- Regina King acknowledges that her son’s suicide will always be painful, but she also respects his decision.After her son committed suicide two years ago, actress and filmmaker Regina King said she is now a “different person” and sometimes still feels “guilty,” but she has learned to “respect and understand” his decision and is committed to respecting “the totality of who he is.”In an interview that aired on “Good Morning America” on… Read more: Regina King acknowledges that her son’s suicide will always be painful, but she also respects his decision.
- For “Oppenheimer,” Robert Downey Jr. receives his first Oscar for supporting actor.Robert Downey Jr. has won his first Oscar, thirty years after being nominated for the first time.For his role of Rear Adm. Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer,” which was praised as one of Downey’s greatest performances in years, Downey won best supporting actor on Sunday. One of Hollywood’s most diverse actors received his third career Oscar… Read more: For “Oppenheimer,” Robert Downey Jr. receives his first Oscar for supporting actor.
- Vanessa Hudgens, who is hosting the 2024 Oscars red carpet, announced her pregnancy.Vanessa Hudgens is expecting a child.The former cast member of “High Musical Musical” made her pregnancy announcement public when she appeared on the Oscars red carpet sporting a noticeable baby bulge. Wearing a black outfit with long sleeves, Hudgens debuted her pregnancy. With her hair partly back, the celebrity on the red carpet blew kisses… Read more: Vanessa Hudgens, who is hosting the 2024 Oscars red carpet, announced her pregnancy.
- Steve Lawrence, 88, passed away as a vocalist and member of the well-known theatrical combo Steve & Eydie.Steve Lawrence, a well-known singer and stage performer who helped to revive Tin Pan Alley throughout the rock period both as a solo artist and in collaboration with his wife Eydie Gorme, passed away on Thursday. He was eighty-eight.According to Susan DuBow, a family representative, Lawrence, whose songs included “Go Away Little Girl,” passed away… Read more: Steve Lawrence, 88, passed away as a vocalist and member of the well-known theatrical combo Steve & Eydie.
- Karol G thanks her followers and says she’s “doing well” after her emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport.A day after her private plane had to land in Van Nuys due to an incident in flight, Karol G is expressing gratitude to her followers for their support.The pilot of the Grammy Award-winning singer’s aircraft reported seeing smoke in the cockpit on Thursday night, shortly after it took off from Burbank. With emergency personnel… Read more: Karol G thanks her followers and says she’s “doing well” after her emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport.
- All the information available on Justin Bieber’s health as Stephen Baldwin requests prayers for his son-in-lawConcerns have been raised over pop singer Justin Bieber’s health after actor Stephen Baldwin requested fans to “pray” for him and Hailey Bieber.The 57-year-old actor requested prayers for his daughter and son-in-law in a mysterious Instagram Story post on February 26. In an Instagram Reel, Victor Marx, the founder of All Things Possible Ministries, wrote… Read more: All the information available on Justin Bieber’s health as Stephen Baldwin requests prayers for his son-in-law
- Acerbic Comedian and Character Actor Richard Lewis Passes Away at 76The stand-up comedian Richard Lewis passed away on Tuesday at his Los Angeles home. He rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s with his trademark dark and acerbic sense of humor, which he later used to launch an acting career that spanned films such as “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” and an HBO recurring… Read more: Acerbic Comedian and Character Actor Richard Lewis Passes Away at 76
- Gary Sinise pays homage to his late son Mac, who passed away at age 33 from cancer.Gary Sinise is paying tribute to his late son McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise, who passed away on January 5th due to chordoma, a rare kind of cancer. 33 was his age.The actor—who is well-known for his parts in “Forrest Gump,” “Apollo 13,” “The Green Mile,” and “CSI NY”—posted a picture of his son on Instagram… Read more: Gary Sinise pays homage to his late son Mac, who passed away at age 33 from cancer.
- Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s “Jackson Pollock” Approach to Writing ‘Barbie’s “Heart” Song “What Was I Made For?” – Crew Call Podcast.“The movie allowed us to be honest in a way that I don’t think we would have been able to achieve if it hadn’t been for — had it not been like an assignment,” Billie Eilish says of creating the weepy and emotional Barbie ballad “What Was I Made For?”While intended to be the aorta… Read more: Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s “Jackson Pollock” Approach to Writing ‘Barbie’s “Heart” Song “What Was I Made For?” – Crew Call Podcast.
