Elton Johnfinds his recent eyesight loss to be “distressing.”
“I can see you, but I can’t see TV, I can’t read,” John, 78, told a Times of London reporter in a profile published on Friday, April 4. “I can’t see my boys playing rugby and soccer, and it has been a very stressful time because I’m used to soaking it all up.”
He added, “It’s distressing. You get emotional, but you have to get used to it because I’m lucky to have the life I have. I still have my wonderful family, and I can still see something out of [my left eye]. So you say to yourself, ‘Just get on with it.’”
John — who shares sons Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, with husband David Furnish — lost most of his eyesight in 2024 after an eye infection.
“I had an infection in the South of France,” John said on Good Morning America in November 2024. “It’s been four months since I haven’t been able to see, and my left eye’s not the greatest. I’m, kind of, stuck in the moment.”
At the time, John wasn’t sure if he’d be able to continue making music.
“I can’t see a lyric, for start. We’re taking an initiative to try and get it better, but at the moment, that’s really what we’re concentrating on,” John revealed on GMA. “It’s never fortunate for anything like this to happen. It kinda floored me, and I can’t see anything. I can’t read anything, I can’t watch anything.”
John, luckily, could continue performing. His newest album, Who Believes in Angels?, is a collaboration with Brandi Carlile and dropped on Friday.
“I knew her because I had bought her album and she’s the most remarkable singer, so I said, ‘Absolutely, but you’ll have to come to Vegas because I’m stuck here.’ We became friends and I took an interest in where she was going,” John told The Times. “I even bought her an electric guitar. People thought Who Believes in Angels? would be Americana, laid-back. No. It’s upbeat and rocking.”
According to John, he didn’t always agree with his fellow songwriters.
“They stood up to me and I got frustrated, but it’s no good working with ‘yes people.’ If I want to make a great album aged 76 or 77, I’ve got to be told and they put up with my little foibles, which were really about anxiety, self-doubt and not feeling very well at the time,” John said. “I was tired, so I thought, ‘I’m going to abandon this. ‘The problem was three other people were involved, and I knew that if I walked away from it, I would hate myself for the rest of my life.”
“I always said I wanted to die on stage. Now I want my gravestone to read, ‘He was a great dad,’” John stated. “My career has been wonderful, but the kids are what matters.”
According to John, he and his husband are focused on “making sure” Zachary and Elijah will be alright.
“We’re making sure they’re OK, making sure they’re appreciative and not spoiling them too much because, you know, I’m Elton John,” the singer concluded.
At 58 years old, it’s safe to say Halle Berry is basically aging backwards. The actress, director and former model looks youthful as ever because before skincare was trendy, she was using her facial scrub, hydration mask and moisturizer. So if you, too, hope to defy the laws of aging like the beloved Halle Berry, here’s how to recreate her skincare routine at home.
Cleansing Brush: She starts the day by opening up her pores using a Finishing Touch Scrubber. She considers it to be one of her many “youthful skin secrets,” according to Prevention, because it “penetrates the sensitive skin” on her face and neck.
Lip Mask: She pairs her collagen face mask with a Knesko Amethyst Hydrate Lip Mask. Not only does it hydrate and moisturize your lips, but it also makes them appear more plump and youthful. It’s definitely worth 15 minutes.
Overnight Treatment: Berry largely attributes her youthful look to Olga Lorencin Ageless Facial in a Box, in addition to adhering to a healthy diet, according to Yahoo! Life. It can be applied at night to smooth out wrinkles and to add a little extra life to your complexion.
Hair Mask: Although it isn’t for her face, Berry keeps her hair looking soft and lively with Virtue Hair Mask. It was yet another one of her favorite products of 2023, that she still likely uses today.
5 Moisturizers and Serums Halle Uses For Rejuvenation
Healing Serum: For stressed out skin, she considers Olga Lorencin Healing Serum to be a total game-changer. “You’re going to need this for your face,” she told WhoWhatWear.
You put this on, you wake up, you’ve got a new face. It happens to me every morning.
Hyaluronic Acid: Berry told ELLE Canada she likes Tatcha Hyaluronic Acid Mist because of how it makes her face feel after getting a full face of makeup: “I was skeptical the first time he wanted to spray it on top of my freshly applied makeup,” she said. “But now I can’t live without the natural dewy effect it creates.”
Hydrating Serum: She tells Prevention that Olga Lorencin Lactic Acid Hydrating Serum is “that good good,” because it adds moisture and helps shed dead skin. “It continues to slough off the dry and dead skin,” she explains, “always leaving leaving your most fresh skin on the surface so you can apply cosmetics better.”
Lifting Serum: Described as “anti-gravity,” the Knesko Nanogold Repair Serum lifts and firms skin. Berry told Marie Claire she uses it at night.
Lucas Bravo is giving Us fans a brief update on his return to Emily in Paris season 5.
“We’re starting filming in May,” Bravo, 37, told Parade at the Thursday, April 4, opening night of the Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck. “I think it’s the best season so far.”
Bravo has played Gabriel (a.k.a. the hot chef) on all four seasons of Emily in Paris, which was created by Sex and the City exec Darren Star. Gabriel is one of the on-off love interests of the titular Emily (Lily Collins) when she relocates from Chicago to Paris for work. At the end of season 4, Emily temporarily moved to Rome to head the new Italian division of her luxury marketing agency — with new love interest Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini) by her side.
“I had lunch with Darren a few days back, and he told me a bit without telling me too much,” Bravo quipped on Thursday. “I think fans are going to lose it. It’s the craziest one so far.”
While the French actor teased his excitement to return to Emily in Paris, he played coy when Parade asked whether he’d have any special set visitors.
“Will Shailene [Woodley] be joining you on set at all?” the reporter asked, referring to the recent speculation that the 33-year-old actress is seeing Bravo romantically. (Neither Woodley nor Bravo have addressed the rumors, though Bravo told People on Thursday that he was “really happy.”)
With a laugh, Bravo replied, “Who? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
While Bravo’s Gabriel has been a fan-favorite character on the Netflix hit, the actor hasn’t always felt the same.
“Life is short. It takes five months to shoot this series. Do I want to sacrifice them by telling something that does not stimulate me?” Bravo told France’s Le Figaro newspaper in October 2024, hinting he was mulling whether to return for season 5. “I do not want to be a part of a cog that does not tend to take the intelligence of viewers into consideration.”
Bravo stressed at the time that he wanted to see Gabriel have more “panache.”
“I don’t really have any freedom,” he stated. “And as people are starting to give it to me elsewhere, I am getting a taste for it.”
That same month, Bravo told IndieWire that he had grown “apart” from the character.
“The ‘sexy chef’ was very much part of me in season 1 and we grew apart season after season because of the choices he makes and because of the direction they make him take,” Bravo explained in October 2024. “I’ve never been so far away from him.”
There’s never been a better time to be a TV fan. Gone are the days of “57 channels and nothin’ on”; now, there are (at least) 500 channels, and everything good is streaming at once. It can be hard sometimes to decide which show is worth a binge and which series deserves a hard pass.
