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The Most (and Least) Relaxing Shows to Fall Asleep To

When you’re trying to drift off to sleep, your TV choice can make or break the mission. You want something calm enough to help you nod off, but not so boring that you start scrolling through TikTok instead.

According to an analysis from the site AmberWillo, some shows are basically melatonin in streaming form – while others are more like a triple espresso at midnight.

Researchers ranked shows by how likely they are to help or hinder your sleep, looking at factors like episode length, genre, content rating, and whether they contain frightening or jarring scenes.

The 10 Most Relaxing Shows to Fall Asleep To

  1. Bluey
  2. Seinfeld
  3. Mr. Bean
  4. Pride and Prejudice (the 1995 BBC miniseries)
  5. The Office (U.S. version)
  6. Friends
  7. Fawlty Towers (British classic from the ’70s)
  8. Haikyuu!! (a Japanese anime about volleyball)
  9. Yes Minister (a sharp British political sitcom from the ’80s)
  10. Arrested Development

Basically, if it’s lighthearted, nostalgic (aka, you’ve seen it before), and doesn’t involve anyone being chased by a demon or tortured in a basement, you’re safe to snooze.

The 10 Least Relaxing Shows to Fall Asleep To

  1. Hannibal
  2. Sons of Anarchy
  3. Daredevil
  4. Boardwalk Empire
  5. Peaky Blinders
  6. Dexter
  7. Spartacus
  8. The Boys
  9. Mr. Robot
  10. Black Mirror

So if you’re planning to fall asleep to Black Mirror, don’t be surprised if you wake up questioning the nature of reality – or your toaster. Or basically, just avoid anything that might cause your dreams to feature a soundtrack of screaming and existential dread.

The general guideline? When it’s time to power down, skip the gore and go for something that feels like a warm blanket for your brain. Because sometimes, the best bedtime story is just Bluey asking her dad to play one more game.

Dolly Parton Sets the Record Straight: She’s Fine, Y’all!

Dolly Parton wants her fans to know that she’s not dying, thank you very much.

The country legend, 79, hopped online to calm everyone down after her sister Freida recently asked for prayers and accidentally sent the internet into a spiral of panic.

In a new video from the set of an upcoming Grand Ole Opry commercial, Dolly looked radiant as ever and made it clear she’s still got plenty of songs left to sing. “I know lately everybody thinks that I am sicker than I am,” she said with a laugh.

“Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here! Anyway, I wanted to put everybody’s mind at ease, and I appreciate your prayers because I’m a person of faith.”

Dolly explained that she hasn’t been feeling her best, but it’s nothing dramatic. “When [my husband Carl] passed, I didn’t take care of myself,” she admitted. “So I let a lot of things go that I should have been taking care of.” She added that she’s fine, though, and that her faith and fans’ love keep her going. “There are just a lot of rumors flying around, but I figured if you heard it from me, you’d know that I was okay. I don’t think God is through with me and I ain’t done working.”

Her rep confirmed that Dolly is in good health and just waiting for a procedure to deal with some kidney stones. Nothing more, nothing less.

As for Freida, she’s grateful fans rallied behind her sister but said she didn’t mean to alarm anyone. “Thank you all for lifting her up,” Freida wrote. “Your love truly makes a difference.”

So rest easy, Dolly fans. The Queen of Country isn’t going anywhere.

She’s still busy working, still cracking jokes, and still shining like rhinestones under a spotlight.

Pop Culture Is Your Halloween Costume This Year

If you’re aiming to win Halloween this year, forget the tired old vampire and pirate routines. Pop culture is serving up fresher, weirder, and way more extra inspiration for your costume planning.

According to Variety, this year’s best Halloween looks are ripped straight from the biggest headlines, cult shows, viral trends, and yes, plush toys.

Topping the list is Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Bob Ferguson from the buzzy satire One Battle After Another. It’s the perfect look if you’re into layered political metaphors and award-bait cinema. But if that sounds a little too high-concept for your costume party, don’t worry—there’s plenty of playful and recognizable picks too.

Like Labubu—yes, the wildly collectible plush toy that looks like it crawled out of a creepy-cute forest dream. It’s adorable, slightly unsettling, and totally on trend.

And if you’re part of the Swiftie universe, get ready to sparkle: Taylor Swift’s glitzy “Life of a Showgirl” concert look is officially a Halloween favorite. Sequins mandatory.

