A Georgia man questioned Applebee’s tip calculator after spotting a 20% tip discrepancy, sparking debate over tipping after tax.

Once fall rolls around, we instantly pull out our favorite blue jeans hiding in the back of our closets. But while the bottoms are a classic, we’re strongly reconsidering our go-tos after seeing Jennifer Aniston wear a more interesting, fall-coded denim color. Her off-duty jeans lean more into a warm sandy hue that feels elevated and rich yet down to earth. It’s a style fashion people have lovingly dubbed ‘pebble jeans,’ and it’s fall 2026’s newest anti-denim trend. The pebble-hued jeans Aniston wore are so cool, comfy and collected, they’re enough to make Us ditch classic blue all season. The stone-like wash feels right for autumn, and thus, we hopped around the internet to find some of the sleekest, ‘It’-girl options inspired by the A-lister’s pick. You’ll find desert-like colors in various shades, including a deeper pebble wash that matches Aniston’s pair perfectly. Score this fall’s trendiest pebble jeans from Old Navy, Abercrombie & Fitch, Amazon, Gap and more, and get in on the celeb-approved style. 15 Trending Fall Pebble Jean Styles Everyone’s Wearing 1. Our Favorite: Aniston’s dark, pebble jeans have a loose fit with what appears to be a high waist and wide leg, and this stretchy Amazon…

Candace Owens faced a defamation lawsuit from the Macrons in Delaware court amid a heated legal dispute over her claims.

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Mariah Carey won a legal victory over her brother, Morgan Carey, after a judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit over her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Morgan, 66, filed suit against his superstar sister back in 2021, alleging that Mariah, 57, had defamed him in the book by accusing him of trafficking “powdered party favors” — a reference to cocaine — and claiming that he had done prison time, per Rolling Stone and Billboard. On Monday, October 19, Judge Leslie A. Stroth ruled that Morgan had failed to establish that Mariah had acted with actual malice in her memoir. Under New York law, plaintiffs in defamation cases against public figures must reasonably demonstrate the defendant made a defamatory statement knowing it was false and could cause damage. “The Court finds that Plaintiff has not sufficiently pleaded actual malice on the part of Defendant,” the judge wrote in a Monday ruling. “Plaintiff has alleged that Defendant was more concerned with the ‘commercial viability’ of her memoir than verifying the truth of her statements, and that Defendant’s sources for such statements are anonymous and/or unverifiable. Notably, Plaintiff fails to provide any proof that Defendant made such statements with knowledge of their…

Fall fashion is all about finding that sweet spot between looking effortlessly chic and feeling like you’re still wearing your favorite lounge pants. Enter balloon trousers, the unexpectedly cool silhouette that’s poised to make a major statement in 2026! These pants are typically fitted at the waist, roomy through the hips and thighs and then tapered or cinched at the ankles to create that signature rounded shape. Think of them as a fresh alternative to your go-to wide-leg pants, with a little more volume and plenty of polish. Balloon trousers are also surprisingly easy to style for the cooler months. Pair them with a fitted tee or a sleek bodysuit to balance out the voluminous shape, or tuck in a chunky sweater for a cozy fall-to-winter outfit that still looks put-together. We rounded up balloon-style pants from Amazon, Old Navy, Gap, Free People and Macy’s, with options for every kind of wardrobe and budget. Whether you’re ready to go all-in on the trend or just want to give your everyday denim rotation a fun refresh, these roomy bottoms deserve a spot on your radar! 13 Balloon Trousers That Are Comfy but Still Look Put Together 1. Pleated Perfection: These balloon…

Is there any genre more fun than thriller? Suspense movies are like carnival rides that are designed to quicken your pulse and gnash your teeth — the good ones are visceral, but the best ones can take your breath away. The ‘80s witnessed the death of one of the genre’s masters, Alfred Hitchcock, and the birth of a new kind of thriller that incorporated social commentary (Cruising), sexual violence (Jagged Edge) and overt homage (Body Heat) more explicitly in its tales of mischief and murder. In each of the best thrillers from each year of the 1980s, these movies reflected the desires, anxieties and fears of the age that spawned them and served as the launching pad for several actors, screenwriters and directors who would later build prolific careers in and out of the genre that put them on the map. 1980: ‘Cruising’ Al Pacino in Cruising. United Artists /Courtesy Everett Collection In the summer of 1979, someone is killing gay men in New York City, and the police either don’t know or don’t care who is doing it. One man does — Officer Steve Burns (Al Pacino), who goes deep undercover investigating the city’s S&M clubs to find the…