That’s where Watch with Us comes in. We’re on the frontlines of pop culture and know a good show when we see one. The following is a carefully curated list of quality shows to watch on streamers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and more. This week’s new shows to stream include The Bondsman with Kevin Bacon, Netflix’s medical drama Pulse and Hulu’s dramedy Dying for Sex with Michelle Williams.
It’s almost time for the guests to check out of The White Lotus, but will all of them survive their vacation? As viewers know from the opening of Season 3’s first episode, shots will be fired in the luxurious Thai resort, and at least one person will die.
Here’s everything you need to know before watching the season finale.
When and Where Will the ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Finale Air?
The Season 3 finale of The White Lotus, entitled “Amor Fati,” will be available on Sunday night on HBO and Max. No episode logline has been released so far.
What Time Does the ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Finale Episode Stream?
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The episode will air on HBO and stream on Max at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST.
You can stream The White Lotus Season 3 on Max by clicking here.
“As a filmmaker, it’s probably the piece of work that I’m like, ‘I can’t believe I did that,’” he told The Hollywood Reporter in a massive interview with the cast and creative team.
Who Stars in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3?
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The third season of The White Lotus has continued the dramedy’s tradition of ensemble casts full of talented, well-known actors. The lead actors are listed below:
What Is ‘The White Lotus’ Cast Saying About the Season 3 Finale?
The finale of The White Lotus has been shrouded in mystery. Producer David Bernad mentioned to THR that the creative team “Wrote crazy fake endings that we distributed on set.” Only the actors know what happens, and some of them are still waiting to be surprised. “I’m just excited to watch the finale with the rest of the world,” says Schwarzenegger. “I actually have no idea what happens.”
Posey says she found the finale script “so stressful” to read that she “forgot who died.”
Gries urges viewers to expect the unexpected. “Whatever you think you know, you’re going to get it wrong.”
Fans who are hoping for a happy ending seem doomed to be disappointed. Le Bon summed it up succinctly, predicting, “People are going to hate Mike White.”
White himself confirmed that the ending is tragic, adding, “My hope is that it’ll feel like a cathartic sad or a satisfying sad and not a ‘What the f—?’ sad, but people are going to have a million different opinions.”
What’s Been Happening This Season?
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Season 3 has been a slow but intense burn of sex, violence and secrets for all the guests and staff at The White Lotus.
The Ratliff family is on the brink of financial ruin, and no one knows except for patriarch Timothy. The disgraced businessman has been alternating between sneaking gulps of his wife Victoria’s missing Lorazepam and imagining shooting himself and various members of his family. (The gun Timothy stole from Gaitok was reclaimed in a previous episode, so he no longer has the means to shoot anyone.)
Meanwhile, Ratliff brothers Saxon and Lochlan are recovering from the drunken, incestuous threesome they shared with Chloe, Gary/Greg’s girlfriend. Chloe proposed another hookup, this time involving Gary, to Saxon, who declined and is trying to get closer to Chelsea. Lochlan, eager to escape his guilt and shame about the encounter, told his sister Piper that he was considering joining her at the Buddhist monastery, an idea that Piper was less than enthusiastic about.
Lifelong friends Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate are all at odds after the revelation that Jaclyn slept with yoga instructor Valentin. Laurie responded by hooking up with Alexei, ultimately getting chased out of the Russian’s apartment by his angry girlfriend and spotting some jewelry stolen from the hotel.
Gaitok also put together the pieces about the robbery after spotting Alexei and Valentin at a Muay Thai fight he was attending with Mook. Meanwhile, their tentative romance seems doomed after he told Mook that he did not want to seek a promotion and become a bodyguard because of his devotion to the Buddhist principle of non-violence. Mook was disappointed, saying, “I thought you were more ambitious.”
Rick confronted Jim Hollinger, whom he believes murdered his father, and appeared to reach some kind of epiphany. But he left his devoted girlfriend Chelsea worrying about him at the hotel, and in spite of herself, Chelsea appears to be growing closer to Saxon.
Belinda sat down with “Gary,” who confirmed that he was Tanya’s (Jennifer Coolidge) husband Greg, but fled Italy after her suspicious death. He told Belinda that he had nothing to do with it, and offered her $100,000 for her silence about his identity. Belinda’s son Zion thinks she should take the money, but she has not yet decided what to do…
Will There Be a Season 4 of ‘The White Lotus’?
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The White Lotus has already been greenlit for a fourth season, but White says it might take a little longer for the next one to grace our screens. We were supposed to start scouting [for a location for Season 4] in April, and I was like, ‘You guys, I haven’t been home in three years.’”
It sounds like White is hoping to take a well-deserved rest before embarking on the next White Lotus voyage.
“Biggest NFL predictions of the season, man,” Compton, 35, told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting VICE TV’s docuseriesThe Grudge. “I think the Chiefs don’t make the playoffs.”
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has taken the Kansas City Chiefs to the Super Bowl for the past three years, and they even won the big game in 2023 and 2024. (The Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles this past February.)
Compton, for his part, has some history with the Chiefs alongside podcast cohost Taylor Lewan. The duo interviewed tight end Travis Kelce in June 2024 — and yes, his relationship with Taylor Swift was discussed.
“There’s a good song and dance that happens in the conversation,” Compton explained to Us when asked about interviewing athletes and having to bring up their personal lives. “Guys will sit with us and tell us stories that they might not necessarily tell in the locker room, in front of a camera or to a reporter or to any other big media company, but they’ll sit down with us.”
Both Compton and Lewan are retired NFL players themselves and have used “Bussin’ With the Boys” to “bring the locker room to life” with their podcast.
“For me, you end up finding a lane within the humor or within something else to bring up a harder question, so that we’re not just going in reading off of a card,” Compton continued. “You might say something humorous that happened throughout the season involving Taylor and be like, ‘Do you ever get sick of the storytelling you have to do with yourself and Taylor Swift?’ From there, I might bring out a different story with Travis to where he’s talking about Taylor Swift, and I’m just using that as an example — I don’t even know if that happened — but that’s the mindset.”
This week, retired Carolina Panthers player Luke Kuechly appeared on “Bussin’ With the Boys.” According to Compton, stories were shared that “people haven’t necessarily heard” before.
Aside from the podcast — which just signed a major deal with FanDuel following five years at Barstool Sports — Compton is celebrating his new gig with VICE TV. The podcaster is “ecstatic” to be narrating the network’s The Grudge docuseries, which is all about some of the biggest rivalries in sports history.
“I’ve always had a weird obsession, any time a movie trailer comes on, trying to mimic the voice and have fun with my voice,” he told Us. “Elevate it, bring it up, bring it down, play with it. The fact that they wanted me to be on their docuseries was all-time.”
New episodes of The Grudge premiere on VICE TV Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET.
Cleansing can be a powerful tool for not only weight loss but your overall health. It can be especially beneficial for women over 40 because of a slower metabolism, hormonal changes and just an overall need to detoxify the body after more than four decades. As a Certified Nutritionist Consultant, I found cleansing and detoxification to be very effective when I recommended them to my clients.