Other standout costume ideas for 2025 include:

  • Chappell Roan in her oversized red wig from her “Subway” video.
  • Oasis, for the retro music lovers ready to bust out parkas and sibling tension.
  • Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in F1, perfect for those who want to bring racecar energy to the party.
  • Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked—thanks to the movie release, witchy duos are back in style.
  • Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy from The Bear, for anyone who owns a white tee and can look perpetually stressed.
  • Michael B. Jordan’s dual role as twins Stack and Smoke in Sinners, which sounds cool and confusing in the best way.
  • Characters from the animated action flick KPop Demon Hunters, including the all-girl group Huntr/x.
  • The Guillermo del Toro version of Frankenstein’s monster for horror fans who want to go cinematic.
  • Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter also made the list—because no pop costume roundup would be complete without a little Gen Z glam.
  • And finally, if you’ve got a toddler to dress up, or just love educational YouTube, there’s always Ms. Rachel.

Whether you’re going high-fashion with Taylor or all-in with monster makeup, this year’s costume picks reflect everything we’ve been obsessed with in 2025. So go big, go weird, and go viral.

Jerry Jones Claims He Flipped Off Jets Fans by Mistake

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is in hot water again, this time for giving New York Jets fans the finger during Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium.

The NFL fined him $250,000 after a fan’s video went viral showing him standing in his luxury suite, flipping off the crowd before quickly switching to his index finger like nothing happened.

In classic Jerry fashion, he claims it was totally accidental. He told reporters he was just celebrating a Cowboys touchdown and meant to give fans a thumbs-up, not a middle finger – a common mistake we’ve all made. 🤪

There wasn’t any antagonistic issue or anything like that. I just put up the wrong show on the hand. But that was inadvertently done, and I’m not kidding. If you want to call it accidental, you can call it accidental.

Sure, Jerry. Because when most people “celebrate,” they accidentally salute someone like they just cut them off in traffic.

The league apparently didn’t find his explanation amusing. The fine came swiftly, with sources saying the gesture was “conduct unbecoming of an owner.”

Fans online were divided. Cowboys supporters largely defended him, calling it a “boomer moment” and praising his quick recovery from middle to index finger. Jets fans, meanwhile, pointed out that being flipped off by Jerry Jones was still the highlight of their day.

At least the Cowboys gave him something to celebrate. They beat the Jets 37 to 22.

Luke Combs Tops Garth Brooks as the Best-Selling Country Artist of All Time

Move over, Garth — there’s a new king of country music sales.

Luke Combs has officially claimed the title of highest-selling country artist of all time, surpassing Garth Brooks’ decades-long reign. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Luke now holds an eye-popping 168 million certified units from sales and streams. That pushes him ahead of Garth’s total of 162.5 million.

For anyone keeping track, that makes Luke not just the country chart champ, but also one of the best-selling musical artists across all genres. He now ranks ninth overall in the RIAA’s all-time standings — rubbing elbows with legends like The Beatles, Rihanna, and Eminem.

Luke responded to the milestone with the kind of humility that’s made him a fan favorite. “When my team first told me about this, my initial reaction was, ‘Are you sure? There’s no way…’”

“I’m super humbled by the fans’ belief in me and support of my music. This achievement is more so theirs than it is mine.”

Even more mind-blowing? He only got his first gold plaque eight years ago. That’s right — in less than a decade, Combs has rocketed from rising star to all-time sales leader in a genre packed with heavyweights.

And in case you’re wondering, this isn’t some “technicality” record padded by merch bundles or streaming quirks. This is legit, RIAA-certified success based on combined physical sales, digital sales, and streaming.

The man’s music is everywhere — on the radio, on your playlists, and clearly, in millions of people’s hearts (and ears).

Of course, Garth is still Garth. He changed the game in the ’90s and set a bar few thought could ever be cleared. But Luke’s meteoric rise shows how the country landscape is evolving — blending traditional storytelling with modern platforms and massive streaming reach.

If you needed proof that country music is still thriving — and that fans are very much along for the ride — this is it.

Long live the king… or should we say, the Combs.

Dick Van Dyke Jokes That It’d Be “Funny” If He Didn’t Make It to 100

At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke is still cracking jokes, singing, dancing, and proving that time may pass—but his sense of humor never will.

The legendary entertainer, who turns 100 on December 13th, made fans laugh and cringe just a little during a recent appearance at the Vandy High Tea event in Malibu. Surrounded by fans and his wife Arlene, Dick joked:

“That’s right, I’m not officially a hundred until December. Two months. Two months. It’d be funny if I didn’t make it.”

Fans roared, though the collective prayer afterward was definitely “please make it.”

