Christy Adams, Author at Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:37:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 https://magicmoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Christy Adams, Author at 32 32 A Bedroom Redo Took Its Color Cue From an Unexpected Place https://magicmoments.com/a-bedroom-redo-took-its-color-cue-from-an-unexpected-place/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:37:52 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/a-bedroom-redo-took-its-color-cue-from-an-unexpected-place/ A soft-toned pair of underwear helped inspire the palette for Vickiann Vachula’s primary bedroom makeover, according to the report.

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Sometimes the best design ideas come from the most ordinary places. In Vickiann Vachula’s primary bedroom redo, the starting point for the room’s palette was an unlikely one: a pair of soft-colored underwear that happened to match the look she had in mind.

According to the report, that small detail helped guide the direction of the space’s eventual color-drenched transformation. Vachula is the creator of My Crappy House, a blog that follows the slow evolution of her home through renovations and DIY projects.

The bedroom update reflects the kind of personal, incremental approach that often shapes home design over time, where inspiration can come from everyday objects and turn into a full-room refresh.

Source: apartmenttherapy.com

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Why “Boring” Conversations May Be Better for Your Health Than You Think https://magicmoments.com/why-boring-conversations-may-be-better-for-your-health-than-you-think/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:34:02 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/why-boring-conversations-may-be-better-for-your-health-than-you-think/ Psychologists say small talk and other ordinary chats can feel more rewarding than expected and may help protect against loneliness.

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It’s easy to dodge a chat in the break room or keep your head down beside a stranger, especially when you assume the conversation will be dull. But according to new research, those everyday exchanges may be worth having. A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people often expected “boring” topics to be uninteresting, yet enjoyed the conversations much more once they actually happened.

The research looked at nine experiments involving 1,800 participants, who were asked to predict how much they would enjoy talking about subjects they considered dull, including World Wars I and II, nonfiction books, math, onions, the stock market, cats, and vegan diets. The conversations took place with friends or strangers, both in person and online. In the end, participants consistently reported that the talks were more enjoyable than they had anticipated, even when both people thought the topic itself was uninteresting.

Connection matters more than the topic

Experts interviewed in the report said the real value of these conversations comes from engagement, not from the subject itself. Responding to each other, feeling heard, and learning unexpected details about another person can make even an ordinary topic feel meaningful. In that sense, a conversation about something as mundane as onions can still create a real social connection.

The report also notes that these interactions may help reduce loneliness, which is tied to health risks including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, dementia, and early death, according to the CDC. Specialists quoted in the story said loneliness is less about how many people someone sees and more about whether those interactions feel meaningful. They also cautioned that not every social exchange is beneficial, since respectful, reciprocal, and emotionally safe contact matters most. Still, the overall message is clear: ordinary conversations can add up, and being open to them may support both wellbeing and connection.

Source: self.com

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Barry Manilow’s Lexington Show Postponed Moments Before Doors Were Set to Open https://magicmoments.com/barry-manilows-lexington-show-postponed-moments-before-doors-were-set-to-open/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:30:17 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/barry-manilows-lexington-show-postponed-moments-before-doors-were-set-to-open/ Barry Manilow’s Kentucky concert was pushed back at the last minute, with the venue saying tickets will be valid once a new date is announced.

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Barry Manilow’s Lexington concert was postponed just before the audience was set to enter Rupp Arena, according to a statement posted to the singer’s social media. The message said the show had been rescheduled because of “unforeseen circumstances,” though no further explanation was given.

The venue later said that fans who already bought tickets will be able to use them for the new date, which has not yet been announced. Local outlet Lex News reported that this is the second time Manilow has had to move the Lexington stop. He had previously been scheduled to perform there on March 9, but that show was also pushed back while he recovered from lung cancer.

Despite the Lexington change, Manilow is still listed to perform in Cincinnati on Wednesday. His recent touring plans have been affected by health-related delays after he announced in December that he would undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung. He was originally set to begin his 2026 farewell tour in January, but later postponed those dates, saying he needed more time to recover before returning to the stage.

Additional reschedulings followed, including his Las Vegas residency in February and March and the Northwest U.S. leg of the farewell tour that had been planned for April and May. Manilow is now cancer-free and has returned to touring, and he also released his first new album in nearly 15 years, What a Time. In a recent conversation with Rolling Stone UK, he said he has long wanted audiences to leave his shows feeling better than when they arrived.

