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Your favorite Prada shades are on sale! Prada’s viral and über stylish symbole sunnies retail for as much as $520, but if you’re looking for a great deal, they’re currently on sale at Amazon and other major retailers.
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Missed the Prime Day sale on Prada sunnies? No worries! Save up to 55% off Prada 17 WS Rectangle Sunglasses at Amazon, plus free shipping for Prime members. The grey lens sunglasses are a hot commodity and if you move fast enough, you can snag them for less than $200.
The price could go back up any minute now, so the sooner you buy, the better chance you have of getting in on this Amazon deal.
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From the runways to red carpets and everywhere in between, celebs like Rihanna, Justin and Hailey Beiber, Tinashe, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, Bad Bunny and more have all been spotted out in Prada sunglasses.
Furthermore, Prada sunglasses have snagged more than 45 million views on TikTok alone. Add that to a healthy amount of social media posts, Reddit threads and positive customer reviews, and it’s no wonder why Prada is hotter than ever.
Prada sunglasses come in various shapes in sizes, but the rectangular shades are probably the most popular right now. According to the product description, the acetate sunglasses feature an oversized, geometric design and of course, the signature Prada triangle logo on the sides.
The Prada shades are also available at retailers such as EZ Contacts ($256.14), FarFetch ($250), GlassesUSA ($358.80), Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom ($433).
If you’re budget is a bit tighter, there are a ton of dupes for Prada’s rectangular sunglasses including these ASOS sunglasses ($14.50), Aire Ceres V2 Sunglasses ($39) and Le Specs Unreal 55mm rectangle sunglasses ($75).
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Nothing does drama quite like a classic soap opera, and with streaming options dominating how we watch our favorite programs, we can stream old and new episodes wherever and wherever we want.
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For the first time in 60 years, though, the unions for writers and actors are on strike at the same time, which has shut down production on most TV and film productions. For daytime soaps fans, you can breathe a sigh of relief as it won’t be impacting soap operas … for now.
Why aren’t soaps being impacted? Well, according to Deadline, “SAG-AFTRA’s film and TV contract, which expires June 30, does not apply to SAG-AFTRA members working on soaps.” This is because soap opera actors operate under a different contract within SAG-AFTRA called the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting (aka the Network Code). That contract runs through July 2024, which means soaps actors are required to work regardless of the larger union being on strike. That’s right, everything from The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful won’t be impacted by the ongoing strikes at this point.
Since soaps tend to work weeks to months in advance, production already has a lot of scripts to keep the shows running.
New content will continue being produced for the time being, meaning you won’t have to rewatch old episodes to keep yourself occupied until the strike comes to an end.
Keep reading for the best ways to stream soap operas online.
How to Watch Soaps Online
For those with cable, you can tune into CBS to watch The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, whereas you can see Days of Our Lives on NBC and General Hospital on ABC. Make sure to refer to your provider’s channel guide to find what channel each on is on.
Don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on cable? There are affordable live TV network options with free trials such as Fubo and DirecTV Stream, which means you can watch your favorite soaps for free. You can subscribe to Hulu + Live TV, which gives you access to the entire Hulu library including Hulu Originals and FX shows as well as a ton of network TV channels — including ABC for $69.99/month.
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DirecTV Stream is currently offering a promo where you get $10 off for the first three months, after that you’ll pay as low as $74.99/month. Once the promo ends, you’ll have to pay $74.99/month for the Entertainment plan, which gives you 75+ channels, DVR storage and the unlimited screens to stream on. If you want additional channels, the Choice plan provides everything the Entertainment plan comes with along with 105+ channels and regional sports at no additional cost for $99.99/month after the trial ends.
With the Premier plan you’ll get everything that comes with the Choice plan as well as Max, Starz, Cinemax and Showtime for no additional cost at $154.99/month after the promo ends.
Other Ways to Stream Soaps
If you don’t watch every soap on TV, then you can save additional money by subscribing to the streamer its on. Subscribers to Hulu, Paramount+ and Peacock can watch current episodes of soaps for no additional cost, but for those without a subscription, you’ll need to sign up in order to watch.