Erik von Detten is being accused of alleged fraud and elder abuse in a shocking lawsuit filed against the former child star, TMZ has learned.  According to court docs obtained by TMZ, an elderly couple, 85-year-old Sheila Greenberg and…

Blueface, no surprise, was arrested again in Los Angeles — and this time he was allegedly preventing the cops from doing their jobs, TMZ has learned. The rapper was busted Monday night in Santa Clarita and then booked in the LA County jail for…

Many stars went to the chapel and said “I do” in 2026. Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White rang in the new year with a wedding to her now-husband, John Donaldson, before Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke said “I do” to longtime boyfriend Christian Lee Hutson in a surprise Valentine’s Day ceremony the next month. Continuing the merriment into the summer seasons, reality TV stars Jasmine Goode, Blake Horstmann and Jenni “JWoww” Farley all said “I do” to their respective partners in June. July began with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 3. Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo married longtime love Georgina Rodríguez at their home in Portugal the next month. As September came to a close, Dove Cameron and Damiano David tied the knot in Italy. In October, Simu Liu and Allison Hsu said, “I do,” as did WWE stars Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan and KPop Demon Hunters star Ejae and her fiancé Samuel Kim. Jason Segel and Kayla Radomski also exchanged vows in October after three years of dating. Keep scrolling to see the stars who exchanged vows in 2026:

Laura Hyppönen’s film with Rea Lest, Christian Hillborg and Jessica Grabowsky, which will also screen at Mar del Plata, explores the conflicting experiences of a rape victim, the alleged perpetrator and his wife.

Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson has returned to the stage after his hospitalization for an alleged suicide attempt. On Monday, October 19, the stand-up comedian, 61, resumed his Las Vegas residency at the Luxor hotel, receiving a standing ovation from his eager audience, per social media footage. “Thank you so much. God bless all my fans and my family, my mom, my brother, everybody here tonight,” Thompson said. He then quipped, “I would have done this a long time ago if I could get this kind of love.” Comedian Carrot Top, 61, Hospitalized After Canceling Las Vegas Show “It’s an emotional night for everybody,” Thompson shared. “It’s been a rough month. Trying to figure out what is appropriate for a night like tonight.” “It’s been a month of trying to figure out what’s appropriate,” he continued, pulling out a noose and joking, “So I figured this would probably not be appropriate.” Thompson went on, “I don’t know what to talk about. My first time in my career, I have no idea. What is there to talk about really?” At that moment, a photo of an elephant in a red, curly wig appeared on the screen behind him. Blog Vital Vegas shared…

The comedian returned to the stage for his residency at the Luxor Hotel & Casino Monday night.

Jimmy Fallon stunned his “Tonight Show” audience with a jab at first lady Melania Trump while recapping White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s firing. During Monday’s monologue for “The Tonight Show,” the late night host touched on the short-lived tenure of Zacharia as President Donald Trump’s press secretary. “The midterm elections are just 15 days away. Yeah, that’s not a lot of time. That’s only three White House press secretaries from now,” Fallon started off Monday’s monologue. “Yeah, everyone’s talking about this, President Trump fired his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, after just five days on the job. It’s not good when the edible arrangement you got on your first day is still edible on your last day.” He added: “Meanwhile, Kimberly Guilfoyle was like, ‘Hey, thanks for changing the subject.’ She spent just five days in the White House. On the bright side, Melania was like, ‘That’s five more than me.’” The “Tonight Show” crowd didn’t appear to love that last dig at the first lady, as Fallon’s studio audience could be heard laughing, groaning and gasping all at once. However, the comedian quickly moved on from the jab, instead zeroing in on FBI Director Kash Patel. “Five days.…

The Italian leader of England’s most famous shoemaker reveals Prada Group’s plans to bring new investment and training to Northampton.

For CEO Jean Cassegrain, trying too hard with the kids doesn’t land. Instead, he’s letting accessible luxury, a touch of humor, and clear value-for-money make the family brand a growing success with a whole new generation.