There are many different ways to cleanse the body and some can help jumpstart your weight loss results. While they are not an end-all solution and should go along with healthy nutrition and exercise for lasting results, it is realistic to expect a few pounds of weight loss in your first week! Weight loss results for each cleanse are only estimates and will depend on several factors including age, activity level, metabolism, preexisting medical conditions, genetics and dietary choices. Whatever you do, stay hydrated and make sure you get enough electrolytes!
7 of the Best Weight Loss Cleanses for Women Over 40
1. Herbal and Tea Cleanses:Herbal detox teas can aid digestion, reduce bloating, boost metabolism and cleanse the body. While you may not see immediate weight loss, it will help improve your body’s functions like digestion, liver and kidney function. Traditional Medicinals Organic EveryDay Detox Tea and FitTea 14-Day Detox Tea are the two options I’ve tested and recommend.
Estimated Weight Loss: One to three pounds in a week (mostly water weight)
2. Colon Cleanses: I know it can sometimes be a taboo subject, but your colon health is extremely important. While the figures about having 20 pounds of fecal matter stuck in your colon are exaggerated, doing a colon cleanse can help eliminate built-up waste, reduce bloating, and improve digestion. They also make your body more efficient at absorbing and processing food. I’ve done a few of these cleanses and the most effective one I found is Health Plus Super Colon Cleanse.
Estimated Weight Loss: Two to six pounds over a few days
3. Protein and Gut Health Cleanse: Protein is essential for preserving muscle mass and keeping your metabolism active, especially for women over 40. Whenever I am dieting, adding a protein shake is a great way to keep my hunger at bay while not adding a lot of calories. By using a metabolic detox protein powder, it can help you lose weight and cleanse your gut by combining vegan protein, vitamins, minerals, flax seed and healthy fats.
Estimated Weight Loss: Three to seven pounds in 14-21 days
4. Whole Food Cleanses: In general, you should emphasize eating whole and minimally processed foods in your diet. However, that is sometimes easier said than done in our busy lives. By doing a whole food cleanse, it will help reset eating habits, lose weight and promote long-term health.
While you can certainly buy and cook all your food, having a meal delivery service like Unity can help take the guesswork out of meal prepping. At $5.55 per meal for your first box, it’s a great way to cleanse your body, lose weight and save money on eating out. Check out the under 600 calories section!
Estimated Weight Loss: Five to 10 pounds in 14-21 days
5. Juice Cleanses:Juice cleanses involve consuming only fruit and vegetable juices for a set period, allowing the digestive system to rest and aiding in detoxification. While juicing your own fruits and vegetables at home or at a juice bar is ideal, I recommend pre-made cold-pressed options for added convenience like the three day cleanses from Suja Organic or Raw Fountain.
Estimated Weight Loss: Three to eight pounds in three to five days
6. Fruit Cleanses:Fruit cleanses are effective because they focus on consuming a variety of fruits that are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and water content, which help detoxify the body, improve digestion, and support weight loss. When I was in college, one of my teachers was fitness and nutrition guru, Jay Robb, who recommended a three-day fruit flush to help jumpstart your body into weight loss.
Estimated Weight Loss: Three pounds in three days (according to Jay Robb)
7. Intermittent Fasting Cleanses: Intermittent fasting is a type of eating schedule that switches between fasting and feeding windows (like the 16/8 method). It can support metabolism and balance hormones, which is particularly helpful for women over 40. Fasting can help you lose weight, detoxify the body and offers many other health benefits, according to Hopkins Medicine.
While fasting doesn’t require anything but eating or not eating, there are supplements like fasting electrolyte powder that support hydration and replenish electrolytes without breaking your fast with excessive calories.
Estimated Weight Loss: Five to 12 pounds in 30 days (if paired with healthy eating)
Tips for Success With Any Cleanse
Consult your doctor: If you have pre-existing health conditions or concerns, it’s always best to consult with a healthcare provider before starting a new cleanse. This is especially important if you plan on fasting or making extreme dietary changes.
Eat whole foods post-cleanse: After completing a juice, fruit or other type of cleanse, it is a good idea to reintroduce whole, nutrient-dense foods like vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats to support long-term health.
Avoid processed foods: During and after a cleanse, try to limit your intake of processed foods, refined sugars and artificial additives.
Listen to your body: If you feel lightheaded, fatigued or ill during a cleanse, consider taking a break or consulting with a healthcare provider.
Exercise gently: Incorporate light exercise such as walking, yoga or stretching to support your body’s detoxification process and enhance weight loss.
Note
As someone who recommended cleansing during my nutritional counseling days and has done cleanses myself, they can be quite uncomfortable. Depending on the type of cleanse, you may experience some negative side effects like:
Many of these cleanses will help you lose weight, but remember that eating at a caloric deficit and exercising regularly will give you the greatest long-term weight loss results.
Netflix’s medical drama Pulse sucked viewers in with an unconventional love triangle — but could Nia and Tom end up together?
During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Ash Santos shared her thoughts, saying, “It felt so fresh to me. I am kind of like that in my personal life where as you get older, you realize most men are literally just [meh]. So you’re like, ‘If you like me, great. If you don’t like me, even better.'”
Santos, 31, called it “refreshing” that her character, Nia, didn’t fight with Cass (Jessica Rothe) over Tom (Jack Bannon). Instead, each woman created boundaries as Tom found himself conflicted — and later in trouble over his relationship with Nia.
“[Now] there’s even more of a pull between Nia and Cass. So I like that,” Santos continued. “Toward the end of the first season, you realize because things are so natural between [Jack and I] that it makes you root for Nia and Tom.”
Pulse, which is streaming now, follows the personal and professional lives of doctors and staff at a busy Miami trauma center as they navigate medical crises and personal drama. The show initially hinted that season 1 would track Tom’s romance with Nia, but it turned out he was also hooking up with Cass.
“If we get a second season — if we keep this going — you can see them going the distance,” Santos told Us. “Because there isn’t that forced tension that might be there with him and other characters or in the other love triangles or love schemes. It just felt really natural.”
The situation got complicated though when Nia, a paramedic, became a patient at the hospital. At that point, Tom supervising Nia’s care created a lot of issues, as doctors aren’t allowed to be involved with their patients.
“It will obviously be difficult. It won’t be without its trials,” Santos continued. “They naturally bring out a side of each other that they’ve never had. I think Nia really grounds Tom and she brings him to a place that he’s never been before. She’s also a type of woman that he’s never been with before.”
She continued: “He’s the same for her. It’s just nice that he’s this refreshing, bold and really ambitious person. Also, they just bring out this humorous side of each other and they just can’t help but be drawn to each other. Couples like that, despite how hard things get, usually end up making it.”
While season 1 mostly kept Nia confined to her hospital bed, Santos is hoping to see that change with a potential renewal, adding, “It made it kind of difficult. I realized acting-wise I didn’t have my usual tools of using my body and the space. So that was a fun challenge, and I feel like I grew in that way.”