- Danny Masterson was transferred from high to low security jail due to’safety concerns’.Danny Masterson has been transferred from Corcoran State Prison in Central California after less than a month.For many years, the maximum-security institution was known for harboring infamous cult leader Charles Manson. According to state records, former That ’70s Show actor Masterson, 47, has been transported to California’s Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo, which is… Read more: Danny Masterson was transferred from high to low security jail due to’safety concerns’.
- Lenny Kravitz Thanking Parents and Delivering a Call for Unity at People’s Choice Awards 2024: ‘Let Love Rule’On Sunday, Lenny Kravitz received the 2024 People’s Choice Awards’ People’s Music Icon award, recognizing him as a confirmed rock icon.The 59-year-old rocker, who rose to prominence with 1989’s “Let Love Rule,” performed a medley of hits from his incredible career, including his breakout hit, “Fly Away,” “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over,” “Are You… Read more: Lenny Kravitz Thanking Parents and Delivering a Call for Unity at People’s Choice Awards 2024: ‘Let Love Rule’
- Billy Joel’s Long-Awaited Music Video for ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ (Exclusive)Billy Joel is honoring his history while looking ahead to the future.PEOPLE can exclusively share the famous singer’s new video for “Turn the Lights Back On.” The film, his first in decades, shows the artist, 74, performing the tune across various decades of his life using innovative technology from Deep Voodoo, an artificial intelligence business.… Read more: Billy Joel’s Long-Awaited Music Video for ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ (Exclusive)
- The Grand Delusion of Taylor Swift’s Storybook RomanceThe vernacular term “delusional” received a facelift last year. As is customary with crop tops, Gen Z-ers sliced it into a shorter, cheekier version of itself: being “delulu,” unlike its predecessor, isn’t necessarily a bad thing, multiple newspapers excitedly explained. It might simply entail believing in oneself despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. According to… Read more: The Grand Delusion of Taylor Swift’s Storybook Romance
- Amy Schumer utilizes criticisms about her looks to educate others about endometriosis.Amy Schumer, an actress and comedian, is responding to criticisms about her appearance by asking people to concentrate on her profession and learn more about a common women’s health problem.Schumer, 42, went to Instagram on Thursday to celebrate the opening of the second season of her Hulu sitcom, “Life & Beth,” which she writes, directs,… Read more: Amy Schumer utilizes criticisms about her looks to educate others about endometriosis.
- Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance was tumultuous, but it established his R&B legend.Usher didn’t have much to prove going into the Super Bowl Halftime Show; in a career spanning three decades, he’s managed to cultivate a significant amount of goodwill and, in recent years, a resurgence in cultural relevancy, thanks to a hugely successful and sexy Las Vegas residency. (Also a highly viral lo-fi moment.)Nonetheless, being chosen… Read more: Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance was tumultuous, but it established his R&B legend.
- Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, is dating Breckin Meyer two years after his death.Kelly Rizzo, Bob Saget’s widow, is pursuing a new relationship. Rizzo, who was married to the “Full House” star until his death in 2022, has announced her romance with Breckin Meyer, an actor from “Clueless” and “Road Trip”. Rizzo and Meyer visited a Grammy Awards watching party in Los Angeles on Sunday, where they posed… Read more: Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, is dating Breckin Meyer two years after his death.
- Cillian Murphy wins the award for Best Sweater You Can Actually Buy.Cillian Murphy is on a wild trip. Oppenheimer is nearing the end of its pre-Oscars campaign, having grossed over one billion dollars globally. The film received a record 13 nominations, including one for Oppie Murphy as best actor. The Academy Awards are still five weeks away, but Murphy is continuing his long-standing history of stunting… Read more: Cillian Murphy wins the award for Best Sweater You Can Actually Buy.
- Fantasia Barrino and Oprah Winfrey honor Tina Turner at the 2024 Grammys.Tina Turner’s incredible history was celebrated with a stunning presentation at the 2024 Grammy Awards, beginning with poignant comments from her friend Oprah Winfrey and ending with a show-stopping rendition of “Proud Mary” by Fantasia Barrino. To wrap out the Grammys’ multi-performance In Memoriam portion, Winfrey addressed the stage to highlight Turner’s personal influence on… Read more: Fantasia Barrino and Oprah Winfrey honor Tina Turner at the 2024 Grammys.