Fans of The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful can watch new episodes on CBS.com or on the app, but you’ll need to log in with a provider. Paramount+ features not only CBS shows, but a library full of Paramount+ Originals and exclusive content including Praise This, 1883, Yellowstone, Scream VI, Beavis & Butthead, A Hollywood High and more starting at $4.99/month after a 7-day free trail. Paramount+ is also now the home of Showtime, which means if you want to catch up on Yellowjackets and more Showtime Originals, you can add the channel onto your subscription for $11.99/month.
To catch new episodes of General Hospital, you can watch it through ABC.com or on the app, but like with CBS, you’ll need a provider login. Otherwise, Hulu offers a selection of ABC shows as well as Hulu Originals and FX content including American Idol, Dancing With the Stars, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Abbott Elementary, White Men Can’t Jump, What We Do in the Shadows, The Handmaid’s Tale, Prey, Bob’s Burgers and more starting at $7.99/month after a 30-day free trial. If you love bundling, you can even add ESPN+ and Disney+ starting at $12.99/month.
Days of Our Lives is an NBC show that you can catch up on through NBC.com or the app (with a provider’s login). Peacock is another way you can tune into all the drama, with its most popular plan being $4.99/month, or you can save 17% with an annual plan from $49.99/year. You’ll be able to watch programs such as Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, Poker Face, Bel-Air, Poker Face, Yellowstone, The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, Vanderpump Rules, Queens Court, The Traitors, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Based on a True Story, Sick and other Peacock Originals in addition to NBC and Bravo shows, sports and more.
Wimbledon 2023 wrapped on Sunday (July 16), and the music stars were out in full force to enjoy thrilling matches at the world’s oldest tennis tournament. This year’s Wimbledon Championships, the 136th edition, featured some stunning victories. Twenty-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the gentlemen’s singles title, beating renowned tennis star Novak Djokovic of Serbia. […]
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Shapewear can help you feel more confident wearing everything from your favorite pleated skirts to casual band T-shirts. The material aims to hug your curves and sculpt your body so you can look snatched without having to resort to uncomfortable methods like a traditional corset.
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Luxury shapewear can be costly, but Amazon has tons of deals up to 63% off that’ll help lift and hug your body, for less. There’s practically an endless amount of options on the retailer’s site to appeal to a range of budgets and tastes — with some top sellers even being worthy of a SKIMS alternative.
Rather than scour through the deals yourself, we did the digging for you to find the best shapewear deals that’ll have you enjoying a sculpted look — while avoiding the high total at checkout.
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The Nebility Waist Trainer Corset Zipper Vest is a modern take on the traditional corset — and it’s currently 63% off! The design features adjustable hooks to customize to your liking and a zipper front for an even smoother appearance.
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These body shaper shorts act as a 2-in-1 design that’ll lift your butt and hug your waist. The lace design on the bottom adds comfort and style that you can wear under your jeans, trousers, skirts and more. And did we mention they’re under $20?
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Enjoy 50% off this waist trainer bodysuit, which aims to smooth and sculpt your curves whether you choose to layer it under your going out outfit or wear it alone with some jeans. It’s made with a pull-on closure and features high compression to help provide a smoother look.
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Actress and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, has died at age 76.
The London-born star and fashion icon was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs notably included the steamy “Je t’aime moi non plus” (“I Love You, Me Neither”). Birkin’s ethereal, British-accented singing voice interlaced with his gruff baritone in the 1969 duet that helped make her famous and was forbidden in Italy after being denounced in the Vatican newspaper.
The style Birkin displayed in the 1960s and early 1970s — long hair with bangs, jeans paired with white tops, knit mini dresses and basket bags — still epitomizes the height of French chic for many women around the world.
Birkin was also synonymous with a Hermes bag that bore her name. Created by the Paris fashion house in 1984 in her honor, the Birkin bag became one of the world’s most exclusive luxury items, with a stratospheric price tag and years-long waiting list to buy it.
In her adopted France, Birkin was also celebrated for her political activism and campaigning for Amnesty International, Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, the fight against AIDS and other causes.
