A new grooming routine sometimes requires an extra dash of motivation, and Dr. Squatch is betting that the ever-sultry Megan Fox will give guys a shot in the arm as the company’s latest seductive ambassador.
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Now dubbed “Professor Fox,” the former Maxim cover star is the latest face of the popular grooming brand’s “Foundation for Odor eXcellence,” which the company says in clever fashion is “a place where boys can learn to deodorize like men,” thanks to top Dr. Squatch picks from the SKIMS ambassador, actress and model.
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Fox selected the “deodorant and soap formats she’d actually be impressed by a man using,” which assuredly might make a few Dr. Squatch products fly off the shelves. The brand is perhaps best known for its masculine, woodsy and ultra-clean scents, especially its thick natural bar soap, all the better to impress one Megan Fox.
The alluring Subservience star is introducing Dr. Squatch enthusiasts to a “3-prong attack” focused on better daily grooming, showcasing her favorites from the company in the Megan’s Picks Bundle, which includes a trio of her favorite Dr. Squatch scents (those would be Coastal Mist, Sierra Storm and Wood Barrel Bourbon).
The new Dr. Squatch “foundation” spotlights Fox-approved Invisible Glide Deodorant, Dr. Squatch Natural Spray and the company’s Wax Stick, each infavorite scents selected by the Jennifer’s Body and Transformers star. Fox appears in a series of playful and sensual ads across a series of 30 and 60-second spots, showcasing that class is in session in a whole new way (fresh scents and eye-catching looks from Professor Fox very much included).
With selections including cologne, moisturizing bar soap and an array of naturally formulated selections in rich scents, Dr. Squatch says the Expendables 4 actress “is here to teach you how to level up your routine and let your stick do the talking.” With the Dr. Squatch Megan’s Picks Bundle available now, incorporating some seriously motivating, Megan Fox-approved grooming into your daily routine is practically a summer must-have.
When it comes to rock and metal bands, the lead singers and guitarists usually get all of the love, while the drummers and bass players are in the back, largely ignored by excited crowds. Even outside of rock and metal music, the role of the rhythm section is often overlooked, which is a shame, because it’s one of the most important pieces of any dynamic group.
But musicians such as Keith Moon, John Bonham, Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland remain among the most popular rock drummers of all time, so there are ways these important players are getting attention.
Now, a 1984 rock hit is being recognized for having one of the greatest drum solos of all time. It’s a fun song that still plays well today.
A Van Halen Classic Has a Drum Solo That Keeps Rocking Hard
“Right from the start, Alex Van Halen kicks ‘Hot for Teacher’ into high gear with an explosive double-bass drum solo,” he states in the feature. “It’s fast, it’s intense and it sets the tone for one of Van Halen’s most energetic songs.”
Joubert adds that this drum solo is “pure rock ‘n’ roll excitement – it makes you want to grab some sticks and try (key word: try) to keep up.” That’s definitely the case, because this solo rocks fast and hard, just the right way.
If you’re looking for a fun song to crank as loud as possible this summer that never gets old, “Hot for Teacher” fits the bill. The cherry on top is that it does showcase Alex Van Halen’s legendary drumming, and that kicks it into high gear and gives it an energetic sound that it just wouldn’t have without his drumming. Van Halen’s music served as the blueprint for hair metal, and “Hot for Teacher” was a large part of it.
The greatest rock songs of all time are led by iconic guitar riffs and solos, but bolstered by the best percussionists of their time.
Among the more underrated drummers of all time was Bill Ward, the drummer of Black Sabbath. While underrated, Ward did receive acclaim for his work on Rat Salad, a song from the band’s second album Paranoid.
Far Out Magazine ranked Ward’s work as one of the greatest drum solos of all time.
“His drum solo is visceral and as hard-hitting as any on the list. Funky yet metal, he makes a bold claim as rock’s most underrated drummer,” Far Out Magazine wrote. “The fills that make up the solo are so quick that there’s a definitive jazz influence that shines through, this provides a different account of Bill Ward’s drumming.”
‘Rat Salad’ Was Born out of Black Sabbath’s Early Career
Geezer Butler says that the instrumental “Rat Salad” resulted from Black Sabbath having to play epic stands in rock clubs early in their career. To fill time, the band would improvise and jam.
“Bill used to fill out a whole 45 minutes doing a drum solo just to get rid of that 45 minutes,” Butler recalled. “I have no idea where the title came from, though.”
