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3 weeks ago | now1051.iheart.com | Sarah Tate

Photo: Getty ImagesMadonna is honoring her father, Silvio Ciccone, with a sweet shoutout for his 94th birthday. On Tuesday (June 3), the Queen of Pop, born Madonna Louise Ciccone, shared a birthday tribute to her dad on X (formerly Twitter) celebrating him turning 94 years old, writing, "Happy Birthday to my Father. Silvio Ciccone, 94 and going strong!!"The "Material Girl" singer also shared a couple photos of her father to go alongside her message.

2 months ago | now1051.iheart.com | Toby Knapp

Multitasking Myth: Your Brain’s Only Built for TwoEver feel like your brain just can’t juggle more than two things at once? Good news — it’s not just you. It’s science. Researchers have found that the medial prefrontal cortex, the part of your brain responsible for juggling tasks, literally splits in two when managing dual duties. One half tackles Task A, the other half, Task B. But when a third task shows up? Confusion sets in. Your brain’s built-in system short-circuits.

2 months ago | now1051.iheart.com | Toby Knapp

Ā ver wondered what your grilled cheese sandwich preferences reveal about you? Turns out, a lot! If you're all about classic American cheese, you might be easygoing and adaptable. Prefer a sophisticated 15-year aged cheddar? You're probably a bit high maintenanceā€”just a little!But there's more to your favorite sandwich than personality quirks.

2 months ago | now1051.iheart.com | Taylor Shay |Toby Knapp

After losing his wife to cancer in 2016, Phil Pinti of Ellicott City, Maryland, was left to raise two young children on his own. Life didn’t stop—and neither did he. What helped him move forward? Running. The former Marine found healing in hitting the pavement. By 2019, he was a regular at the Marine Corps Marathon and now embraces ultra marathons as both a physical challenge and an emotional release. His next big test?

2 months ago | now1051.iheart.com | Sarah Tate

Photo: Getty ImagesTom Cruise is speaking out following the death of his Top Gun costar Val Kilmer. The Mission: Impossible star shared an emotional tribute to the Batman Forever actor while at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday (April 3) following Kilmer's death earlier this week, per Variety. "I'd like to honor a dear friend of mine, Val Kilmer," Cruise said, before explaining how honored he was to work with the actor not just on the original 1986 film but its 2022 sequel.