“You can always do something,” Birkin said in 2001, drumming up support for an Amnesty campaign against torture. “You can say, ‘I am not OK with that.’”
She joined five monks on a march through the Cannes Film Festival in 2008 to demand that Myanmar let foreign aid workers into the country to help cyclone victims.
In 2022, she joined other screen and music stars in France in chopping off locks of their hair in support of protesters in Iran. Charlotte Gainsbourg, Birkin’s daughter with Gainsbourg and also an actor in her own right, cut off a snippet of her mother’s hair for the “HairForFreedom” campaign as Iran was engulfed by anti-government protests.
French President Emmanuel Macron hailed Birkin as a “complete artist,” noting that her soft voice went hand-in-hand with her “ardent” activism.
“Jane Birkin was a French icon because she was the incarnation of freedom, sang the most beautiful words of our language,” he tweeted.
French media reported that Birkin was found dead at her Paris home. The French Culture Ministry tweeted that Birkin died Sunday (July 16). It hailed her as a “timeless Francophone icon.”
Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak called Birkin “the most French British person” and “the emblem for a whole epoch who never went out of fashion.”
Birkin’s early movie credits included Blow-Up in 1966, credited with helping introduce French audiences to her “Swinging Sixties” style and beauty.
Birkin and Gainsbourg met two years later. She remained his muse even after the couple separated in 1980.
She also had a daughter, Kate, with James Bond composer John Barry. Kate Barry died in 2013 at age 46. Birkin had her third daughter, singer and model Lou Doillon, with French director Jacques Doillon.
Birkin suffered from health issues in recent years that kept her from performing and her public appearances became sparse.
French broadcaster BFMTV said Birkin suffered a mild stroke in 2021, forcing her to cancel shows that year. She canceled her shows again in March due to a broken shoulder blade.
A return to performing was put off in May, with the singer saying she needed a bit more time and promising her fans she would see them again come the fall.
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Having cable isn’t enough if you want to catch all the hottest TV series and movies (like the Imagine Dragons: Live in Vegas documentary), you’ll need to have access to streamers. Streaming options seem to be endless today, but before you can tune into Hulu, Paramount+, Prime Video and more, you need to make sure you have a streaming device. Just like your streamers though, these come at a cost, but fortunately there are deals that will provide you with a quality streaming device for less.
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What is considered the best streaming device? This all comes down to your preferences such as how much you’re willing to spend, storage space and if you want an extra features like photo storage and the ability to stream music.
Rather than spend hours researching different model of streaming devices, we did the work and rounded up the best streaming device deals to keep you plugged into your favorite programs — without burning a hole in your wallet.
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The most budget-friendly pick is the Roku Express, which includes a remote for accessing everything from Netflix to Disney+. Just connect it to wifi and you can stream everything including over 300 live TV channels all in HD quality. The home screen is also customizable to put your most-used apps front and center.
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Fire TV Stick 4K
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For less than $50, you’ll be able to take advantage of all that Fire TV Stick has to offer including Prime Video as well as access to streaming platforms through Amazon’s app store. The model will play programs in 4K Ultra HD with capability of Dolby Vision, HDR and HDR10+ and has the ability to stream live TV.
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For 20% off you can enjoy all that Chromecast has to offer including six months free of Peacock Premium and personalized recommendations of movies, shows, live TV, Netflix, and more without having to jump from app-to-app. You’ll also be able to use Google Assistant to ask it to search for movies, shows — whatever you want.
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If you’re looking to splurge, you can currently snag this version of Apple TV for 31% off and enjoy everything from Apple Music, Apple TV+ and more with just the touch of a button. You’ll also have access to the Apple App Store to download any of the apps and upload photos, watch video on YouTube and more.
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With a hot and sticky summer comes our latest picks of hot songs from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
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From Troye Sivan’s sweaty return to dance-pop to Reneé Rapp’s self-talk anthem, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Troye Sivan, “Rush”
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No, Troye Sivan’s new single is not explicitly about your favorite brand of poppers — at least not directly. With “Rush,” the Australian pop superstar unleashes a half-decade of pent up energy, released in a flurry of relentless dance beats, chunky synth chords and Sivan’s crystal-clear voice. Celebrating dopamine-fueled 3 a.m. dance parties, Sivan soaks every single second of the song’s two and half minutes in beatific dance floor ecstasy, delivering this year’s most definitive queer anthem right when we need it most.
