Smokey Robinson Explains Inspiration Behind 1975 Song Believed to Be About His Affair with 'Babe' Diana Ross

Smokey Robinson in February 2023; Diana Ross in June 2022.Photo: David Fisher/Shutterstock, Joseph Okpako/WireImage DidSmokey Robinsonwrite “The Agony and the Ecstasy” about his affair withDiana Ross? “As a songwriter I could not possibly have experienced everything I’ve written about, and that song seemed like a good idea because so many people were in that situation,” Robinson told the outlet. “The Agony and the Ecstasy” features musings on a romance clearly occurring outside of one’s preexisting relationship.

Snag This ‘Beautiful and Comfortable’ Patio Set While It’s on Sale Now at Amazon, and Enjoy It Come Spring

Photo:AmazonWe’re letting you in on a little secret — the best time to buyoutdoor furnitureis during the off-season. Sure, you might not get much use out of them during the chilly months, but when spring rolls around, you’ll be glad you saved major bucks.Right now, theFlamaker 3-Piece Patio Setis going for $90 at Amazon. The outdoor patio set includes two wicker-style chairs and a small, rectangular coffee table with a tempered glass top that’s easy to clean.

Snake Catcher Discovers 'Dangerously Venomous' Species Slithering in Family's Washing Machine

Eastern brown snake discovered in Australian family’s washing machine.Photo:Hudson Snake Catching - Gold Coast Snake Catcher Hudson Snake Catching - Gold Coast Snake Catcher A snake catcher responding to a family’s home in Australia discovered what he’s now calling a “dangerously venomous” snake slithering in a washing machine. Tim Hudson of Hudson Snake Catchingrevealed on Facebookon Feb. 11 that he responded to a family’s home in Maudsland, a suburb of Gold Coast, Australia, when he stumbled upon an eastern brown snake hatchling.

Snake Catcher Finds 'Highly Venomous' Snake Hiding So Deep in a Couch It 'Takes Nearly an Hour' to Remove the Reptile

Stock photo of a red-bellied black snake. Could you be sharing your sofa with a dangerous snake? A family in Australia found out the answer was “Yes!” According toa Facebook post from Snake Catcher Dan, a licensed snake removal service in Australia, the company received a call on Feb. 15 about a reptile spotted near a family’s couch. “I received a call from one of my followers about a red-bellied black snake that was hiding under the couch in his living room,” Snake Catcher Dan wrote on social media, noting that red-bellied black snakes are “highly venomous” reptiles.

Snake Hiding in Bed Bites Woman While She's Fluffing Pillows: 'It Did Leave Teeth Marks'

A close up stock photo of a bull snake showing defensive behavior.Photo:Corbis RF Stills/Getty Corbis RF Stills/Getty A woman fluffing her pillows before bed was met with a sharp surprise when a snake, who had found its way into her house and under her pillow, bit her.Oklahoma woman Donna Bratschun told local news stationKOKIthat one night in December, she was getting ready to go to bed when she froze after discovering a snake nestled under her pillow.