Source: rollingstone.com

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Jennifer Stone Reflects on Her ‘Wizards’ Reunion With Selena Gomez and Harper’s Next Chapter https://magicmoments.com/jennifer-stone-reflects-on-her-wizards-reunion-with-selena-gomez-and-harpers-next-chapter/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:26:24 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/jennifer-stone-reflects-on-her-wizards-reunion-with-selena-gomez-and-harpers-next-chapter/ Jennifer Stone says returning as Harper in the 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' finale felt emotional, while also sharing where she imagines the character could go next.

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Jennifer Stone is looking back on her return to the Wizards universe with a mix of gratitude and emotion. In an exclusive interview ahead of the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place series finale, the actress said she had originally assumed there would be no role for Harper Finkle in the reboot, especially after being told the new story centered on a different family. That changed when she was invited to appear in the finale, giving longtime fans a chance to see the character again.

Stone said her main concern was protecting Harper’s legacy. She wanted the character to feel true to the version viewers grew up with, rather than being turned into a punchline or treated carelessly. According to Stone, the episode showed Harper as confident and self-assured, which made the decision to come back feel right. She described the return as a way to honor a role she loved for years.

A bittersweet reunion behind the scenes

The finale also brought Stone back together with Selena Gomez, who played Alex Russo. Stone said seeing Gomez direct the episode left her emotional, and she remembered crying during the table read. She and Gomez even acknowledged to each other that this was probably the last time they would play Alex and Harper together. For Stone, the moment felt like both a farewell to the characters and a reminder of how much their lives have changed since they first worked together.

As for Harper’s future, Stone said the show left enough open that she has her own ideas about where the character might end up. She imagines Harper as someone who would thrive in a nurturing role, possibly teaching fashion at Parsons in New York or running her own fashion line. She was less certain about Harper’s romantic life, but said she could picture the character continuing to grow in ways that fit her generous personality.

Source: usmagazine.com

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How to Keep Sex Satisfying After 60, According to Experts https://magicmoments.com/how-to-keep-sex-satisfying-after-60-according-to-experts/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:51:19 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/how-to-keep-sex-satisfying-after-60-according-to-experts/ Experts and older adults say a fulfilling sex life later in life is still possible, with a few practical adjustments and more direct communication.

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There is a long-standing idea that sex becomes less exciting with age, but people in their 60s and beyond are challenging that assumption. According to the report, some older adults say their sex lives have become more adventurous, more honest, and in some cases more satisfying than before. Sex therapists and people over 60 interviewed for the piece point to a mix of physical changes, emotional confidence, and a willingness to speak more openly about desire as key reasons why intimacy can still thrive later in life.

One of the biggest shifts experts highlight is the need to adapt to the body’s changes. Menopause can bring dryness and pain, while hormonal changes may lower libido across all sexes. Energy levels can also fluctuate, which means sex may require more preparation and patience than it once did. Still, the report notes that these changes do not have to end a rewarding sex life. Instead, many older adults are finding that simple tools and more intentional communication make a major difference.

What experts say helps most

Lubricant is one of the most frequently recommended essentials, not an afterthought. The report says it can reduce friction, help prevent irritation, and make sex more comfortable and pleasurable. Experts also stress the value of being direct about what feels good. As people get older, some become less worried about judgment and more willing to name their needs, including preferences they may have kept quiet in earlier years. For one woman quoted in the piece, that honesty helped lead to her first orgasm she did not have to fake, at 61.

The report also emphasizes solo exploration as an important part of later-life sexuality. Masturbation can help people learn what kinds of touch, stimulation, and fantasies work best for them, which can make partnered sex easier to discuss and more satisfying. Finally, the article notes that comfort matters physically: when certain positions become difficult because of back pain or weak knees, people may need to choose movements that better suit their bodies. The overall message is that great sex after 60 is not about recreating youth, but about adjusting, communicating, and staying curious.

Source: self.com

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Charli XCX Puts ‘Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition)’ on Streaming After Holding Back the Extras https://magicmoments.com/charli-xcx-puts-music-fashion-film-b-sides-edition-on-streaming-after-holding-back-the-extras/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:46:46 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/charli-xcx-puts-music-fashion-film-b-sides-edition-on-streaming-after-holding-back-the-extras/ Charli XCX has released a digital expanded version of her new album, adding three previously physical-only b-sides to streaming through iTunes.