Reneé Rapp, “Talk Too Much”
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It’s hard to stand a chance when self-sabotage is your love language, as Reneé Rapp masterfully points out on her excellent new single. Throughout “Talk Too Much,” the soon-to-be-former Sex Lives of College Girls star goes searching for flaws in her partner, only to be met with punchy guitars and the reassurance that she’s the one waving red flags. The song is as funny (her self-questioning soliloquy as a bridge is perfect) as it is irresistibly catchy.
PVRIS, Evergreen
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On her latest album, Lynn Gunn wanted to create something that was both timeless and of the moment. Evergreen, the latest full-length album from her solo project PVRIS, manages to accomplish that goal with shocking effect. Singing about everything including burnout from our specific semi-apocalyptic reality (“I Don’t Wanna Do This Anymore”) to fighting off a more generalized feeling of ennui (“Senti-Mental”), PVRIS successfully taps into a new wavelength, making it clear that they are here for the long run.
Chelsea Cutler, “I Don’t Feel Alive”
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Who would’ve thought that a song about dissociation could feel so good? Chelsea Cutler has always excelled at taking raw sincerity and turning it into fabulous music, and the same is true for “I Don’t Feel Alive.” Over a seemingly joyful, jangling acoustic guitar and a stomp-clamp beat, Cutler dives deep into her own self doubt, questions her reality and points out all of her worst tendencies, all while combatting an all-encompassing sense of detachment from her own life. By the song’s end, though, she’s looking at her progress, and looking to a better future.
Claud, Supermodels
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Based on its singles alone, you would be forgiven for thinking that Claud’s sophomore album Supermodels was going to be a pretty sad album. You wouldn’t be entirely wrong — the album follows the path of a relationship in turmoil, occasionally seeing Claud own their own faults (“Dirt”) or call out their lover’s (“Every F–king Time”). But on bright spots like “A Good Thing” (which now has a music video featuring America’s Sweetheart Paul Rudd), Claud lets themselves dabble in hope and happiness, bringing a thematic and sonic variety to this excellent new album.
Maddie Zahm, “Where Do All the Good Kids Go?”
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Being asked to be a grownup while actively growing up can leave a person feeling robbed of their childhood. Maddie Zahm, for one, is ready to talk about that experience on “Where Do All the Good Kids Go,” her heartwrenching new single. Pairing her sensitive voice with a moving piano melody, Zahm recounts years of adults expecting more out of her while her peers kept their distance, and the endless recursion loop of confusion and hurt that came as a result. It’s a stunning piece of confessional songwriting that manages to break you down while also giving you just an ounce of hope by the time the final chord is struck.
Palehound, Eye on the Bat
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El Kempner always excelled at writing insightful and poetic lyrics as a part of Palehound — but not ever like they do in Eye on the Bat. Throughout this vulnerable, chaotic new project, Kempner strips away much of the edifice surrounding their past music, now letting themselves get vulnerable and be seen through get real about people pleasing (“U Want It U Got It”), breakups (“Independence Day”) and much more. It’s all done through the star’s singular indie rock style, making Eye on the Bat a must-listen album.
Shamir, “Our Song”
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Shamir is feeling nostalgic for the good ‘ol days on his latest song. Performing through the lens of looking back on the bitter ending of a relationship, the singer-songwriter spends much of “Our Song” wishing things were different — wishing he was a bigger person back then, wishing that his ex hadn’t managed to “infiltrate” his mind, and so forth. To fit the stirring lyrics, the song’s sound manages to smartly straddle the line between dreamy pop music and grittier rock offerings, making “Our Song” a fascinating must-listen.
Idman, Risk
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If you somehow haven’t listened to rising singer-songwriter Idman yet, allow us to introduce you with their fabulous new EP. Risk sees the star-in-the-making mix together pop, R&B and hip-hop into a eclectic mix of must-listen bangers talking about heartbreak (“Hate”), infatuation (“Still”), and pure confidence (“Beach”). With beats and melodies as versatile as the blissful riffs they regularly sing throughout each song, Risk is exactly the kind of project that makes us want to hear more and more from Idman.