While Rat Salad isn’t the most well known song from Black Sabbath, Eddie Van Halen revealed it was nearly the title of their band – before later opening for Black Sabbath.
“Yeah, that’s right. We played just about every Black Sabbath song. I used to sing lead on every Black Sabbath song we did—things like Into the Void, Paranoid, and Lord of This World,” Van Halen revealed.
Ward, meanwhile, recently celebrated his 78th birthday.
Visitors to Las Vegas are used to eye-popping excess. But even the most jaded high-rollers must have raised an eyebrow at the $1.1 billion worth of automobiles assembled at Wynn Golf Club on a Saturday morning in early November for the fourth annual Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. Nearly 7,000 collectors, industry figures, and enthusiasts showed up for the biggest edition yet, with more than double the number of vehicles on display from 2024.
Presented by Richard Mille—the Swiss luxury watchmaker known for producing timepieces that cost as much as supercars and inking high-end motorsports partnerships with the likes of Ferrari and McLaren—the event occupies a unique position in the concours world, where traditional judged exhibition fields meet Las Vegas glam and contemporary car culture. The automotive art celebrates traditional historical concours elegance alongside sheer celebrations of speed.
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For example, 46 Bugatti Veyrons—the largest gathering in history—assembled to mark the hypercar’s 20th anniversary. More than 40 Paganis were also on hand, marking the most ever displayed in North America. And some 230 Lamborghinis represented the Italian marque’s full history, from one of only 13 Veneno hypercars to a 2R tractor from the company’s agricultural origins in the early 1960s.
The weekend saw several automotive world debuts as well. Horacio Pagani himself presented the $7 million-plus Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster, while McLaren, which has been ramping up its participation in the Wynn Concours since the event’s inauguration, unveiled its Project: Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans customer car to the public for the first time with a presentation from British racing icon Derek Bell. You might say McLaren is the local marque of choice, as it operates the McLaren Experience Center at the Wynn, a buzzy retail and brand-activation space.
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Then there was another living legend, Christian von Koenigsegg, who accompanied his $5 million-plus, 1,600-horsepower hypercar, Sadair’s Spear. Plus, the incredible Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection, worth $3 million and celebrating a century of the Phantom nameplate, had its North American premiere. Hans Werner Aufrecht, co-founder of iconic performance brand AMG, was also in attendance, adding further gravitas to the proceedings.
“Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has quickly become a benchmark for modern Concours events,” says classic car expert Chris Kramer, Co-Chief Judge for Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. “The mix of spectacular vehicles and unbeaten hospitality makes it a must-visit event for every car enthusiast. To say that I am proud to be a small part of it is an understatement. The judging process becomes increasingly harder year to year, and I cannot wait to see what vehicles come out in 2026.”
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The weekend also saw Broad Arrow’s inaugural Las Vegas auction, which racked up $13.7 million in sales, moving 82 percent of the lots offered. The star performer: a “stock” Bugatti Veyron that commanded a record-breaking $2.2 million. The judged competition, meanwhile, recognized excellence across multiple categories and eras. Billionaire collector Bruce McCaw’s 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer took PreWar Best of Show honors, while Brian and Kimberly Ross’s 1951 Ferrari 212 Export claimed PostWar Best of Show. Class winners spanned the breadth of modern automotive evolution, from collectors Rob and Jeannie Hilarides’s 1929 Duesenberg Model J in the Great Gatsby Era category, to Austen Segal’s 1986 Porsche 911 in the Women-Owned and Driven class.
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The 2025 lineup featured classes celebrating significant anniversaries and marques. A Mercedes-Benz 125th Anniversary class honored the German manufacturer’s legacy, while Jaguar’s 90th anniversary was also marked; Jeremy and Laura Lee McChesney’s 1955 Jaguar D-Type took top honors in that category. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Porsche each had their own dedicated classes as well, with winners ranging from Jim Gianopulos’s 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT to Carlos Urrutia’s 1971 Porsche 911 S Coupe.
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Special recognition went to several automotive luminaries through the Honorary Helene Awards, named after a pioneering woman in automotive design. The family of Steve McQueen, the “King of Cool,” received the Wynn Lifetime Achievement award, while Horacio Pagani was named Most Celebrated Automotive Designer. Beth Myers, who has her own car museum in Pennsylvania, earned the title of Most Celebrated Collector, with Ron Sturgeon of the DFW Car & Toy Museum recognized as Connoisseur Collector. Architect and Maserati expert Jonathan Segal received the Wynn Innovator honor, and entrepreneur Kevin Hooks was acknowledged as Legendary Collector.
