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The nine-time Grammy winner dishes on his first full-length album in eight years, new children's book, famous father, and collaborations with Sheila E. and Trombone Shorty

MIT aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli brings hands-on STEAM learning to students at Chicago’s Shoop Academy of Math, Science and Technology as the nationwide initiative celebrates its third year

The innovative wearable helps users understand how sleep, stress, exercise, and everyday habits may affect their cardiovascular health

Lifestyle expert Joann Butler shares three fall essentials for easier laundry, a fresher home, and quick, satisfying snacks

Lifestyle expert and LifeMinute editor-in-chief Joann Butler shares how same-day delivery, AI-powered shopping help, and fall favorites can make busy fall routines a whole lot easier

The singer and pianist tells Joann Butler how Babe: Elaboratio became a deeply personal tribute to his late mother

Matt Sorum has spent decades behind the kit for some of rock’s most iconic bands, including Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, and Velvet Revolver. But these days, the drummer is just as focused on giving back, staying creative and making sure the next generation gets the same access to music that helped shape his own life. In a new interview on Joann Butler In Studio With..., Sorum talks about the ina...

After decades in investment banking, John C. Adams is taking on a very different kind of challenge: turning one of philosophy’s most famous works into a modern-day thriller novel. In The Third Phase, Adams draws inspiration from Plato’s Republic and Augustine’s Confessions, wrapping philosophical and spiritual questions inside a globe-spanning story filled with spies, assassins, kidnappings,...

Besides the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house — and certainly one guests will use when you’re entertaining. Lifestyle expert Joann Butler says adding a TOTO WASHLET bidet seat is an easy, high-impact upgrade that can transform the bathroom into a luxury, spa-like experience without the expense, disruption or mess of a full renovation. TOTO pioneered WASHLET...

Grammy and Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter Patty Smyth on Joann Butler In Studio With talks Scandal stories, Eddie Van Halen, life with husband John McEnroe. Plus Andy Kaufman, breaking  MTV, performing with Bill Murray, and her Café Carlyle debut with a special five-night engagement in New York City.

Breast reconstruction is a deeply personal decision, and for many women it can play an important role in recovery following a mastectomy by helping restore breast shape. Yet misconceptions, limited awareness and uncertainty around available options may prevent women from making informed decisions about their post-mastectomy journeys. Dr. Vivian Jolley Bea, a board-certified breast surgical oncolog...

Fall is the perfect time for a hair refresh — whether that means trying a new shade, covering grays, touching up roots or simply making natural gray hair look its best. AGEbeautiful is built around the idea that age should never limit how you wear your hair. The professional-quality line offers at-home color and care designed for changing hair needs, with products available on Amazon and at Sally...

What are consumers really looking for when it comes to aesthetic treatments? A new report from Allergan Aesthetics points to a shift toward natural-looking results, personalized experiences and greater trust between patients and providers. The latest installment of The Aesthetics Evolution, titled What Consumers Really Want, examines the motivations, behaviors and expectations shaping today’s aest...

It’s back-to-work, back-to-school and back-to-routine season—the perfect time for a beauty reset designed for the “do-it-all” woman. Here are the tips, tricks and multitasking beauty essentials that can help women over 40 reclaim their time and simplify their daily routines. For the “do-it-all” woman, getting back into a routine is really about resetting boundaries and reclaiming her time. No matt...

Ian Gillan is still very much in the moment. In a new interview on Joann Butler in Studio With..., the Deep Purple frontman says the band’s current tour is “probably the best we’ve ever done,” calling the schedule intense, even “insane,” but still exciting after all these years. One of the biggest moments came when Ritchie Blackmore joined Deep Purple onstage in New York. Gillan says Blackmore rea...

Roger Daltrey has spent more than six decades as one of rock’s most unmistakable voices, but these days he’s thinking about what comes next. In a new conversation on Joann Butler in Studio With..., while on his current tour, A Great Night Out!, the 82-year-old frontman says this solo run could possibly be his last, as he looks forward to a more ordinary life and continued charity work. That doesn’...

Twenty-five years after Drops of Jupiter became one of Train’s defining albums, Pat Monahan is celebrating the past while keeping his eyes firmly on what’s next. The multi-GRAMMY Award-winning band is currently on its Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson, ahead of the August 28 release of Train’s 12th studio album, Mad Dog in the Fog. And this...

If you feel like a broken record reminding your kids to brush their teeth, wash up or deal with that hair, you’re definitely not alone. Parents say kids need to be reminded an average of 3.5 times a day to complete just one personal care task, while 60% say hygiene is one of their biggest daily parenting challenges. Enter Frida Kids, a new personal care collection created specifically for kids age...

Legendary band Fishbone is still RED HOT. Decades into a career built on fearless genre-blending and high-energy performances, Angelo Moore and Christopher Dowd are still making music together and finding new ways to move Fishbone forward. The two musicians first met when they were just 12 years old in band class, beginning a friendship and creative partnership that would eventually become part of...

Back-to-school season is here, and this year’s biggest fashion trends are all about looking cool while staying comfortable. At Old Navy, denim is taking center stage as an easy way to transition from summer into fall. Low-rise, flare, baggy and cargo-inspired jeans are among the standout styles, giving kids plenty of options for that first-day-of-school look. The ’90s influence is also going stron...

As part of its celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Country Living partnered with Hershey’s for S’mores Across America, creating 50 s’mores recipes inspired by the unique flavors, ingredients and traditions of all 50 states. The concept was simple: take the classic s’more—Hershey’s chocolate, a toasted marshmallow and a sturdy base—and give it a local twist. Some favorites include Colorado’...

Back-to-school tech should work just as hard as you do. From a long-lasting laptop to a wireless gaming headset and an all-in-one printer, these three HP essentials can help cover school, work, gaming and home. The HP OmniBook 3  14-inch laptop is built for life on the go, with HP Snapdragon X, up to almost 45 hours of battery life and a thinner, portable design. AI-optimized performance, an optio...

Menopause is a significant transition for the nearly 1.3 million women who enter it every year in the U.S. While hot flashes are among the most recognized symptoms, menopause can affect nearly every aspect of life. In fact, nearly 80% of women experience symptoms such as hot flashes, brain fog, night sweats and fatigue, yet many may feel overwhelmed by the changes or not even realize these are par...

Forty-five years after forming Mötley Crüe, Nikki Sixx says the band’s longevity still amazes him. “30 years, 40, and now 45. I don't know, man. It's crazy. I never saw this coming,” Sixx told us on the most recent episode of Joann Butler In Studio With... The band is celebrating the milestone with The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour, marking the 20th anniversary of Carnival of Sins with a 33-...

London-based mantra artist, Bhakti yoga teacher, and author Rādhikā Dās is bringing ancient spiritual practices to modern audiences with the release of his new live album, The Heart Album, out now. The collection features 17 live performances recorded around the world, including London, Mumbai, New York and more, capturing the energy and connection of his global kirtan performances. We recently sa...