Santos noted that Nia has already been through so much onscreen growth, and this is just the beginning.
“She started off scrappy, ambitious, hungry and unafraid,” she shared. “I am so excited to keep hopefully stepping into her shoes and bringing more out of her, because that was what drew me to her.”
Shopping at a local fashion boutique can be fun . . . but what’s even more fun? Finding those same pieces on Amazon for less! The major retailer has tons of boutique-looking finds, and we rounded up 17 of our favorite under-$20 tops below. At that price, you can grab an extra two (or three) styles than you could at an actual boutique.
Whether you’re looking to pick up a few office-appropriate styles for work or fancier finds to wear to weekend brunches, these tops deliver on luxe-looking style. They’re not just any tops though — they include this comfy bestseller and this shopper-favorite blouse. Find everything from fun floral prints, loose and comfy styles and ruffle sleeve picks below.
17 Amazon Tops That Look Like Boutique Bestsellers — All Under $20
Beautiful Brunch Styles
1. Our Favorite: With a pleated front, ruffled sleeves and pretty fabric, we can’t believe this bestselling chiffon blouse is just $20.
2. Pretty in Polka Dots: Bring some feminine flair to your wardrobe with this polka dot blouse that has smocked 3/4-length sleeves.
3. Ravishing Ruffles: Got a Mother’s Day brunch on your radar? This ruffle sleeve blouse is perfect for pairing with everything from white jeans to floral maxi skirts.
4. Luxe Lace: Doubling as a brunch and date night top in one is this romantic lace sleeve blouse that’s also an Amazon’s choice pick!
5. Cute and Colorful: Perfect for mood-boosting your wardrobe on dreary spring days is this colorful blouse that’s made with a flattering mock neckline.
6. Sheer Perfection: Keep it sweet and simple with this sheer sleeve blouse that doubles as a comfy T-shirt.
Casual Weekend Picks
7. Our Favorite: Great for the spring-to-summer transition, we love that this comfy-cute top can be layered with denim jackets and worn with leggings, too.
8. Statement Sleeves: With over 3,000 bought in the last month, shoppers are turning to this statement sleeve top for its elevated take on a basic tee.
9. Comfy-Meets Cute: Complete with a square neckline, puff sleeves and a loungewear-soft fabric, this top is the ideal blend of comfy and cute.
As Carly Pearce prepares to turn 35, the country singer is proud to say she’s putting herself first.
“I feel in every way — no matter if it’s the kind of music that I’m making or how I spend my days in my personal life — I’m choosing me,” Pearce, 34, exclusively shared in the new issue of Us Weekly. “For the first time, I’m totally doing things 100 percent the way that I want to, and I’m in my single era and kind of loving it for the first time in my life.”
Whether performing around the world for her Hummingbird tour or gearing up for a return to the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California, on Friday, April 25, the “What He Didn’t Do” singer continues to live out her music dreams.
She also can believe how many fans she has inspired by creating honest and vulnerable songs.
“I never imagined that people would connect with my songwriting in the way that they have,” she told Us. “I always felt like I was a personal songwriter, but until I wrote my album, 29: Written in Stone, I just had no idea how much being vulnerable was going to be an asset of mine and a strength.”
“I don’t take for granted that people come to my shows to feel understood,” Pearce continued, “and I write music so that maybe I can help myself feel understood. It’s a really amazing thing.”
In between tour stops, we asked Pearce to Make Us a Mixtape of some of her favorite songs. Keep reading to see the tracks that left a lasting impact on her heart.
Song That Reminds Carly of Her Childhood:
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“Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Chicks. I think I was in elementary school just dreaming of singing country music. I was probably playing my first talent show with that song.
Song That Carly Sings in the Car When No One Is Watching:
I feel like any Shania Twain song. We’ll go with “Man! I Feel Like a Woman.” Everybody knows that one.
Song That Makes Carly Cry:
There are so many! I’m gonna say “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” [by John Mayer]. There’s something so heartbreaking about that song. I think it’s just the idea of the realization that the relationship is slowly dying the way that he wrote it. As a songwriter, it’s a song that I wish I would have written.
Song That Reminds Carly of Summertime:
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Anything Kenny Chesney, but I’ll specifically say “Anything But Mine.” I love him. He’s so good live.
Song by One of Carly’s Idols That Always Inspires Her:
“Jolene” by Dolly Parton because it’s so honest, so vulnerable and so iconic.
I don’t know if it’s a first date. Maybe you’re just really feeling the first date, but I think one of the most romantic, hottest songs is “Violins” by Amos Lee. You’re probably making out at that point.
Song That Gets Carly and Everyone Around Her Dancing:
Oh, I know it works for my tour bus full of married men. It has to be “Formation” by Beyoncé. It is something, I promise.
To hear more from Pearce as she continues her world tour, pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.
There’s no denying that you can get nearly anything you want on Amazon (within reason). In fact, you can even buy a brand-new car! However, there’s an entire category of products that some people might find…well, a little strange. From self-stirring mugs to taco-shaped sleeping bags, these quirky items can add a dash of humor and surprise to your life! Here’s a rundown of some of the weird, wacky, and downright funny things you can buy on Amazon.
1. Flush Money Down the Toilet: My parents used to always tell me I was flushing money down the toilet when I’d make dumb financial decisions. Now you literally can do that (albeit with fake money printed on toilet paper). If money isn’t your thing, there are designs with presidents, animals, or quirky sayings that people love.
3. Fry Fanatic: Speaking of fries, I know I’m not the only one who digs into the McDonald’s bag on the way home to munch on some fries. Now you take your fry-eating game to the next level with a French fry cup holder. This one even has a holder for sauces! The fry holder might also prevent you from finding a fry underneath your seat when you vacuum your car.
4. Popular Pop: When the popular soft drink brand asked “Wouldn’t you like to be a pepper too?” in their 1980s ad campaign, I imagine they were not thinking about candles! Well, now your candle can smell like delicious soda with this fragrant Dr. Pepper candle!
5. Let’s Taco Bout it: This adorable taco sleeping bag blanket is a fun and hilarious addition to sleepovers, parties, camping and car trips. It makes a great gift too!
6. Meat Mincers: Unlock your inner Wolverine with these meat claws. Now you can slice, dice, or shred any type of meat that you want. Keep these away from children, of course, but these are perfect for the grill master in your home!
7. Taco Toaster: One issue with tacos is how easily they fall apart. Using the original Taco Toaster, you can get a nice crisp on your tortilla so it can hold the filling a bit easier. It’s as simple as putting the tortilla in the holder and inserting it into a toaster.
8. Cheesy Covers: These finger covers are perfect for gamers or anyone who can’t stand getting Cheetos dust on their fingers (myself included!) You might not get to lick your fingers after but it’s a small price to pay for easier cleanup!
9. Phone Prison: There’s no denying that many of us are addicted to our phones. With this phone lock-up cage, you can make family night a phone-free affair. These are mostly a gag gift, as they tend to be easily opened (especially by eager teenagers). If you really want to lock up a cell phone, get a real safe.
