prawn
• pried
• privy
• pubic
• pudgy
• pulse
• punch
• puppy
• puree
• purer
• purse
• pushy
• putty
• pygmy

Letter Q

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• quasi
• queer
• quoth

Letter R

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• rabbi
• radar
• radii
• rajah
• rally
• ralph
• randy
• rarer
• raspy
• raven
• razor
• rearm
• rebar
• recut
• reedy
• refit
• reign
• renal
• reply
• reset
• rifle
• rigor
• rinse
• ripen
• risky
• river
• rivet
• roast
• roger
• rotor
• ruler
• rumor

Related: NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Monday, June 15, 2026

Letter S

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• sadly
• safer
• salon
• salve
• salvo
• saner
• sappy
• satyr
• sauce
• savoy
• scalp
• scaly
• scamp
• scary
• scion
• scoop
• scree
• screw
• scuba
• seize
• semen
• setup
• sewer
• shack
• shady
• shale
• shalt
• shark
• sheen
• sheer
• sheik
• shied
• shiny
• shirt
• shock
• shone
• shook
• shoot
• shrew
• sieve
• sigma
• silky
• sinew
• sixty
• skulk
• slack
• slain
• slant
• slash
• sleet
• slept
• slide
• slimy
• sling
• slink
• sloop
• slunk
• slurp
• slush
• slyly
• smack
• smoky
• smote
• sneer
• sniff
• snipe
• snowy
• snuck
• snuff
• soapy
• sonar
• sooth
• sooty
• spank
• spawn
• spell
• sperm
• spied
• spiky
• spilt
• spook
• spree
• spunk
• spurn
• squib
• stalk
• stave
• steak
• steal
• steer
• stoke
• stoop
• strip
• stuck
• stunk
• suing
• swami
• swarm
• swash
• swear
• swept
• swift
• swore
• synod

Letter T

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• taint
• taker
• tamer
• tango
• tarot
• tatty
• tenet
• tense
• tepee
• terra
• theta
• thong
• tight
• timid
• toddy
• token
• tonal
• tonga
• torus
• toxin
• tramp
• trash
• tread
• tribe
• tried
• truce
• truer
• trump
• trunk
• tubal
• tulle
• tumor
• turbo
• twixt
• tying

Letter U

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• uncut
• unity
• unset
• unwed
• urine
• utile

Letter V

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• valor
• valve
• vapor
• vaunt
• verso
• vicar
• vigil
• vinyl
• viper
• virus
• vista
• vomit

Letter W

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• wager
• waist
• waive
• warty
• welch
• welsh
• wider
• widow
• wight
• willy
• wimpy
• winch
• wispy
• woody
• wooly
• woozy
• worth
• wrack
• wrest
• wring
• wryly

Letter X

Ni'Kesia Pannell

All of the five-letter Wordle words that start with X have been used.

Letter Y

Ni'Kesia Pannell

All of the five-letter Wordle words that start with Y have been used.

Letter Z

Ni'Kesia Pannell

• zonal

Each day The New York Times offers a new five-letter word from the list above of unused Wordle words for players to guess. Plenty of strategies are used, but if you need a little help solving things, you can always check out our daily Wordle hints and answers to push you in the right direction.

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Hollywood legends Jamie Lee Curtis and MariskaHargitay recently reconnected to discuss their experiences as actors.

The pair were both born with a familiar understanding of the entertainment industry. Curtis is the daughter of legendary actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. While Hargitay’s late mother was Jayne Mansfield, an actress and Playboy playmate who died in a car accident.

Now, they are known for their impact on TV and film. The duo reflected on the industry and their careers as part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. 

Curtis spoke about her experience on the 1989 sitcom, Anything but Love, which she called her "favorite job ever.”

“John Ritter was one of the producers of the show. I loved him. We were auditioning actors for the part of a rogue guy who kept coming on to me in a scene,” she said. “Every actor who came in backed me up against a desk, and I had to push him off. After one guy left, John Ritter came over to me and he whispered in my ear, ‘You have really funny legs.’”

The actor spoke about how important it is to have women in positions of power.

