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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Lighting is one of the first things we notice when we enter a space. It creates ambiance and mood, two things that can make or break our experience. And even when it comes to outdoor lighting, nothing feels more inviting than sitting under string lights in the summertime. It’s a look often used by beloved restaurants, bars, and hotels. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to replicate this same look at home. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best backyard string lights you can buy today. Buying Guide: The Best Backyard String Lights There are a few key things to keep in mind when you’re selecting backyard string lights. Measurements: The first thing to note is that you’ll encounter a large variety of string light lengths. While you’re shopping, some packages may include 40 feet of string lights, while others may include over … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: The Best Backyard String Lights for Summer

FRIDAY MIDDAY: Moviegoers can’t resist dinosaurs, and they can’t resist Minions, especially when they’re coming from Universal . The studio has a big Fourth of July winner in the fifth Illumination movie starring the little guys as Minions: The Rise of Gru will see a $116.6M 4-day holiday opening and a $98.7M 3-day after a $43M opening day (which includes Thursday night’s $10.75M) at 4,391 theaters. Minions: The Rise of Gru is the fifth-highest opening of 2022 after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ($187.4M), Jurassic World Dominion ($145M), The Batman ($134M) and Top Gun: Maverick ($126.7M). Rise of Gru is easily the top opening for an animated movie during the pandemic and the best for the Independence Day holiday in the Covid era, and it’s the fifth Despicable Me/Minions title to open at No. 1 in U.S./Canada. The sequel also in on pace to be the 10th-highest animated film domestically, knocking Inside Out from No. 10, … [Read more...] about ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ No Small Fry At Independence Day Box Office With $116M+ Opening