10. Hyundai (yes, really): As a former automotive editor/journalist and lifelong car enthusiast, being able to avoid a sleazy salesman at a dealership is a godsend. Now, Amazon lets you buy a brand-new Hyundai in the comfort of your home and avoid getting upsold on extended warranties at the dealer.
11. Cute as a Bug: I’m a big fan of keeping my desktops nice and clean using a mini vacuum. Now you can do it with this ladybug mini vacuum that cleans crumbs off desks while being adorable!
12. Self-Stirrer: It’s crazy that we’ve gotten to the point where we have self-stirring mugs but here we are! For those who don’t feel like being hassled with a spoon or stirrer, this mug does the job automatically. However, it is a pretty good idea for hot cocoa where the chocolate drops to the bottom of the cup!
13. Spinning Spaghetti: Mainly for the young ones, this fork with a motor spins your spaghetti for you, ensuring a perfectly twirled bite every time. Now more messy spaghetti face photos for this kid!
14. Brand Your Bread: Have you ever wanted a picture of Bob Ross branded onto a piece of toast? No? Just me? Well, now that’s a reality with this branding toaster. Also available in Hello Kitty, Snoopy and Darth Vader!
15. Sushi Socks: While there are countless cute socks with brands like Oreo and Coca-Cola, we love these hilarious sushi socks! Comes in a cute little sushi box and features salmon, tuna and cucumber rolls.
16. Cat Chase: If you have any feline friends in the house, a laser cat toy is a must-have. The toy projects a laser that cats love to chase and leads to endless entertainment (and probably some funny videos).
17. Bathroom Book: Here’s a guest book specifically for people to leave notes in your bathroom, turning it into a quirky, interactive experience. I’m not so sure about this one due to cleanliness, but at least 2,000 other shoppers thought it was a good idea!
18. Hold My Beer: Do you enjoy a cold one while taking a bath or shower? If so, then you need this small, suction-cup beer holder that attaches to the shower wall. It might seem a bit weird, but at least it’s better than having an electrical cord from a coffee maker next to your tub like Kristen Bell!
19. Inflatable Unicorn Horn for Cats: Here’s a comically small inflatable unicorn horn that fits on your cat’s head, making them look both regal and ridiculous. I’m guilty of being a crazy cat man and I’m definitely getting this from my cat! He might not like it but at least I get some amusement, right?
20. Cactus Cleaner: Add a little bit of vibrant Mexican culture to your home with this pretty cactus soap and lotion dispenser. Gives a nice rustic vibe with shades of green, beige and pink.
21. Precipitation Protector: Live in a rainy town and don’t want to pull out an umbrella every time it rains? Use this umbrella hat instead! This might be a bit more of a gag gift due to its bright colors but don’t knock it until you rock it!
22. Burrito Blanket: When I wrap myself in our beige blanket, my wife says I look like a burrito. Now I can look exactly like one with this burrito blanket. It’s a large, round blanket that looks like a giant tortilla, making your dreams of being a human burrito a reality.
23. Pastry Pillow: If tortillas aren’t your thing, how about a giant bread loaf pillow? This can go great on its own or with the taco or burrito blanket. This one doesn’t smell like freshly baked bread, but it sure looks the part!
24. Bacon Bandages: Hmm…bacon. You won’t want to eat this bacon bandage but if you put this on your wounds, who knows what people will think? Just don’t be surprised if you get “interesting” looks!
25. Dinosaur Dog: Check out this hilarious inflatable dinosaur costume that fits over your dog, making it look like it’s walking around as a mini T-Rex. This one’s only for smaller dogs, so check sizing before you buy!
26. Large Lollipop: This massive lollipop looks like it belongs at a carnival but is sold as a treat for anyone with a sweet tooth and a sense of humor. Somebody call a dentist!
27. Portable Pizza Pouch: I’m all for eating on the go but this is getting ridiculous! This small, clear plastic pouch lets you carry a slice of pizza around your neck for easy snacking on the go.
28. Plant Protector: If you’re anything like my wife, you forget to water our plants from time to time! These self-watering planters will water your plants for you and are perfect for those who tend to forget their plants exist until they’re wilted.
29. Popular Pancakes: Bring some joy into the kitchen with this nonstick emoji frying pan that leaves different emojis on your mini pancakes. Features seven different emojis and cooks perfectly shaped pancakes in minutes!
30. Toilet Golf: Got a few extra minutes on the toilet? Why not improve your golf game with this toilet-side mini golf set? Don’t forget to use the included do-not-disturb door hanger for maximum concentration!
One year after embarking on a health and fitness journey, Big Brother’s Derek Frazier is proud of how far he’s come.
“I feel amazing about my progress,” Frazier, 33, exclusively shared with Us Weekly. “I have lost 72 pounds so far. For the first time, I am actually seeing fat turn into muscle. But this journey has been about so much more than fitness. It has been about putting myself first — mentally and emotionally.”
In addition to changing his eating habits and visiting the gym six or seven days a week, Frazier cut back on his social life by not partying and drinking every weekend in Philadelphia.
“For so long, I was focused on everyone else and not taking care of myself,” he shared with Us. “This past year has been all about becoming a better version of me, especially at 33. I want the reality TV world to give big and plus-size people a real chance to compete on physical shows because we can still show up and perform just like anyone else.”
Fans met Frazier when he competed on season 23 of Big Brother in 2021. He was a member of The Cookout alliance, which included Xavier Prather, Azah Awasum, Kyland Young, Hannah Chaddha and Tiffany Mitchell.
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The group, which formed on day one with the goal in mind to crown Big Brother’s first Black winner, defied expectations when they all made it to the final six.
During the finale, Prather, 30, was crowned the winner, while Frazier earned second place.
Since appearing on the CBS competition series, Frazier has expressed disappointment that he has not had an opportunity to do more reality TV.
“I am honestly tired of being overlooked just because I am a bigger guy,” he said. “I hope production and casting teams start to notice the growth and the work I have put in. … Most importantly, I want to be healthy physically and mentally. At the end of the day, you only have yourself.”
After marking one year of his journey on Monday, March 31, with a before-and-after photo on X, Frazier said his goal is “to get under 250 pounds.”
“I am currently at 339 and started [around] 409,” he said. “I want to compete again and come back stronger and more confident than I was before. I want to feel good about myself not just in the TV world but also in the gay community.”
As The Conners comes to an end, some characters from the Roseanne universe are expected to reprise their roles in the seventh and final season — but which aren’t returning?
Roseanne originally aired on ABC from 1988 to 1997. After being briefly revived in 2018 — and after star Roseanne Barr’s eventual exit from the series amid controversial social media posts — the story transformed into The Conners.
After seven seasons on the air, the sitcom is preparing to wrap up — but not without some exciting cameos first. Emma Kenney hinted how certain characters will be addressed on screen, exclusively telling Us Weekly in March, “The series finale does show tribute the way we could. We’ve had so many amazing guest stars and recurring roles over the years. Everybody has been so fun and brought in something different to the show.”