“Women are not often in positions of leadership. For the first time, you have a woman running [SVU]. How important was that for you?” Curtis asked the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress.

“It’s everything. MicheleFazekas, who is now our showrunner, is hilarious and talented. We also have a female directing producer named BrennaMalloy, who pushes me to new heights,” Hargitay responded.

Curtis is known for her roles in films like Halloween, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Freaky Friday. At 67 years old, she is currently on the 2026 show Scarpetta.

“[You and I] are two women over 60, both on shows that have women showrunners and directing producers,” she said. “I’m only on [Scarpetta] because Nicole Kidman said, ‘Jamie is on the show, right?’ I was a producer. I just wanted to be a boss; I didn’t want to have to put on the gear.” 

“You do wear some gear in Scarpetta. You’re showing the girls,” Hargitay said while nodding towards the True Lies star’s breasts.

“The girls were retired. It was all over,” Curtis joked.

Taylor Swiftand Travis Kelce’s wedding is the event of the summer. That is, if it happens this summer. 

Speculation about the date and venue started almost immediately after the pair announced their engagement last August. Most recently, rumors swirled that Swift and Kelce would wed at Madison Square Garden over the July 4th weekend. And while neither the musician/superstar nor her NFL pro beau has confirmed anything (yet), the mayor of New York City may have just dropped a pretty big hint.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 14: Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York City. (Photo by NDZ/Star Max/GC Images) Getty Images

During a press conference on Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke to the media about preparations the NYPD, the state, and the city are making for the FIFA World Cup 2026 games. He said, “We are the biggest city in the country. We are used to big events, and we are incredibly excited for this one.”

Mamdani continued, “We know it coincides with the Knicks finals run; we know it coincides with July 4th, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding, all happening at the same time, and we are so excited to welcome the world here.” Cue a collective, “Um, what?”

Did Mamdani just casually let the cat out of the bag and confirm that Taylor Swift and Jason Kelce are getting married in New York City during the July Fourth holiday weekend? 

When a video of the press conference hit social media, fans weighed in. In a recent Reddit thread, some Swifties floated the idea that Mamdani’s statement was just a joke, posting, “I’m gonna keep believing it’s not MSG and just choose to believe that Mamdani is just being tongue and cheek” and that the mayor was just “trying to get a chuckle.” 

Another commenter added, “This is the funniest possible way this rumor could have been confirmed,” while someone else said, “Pretty sure he’s trolling.”

While Mayor Mamdani may or may not have leaked the power couple’s plans, there is one thing he does know—he isn’t going to the wedding. When reporters asked if he’s invited, he told them no, sharing, “I wish them a lovely wedding. I’ll listen to ‘Only the Young’ at home, on my own.”

As of now, Swift and Kelce have not released any information on their future nuptials.

On June 15, California Governor Gavin Newsomreleased a formal video to share that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, were under investigation by the Department of Justice.

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"Today, my wife & I joinedDonald Trump’s hit list," he wrote, adding that the DOJ "have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one... because I am considering running for President."

The political leader went on to say that he felt Trump was "going after the mother of [his] children" to intimidate him, saying, "He's coming after my wife, Jen, a public servant. A woman who's dedicated her life to supporting women and girls. Someone who has done nothing wrong other than having the temerity to advocate for what she believes in."

He then issued a warning to the president, saying, "you can subpoena my records, you can investigate me, you can harass me, put my name on every and any enemies list you have, but leave my wife and family out of your personal vendetta.”

Though all eyes are on Newsom in recent years, his wife is no stranger to the spotlight as a former actress, a documentarian, and a social advocate who was involved in the Harvey Weinstein case as an accuser.

Read on to learn more about Gavin Newsom's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom was an actress before meeting Gavin

Before becoming California’s "first partner" and an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jennifer pursued an acting career in Hollywood. After earning degrees from Stanford University and completing a certificate program at the American Conservatory Theater, she moved to Los Angeles in 2002 and appeared in television shows including Mad Men, Numb3rs, Strong Medicine and Life.