The event, which benefited The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the upcoming Dick Van Dyke Museum, featured music, stories, and performances by Dick, Arlene, and his singing group The Vantastic. True to form, Dick led a singalong for a six-year-old fan’s birthday and treated the audience to classics like “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, and even “The Dick Van Dyke Show” theme.

When the conversation turned to his upcoming centennial, Dick got reflective—well, as reflective as Dick Van Dyke gets.

“I brag sometimes about how I made it to a hundred,” he said. “The truth is, if I had known I was going to live this long, I would’ve taken better care of myself. And it is frustrating because I don’t know what I did right. Other than [my wife Arlene], I didn’t do anything right.”

Dick and Arlene, who’s 54, have been married since 2012. The two are often seen together in cheerful clips and public appearances that show off Dick’s energy, wit, and that signature dance step that hasn’t faded in the slightest.

In fact, Rick Springfield recently spotted him at the gym, of all places, working every machine at 99. Springfield joked, “I thought I was doing well at 76, but Dick got up from the chest press and did a little dance step before I left! Amazing!”

Even as he approaches 100, Van Dyke’s career hasn’t slowed. In June 2024, he became the oldest-ever Daytime Emmy winner for his guest role on “Days of Our Lives”, adding to his already glittering collection of six Emmys, a Grammy, and a Tony.

After accepting the award, he summed up his legacy perfectly: “I hope to be remembered for laughter. I’ve been making people laugh for 75 years—and I can’t believe I’m still here and performing.” Then, with a classic twinkle in his eye, he added, “I’m looking for work if anybody has some.”

At nearly a century old, Dick Van Dyke isn’t just surviving—he’s thriving, singing, dancing, and reminding everyone that joy is the real secret to longevity.

The Highest-Paid Athletes of 2025: Ronaldo and Steph Curry Lead the Pack

If you’ve ever wondered how much money the world’s biggest athletes are pulling in, the 2025 rankings just dropped, and the numbers are jaw-dropping.

Spoiler alert: Cristiano Ronaldo is still living that gold-plated lifestyle at the very top.

The soccer superstar takes the crown as the highest-paid athlete of 2025 with a staggering $275 million paycheck. Yes, that’s a quarter of a billion dollars in one year. He’s not just kicking goals on the field, he’s cashing in on global endorsements, sponsorships, and the sheer fact that his name is basically a brand.

Right behind him is NBA sharpshooter Stephen Curry, who secured the #2 spot with $156 million. Not bad for a guy who turned three-pointers into an art form. And rounding out the top three is heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who punched his way to $146 million.

Here’s the full Top 10 list of sports money kings in 2025:

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo – $275 million
  2. Stephen Curry – $156 million
  3. Tyson Fury – $146 million
  4. Dak Prescott – $137 million
  5. Lionel Messi – $135 million
  6. LeBron James – $133.8 million
  7. Juan Soto – $114 million
  8. Karim Benzema – $104 million
  9. Shohei Ohtani – $102.5 million
  10. Kevin Durant – $101.4 million

What’s wild is how varied this list is. You’ve got athletes from soccer, basketball, baseball, football, and even boxing all cashing in huge. It’s proof that if you’re elite in your sport and marketable off the field, the checks will keep rolling in.

Also worth noting: both Messi and LeBron may be closer to the end of their careers than the beginning, but they’re still sitting comfortably in the top six.

Legends don’t just fade, they keep cashing those endorsement deals. Meanwhile, Juan Soto is one of the youngest on the list, showing baseball still has the power to mint mega-stars.

At the end of the day, these numbers are so massive they almost don’t feel real. But whether it’s Ronaldo’s global empire, Curry’s sneaker legacy, or Fury’s pay-per-view paydays, the takeaway is simple: sports are not just games, they’re billion-dollar businesses.

Does Taylor Swift’s New Album Reveal Travis Kelce’s Penis Size?

Taylor Swift is famous for tearing guys down in her music. But on the new album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, she’s building them up. And I mean seriously up.

There’s a track called “Wood,” and it’s, well, exactly what it sounds like—a passionate ode to Travis Kelce’s equipment. And the lyrics? Let’s just say subtlety has left the stadium.

Take this verse:

“Forgive me, it sounds cocky / He ah-matized me and opened my eyes / Redwood tree, it ain’t hard to see / His love was the key that opened my thighs.”

Then there’s this one:

“Girls, I don’t need to catch the bouquet, mm / To know a hard rock is on the way / And baby, I’ll admit, I’ve been a little superstitious / The curse on me was broken by your magic wand.”

And if that wasn’t enough, she seals the deal with, “Seems to be that you and me, we make our own luck / New Heights of manhood / I ain’t gotta knock on wood.”