Kenney’s costar and onscreen aunt Lecy Goranson weighed in on the idea of Barr’s character being brought up in the final episodes. “It’s a really interesting thing. [The idea of] when to bring her up, how it has been through the series is when it seems right,” Goranson shared with Us that same month. There’s touches of it without really landing on it and making it super heavy.”
Despite not every fan favorite making it back for the six-episode season, Goranson was proud of how The Conners found a way to mention certain missing characters — starting with Roseanne.
“If it felt like this is a Hollywood thing to bring all the guest stars back, that’s exciting for the audience. But it’s not really true to the world of the show,” the actress noted. “We’ve had people have feelings about the show since Roseanne left. But with what we have, it’s been really, really tasteful and well done, so I’m proud of it.”
Keep scrolling to find out which Roseanne stars could — or won’t — return to The Conners:
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The Roseanne revival was canceled in 2018 after Barr’s controversial comments about then-President Obama’s former senior advisor, Valerie Jarrett. The spinoff was created without Barr’s involvement and she hasn’t made an appearance since the drama.
“I just can’t bear it, so I don’t [watch],” Barr told The Los Angeles Times in February 2023. “When they killed my character off, that was a message to me, knowing that I’m mentally ill or have mental health issues, that they did want me to commit suicide.”
She continued: “They killed my character … And all of that was to say thank you for bringing 28 million viewers, which they never had before and will never see again. Because they can kiss my a**.”
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Season 7 introduced a story line where Dan (John Goodman) and Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) are at odds about suing Big Pharma for Roseanne’s death.
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In addition to the fictional legal drama, Metcalf reunited with her daughter — and fellow actress — Zoe Perry on multiple episodes of the show’s final season.
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“I don’t want a break. I would love a spinoff,” Goranson, who has shared the role of Becky Conner with Sarah Chalke since the OG series, exclusively told Us in March. “I imagine that might be complicated but I would love that. I love my colleagues so much and the crew.”
Goranson offered Us a hint of what is to come, adding, “I think one of the things that I was hoping that did happen [when wrapping up The Conners] was knowing that they were going on with their lives. So it wasn’t like, ‘Oh my gosh, there’s a lightning bolt and there go the Connors.’ I hope that it would give you an imagination of Becky — who’s been through so much — that you knew that there was some hope in her future.”
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During an interview with Us in March, Kenney said she “trusted the writers” when it came to wrapping up her arc, “I liked the way my character Harris’ story ends and I could definitely envision the rest of her life if it were to be on camera too. … [The writers have] known all of these characters for so long now. I knew they were going to do all of the characters justice.”
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It hasn’t been confirmed whether Ames McNamarawill return after previously leaving five seasons in. According to Kenney, the series finale “does show a tribute the way we could. We’ve had so many amazing guest stars and recurring roles over the years. Everybody has been so fun and brought in something different to the show.”
“[David is] very much mentioned, very much alive in the story,” executive producer Bruce Helford told TVLine in March 2025. “We love Johnny [Galecki], he was always welcome, but he has more or less started life anew down in Nashville [following the conclusion of The Big Bang Theory].”
Fellow executive producer Dave Caplan told TVLine that “there was so much to do in six” episodes that there won’t be time to revisit characters whose stories were already wrapped up. (Michael Fishman only appeared in four seasons of The Conners before his exit.)
“Honestly, once you see the arcs [you will understand],” Helford added. “What we never want to do is just bring somebody in just to see that person on the show. We want everyone to have something important to play.”
Season 6 showed Estelle Parsons‘ Bev make amends with Jackie. As a result, she likely won’t return since the actress is now 97 and living in New York, which wouldn’t make it easy for Parsons since the show filmed in Los Angeles. Helford, however, confirmed there would be an update on Roseanne’s mother before the finale, adding, “There are certainly some comments made about her situation.”
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Along with Fishman’s exit, Maya Lynne Robinson‘s character was written off as well. Season 5 confirmed that D.J. reunited with his wife, Geena, who was stationed in Germany. The final episodes are set to touch on how their daughter Mary — who was written out after season 5 — joined her parents overseas.
All it takes is one day of spring sun and we’re ready to go full-throttle with warm-weather wear. One of our favorite items to layer this time of year are button-up shirts. They’re lightweight, add a touch of color and can easily be thrown on over a tank top to instantly polish any outfit. Whether you’re heading to a business lunch or posing for vacation selfies, you’ll look dressed for the occasion in a crisp button-up.
While many seasonal trends come with hefty price tags, spring button-up shirts are one trend you can rock without breaking the bank. We found a slew of styles that fit the bill on Amazon, with prices as low as $10. From Easter-approved styles to office-friendly pieces, you’ll find a blouse for every occasion and body type.
13 Spring Button-Up Shirts That Flatter All Body Types
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1. All About Business: This classic button-up comes in an assortment of shades that will put a fun twist on your workwear wardrobe.
2. Spring Fling: Look like a blossoming bouquet of spring florals in this eye-catching button-up.
3. Colorful Stripes: Need to brighten up your closet? This lightweight blouse has a bold pattern with colorful stripes.
4. Beach Babe: Add a rich mom touch during your next vacation when you style this airy button-up with matching linen trousers.
5. Bestseller: With signature stripes and an oversized silhouette, it’s no surprise this classic button-up earned bestseller status.
6. Egg-Cited: Easter is quickly approaching. Get in the spirit with this festive top.
7. Mellow Yellow: Keep things cool and mellow in this pale yellow blouse.
8. Office Essential: You’ll get a kick out of styling this sleeveless button-up with warm-weather trousers and skirts.
9. Aloha: Say hello to beautiful spring weather in this tropical shirt. Colorful florals instantly deliver vacay style.
10. Endless Styles: Whether you’re a fan of picnic plaid or exotic florals, this cap-sleeve top has a pick you’ll love.
11. Squiggly Texture: Tired of laid-back pieces? This short-sleeve blouse has a squiggly-textured pattern for an artsy flair.
12. Springtime Breeze: This airy, linen-like button-up has breathable fabric that’s perfect for shoppers who get a little sweaty.
13. For Him: Don’t forget about the man in your life. This linen-like short-sleeve top comes in an assortment of vibrant shades he’ll actually want to wear this spring.
When it comes to Kathy Griffin’s pranks, nobody is safe.
“I’m friends with Sharon Stone and one of the things I do to torture her is adding her to random text chains with people she doesn’t know,” the “Talk Your Head Off with Kathy Griffin” host, 64, told Us. “I have her on four text chains now, and she keeps side-texting me and [says], ‘I’m going to f–king kill you. Stop adding my phone number to people I’m never going to meet.'”
Stone, 67, isn’t the only star Griffin name-dropped in her 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me feature in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on stands now. The comedian also revealed that she and pal Sia have a mutually beneficial pact.