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Charli XCX has made an expanded version of her latest album available on streaming, even though she says the move was not exactly part of her original plan. On Sunday, Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition) appeared on iTunes, giving listeners access to three extra songs that had previously been reserved for fans who followed her side project online or bought physical editions.

The new tracks are “I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny,” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?” According to the report, all three had already been shared through Charli’s @b.sides Instagram account and were also issued as actual b-sides on limited 7-inch singles tied to “Rock Music,” “SS26,” and “Camera.” They were additionally included in the physical box set for Music, Fashion, Film.

Charli says the songs were meant to stand apart

In an Instagram post, Charli explained that she viewed the b-sides as companion pieces to the album rather than part of its core tracklist. She said she had not intended to release them on streaming because doing so felt “counter intuitive” to the idea behind those songs, but added that she gave in because fans wanted them. She also joked that people could call her a hypocrite and said she hoped listeners would enjoy the “special songs.”

The iTunes version is priced at $4.99 and includes the album’s original 11 tracks, the three b-sides, and their music videos. Music, Fashion, Film, Charli XCX’s seventh studio album, arrived on Friday. In a recent Rolling Stone cover story, she spoke about the record as a follow-up to Brat and reflected on how her albums tend to work in contrast to one another. She also said she had no interest in making the same project twice.

Charli is set to support the album with a tour that will include festival appearances at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Reading, Leeds, and more, along with arena dates such as Barclays in Brooklyn and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Source: rollingstone.com

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Report: Sara Gilson Was Heard Screaming in Background of Child’s 911 Call Before Her Death https://magicmoments.com/report-sara-gilson-was-heard-screaming-in-background-of-childs-911-call-before-her-death/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:42:28 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/report-sara-gilson-was-heard-screaming-in-background-of-childs-911-call-before-her-death/ According to a report, a child’s emergency call captured a woman screaming and crying in the background shortly before influencer Sara Gilson and her estranged husband were found dead in their Oklahoma home.

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New details are emerging about the final moments before Sara Gilson’s death. According to a report citing police dispatch information, a child who lived in the home placed a 911 call late on Thursday, July 23, and the dispatcher told first responders that a woman could be heard in the background “screaming and crying” while a loud bang was also heard.

The report says officers were sent to the Oklahoma home minutes later, where Gilson, 43, and her estranged husband, Shawn Duffey, were found dead after what authorities believe was a shooting. Duffey, 48, was also found dead at the scene. The call was reportedly made at 11:15 p.m., and officers arrived by 11:18 p.m.

What led up to the tragedy

Gilson, a hairstylist and TikTok creator with 69,000 followers at the time of publication, had publicly said two weeks earlier that her marriage was over and accused Duffey of pedophilia. In a July 11 video, she joked that she was “preparing” for a Netflix documentary about her soon-to-be ex-husband, adding that she had just learned he was a pedophile. She also wrote, “I wish I was joking.”

According to the report, Gilson had obtained a protective order against Duffey on July 10 on behalf of her minor daughter. The order reportedly required Duffey to stay 100 yards away from Gilson and barred him from the family home. The report also says Gilson had accused him of kissing and touching her daughter, and that another coach allegedly witnessed some of the behavior. The child allegedly described further inappropriate conduct, including messages, an invitation to Duffey’s hotel room during a tournament trip, and an offer of money to keep quiet. Gilson is survived by two children from a previous relationship.

Source: usmagazine.com

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Lifehacker’s Apple Guessing Contest Enters Round 2 https://magicmoments.com/lifehackers-apple-guessing-contest-enters-round-2/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:16:49 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/lifehackers-apple-guessing-contest-enters-round-2/ Lifehacker’s 2026 Big Guessing Game is back for its second round, giving readers another chance to predict Apple announcements and enter to win an Apple Watch.

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Lifehacker’s Big Guessing Game has moved into its second round, continuing a 2026 contest built around predicting Apple’s upcoming announcements. According to the report, the promotion is run in partnership with other CNET Group sites and offers participants a chance to win the latest Apple Watch.

The contest is spread across three rounds. The first round, which ended on June 2, focused on Apple software topics such as iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. The second round, which ran from July 7 through July 21, centered on Apple hardware, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Vision Pro. A third round is scheduled for Aug. 18 through Sept. 1 and will focus on Apple’s fall event. Each round includes five questions, and every correct answer counts as one entry toward the grand-prize drawing.