At Shanghai Fashion Week SS27, independent labels looked beyond runway visibility to build relationships with consumers.

Brands and suppliers alike are battling with climate change and geopolitical crises. At the Textile Exchange conference, conversations about regenerative agriculture and textile-to-textile recycling quickly turned to supply chain resilience.

Amanda Seyfried is facing backlash from viewers over her behavior in Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, “You Can See Everything.”

Mariah Carey scored a major legal victory in her five-year legal battle with her brother Morgan Carey, whose lawsuit alleging the singer defamed him in her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” was dismissed. In Hon. Leslie A. Stroth’s ruling, which was issued Monday and obtained by TheWrap, the New York State Supreme Court justice found that the pop star’s brother failed to prove that the “All I Want for Christmas” singer acted with “actual malice” with her memoir claims. As we previously reported, Carey’s brother first filed the lawsuit over her memoir in May 2021, where he claimed that the singer had damaged his reputation by depicting him as a violent man and a “sometimes” drug dealer. “[Morgan Carey] brings this action more in sorrow and disappointment in his sister’s betrayals and malicious falsehoods than in anger at them,” the filing stated at the time. “He is by no means envious of his sister’s enormous artistic and personal success, has enjoyed his own successes both professional and personal, and has always wished her well.” Carey’s brother then claimed that the alleged damages caused by the bestselling book “exceed[ed] $20 million.” “Plaintiff has not sufficiently pleaded actual malice on the…

Ryan Lochte is speaking out after his ex-wife Kayla Rae Reid slammed his fiancée Molly Gillihan for discussing the former couple’s children on social media. “We do miss the kids and love them very, very much. We can’t control the narrative that Kayla is and has created for over a year,” Lochte, 42, exclusively told Us on Monday, October 19. Lochte confirmed that he’d deleted a previous social media post in which he’d directly responded to Reid, 35, asking Gillihan, 37, to “leave me and my children alone.” “Even when I’m trying to defend [Molly] she’s looking out for my peace and mental health,” the Olympian wrote via his Instagram Story on Monday. “I deleted my [previous] post because she asked me too.” Olympian Ryan Lochte Allegedly Sent Scathing Email to Ex-Wife Kayla Rae Reid He continued, “Please, please understand the effects of smear campaigns, public shaming and online bullying. In 2016, I reached a point where I didn’t want to live. I know how painful this can become. Our lives and mental health matter, and the bullying needs to stop.” Us reached out to Reid for comment. The 12-time Olympic medalist has spoken often in the past about his…

Hornaday was the author of the 2017 book ‘Talking Pictures: How to Watch Movies.’

Jon Stewart dared his “Daily Show” audience to “cancel” him after a biting joke at the expense of U.S. voters. During Monday’s monologue for “The Daily Show,” Stewart touched on the riots in France, which saw demonstrators voicing concern for cost of living and fuel prices caused by the Iran War. “Holy s–t. In France, they’ve burned down an entire city because of a war they didn’t start and aren’t even any part of,” Stewart said while recapping the events. “And here, in the country that started the war, we’re not even sure we’re going to get to take back the House.” He added: “I mean, we’re so mad about this war, we might vote.” As the “Daily Show” editors cut to an image of the fire-filled protest in France, Stewart doubled down on his criticism. “Our country happens to be flame retardant – or one of those two words,” Stewart quipped as his studio audience erupted into laughter and applause. Stewart briefly walked back the comment, telling his in-studio crowd, “I wouldn’t even encourage that. Honestly, even I would cancel me for that one.” This prompted another round of laughter from Stewart’s audience, signaling the comedian to move on…