“Sia and I have a deal: She calls me if she’s in a funk and I do stand up for her on the phone, and then I call her when I’m in a funk and she’ll sing,” she shared. “Sometimes I’m in the mood for ‘Titanium,’ sometimes I’m in the mood for ‘Reasonable Woman.’
1. I was nominated six years in a row for a Grammy for Best Comedy Album before I finally won one for Calm Down Girl, so I have a pity Grammy, which is fine with me.
2. I keep my Grammy and Primetime Emmy Awards on a shelf when you walk in the house. I’m so obnoxious. You cannot miss it. In fact, if it was safe, I would hang them all from a rope from the ceiling so you’d be hit in the face when you walked in the door with them.
3. I still have some of the clothes and shoes I wore in Suddenly Susan, including a pair of platform boots that I wore in several of my 21 standup comedy specials.
4. I’m in the Guinness Book of World Records for more comedy specials than any comedian, living or dead, male or female.
5. The project I’m most recognized for is Seinfeld. When I walk down the street, [people] call me by my character’s name, Sally Weaver, or say my line, ‘Jerry Seinfeld is the devil.’
6. I was a teacher at the Groundlings and some of my students were Will Ferrell,Cheri Oteri, Chris Kattan and JJ Abrams. I also got to work with the late great Phil Hartman. It was a really fun day job, teaching improv classes.
7. As a teenager in Illinois, I worked at Ferrell’s Ice Cream Parlor and would ride my bike through a cemetery for a shortcut.
8. My favorite episodes from My Life on the D-List were when I went to Iraq because I feel like as a comedian, [performing for the troops] is such an important thing to do and it’s an environment that’s obviously unlike any other environment. I also went to Afghanistan off-camera and that was also equally memorable.
9. My most embarrassing set was at the Montreal Comedy Festival. I bombed so bad that at the end, the audience didn’t even clap because they weren’t paying attention. I could hear the sound of my Doc Martens walking off the stage.
10. The stand-up special that I get the most feedback about is Allegedly. I don’t know why, because I haven’t watched my specials in years.
11. Sia and I have a deal: She calls me if she’s in a funk and I do stand up for her on the phone, and then I call her when I’m in a funk and she’ll sing. Sometimes I’m in the mood for “Titanium,” sometimes I’m in the mood for “Reasonable Woman.”
12. The one item left on my bucket list is getting a dramatic role. When I think about the classic comedians that we’ve loved for a long time, like Robin Williams and Lily Tomlin, they usually have a chance to play a dramatic role. I wish somebody would take a chance on me.
13. My most valuable possessions are my four doggies: Maggie, Mary, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler. I take them to every single show.
14. I cannot resist going to Krispy Kreme when the “Hot Light” is on and eating as many as humanly possible. I have a lot of regret and shame afterwards, but I don’t think about that part as I’m enjoying [the donuts].
15. My first car was a Toyota Corolla that my parents sold me. Typical. It had over a hundred thousand miles on it.
Kathy Griffin and Sharon Stone.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CNN
16. I’m friends with Sharon Stone and one of the things I do to torture her is adding her to random text chains with people she doesn’t know. I have her on four text chains now, and she keeps side-texting me and [says], ‘I’m going to f–king kill you. Stop adding my phone number to people I’m never going to meet.’
17. My most starstruck moment was when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took me out to dinner after I wrote a joke for him when he was presenting at the Democratic National Convention in 2015. I’ve never been out with a celebrity who had more people approach the table. The guys that came up to the table were losing their sh-t to just say hi. The best part is, he wouldn’t sign autographs or take selfies. I thought that was hilarious.
18. If I could only watch one movie for the rest of my life, it would be The Dead Zone.
19. My celebrity crush growing up was President Jimmy Carter. He was the coolest president, and a progressive before the word ‘progressive’ was even a word.
20. I’m a food truck person, so my go-to fast food order is from the Mexican food trucks in my neighborhood. The food is unparalleled and delicious.
21. Joan Rivers is the comedian I looked up to growing up. We became good friends and I miss her every day. I’d never seen a woman do what she did on television before, and it was so revelatory that it gave me hope that I could possibly become a standup comic — even though I’m a female.
22. I collect books [and] probably have to figure out where I’m going to put all of them.
23. My favorite place to vacation is Mexico, which is also my favorite country outside of the U.S. I have a house that I’ve been renting off and on there for decades, and it’s beautiful and off the grid.
24. My favorite way to spend the weekend is [throwing] what I call ‘salon parties.’ I like to cast it like a play, so I put 12 people together that maybe wouldn’t normally know each other or be able to meet. I have a lot of rules. I’m very strict about no phones allowed at the table and there’s place cards, so you can’t just sit wherever you want. You [also] have to ask my permission to go to the bathroom, which I do not always grant. Things get very real when there’s no phones around. It’s awesome.
25. My secret talent is going to date me, but I can still speak Ubbi Dubbi from the PBS show Zoom. It’s a hidden talent that dazzles people [who] are probably over 50 years old.
Trashy and earnest. Love and hate. Food fails and epic culinary masterpieces. The world of reality television contains multitudes, and there’s truly something for everyone in the genre.
Netflix has a huge library of reality shows to choose from, and the following list has the most entertaining series on the world’s most popular streaming service. Check out Us Weekly‘s recommendations for the best reality shows on Netflix.
The second your plane lands and the hot, humid air hits your face, the last thing you want to reach for is a tight-fitting dress. When it comes to beach vacations, it’s important to pack relaxed-fitting styles to stay cool, confident and camera-ready. We rounded up 17 loose and slimming vacation dresses — and they all channel effortless rich mom energy.
Whether you’re heading to the Florida beach, an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean or a European getaway, these breezy dresses will keep you cool, calm and collected. Though they’re loose-fitting, these dresses still have a slimming silhouette. Even better? These finds are all wallet-friendly picks that start at just $25.
17 Loose and Slimming Vacation Dresses
1. Our Favorite: Have good times and tan lines in this one shoulder floral dress that’s a top pick among Amazon shoppers.
2. Boho Beauty: With its porcelain print, ruffle details and maxi length, this dress is what boho dreams are made of.
3. Strapless Stunner: Wear this boho maxi dress for walks on the beach, sightseeing and sunset dates.
4. Luxe Linen: Not only is this linen strapless dress ultra breathable, it’s also chic with its simple, structured design.
8. Poolside Posh: Perfect for pool parties, this charming tie sleeve maxi seamlessly goes over any swimsuit.
9. Halterneck Hero: Draw eyes to the neckline in this tropical-inspired dress that has a flattering halter neckline.
10. Sunset Glam: Perfect for beachside parties, this sunset-inspired maxi dress is easily elevated with heels and chic jewelry.
11. Free People Fabulous: No one does funky boho style quite like Free People, and this tiered floral maxi dress was made for time in the sun.
12. Looks Like Money: Though it’s $79 at Nordstrom, this luxe-looking maxi looks like it’s actually designer.
13. Crochet-Chic: Let the warm breeze pass through with this eyelet crochet dress that serves minimalist-chic vibes.
14. Easy and Breezy: Sometimes effortless rich mom style is about keeping it simple and low key, which is exactly what this soft spaghetti strap dress achieves.