The report says the giveaway is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old. Readers can participate on Lifehacker as well as other CNET Group sites, including CNET, Mashable, PCMag, and ZDNET. Across all three rounds and all participating sites, there are 75 possible questions in total, though each entrant can only win one prize. The final winner announcements are expected shortly after Apple’s fall event.

As noted in the update, the second round has now ended, and readers are being directed to return on Aug. 18 for the next phase of the game.

Source: lifehacker.com

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Why Black Maternal Health Must Include Grief, Not Just Survival https://magicmoments.com/why-black-maternal-health-must-include-grief-not-just-survival/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:12:11 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/why-black-maternal-health-must-include-grief-not-just-survival/ Monique Rodriguez reflects on losing her son Milan and says Black Maternal Health Week should focus not only on preventing death, but also on the trauma and long-term harm many Black mothers live with afterward.

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In a personal essay tied to Black Maternal Health Week, Mielle founder Monique Rodriguez says her experience losing her son Milan changed how she thinks about maternal health, grief, and the pressure placed on Black women to appear strong. Drawing on her background as a former labor and delivery nurse, she recalls recognizing that something felt wrong during her pregnancy and speaking up when the pain became sharp and persistent, only to feel that her concerns were not treated with the urgency they required.

Rodriguez says her pregnancy had already been considered high-risk because of a previous emergency C-section and the vertical incision on her uterus, which she understood could create danger in a later pregnancy. When she later experienced a uterine rupture, she says she was still navigating a system that did not respond as quickly or seriously as it should have. She uses that experience to raise a broader question: if someone with medical training and self-advocacy can still be failed, what happens to women with less information, fewer resources, or less confidence that they will be heard?

Beyond survival

According to the report, Rodriguez argues that the conversation around Black maternal health has to go beyond pregnancy-related deaths alone. She points to data showing that Black women are about three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and that more than 80% of those deaths are considered preventable. Black infants also die at more than twice the rate of white infants. She also notes research showing that nearly 30% of Black women report mistreatment during maternity care, compared with about 20% of women overall, and says many women hold back from asking questions because they are worried about being dismissed.

Rodriguez says grief affected her marriage, motherhood, body, faith, and work, and that healing did not come from pretending to be unaffected. In her view, the expectation that Black women should remain “strong” through medical emergencies and loss can hide the real damage caused by bias, disrespect, and delayed care. She says Black Maternal Health Week should also make space for what comes after trauma: support for families, mental health care after miscarriage or stillbirth, and hospital systems that listen the first time. For her, the goal is not simply survival, but care that could have changed the outcome in the first place.

Source: self.com

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Paul McCartney Surprises Beatles Tour Fans With a Liverpool Drive-By and a Ringo Starr FaceTime https://magicmoments.com/paul-mccartney-surprises-beatles-tour-fans-with-a-liverpool-drive-by-and-a-ringo-starr-facetime/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:07:59 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/paul-mccartney-surprises-beatles-tour-fans-with-a-liverpool-drive-by-and-a-ringo-starr-facetime/ Visitors on Liverpool’s Magical Mystery Tour got an unexpected encounter when Paul McCartney appeared beside their bus and showed them he was FaceTiming Ringo Starr.

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Fans taking part in Liverpool’s long-running Magical Mystery Tour received an unforgettable jolt this week when Paul McCartney appeared unexpectedly beside their bus. According to the report, the Beatles legend was spotted in the car next to the tour vehicle while it was stopped at a red light, turning an ordinary sightseeing stop into a moment no one on board was likely to forget.

Tour driver and guide Neil Morton described the encounter as surreal, and said the passengers were stunned by the sight of McCartney. The surprise only grew when McCartney leaned out of his window and revealed that he was on a FaceTime call with Ringo Starr, giving the group a rare glimpse of two surviving Beatles in the same impromptu moment.

A fitting stop on a Beatles landmark tour

Starr later shared a photo of McCartney from the encounter on Instagram, pairing it with a caption that nodded to the tour’s name and the mood of the moment. The episode came during a trip that already carries strong Beatles history: Liverpool’s Magical Mystery Tour is dedicated to the band’s early years and takes visitors to places connected to their rise, including childhood homes, schools, Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and the Cavern Club, where the group made its debut in 1961.

The tour has also been getting fresh recognition. Earlier this year, it was named the top attraction in the U.K. Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Things To Do awards. McCartney and Starr have also recently collaborated musically, releasing their first duet together in May, a track that appears on McCartney’s album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, which looks back on his Liverpool upbringing.