She later shifted her focus to documentary filmmaking, creating projects such as Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In, which examine gender stereotypes and media representation.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom had a famous boyfriend before Gavin

Before beginning her relationship with Gavin Newsom, Jennifer famously dated actor and filmmaker George Clooney. The pair were romantically linked in the early 2000s and made several public appearances together.

Gavin Newsom and Jennifer got married in 2008

Jennifer and Gavin Newsom began dating in October 2006, shortly after his divorce from former San Francisco first lady Kimberly Guilfoyle (who was later engaged toDonald Trump Jr.from 2021 to 2024).

They announced their engagement in December 2007 and married on July 26, 2008, in Stevensville, Montana. Since then, Jennifer has served alongside Newsom during his time as mayor of San Francisco, lieutenant governor, and governor of California.

Gavin Newsom and Jennifer share four children Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and their kids

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The couple are parents to four children: daughters Montana and Brooklynn and sons Hunter and Dutch.

Their oldest daughter, Montana, was born in 2009 and was named after the state where her parents married. Hunter arrived in 2011, followed by Brooklynn in 2013 and finally Dutch in 2016. The kids make some rare red carpet appearances with their parents, but generally stay out of the spotlight.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom was involved in the Harvey Weinstein case

Jennifer was among the women who testified against Harvey Weinstein during his 2022 Los Angeles sexual assault trial. She alleged that Weinstein assaulted her in a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2005 after inviting her to what she believed would be a professional meeting while she was a young actress.

Jennifer initially testified anonymously as “Jane Doe No. 4” before publicly identifying herself. During emotional testimony, she told jurors that Weinstein had used his power in the entertainment industry to prey on aspiring women. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the counts related to her allegations, resulting in a mistrial on those charges.

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Co-written with producer Ed Townsend, the '70s hit "Let's Get it On" by Marvin Gaye was released on June 15th, 1973. The tune would go on to be the most successful single for Motown for Gaye and one of his overall, most well-known songs from his career.

Townsend originally conceptualized the song while in rehab for alcoholism and it had more religious and spiritual undertones. However, Gaye felt it should have a different message and two ended up collaborating on entirely new lyrics. The final version, which appears on the album of the same title, is a soulful and emotional tune about sexual liberation that is filled with signature, funky guitar arrangements.

The song hit number one on Billboard on September 8th, 1973, where it remained for two weeks. "Let's Get it On" would stay within the top 10 on Billboard for over 13 weeks, with the majority of them placing the song in the top 5. For the entirety of 1973, Billboard ranked the song as the number four song of the year.

At the time of release, the single for "Let's Get it On" was Motown's largest-selling recording of all time, selling over four-million copies between 1973 and 1974 with a million being sold in the US alone.

In 2016, the family of Ed Townsend (who died in 2003) sued Engligh singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran over his song, "Thinking Out Loud." They alleged that "the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic compositions of 'Thinking' are substantially and/or strikingly similar to the drum composition of 'Let's Get It On'." The Townsend claim was rejected in court in a juried trial that took place in 2023.

"Let's Get it On" was ranked number 167 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song was also ranked #32 on Billboard magazine'sHot 100 All-Time Top Songs list.

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Country music star Brad Paisley has released a new song, “Someone Else’s Arms,” featuring fellow country artist Miranda Lambert, while continuing his international tour and expanding his ongoing Tacklebox music project.

Paisley announced the release on Instagram, writing, “Someone Else’s Arms featuring Miranda Lambert is out now.”

The track becomes the latest addition to Tacklebox, a project that launched in May and draws from Paisley’s extensive collection of unreleased and previously unrecorded songs. 

The release arrives as the Grammy-winning singer performs across Europe before returning to the United States for several summer tour dates, including a July 4 appearance at Stadium of Fire in Provo, Utah.

Brad Paisley performs during the "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" show.

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“Someone Else’s Arms” is the seventh song unveiled through the project and follows earlier releases “Fallin’,” “This Town Ain’t Small Enough,” “Without You,” “Hi Ho Silverado” featuring David Lee Murphy, “Overnight Low” and “Helen Back.”

According to Paisley, more songs are expected in the coming weeks.

