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The 52-year-old father of three writes of the eclectic mix of musical introductions he experienced as a youngster—his mom cajoling him to drum onstage at their local jazz club and tagging along with his cousin to his first head-banging punk rock show. He reflects on performing through the U.S. and Europe as a teen before moving to Seattle, Wash., in the early ‘90s where he would find fairly quick and unsuspected acclaim with the history-making Kurt Cobain-fronted grunge group....

—Jonathan Klein, Chicago, Illinois Very much so. About 5 percent of the population is “tone deaf,” which means they cannot accurately detect differences in pitch (how high or low a note is). These people are unlikely to enjoy music with melodies (the string of single notes that you may hum) or harmonies (two or more notes played at the same time): It won’t make sense to them. But just because you can’t sing doesn’t mean you’re tone deaf....

The standup comedian, actress, producer, brand ambassador and host of The Ellen DeGeneres Showhas amassed a massive net worth thanks to her commitment to spreading “happiness and joy” to viewers, but it hasn’t been easy. In 2020, DeGeneres and her producers came under fire for alleged mistreatment of staff on her daytime talk show. The scandal led to the ousting of three executive producers and a public apology on her Season 18 premiere, in which she addressed not necessarily living up to her “Be Kind Lady” reputation....

In the first episode, co-hosted by her lifelong best friend, Brittany Ednie and titled “It’s a Double Entendre,” Mathers reflected on her strange childhood. One of the first things the duo discussed was their unique childhood experiences, particularly their time spent on Eminem’s tour bus. The topic was brought up early in the episode, with Ednie saying to Mathers, “I feel like I vividly remember being in your kitchen, and you were like, ‘Do you want to come on the tour bus?...

Any workout you do at home can technically be classified as “housework.” But well before the pandemic normalized home workouts, SoulCycle instructor Sydney Miller began teaching HOUSEWORK, a Pilates-inspired, high-intensity fitness class held at SoulCycle Annex, a short-lived New York City studio tasked with bringing new fitness modalities to die-hard cycling fans. A certified Pilates instructor, Miller leveraged her background in dance and affinity for house music to design the core-centric, rhythm-based workout, which is now offered via Zoom, HOUSEWORK app, and in-person at the Sagamore Hotel in Miami....

What is HCM? In someone with HCM, the walls of the heart become thicker than they should be, making it difficult for the heart to efficiently pump oxygenated blood throughout the body.[4] This means that a heart affected by HCM has to work harder, so those with HCM can experience a lack of energy, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath or other symptoms, especially in the context of physical activity....

The two are also pretty popular on TikTok, where Brown is known for sharing a lot of Halloweentown love, spilling behind-the-scenes secrets and putting her own twist on viral trends. Most recently, the actress poked fun at her relationship with Kountz and shared a snippet from Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge that didn’t age too well. In the video, Brown’s character, Marnie Piper, donned her iconic indigo celestial robe and told her mortal enemy–and her low-key love interest–Kal (played by Kountz) that she was in charge....

The Pope died on Saturday in his home, a monastery in the Vatican where he had lived since stepping down in 2013. He was the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni announced, according to Reuters. His cause of death is unknown at this time....

Read on for my interview with Genie, and make sure to check in with Parade.com every day for interviews with this season’s contestants and other tidbits. Survivor 41 premieres on September 22 with a special two-hour episode on CBS. What’s your history with watching Survivor? I started pretty early. I caught the first episode of season one, back when Richard Hatch won. And then I veered away from it because I was starting college, and I was partying it up then....

Gigi Hadid went comfy-chic for the opening of her New York City Guest in Residence pop-up store in New York City. The model paired a pair of the Ugg Classic Mini Platform Boots with a bright blue tracksuit. Platform Uggs have actually been around since 2020, but we all know how that year went. Nowadays, some famous names are prioritizing comfort and style by rocking the so-soft boots in public and on social media....

What is glamping exactly? It’s basically where nature meets modern luxury and means you usually have access to amenities that traditional camping doesn’t, like plugs, real beds, lighting, and in some cases resort-style services that are not usually associated with “traditional” camping. When it comes to finding the best glamping spots near you, you have tons of options. Some of the most popular ways to glamp are in a treehouse, a yurt, a luxury teepee, a dome, an A-line cabin, or an airstream....

The decision was made based on health and travel concerns, sources told Variety. Originally, the show would go on as planned, in part because of the abundance of music released throughout the quarantine. “The amount of music released has actually increased during the pandemic, so we would not want to delay our date with so much great music coming out,” the Recording Academy’s Interim President and CEO Harvey Mason Jr....

The first film in this sequel trilogy is The Wedding Veil Expectations. Here’s everything we know about the film including a Parade.com exclusive sneak peek! What is The Wedding Veil series? The Wedding Veil movies follow three college friends who reunite once a year for an antiquing weekend getaway in different cities. They come across an antique wedding veil which carries its own legend—whoever is in possession of the veil will find true love....

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ Color My World with Love features two actors with Down Syndrome who fall in love and show the world they can build a life together, despite their families’ initial misgivings about the union. Here’s what we know about Color My World with Love. What is Color My World With Love about? Kendall (Lily D. Moore) is a talented artist with Down Syndrome who creates beautiful paintings in the Impressionist style that reflect the reality of her subjects as she sees them....

In a press release shared with Parade, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced that it has launched an On-Demand Family Fridge Program this month; aimed at ensuring traveling parents have adequate storage for breastmilk by providing guests with ‘Mini Me Milk Fridges’. The release stated that the new program was launched in response to insufficient travel accommodations for families with little ones. According to Kimpton, the travel and hotel industry, historically, has not met the needs of breastfeeding guests by failing to provide them with proper refrigeration options for breast milk....

Finding the motivation to exercise isn’t always easy. We say to ourselves, “do I really have time for an hour-long HIIT session?” and quickly get overwhelmed. But according to the results of Parade.com’s recent survey with Cleveland Clinic, 46% of people found that taking short breaks helped improve their mental health, and this break can be even more powerful if you use it to exercise. According to a new study, exercising for just 75 minutes each week (that breaks down to under 11 minutes a day) can significantly reduce your risk of depression....

“I’ll tell you why I’m here: I’m here ‘cause I’m Black,” the Rothaniel comic said in his speech introducing the broadcast. “I’ll tell you what’s been going on. This show, the Golden Globe Awards, did not air last year because the Hollywood Foreign Press Association—which I won’t say were a racist organization, but they didn’t have a single Black member until George Floyd died. So do with that information what you will....

But I am in my (cough, cough) 40’s, and he has been a staple in my life at Christmastime for as long as I can remember. If he was old then, he must be even older now, but it sure doesn’t show. Maybe St. Nick holds some secret to keeping up appearances and aging gracefully. After all, the Santa we see in books, in the movies and at the malls are of a white-haired, elderly old gentleman, who surely couldn’t make a trip around the world delivering presents to all of the good little boys and girls in just one night....

Why is happiness so important? Perhaps Aristotle said it best: Happiness is “the chief good toward which all other things aim.” Why should you try to be happy? Being happy is more than just an idle need. “Scientific studies show that when people are happier, they are more productive, more collaborative, and more creative…The happier people are, the more likely they will be successful in the first place,” says Dr....

“I’m part of a texting chain with other moms in my town who are really upset by how the school has handled COVID and deciding to close and go all virtual. There’s also a Facebook group and everyone keeps posting really negative things, plus the texts are non-stop. I’m not saying I don’t agree with them fully, but the text chain and group have just become overwhelming. Is there a way to respectfully remove myself from both without causing drama or sounding upset?...