Source: rollingstone.com

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Christy Adams, Author at Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:37:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 https://magicmoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Christy Adams, Author at 32 32 A Bedroom Redo Took Its Color Cue From an Unexpected Place https://magicmoments.com/a-bedroom-redo-took-its-color-cue-from-an-unexpected-place/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:37:52 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/a-bedroom-redo-took-its-color-cue-from-an-unexpected-place/ A soft-toned pair of underwear helped inspire the palette for Vickiann Vachula’s primary bedroom makeover, according to the report.

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Sometimes the best design ideas come from the most ordinary places. In Vickiann Vachula’s primary bedroom redo, the starting point for the room’s palette was an unlikely one: a pair of soft-colored underwear that happened to match the look she had in mind.

According to the report, that small detail helped guide the direction of the space’s eventual color-drenched transformation. Vachula is the creator of My Crappy House, a blog that follows the slow evolution of her home through renovations and DIY projects.

The bedroom update reflects the kind of personal, incremental approach that often shapes home design over time, where inspiration can come from everyday objects and turn into a full-room refresh.

Source: apartmenttherapy.com

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Why “Boring” Conversations May Be Better for Your Health Than You Think https://magicmoments.com/why-boring-conversations-may-be-better-for-your-health-than-you-think/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:34:02 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/why-boring-conversations-may-be-better-for-your-health-than-you-think/ Psychologists say small talk and other ordinary chats can feel more rewarding than expected and may help protect against loneliness.

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It’s easy to dodge a chat in the break room or keep your head down beside a stranger, especially when you assume the conversation will be dull. But according to new research, those everyday exchanges may be worth having. A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people often expected “boring” topics to be uninteresting, yet enjoyed the conversations much more once they actually happened.

The research looked at nine experiments involving 1,800 participants, who were asked to predict how much they would enjoy talking about subjects they considered dull, including World Wars I and II, nonfiction books, math, onions, the stock market, cats, and vegan diets. The conversations took place with friends or strangers, both in person and online. In the end, participants consistently reported that the talks were more enjoyable than they had anticipated, even when both people thought the topic itself was uninteresting.

Connection matters more than the topic

Experts interviewed in the report said the real value of these conversations comes from engagement, not from the subject itself. Responding to each other, feeling heard, and learning unexpected details about another person can make even an ordinary topic feel meaningful. In that sense, a conversation about something as mundane as onions can still create a real social connection.

The report also notes that these interactions may help reduce loneliness, which is tied to health risks including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, dementia, and early death, according to the CDC. Specialists quoted in the story said loneliness is less about how many people someone sees and more about whether those interactions feel meaningful. They also cautioned that not every social exchange is beneficial, since respectful, reciprocal, and emotionally safe contact matters most. Still, the overall message is clear: ordinary conversations can add up, and being open to them may support both wellbeing and connection.

Source: self.com

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Barry Manilow’s Lexington Show Postponed Moments Before Doors Were Set to Open https://magicmoments.com/barry-manilows-lexington-show-postponed-moments-before-doors-were-set-to-open/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:30:17 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/barry-manilows-lexington-show-postponed-moments-before-doors-were-set-to-open/ Barry Manilow’s Kentucky concert was pushed back at the last minute, with the venue saying tickets will be valid once a new date is announced.

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Barry Manilow’s Lexington concert was postponed just before the audience was set to enter Rupp Arena, according to a statement posted to the singer’s social media. The message said the show had been rescheduled because of “unforeseen circumstances,” though no further explanation was given.

The venue later said that fans who already bought tickets will be able to use them for the new date, which has not yet been announced. Local outlet Lex News reported that this is the second time Manilow has had to move the Lexington stop. He had previously been scheduled to perform there on March 9, but that show was also pushed back while he recovered from lung cancer.

Despite the Lexington change, Manilow is still listed to perform in Cincinnati on Wednesday. His recent touring plans have been affected by health-related delays after he announced in December that he would undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung. He was originally set to begin his 2026 farewell tour in January, but later postponed those dates, saying he needed more time to recover before returning to the stage.

Additional reschedulings followed, including his Las Vegas residency in February and March and the Northwest U.S. leg of the farewell tour that had been planned for April and May. Manilow is now cancer-free and has returned to touring, and he also released his first new album in nearly 15 years, What a Time. In a recent conversation with Rolling Stone UK, he said he has long wanted audiences to leave his shows feeling better than when they arrived.