“Concours at Wynn Las Vegas continues to redefine what’s possible for a modern Concours,” notes Brian Gullbrants, Chief Operating Officer of Wynn Resorts North America. “This year’s event united collectors, visionaries, and the world’s most extraordinary automobiles in an absolutely gorgeous setting that captured both the excitement of Las Vegas and the hospitality excellence Wynn is known for.”
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That hospitality component shouldn’t be understated. Wynn Resorts holds more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company globally and landed on Fortune magazine’s 2024 World’s Most Admired Companies list. The property’s 4,748 rooms, suites, and villas stretch across two impressive towers, providing the kind of accommodations that match the caliber of machines on display. Add about 194,000 square feet of casino space, 20 dining venues, 14 bars, two spas, 174,000 square feet of retail, two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club, and an 18-hole championship golf course, and you have a property suited to host world-class automotive gatherings on a whole other level. Steve Wynn, the casino mogul and connoisseur who founded Wynn Resorts and built the property in 2005, is himself a car collector of some renown.
What sets this concours apart from traditional lawn events in Pebble Beach or Amelia Island is its embrace of all facets of automotive culture, from pre-war elegance and post-war racing heritage to hypercars, supercars, and even restomods, which have their own award. Beyond typical concours d’elegance honors, judges handed out a Wynn Secret Agent award to Joel and Kim Laub’s 1965 Jaguar XKE FHC, a Life in the Fast Lane prize to Tom Radom’s 1994 Jaguar XJ220, and the Wynn Dream Machine recognition to Kevin Hooks’s 1993 Honda NSX Type R.
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Insurance moguls McKeel and Soon Hagerty’s 1933 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Victoria received the Louis XIII award, while The John Shirley Collection’s 1951 Ferrari 212 MM earned the Spirit of Wynn honor, and Tom Maoli’s 1933 Duesenberg SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton won Wynn Rolling Sculpture. Most Elegant awards in both Pre-War and Post-War categories further recognized exceptional design: the William Lyon family’s 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster and Jonathan and Wendy Segal’s 1955 Maserati A6GCS, respectively.
The latest edition of Concours at Wynn Las Vegas showed once and for all that the oft-maligned gambling mecca can host a world-class concours without pretending to be Pebble Beach, and do it with serious style. Plans are already underway for the 2026 edition; if the trajectory holds, expect even more rarities, high-dollar debuts, and reasons for the global car-collector community to make the pilgrimage to the desert.
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2026 issue of Maxim magazine. Subscribe here.
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It may be hard to believe, but Tyler Perry debuted his first movie in 2005. Since then, the Hollywood juggernaut has written, directed, and/or produced over 35 movies and nearly 20 TV shows, which have been viewed by millions. While he’s had his fair share of projects that have been panned by critics, his fanbase is nothing short of loyal, more often than not propelling his works to do huge numbers at the box office or top the streaming charts.
With all that being said, the living legend had one body of work that arguably stands above the rest. It shockingly doesn’t feature his well-known Madea character, and it’s not even a comedy. However, it’s a scathing family drama that stars an Oscar winner, a Golden Globe recipient, and Emmy-winning actresses. And now you can revisit this classic on Netflix, as it’s streaming on the platform as of June 1.
Tyler Perry’s ‘The Family that Preys’ Is on Netflix
NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Director Tyler Perry attends the “Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys” screening on September 8, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic)
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Written, directed, and co-produced by Perry, The Family that Preys hit theaters on September 12, 2008. It follows two families from different financial backgrounds that both have plenty of drama within them. We’re talking infidelity, disrespect between mother and child, and a number of intriguing plot twists. The drama is admittedly a little soapy, but in the best possible way.
Propelling The Family that Preys to becoming arguably Perry’s best work is the dialogue delivered by the incomparable Oscar-and-Emmy-Winning Kathy Bates and Emmy-winning Alfre Woodard. Bates is particularly captivating as the cunning Charlotte Catwright, dishing out witty lines and hilarious clapbacks. The banter back and forth between Charlotte and her son William (Cole Hauser) is like watching a tennis match at the US Open.
But ‘The Family that Preys’ Only Has a 54% on Rotten Tomatoes
That’s right. The movie only has a 54% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, I’d venture to say this is one of those times the critics may have been overly harsh. It’s not necessarily worth an Oscar, but it really is a solid watch. If you have 106 minutes worth of free time, check out The Family that Preys for yourself or go rewatch it on Netflix today.