Meghan Markle is officially giving beige a break, and we’re ready to follow her lead! Burgundy is shaping up to be fall’s richest sweater color, bringing a little drama to the usual lineup of neutrals. Even better? The deep, expensive-looking shade is surprisingly easy to wear, especially when paired with a curve-hugging silhouette. The Duchess of Sussex wore a head-to-toe burgundy ensemble in Nottingham, styling a fitted turtleneck with a matching satin midi skirt, sleek belt, trench coat and pumps. Her turtleneck top appears to be the $545 Joseph Yara style, but we found a similar $13 version on Amazon that captures the same slimming look for much less. See it! Get the Qaffier Turtleneck Slim-Fit Top for $13 (was $25) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change. The Qaffier Turtleneck Slim-Fit Top features a lightweight, stretchy fabric that hugs and slims the body. The sleek silhouette makes it especially flattering when tucked into high-waisted jeans, trousers or skirts. And the star of the show is of course that rich burgundy shade that gives even simple outfits a luxe upgrade. Victoria Beckham’s Matching Set Will Be Fall’s Biggest Rich-Mom Trend…

Ashlee Simpson’s son has picked up some pieces of her. The “Boyfriend” singer revealed that her and ex-husband Pete Wentz’s 17-year-old son Bronx plans to follow in his parents’ musical footsteps as he heads off to college soon. “I’m about to be a mom of an 18-year-old, which is just so wild,” Simpson exclusively shared with E! News at an Alice + Olivia breast cancer awareness event Oct. 16. “A lot of my kids love music, especially my oldest.” The teen—who will be 18 on Nov. 20—plans to study music, with Simpson adding they’ll “see where that takes him. I’m so proud of him,” the 42-year-old raved, “and I love that boy.” And Bronx isn’t the only member of the family planning to practice his la-las, as Simpson—who shares kids Jagger, 11 and Ziggy, 5, with husband Evan Ross—is prepping some music of her own. “I have been in the studio working on music. I cannot wait for next year,” Simpson revealed. “I feel like it’ll be coming out sooner than you know and I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve been working hard on it.”

Morgan Carey first filed his lawsuit in 2021 over his sister’s bestselling memoir ‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey.’

Red light therapy is going way beyond LED face masks in 2026, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most-wanted wellness gifts of the holiday season. From high-tech hair growth caps and skincare…

ESPN, Lucasfilm, Disney and the NFL will present an animated alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI set in the “Star Wars” galaxy and featuring characters from across the franchise, including original 1977 cast member Anthony Daniels reprising his role as C-3PO. The upcoming telecast, dubbed “Star Wars Funday Football,” will stream live on Disney+ and the ESPN App, as well as air on Disney Channel and Disney XD on Feb. 14, 2027. The telecast will give fans of all ages a new way to experience ESPN’s Super Bowl production. What does this “alterna-cast” mean for the big game? “The Star Wars animated telecast will recreate every play of Super Bowl LXI in real time, transforming players on the field into animated avatars, while Star Wars characters join the action subbing in during key moments and various Easter eggs appearing throughout the game,” per an announcement from the NFL. ESPN’s “Star Wars Funday Football” will be produced with data visualization technology from Sony’s Beyond Sports, which will transform live gameplay into animation in real time by combining player tracking data from the NFL’s Next Gen Stats and Sony’s Hawk-Eye Innovations optical tracking. ESPN teased what’s to come for the telecast with a social media video…

Reba McEntire learned of her former stepdaughter-in-law Kelly Clarkson’s squabble with Brooklyn-based novelty toy store Art of Play over a mechanical bird named Molly while filming her NBC sitcom ‘Happy’s Place.’ "I just heard about it in the makeup trailer a while ago," McEntire exclusively told E! News’ Will Marfuggi in a cast interview, with costar Melissa Peterman quipping to the country music legend that "I was the one who told you." The two, alongside their ‘Happy’s Place’ costar Belissa Escobedo, also teased how working together has changed over the years going into the show’s third season. Additionally, McEntire and Peterman looked back at their history as an iconic comedic duo. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1437262/reba-mcentire-weighs-in-on-kelly-clarkson-art-of-play-store-feud #enews #kellyclarkson #rebamcentire About: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking entertainment, fashion and Pop Culture news. Featuring exclusive segments, celebrity highlights, trend reports and more, the E! News channel is the only destination Pop Culture fans need to stay in the know. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/enewssub Connect: For More News – https://eonline.us/3MASskW E! News App – https://eonline.onelink.me/yMtl/4ead5017 Shopping – https://eonline.com/news/shop Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/enews/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/enews/ X – https://x.com/enews/ TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@enews

Kennedy Suarez reportedly made the move for a job, with the late actor unwilling to relocate at the time.