Source: rollingstone.com

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Jennifer Stone Reflects on Her ‘Wizards’ Reunion With Selena Gomez and Harper’s Next Chapter https://magicmoments.com/jennifer-stone-reflects-on-her-wizards-reunion-with-selena-gomez-and-harpers-next-chapter/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:26:24 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/jennifer-stone-reflects-on-her-wizards-reunion-with-selena-gomez-and-harpers-next-chapter/ Jennifer Stone says returning as Harper in the 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' finale felt emotional, while also sharing where she imagines the character could go next.

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Jennifer Stone is looking back on her return to the Wizards universe with a mix of gratitude and emotion. In an exclusive interview ahead of the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place series finale, the actress said she had originally assumed there would be no role for Harper Finkle in the reboot, especially after being told the new story centered on a different family. That changed when she was invited to appear in the finale, giving longtime fans a chance to see the character again.

Stone said her main concern was protecting Harper’s legacy. She wanted the character to feel true to the version viewers grew up with, rather than being turned into a punchline or treated carelessly. According to Stone, the episode showed Harper as confident and self-assured, which made the decision to come back feel right. She described the return as a way to honor a role she loved for years.

A bittersweet reunion behind the scenes

The finale also brought Stone back together with Selena Gomez, who played Alex Russo. Stone said seeing Gomez direct the episode left her emotional, and she remembered crying during the table read. She and Gomez even acknowledged to each other that this was probably the last time they would play Alex and Harper together. For Stone, the moment felt like both a farewell to the characters and a reminder of how much their lives have changed since they first worked together.

As for Harper’s future, Stone said the show left enough open that she has her own ideas about where the character might end up. She imagines Harper as someone who would thrive in a nurturing role, possibly teaching fashion at Parsons in New York or running her own fashion line. She was less certain about Harper’s romantic life, but said she could picture the character continuing to grow in ways that fit her generous personality.

Source: usmagazine.com

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How to Keep Sex Satisfying After 60, According to Experts https://magicmoments.com/how-to-keep-sex-satisfying-after-60-according-to-experts/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:51:19 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/how-to-keep-sex-satisfying-after-60-according-to-experts/ Experts and older adults say a fulfilling sex life later in life is still possible, with a few practical adjustments and more direct communication.

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There is a long-standing idea that sex becomes less exciting with age, but people in their 60s and beyond are challenging that assumption. According to the report, some older adults say their sex lives have become more adventurous, more honest, and in some cases more satisfying than before. Sex therapists and people over 60 interviewed for the piece point to a mix of physical changes, emotional confidence, and a willingness to speak more openly about desire as key reasons why intimacy can still thrive later in life.

One of the biggest shifts experts highlight is the need to adapt to the body’s changes. Menopause can bring dryness and pain, while hormonal changes may lower libido across all sexes. Energy levels can also fluctuate, which means sex may require more preparation and patience than it once did. Still, the report notes that these changes do not have to end a rewarding sex life. Instead, many older adults are finding that simple tools and more intentional communication make a major difference.

What experts say helps most

Lubricant is one of the most frequently recommended essentials, not an afterthought. The report says it can reduce friction, help prevent irritation, and make sex more comfortable and pleasurable. Experts also stress the value of being direct about what feels good. As people get older, some become less worried about judgment and more willing to name their needs, including preferences they may have kept quiet in earlier years. For one woman quoted in the piece, that honesty helped lead to her first orgasm she did not have to fake, at 61.

The report also emphasizes solo exploration as an important part of later-life sexuality. Masturbation can help people learn what kinds of touch, stimulation, and fantasies work best for them, which can make partnered sex easier to discuss and more satisfying. Finally, the article notes that comfort matters physically: when certain positions become difficult because of back pain or weak knees, people may need to choose movements that better suit their bodies. The overall message is that great sex after 60 is not about recreating youth, but about adjusting, communicating, and staying curious.

Source: self.com

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Charli XCX Puts ‘Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition)’ on Streaming After Holding Back the Extras https://magicmoments.com/charli-xcx-puts-music-fashion-film-b-sides-edition-on-streaming-after-holding-back-the-extras/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:46:46 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/charli-xcx-puts-music-fashion-film-b-sides-edition-on-streaming-after-holding-back-the-extras/ Charli XCX has released a digital expanded version of her new album, adding three previously physical-only b-sides to streaming through iTunes.