At this point, Taylor could probably just name the song “Travis’ Penis” and call it a day.

But Swifties aren’t stopping there. The fandom’s detective squad thinks they’ve uncovered even more evidence about, um, the scale of Travis’s influence. “Wood” clocks in at exactly 2 minutes and 30 seconds—230 millimeters, for those doing the math, is nine inches. Oh, and it’s track number nine on the album. Coincidence? Her fans think not.

Naturally, the internet has thoughts. X (formerly Twitter) exploded with reactions ranging from laughter to outright admiration. One viral post joked, “‘Wood’ joining the list of Taylor Swift songs played at every wedding for the rest of time makes me so happy.”

Even Nicki Minaj chimed in, tweeting that the track was “EXACTLY what I needed tonight.” Same, Nicki. Same.

Whether or not Taylor meant to confirm what we all suspect, The Life of a Showgirl proves one thing for sure: no one teases a mystery—or a metaphor—quite like Taylor Swift.

Mark Hamill Thanks the Force for Cutting This Awkward Luke Skywalker Line

George Lucas gave the world Star Wars, lightsabers, and Darth Vader’s iconic breathing, but even die-hard fans admit his dialogue could be… let’s say clunky.

Mark Hamill just reminded everyone of that fact by revealing one line from the original film that he flat-out dreaded saying—and is still grateful never made it to the screen.

The scene was supposed to happen as Luke Skywalker and Han Solo approached the Death Star in the Millennium Falcon. Han was ready to turn back, but Luke had other ideas. Lucas’s original dialogue for Luke went like this:

“But we can’t turn back. Fear is their greatest defense. I doubt if the actual security there is any greater than it was on Aquilea or Sullust. And what there is is most likely directed toward a large-scale assault.”

Yes, that’s one sentence.

Hamill explained that while the line technically made sense, there was no natural way to deliver it. He said, “As a sentence, it makes sense. But to make it sound like it’s an original thought that just occurred to you and deliver it in a spontaneous way is really, really hard.”

Luckily, the line was cut before filming. Imagine Luke Skywalker trying to sound inspiring while rattling off what basically sounds like a military textbook footnote.

This moment isn’t unique in the galaxy far, far away. Fans often joke about Lucas’s dialogue, pointing to lines like Anakin Skywalker’s infamous “I don’t like sand” speech in the prequels. But Hamill’s story is a reminder that sometimes the best edits in Hollywood aren’t about flashy effects or reshoots—they’re about knowing when not to force actors into a word salad.

In the end, Luke Skywalker’s journey still became one of cinema’s most beloved arcs, without a detour through Aquilea and Sullust. And Hamill? He’s still thanking the Force for sparing him that verbal obstacle course.

British actors Anthony Daniels, Alec Guinness and American Mark Hamill on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Written, directed and produced by Georges Lucas. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

Jelly Roll Used to Think He Was Going to Die in His Sleep

Before his weight loss journey began, Jelly Roll didn’t just feel unhealthy—he genuinely believed he might not survive the night.

According to his health coach, Gary Brecka, the country star’s condition was so serious that Jelly would sleep propped up on his side, wedged between pillows, because lying on his back meant he couldn’t breathe. In fact, every morning, Jelly Roll would wake up and thank God he hadn’t died in his sleep.

The Grammy-nominated artist has been open about the emotional toll behind his health struggles, often tying it back to childhood trauma and ongoing battles with mental health.

But this new peek behind the curtain gives us a sense of just how dire things had gotten before he made a change.

Brecka shared more details in a recent interview, saying that when Jelly Roll first reached out, he didn’t sugarcoat a thing. His first message? “Do you work with fat people?” That blunt moment sparked a full-on partnership that changed Jelly’s life.

Jelly Roll at the 2023 CMT Music Awards held at Moody Center on April 2, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
(Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

At the time, Jelly Roll weighed around 500 pounds. He couldn’t even turn down the volume in his car without hearing himself wheeze at red lights. It wasn’t just about appearance or fitness, it was survival.

These days, Jelly has a full team supporting his transformation, including trainers and a personal chef. But Brecka says the biggest factor was always Jelly Roll himself.

From day one, it was clear Jelly was ready. “He was committed,” Gary said. “You could see it in his eyes.”

Jelly has also been using his platform to inspire others, showing that real change doesn’t always start with a perfect plan—it can start with one brutally honest question and the willingness to face it head-on.

As his story continues to unfold, it’s clear that Jelly Roll’s health journey is about a lot more than weight loss. It’s about healing, redemption, and proving that it’s never too late to fight for your life.

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