15. Flirty and Feminine: Going on a romantic getaway? You’ll definitely want to pack this waist-slimming maxi dress that has fun bow strap details.
16. Make Waves: Sit by the waves in this coastal-inspired maxi that puts the ‘fun’ in functional.
17. Easy and Effortless: Not only is this flowy tiered dress a closet staple, it also makes getting dressed on vacation a simple task.
If you’re ever looking for something fresh to enjoy on a streaming service, there’s no better time than the beginning of the month.
Paramount+ — like many of its rival streamers — drops most of its new films on the first day of the month. And some of the incoming movies in April are real gems.
To help you get the most out of your subscription, What to Watch has chosen the five best movies on Paramount+ right now.
Among this month’s picks are a crime drama, a historical epic, a sci-fi satire, an emotionally affecting portrait of a changed man and a hidden gem that very few people saw in theaters.
The story of 1923’s Dutton family is about to have its final chapter — at least for now. TheTaylor Sheridan Western, which is a spinoff of Yellowstone and 1883, will air its Season 2 finale this weekend.
After a season full of truly shocking deaths and controversial graphic scenes, the fanbase is surely eager to see how the storylines will be wrapped up. Brandon Sklenar, who plays Spencer Dutton, told The Hollywood Reporter that the finale script was “one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read in my life,” so it’s safe to say expectations are high.
Here’s everything you need to know about how and when to watch 1923‘s Season 2 finale.
When and Where Will the ‘1923’ Season 2 Finale Air?
Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton in ‘1923.’
You can watch the Season 2 finale on Paramount+ on Sunday, April 6. The official logline for the episode, entitled “A Dream and a Memory,” reads, “Jacob (Harrison Ford) and his crew eagerly await Spencer’s (Sklenar) return at the train station. Teonna (Aminah Nieves) has a fateful encounter. Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) braves the cold.”
What Time Does the ‘1923’ Season 2 Finale Episode Stream?
Darren Mann as Jack Dutton and Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth Strafford in 1923.
1923’s Season 2 finale will be available to stream at 12 a.m. on Sunday in your local time zone. It’s going to be a late night for the most devoted 1923 fans!
How Long Is the Season 2 Finale Episode?
Brandon Sklenar
Some fans of the series were surprised to learn that 1923 Season 2 would have only 7 episodes, since Season 1 had 8 episodes. If it’s any consolation, this season’s finale will be a supersized one, with a runtime of two hours.
Jeremy Gauna replaced Cole Brings Plenty as Pete Plenty Clouds after the latter actor’s tragic death
Jamie McShane as U.S. Marshal Kent
Michael Spears as Runs His Horse
What Is the Cast of ‘1923’ Saying About the Season 2 Finale?
Comments from the cast suggest that the finale of Season 2 will be an emotional episode.
Michelle Randolph spoke to Peopleabout reading the finale script, saying, “I cried every single time[…] You don’t get desensitized to it.” But despite the tears, Randolph says, “It’s so beautifully written and it’s such a strong finale. I’m so excited for people to see it.”
Brian Geraghty, whose character Zane surprisingly survived brain surgery this season, told The Hollywood Reporter, “We’re all on this journey, and then we’ll all meet up at the end. Some of the closure some people may not like, and other people will be satisfied in the broad strokes.”
Julia Schlaepfer told THRthat the finale is “really, really beautiful,” and that Sheridan has “written something special.”
What’s Been Happening This Season?
A lot has been happening in the bloody historical drama. The penultimate episode of 1923 shocked fans with the deaths of multiple characters, both heroic and villainous. Jack Dutton was murdered by men working for Banner Creighton. While searching for Teonna Rainwater, U.S. Marshal Kent shot and killed her lover, Pete Plenty Clouds, along with several other Native Americans.
The Marshal showed no remorse for all the death he and his men caused, and his callousness shocked Father Renaud. In response to Marshal Kent’s cruelty, Father Renaud killed him. Renaud also killed Runs His Horse, Teonna’s father, but she managed to fight back and take the life of the priest who’d been chasing her for so long.
Meanwhile, the pregnant Alexandra was left in a perilous position after traveling all night in freezing conditions. With her traveling companions, Hilary (Janet Montgomery) and Paul (Augustus Prew) dead of hypothermia, will she be united with her love, Spencer Dutton?
Speaking of Spencer, the last time we saw him, he was on his way home to Montana, but Donald Whitfield has his sights set on killing the heir to the Dutton ranch.
Though 1923 was originally announced as a two-season story, Sklenar has suggested that the story may continue. “They haven’t confirmed if it’s stopping here at season two,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “This story is going to continue one way or another […] There’s more Dutton story to be told for sure.”
Paramount has not yet announced whether 1923 will return for a third season, and Schlaepfer has also teased the willingness of the cast to continue. “I know for a fact that every actor on the show would die to come back for another round because we loved it so much,” she told THR. So this may, or may not, be the end.
In yet another photo in the carousel, Dufrene kissed Del Rey on the cheek. The pair wore matching captain’s hats. Dufrene’s had “groom” embroidered on it, while Del Rey’s had “bride” and white veil.
Del Rey wrote in the caption that “this has been such a crazy nine months” and she also reflected on her Coachella act last year ahead of her upcoming Stagecoach Festival performance, which will take place later this month in Indio, California.
“I’m so blessed that come the 25th, It will have been a year since I got to headline Coachella,” she wrote. “Thank you to my buddies over there at the festival for letting me play my new songs this year for you – and to my amazing band helping me kick things off with rehearsals this week.”
The couple tied the knot in Des Allemandes, Louisiana, on September 26, 2024. Photos and videos published by the Daily Mail showed Del Rey wearing a floor-length white wedding gown as she made her way down the aisle.
According to the outlet, the “Born to Die” singer was walked down the aisle by her father, Robert Grant. Per the Daily Mail, the ceremony took place in the same bayou where Dufrene runs his alligator tours.
As well as her father, Del Rey’s mother, Patricia Ann Hill, her sister, Caroline “Chuck” Grant, and brother, Charlie Hill-Grant, all reportedly attended the wedding.
The singer briefly weighed in on the intense interest surrounding her nuptials, criticizing people taking things too far while replying to a fan account via an Instagram comment. She added, “All that being said, Jeremy is the one and only. And amazing. And we’re very happy.”
Later that month, Del Rey gave a small update on her relationship with Dufrene following their wedding when she stepped out at the inaugural InStyle ImageMakers Awards on October 24.
“It’s good,” the singer gushed to the magazine in a red carpet interview shared via Instagram at the time. “We’re happy.”
While Del Rey and Dufrene have been relatively tight-lipped about their relationship, the Grammy nominee uploaded photos of herself with Dufrene taken back in 2019.
It is unknown when exactly Del Rey and Dufrene started dating, but they were first spotted publicly together in September when they attended Karen Elson’s wedding at New York City’s Electric Lady Studios.