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Charli XCX has made an expanded version of her latest album available on streaming, even though she says the move was not exactly part of her original plan. On Sunday, Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition) appeared on iTunes, giving listeners access to three extra songs that had previously been reserved for fans who followed her side project online or bought physical editions.

The new tracks are “I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny,” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?” According to the report, all three had already been shared through Charli’s @b.sides Instagram account and were also issued as actual b-sides on limited 7-inch singles tied to “Rock Music,” “SS26,” and “Camera.” They were additionally included in the physical box set for Music, Fashion, Film.

Charli says the songs were meant to stand apart

In an Instagram post, Charli explained that she viewed the b-sides as companion pieces to the album rather than part of its core tracklist. She said she had not intended to release them on streaming because doing so felt “counter intuitive” to the idea behind those songs, but added that she gave in because fans wanted them. She also joked that people could call her a hypocrite and said she hoped listeners would enjoy the “special songs.”

The iTunes version is priced at $4.99 and includes the album’s original 11 tracks, the three b-sides, and their music videos. Music, Fashion, Film, Charli XCX’s seventh studio album, arrived on Friday. In a recent Rolling Stone cover story, she spoke about the record as a follow-up to Brat and reflected on how her albums tend to work in contrast to one another. She also said she had no interest in making the same project twice.

Charli is set to support the album with a tour that will include festival appearances at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Reading, Leeds, and more, along with arena dates such as Barclays in Brooklyn and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Source: rollingstone.com

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Report: Sara Gilson Was Heard Screaming in Background of Child’s 911 Call Before Her Death https://magicmoments.com/report-sara-gilson-was-heard-screaming-in-background-of-childs-911-call-before-her-death/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:42:28 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/report-sara-gilson-was-heard-screaming-in-background-of-childs-911-call-before-her-death/ According to a report, a child’s emergency call captured a woman screaming and crying in the background shortly before influencer Sara Gilson and her estranged husband were found dead in their Oklahoma home.

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New details are emerging about the final moments before Sara Gilson’s death. According to a report citing police dispatch information, a child who lived in the home placed a 911 call late on Thursday, July 23, and the dispatcher told first responders that a woman could be heard in the background “screaming and crying” while a loud bang was also heard.

The report says officers were sent to the Oklahoma home minutes later, where Gilson, 43, and her estranged husband, Shawn Duffey, were found dead after what authorities believe was a shooting. Duffey, 48, was also found dead at the scene. The call was reportedly made at 11:15 p.m., and officers arrived by 11:18 p.m.

What led up to the tragedy

Gilson, a hairstylist and TikTok creator with 69,000 followers at the time of publication, had publicly said two weeks earlier that her marriage was over and accused Duffey of pedophilia. In a July 11 video, she joked that she was “preparing” for a Netflix documentary about her soon-to-be ex-husband, adding that she had just learned he was a pedophile. She also wrote, “I wish I was joking.”

According to the report, Gilson had obtained a protective order against Duffey on July 10 on behalf of her minor daughter. The order reportedly required Duffey to stay 100 yards away from Gilson and barred him from the family home. The report also says Gilson had accused him of kissing and touching her daughter, and that another coach allegedly witnessed some of the behavior. The child allegedly described further inappropriate conduct, including messages, an invitation to Duffey’s hotel room during a tournament trip, and an offer of money to keep quiet. Gilson is survived by two children from a previous relationship.

Source: usmagazine.com

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Lifehacker’s Apple Guessing Contest Enters Round 2 https://magicmoments.com/lifehackers-apple-guessing-contest-enters-round-2/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:16:49 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/lifehackers-apple-guessing-contest-enters-round-2/ Lifehacker’s 2026 Big Guessing Game is back for its second round, giving readers another chance to predict Apple announcements and enter to win an Apple Watch.

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Lifehacker’s Big Guessing Game has moved into its second round, continuing a 2026 contest built around predicting Apple’s upcoming announcements. According to the report, the promotion is run in partnership with other CNET Group sites and offers participants a chance to win the latest Apple Watch.

The contest is spread across three rounds. The first round, which ended on June 2, focused on Apple software topics such as iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. The second round, which ran from July 7 through July 21, centered on Apple hardware, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Vision Pro. A third round is scheduled for Aug. 18 through Sept. 1 and will focus on Apple’s fall event. Each round includes five questions, and every correct answer counts as one entry toward the grand-prize drawing.