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Are you Team Conrad, Jeremiah or Belly? Well, no matter who you’re rooting for during the latest season of The Summer I Turned Pretty, you can channel your favorite character with clothing and accessories inspired by the show. Amazon has released an official shop with everything from apparel, jewelry, shoes, beauty and more that’ll have you repping Cousins Beach and your favorite character’s style.
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Get excited for T-shirts announcing your team and the iconic infinity sign necklace as seen on the show. If you’re a sucker for declarations of love, there’s even apparel for that too.
Season two premiered Thursday (July 13) at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video, with the first three episodes available. Even before the show aired its latest season, it already had fans raving over the trailer — especially as it debuted Taylor Swift’s “Back to December (Taylor’s Version)”, which had previously been unheard.
Keep reading to shop some of our picks from the shop and see the entire collection here.
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The famous line that stole viewers’ hearts is now written across the back of this oversized sweatshirt. It features a zip-up design on the front with a simple daisy pattern across the pockets, while the back has “There’s only you. For me there’s only ever been you,” allowing all who see your outfit to live that line over and over again.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty – Team Belly Floral T-Shirt
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Make it known who you’re rooting for with a cotton T-shirt that outright says it. You can snag this pink Belly’s Team tee or, if you’re rooting for a specific brother, pick up a Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad one.
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Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the IMF team are back together for another dangerous adventure in the latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One officially premieres Friday (July 14) exclusively in theaters, which you can purchase tickets for here.
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If you’re a fan of the movie series, are new to the action-packed storylines, or are on a mission to watch every Cruise movie out there, you’ll definitely want to catch up on the previous films before you head to your closest theater.
Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve listed out the best order to watch the Mission: Impossible films below. Should you accept this mission, you’ll be caught up on all the characters and plot points that’ll help avoid any confusion — especially if you attempt to see the latest film without any prior knowledge.
Including the newest addition to the Mission: Impossible series, there are a total of seven films you can sit back and enjoy. The best order to watch the movies is based on their release date, which is as follows: Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible 2, Mission: Impossible III, Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible — Fallout and Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.
Keep reading to learn how to watch the first six movies.
How to Watch the Mission: Impossible Series for Free
The Mission: Impossible franchise is a part of Paramount, which means Paramount+ subscribers can watch the first six movies for no additional cost.
Not subscribed? Paramount+ starts at just $5.99/month after one week free. You can also choose to bundle Paramount+ with Showtime for $11.99/month and have access to the entire Paramount+ library as well as Showtime’s exclusive library of original TV shows and movies.
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The platform is home to a bunch of original shows and movies such as Queen of the Universe, Fatal Attraction, Rabbit Hole, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, 1923, iCarly,The Good Fight, Mayor of Kingstown, Seal Team, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Why Women Kill and Before I Forget.
Subscribers have the option of streaming Paramount+ directly or from Prime Video (ExpressVPN allows you to stream from outside of the U.S.). Not a Prime member? Launch your free 30-day trial here. You can also click here for more ways to land a 30-day free trial to Paramount+.
Other Ways to Watch the Mission: Impossible Series
For those who’d rather own the movies and grow their Mission: Impossible merch collection, you have the option to buy the movies series on DVD. It comes in three versions including 4K, Blue-ray and DVD. You can also buy the movie collection on Prime Video here for $29.99.
Mission: Impossible 6-Movie Collection (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital)
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Keep a hardcopy of the Mission: Impossible series in the form of this collectable box set that includes the first six movies. It comes in 4K resolution allowing you to watch Cruise and his team in the highest resolution as they fight life-threatening forces and save the world.
Check below to watch the trailer for Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.
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2023 is the year of milestones for Travis Barker. Not only are he and wife Kourtney Kardashian eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child together, the Blink-182 drummer is also celebrating his 30th flight since a devastating 2008 crash altered his life forever. “Just flew for the 30th time since my plane crash,” the Grammy-nominated […]