Following humble and scrappy beginnings, the Star Wars films have grossed over $10 billion, and with about $70-billion in total revenue to date, it’s the fifth most lucrative entertainment brand ever. Though the best of the films are undisputed classics, there have been ups and downs (pretty much unavoidable after four decades). Here, we’ve ranked them all from worst to best. Note: In ranking the series worst to best, we are judging the films based on their original cuts....

Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. Right now, you can get your own mini Crockpot in six different colors, from the newer satin shades like Black Licorice, Blush Pink, Faded Blue and Moonshine Green, or the older Black and Blue and Black and Green options for 33% off....

Night four of the auditions returns to its regular time slot, so 14 acts will compete—both young and old, and host Terry Crews says as a former professional athlete, he can identify with what they are going through. “You have people who’ve been doing this for 20 years and they get 2 minutes—I know what that feels like; I know when you get to the NFL and you’re doing your thing, you do a good job, but you can get cut at any time,” Crews told reporters on a conference call....

On Tuesday, July 6, the sixth night of auditions, 19 more acts—singers, magicians, danger acts, and more— will perform in front of the judges hoping to make the cut. Howie, Simon, Sofia, Heidi, and host Terry Crews have all awarded their Golden Buzzers to date for Northwell Health Nurse Choir, Nightbirde (whose real name is Jane Marczewski), Jimmie Herrod, Léa Kyle,and World TaekwandoDemonstration Team, respectively, so the artists on night six of the auditions will have to go through all the paces to make it to the live shows....

Judges Simon Cowell,Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara will be on hand to voice their opinion on how each act is doing—but it will be up to America’s vote as to who is the winner of the $1 million prize plus the opportunity to perform at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas America’s Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE show, which begins Nov. 4. To date, all the Golden Buzzers for season 16 have qualified for the semifinals: Howie’s Northwell Health Nurses Choir, Heidi’s Léa Kyle, Sofia’s Jimmie Harrod, Terry’s World Taekwando Demo Team and then Victory Brinker, who was awarded a joint Golden Buzzer....

There are some produce staples, like cucumbers and kale, that you can eat to your heart’s content knowing that you’re filling up on lots of beneficial nutrients. But there are others, like potatoes and pickles, that many believe it’s best to minimize consumption of. (By the way, both potatoes and pickles are still considered “healthy” and packed with many nutrients.) Olives are another one of these foods—particularly green olives, which are saltier than black olives....

You’ll know you have arthritis if you experience pain, swelling, stiffness and warmth around one or many joints that lasts for a few weeks or more. (Pain that lasts for only a few days is likely due to an injury or strain.) If your pain is ongoing, you need to see your health care provider, who will likely give you a physical exam and order blood work and imaging. You may be referred to a rheumatologist, who’ll explain what type of arthritis you have, says Husni....

My two kids aren’t even in school yet, but the cost of college already scares me. I don’t want them to wind up graduating with a lot of student loans like I did, but I don’t see how I’m ever going to come up with the money. How can I save enough? —A Reader Dear Reader, Looking at today’s college costs can give a parent sticker shock—let alone what it could cost when your young kids are college age....

My son has two Easter baskets: a large, wicker one for the Easter Bunny to fill with tasty treats and a fluffy sheep-shaped plush one for egg hunting. “Lamby,” as the sheep is known, is Will’s constant companion during those weeks before and after Easter—because it makes good sense to keep your candy close, especially when you were born to a mother who loves Easter chocolate as much as I do....

“I f****** hate heels,” the musician revealed to People in an interview published on Wednesday. “I’ll wear heels if it’s a wedge, but most of the time I’m in a flat. You’ll see me in a heel one percent of my life.” The “Complicated” singer explained that she prioritizes comfort with her looks, which is why she usually stays away from ankle-breaking heels. “I just want to be comfortable,” the 37-year-old revealed....

After the contestants’ very first night in Paradise, bartender Wells Adams declared that the group had “the most amount of makeout sessions we’ve had on day one in the history of the show.” Worth noting: Nearly every one of Episode 1’s new couples claimed that they were the ones to smooch the soonest. So… who really locked lips first? Here’s a breakdown of all the couples who had a first kiss on the Bachelor in Paradise premiere....

While appearing on the Tuesday, Dec. 27 episode of Emily Ratajkowski’s podcast, High Low with EmRata, the former Disney Channel star opened up about the experience, revealing that she still thinks about the disturbing situation “every day.” “I had a director give me feedback once and I was 10,” the actress, now 25, told Ratajkowski during a conversation about the sexualization of girls and women in Hollywood. “The casting director calls my agent and the agent calls my mom, and they’re like, ‘So, she’s not moving forward because the director felt like she was flirting with him and it made him really uncomfortable....

“In an increasingly chaotic world, restorative yoga can be the calm in your storm,” says Brandyce Stephenson, a yoga instructor and corporate wellness consultant. “The practice restores your whole being—mind, body and spirit.” Restorative yoga is good for the whole person, agrees Sonya Zappone, a registered yoga teacher. “By consciously stopping your body, your brain slows down, too. It can be a great meditation practice.” Here are 10 amazing reasons to enjoy restorative yoga....

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The best part about these gin-based drinks? Gin is clear and lower in calories, coming in at only 110 cals a shot. That puts it up there with vodka and tequila blanco, in the not that bad for you spirits category. This way you don’t have to feel as much guilt for imbibing in a quaffable gin beverage as you would, say, downing a beer or bourbon. Another bonus with these easy gin cocktail recipes?...

Here are 15 of the best, must-see movies about the royal family. Unless otherwise specified, all titles are available to rent and purchase across digital platforms. Movies About the Royal Family The King’s Speech (2010) Long before the misfortunes and fallout of Cats, Tom Hooper’s historical drama The King’s Speechwas a critical and commercial darling, sweeping many top categories at the Oscar including Best Actor (Colin Firth), Best Director (Hooper), and Best Picture....

“Curly hair has a mind of its own—depending on the person, your curly hair can look totally different from your friend’s curly hair!” says Brock. “Curls are as stubborn as they are sensitive, so you need to find a shampoo for curly hair that has both moisturizing ingredients as well as avoids harsh ingredients like sulfates and alcohol.” And you shouldn’t wash your curly hair every day either: According to Brock, this can strip the moisture and cause a ton of frizz....

Best vitamin C serum for face While the best vitamin C serum for your face will depend on your individual needs, there are a few things to look for in a top-notch vitamin C serum. For maximum results, you’ll want to look for a concentration of between 10 and 20%, and it’s a good idea to look for a serum with L-ascorbic acid, which is an antioxidant and high-quality form of vitamin C....

One online store we’re confident you’ll find mattress deals at is Wayfair. The furniture and home goods web warehouse has a vast selection of products, brands, and of course—holiday shopping promotions. The sheer quantity of items can be overwhelming, but thankfully for you we’ve done the hard work and found the best deals. While you’re browsing these scores, we do want to highlight that each mattress size is discounted individually, though within the same range as the rest of the sizes for each model....

The Best YA Books of 2021 Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray A tale of magic, mischief and monsters, Beasts of Prey, the first in a fantasy trilogy (that’s also being developed into a film by Netflix), follows two Black teens hunting down a vicious creature. All These Bodies by Kendare Blake It’s the summer of 1958, and Michael Jensen, an aspiring journalist and the son of a sheriff, ends up at the center of a murder case in his small town....