The report says the giveaway is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old. Readers can participate on Lifehacker as well as other CNET Group sites, including CNET, Mashable, PCMag, and ZDNET. Across all three rounds and all participating sites, there are 75 possible questions in total, though each entrant can only win one prize. The final winner announcements are expected shortly after Apple’s fall event.

As noted in the update, the second round has now ended, and readers are being directed to return on Aug. 18 for the next phase of the game.

Source: lifehacker.com

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Why Black Maternal Health Must Include Grief, Not Just Survival https://magicmoments.com/why-black-maternal-health-must-include-grief-not-just-survival/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:12:11 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/why-black-maternal-health-must-include-grief-not-just-survival/ Monique Rodriguez reflects on losing her son Milan and says Black Maternal Health Week should focus not only on preventing death, but also on the trauma and long-term harm many Black mothers live with afterward.

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In a personal essay tied to Black Maternal Health Week, Mielle founder Monique Rodriguez says her experience losing her son Milan changed how she thinks about maternal health, grief, and the pressure placed on Black women to appear strong. Drawing on her background as a former labor and delivery nurse, she recalls recognizing that something felt wrong during her pregnancy and speaking up when the pain became sharp and persistent, only to feel that her concerns were not treated with the urgency they required.

Rodriguez says her pregnancy had already been considered high-risk because of a previous emergency C-section and the vertical incision on her uterus, which she understood could create danger in a later pregnancy. When she later experienced a uterine rupture, she says she was still navigating a system that did not respond as quickly or seriously as it should have. She uses that experience to raise a broader question: if someone with medical training and self-advocacy can still be failed, what happens to women with less information, fewer resources, or less confidence that they will be heard?

Beyond survival

According to the report, Rodriguez argues that the conversation around Black maternal health has to go beyond pregnancy-related deaths alone. She points to data showing that Black women are about three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and that more than 80% of those deaths are considered preventable. Black infants also die at more than twice the rate of white infants. She also notes research showing that nearly 30% of Black women report mistreatment during maternity care, compared with about 20% of women overall, and says many women hold back from asking questions because they are worried about being dismissed.

Rodriguez says grief affected her marriage, motherhood, body, faith, and work, and that healing did not come from pretending to be unaffected. In her view, the expectation that Black women should remain “strong” through medical emergencies and loss can hide the real damage caused by bias, disrespect, and delayed care. She says Black Maternal Health Week should also make space for what comes after trauma: support for families, mental health care after miscarriage or stillbirth, and hospital systems that listen the first time. For her, the goal is not simply survival, but care that could have changed the outcome in the first place.

Source: self.com

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Paul McCartney Surprises Beatles Tour Fans With a Liverpool Drive-By and a Ringo Starr FaceTime https://magicmoments.com/paul-mccartney-surprises-beatles-tour-fans-with-a-liverpool-drive-by-and-a-ringo-starr-facetime/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:07:59 +0000 https://magicmoments.com/paul-mccartney-surprises-beatles-tour-fans-with-a-liverpool-drive-by-and-a-ringo-starr-facetime/ Visitors on Liverpool’s Magical Mystery Tour got an unexpected encounter when Paul McCartney appeared beside their bus and showed them he was FaceTiming Ringo Starr.

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Fans taking part in Liverpool’s long-running Magical Mystery Tour received an unforgettable jolt this week when Paul McCartney appeared unexpectedly beside their bus. According to the report, the Beatles legend was spotted in the car next to the tour vehicle while it was stopped at a red light, turning an ordinary sightseeing stop into a moment no one on board was likely to forget.

Tour driver and guide Neil Morton described the encounter as surreal, and said the passengers were stunned by the sight of McCartney. The surprise only grew when McCartney leaned out of his window and revealed that he was on a FaceTime call with Ringo Starr, giving the group a rare glimpse of two surviving Beatles in the same impromptu moment.

A fitting stop on a Beatles landmark tour

Starr later shared a photo of McCartney from the encounter on Instagram, pairing it with a caption that nodded to the tour’s name and the mood of the moment. The episode came during a trip that already carries strong Beatles history: Liverpool’s Magical Mystery Tour is dedicated to the band’s early years and takes visitors to places connected to their rise, including childhood homes, schools, Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and the Cavern Club, where the group made its debut in 1961.

The tour has also been getting fresh recognition. Earlier this year, it was named the top attraction in the U.K. Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Things To Do awards. McCartney and Starr have also recently collaborated musically, releasing their first duet together in May, a track that appears on McCartney’s album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, which looks back on his Liverpool upbringing.

Source: rollingstone.com

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