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The Tacklebox project gives fans access to songs from different periods of Paisley’s songwriting career, many of which had never been officially released.

“I see this project as never-ending,” Paisley explained when announcing the initiative, according to Poll Star. “It’s almost like the fans have a direct link to my Dropbox or to a playlist that never ends.”

“We are calling it Tacklebox because it’s a box full of hooks, country lyric hooks. In this digital age, I have every song I’ve ever written at my fingertips.”

Paisley said the project allowed him and his team to revisit older material and bring it to life for modern audiences.

“This project gave us a license to dig back into the catalog of songs that were never released, that feel like a time period, a style of writing, a sound and nostalgia,” he said.

The release of “Someone Else’s Arms” comes as Paisley continues a busy touring schedule throughout Europe.

His current run includes performances in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland before he returns to the United States.

One of the singer’s most notable upcoming appearances is his July 4 headlining performance at Stadium of Fire in Provo, Utah. The concert marks his second time headlining the annual event.

Additional U.S. dates are scheduled throughout the summer and fall as part of the Brad Paisley Live Tour, with new stops added in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Florida, Texas and other states.

The tour follows a productive period for the country star, who released his holiday album Snow Globe Town and has continued sharing new music through Tacklebox.

Paisley, a West Virginia native, remains one of country music’s most recognizable artists. Since signing his first major label deal in the late 1990s, he has built a career that includes multiple platinum-selling albums, dozens of charting singles and numerous collaborations with fellow country stars.

Now, with “Someone Else’s Arms” featuring Miranda Lambert, Paisley is giving fans another glimpse into a catalog of songs that spans decades of songwriting.

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Over 60 years after helping define the California surf sound that shaped 1960s pop music, the Beach Boys have earned another major honor. BBC Music's Classical Music recently released its ranking of the greatest American bands of all time, placing the Beach Boys ahead of some of the most celebrated acts in rock history.

Originally formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961, the Beach Boys were initially known as The Pendletones before adopting the name that would become synonymous with surf rock, sunshine pop, and some of the most influential recordings ever made. The original lineup featured brothers Brian,Carl, and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine.

In Classical Music's latest ranking, the Beach Boys were named the No. 1 American band of all time, ahead of the Eagles at No. 2, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at No. 3, Aerosmith at No. 4, and Nirvana at No. 5.

The ranking highlighted the Beach Boys' lasting impact, particularly the band's groundbreaking vocal harmonies.

"More than just surfboards and sun, The Beach Boys are the pinnacle of American musical achievement. Under Brian Wilson's tortured genius, they moved from simple pop to the symphonic masterpiece of Pet Sounds. Their vocal harmonies are the closest thing to the divine that rock music has ever produced. They are the ultimate American band because they dreamt of a California paradise that was both beautiful and heartbreakingly fragile."

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From Surf Rock to American Music Icons

The Beach Boys' catalog includes enduring classics such as "Surfin' U.S.A.," "California Girls," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," "God Only Knows," "Good Vibrations," and "Kokomo." Over the decades, the group has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and remains one of the most commercially successful and influential bands in American music history.

Their influence extends far beyond surf rock. Music historians credit Brian Wilson with helping establish the concept of the cohesive studio album through the band's 1966 release Pet Sounds, which featured lush harmonies and boundary-pushing production techniques.

The recording of Pet Sounds was a major influence on the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and continues to inspire artists seeking to redefine studio recording and push the boundaries of popular music.

How The Beach Boys Got Their Name

Formerly known as The Pendletones, the band's first record label wanted a name that better reflected their California image and sound. During the release of their debut single, the group discovered that the name had been changed without their approval.

Music executive Russ Regan is widely credited with helping popularize the name The Beach Boys, a title that perfectly encapsulated the band's image and musical style.

The Beach Boys' Legacy Endures

More than six decades after their formation, the Beach Boys remain one of the defining symbols of American music. Their songs continue to appear in films, television shows, commercials, and streaming playlists, introducing their music to new generations of listeners.

For many critics and fans, Classical Music's ranking simply adds to a legacy that has already secured the Beach Boys' place among the most influential and beloved bands in music history.

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