- Tracy Chapman Returns to the Grammy Stage with ‘Fast Car’ DuetTracy Chapman, a famous singer who had stepped away from the limelight, made a triumphant comeback to the Grammy Awards stage on Sunday night. Chapman, 59, recorded eight albums between 1988 and 2008, beginning with her smash debut — the self-titled album that contained “Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution,” “Baby Can I Hold You” and what… Read more: Tracy Chapman Returns to the Grammy Stage with ‘Fast Car’ Duet
- Donald Glover claims he’s ‘too old to play Spider-Man anymore’Don’t expect Donald Glover to sling webs anytime soon. The actor, singer, and comedian has a long relationship with Spider-Man, dating back to 2010, when he and his fans organized an internet campaign to secure him an audition for Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man. The part eventually went to Andrew Garfield, but Glover has since… Read more: Donald Glover claims he’s ‘too old to play Spider-Man anymore’
- Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Mandalorian’ Actor, Died at 76Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films with Sylvester Stallone, died Thursday, his manager Matt Luber confirmed to Variety. He was 76. Weathers also appeared in the 1987 film “Predator” and had a noteworthy cameo in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.” He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest… Read more: Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Mandalorian’ Actor, Died at 76
- Darius Rucker Arrested in Tennessee for Alleged Minor Drug Misdemeanor; Released on Bond.Darius Rucker was arrested for a minor narcotics charge in Williamson County, Tennessee, on Thursday. “Darius Rucker is fully cooperating with authorities regarding misdemeanor charges,” Rucker’s lawyer stated in a statement to PEOPLE. The artist, 57, was charged with two charges of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled drug and one count of violating Tennessee’s… Read more: Darius Rucker Arrested in Tennessee for Alleged Minor Drug Misdemeanor; Released on Bond.
- Chita Rivera, Broadway’s ‘first great triple threat,’ died aged 91.Chita Rivera, who featured in over 20 Broadway musicals over six decades, has passed away, according to her daughter, Lisa Mordente. The three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway great produced unforgettable parts, including Anita in West Side Story, Rose in Bye Bye Birdie, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and Aurora in Kiss of the Spiderwoman. She was 91.… Read more: Chita Rivera, Broadway’s ‘first great triple threat,’ died aged 91.
- Taylor Swift attends the AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.Taylor Swift was at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce as the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship. She arrived to the stadium with Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Swift joined Kelce on the field to celebrate the Chiefs’ 17-10… Read more: Taylor Swift attends the AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.
- AI-generated nude photos of Taylor Swift went popular on X, avoiding moderation and causing controversy.Nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes of Taylor Swift became viral on X on Wednesday, garnering over 27 million views and more over 260,000 likes in only 19 hours until the account who uploaded the photos was suspended. Deepfakes of Swift in naked and sexual situations continue to circulate on X, including reposts of popular deepfake photos.… Read more: AI-generated nude photos of Taylor Swift went popular on X, avoiding moderation and causing controversy.
- In celebration of her 78th birthday, Dolly Parton surprised her admirers with new songs.With the release of her deluxe album, Dolly Parton gave her admirers a musical present on Friday to celebrate her 78th birthday: new songs. On Instagram, the legendary country music performer revealed the limited edition, writing: “Hey fans and friends, Since it’s my birthday, I’m going to gift it to you. Along with the Rockstar… Read more: In celebration of her 78th birthday, Dolly Parton surprised her admirers with new songs.
- Taylor Swift Celebrates as Travis Kelce and the Chiefs Win to Continue in the PlayoffsAfter the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins 26-7 on Saturday night to progress in the NFL Playoffs, Taylor Swift rejoiced. The Chiefs won thanks to seven catches from 34-year-old Kelce for 71 yards. With just a few minutes remaining in the game, Swift came into sight as she was sat between Donna Kelce… Read more: Taylor Swift Celebrates as Travis Kelce and the Chiefs Win to Continue in the Playoffs
- Before the holidays, Michael Bolton said that he received a brain tumor diagnosis and had “immediate surgery.”A health setback has befallen Michael Bolton in the new year. The adored singer announced to his fans on Friday that he had received a brain tumor diagnosis and would be taking a hiatus from performing. “It was found that I had a brain tumor just before the holidays, and I needed surgery right away.… Read more: Before the holidays, Michael Bolton said that he received a brain tumor diagnosis and had “immediate surgery.”
- The renowned comedy and music duo the Smothers Brothers’ half, Tom Smothers, passes away at the age of 86.According to his family, Tom Smothers, half of the well-known Smothers Brothers comedy and song combo that opposed racism, the Vietnam War, and television censorship, passed away on Tuesday from an aggressive form of cancer. He was eighty-six. The National Comedy Center and Smothers’ family confirmed his demise at his Santa Rosa, California, home on… Read more: The renowned comedy and music duo the Smothers Brothers’ half, Tom Smothers, passes away at the age of 86.
- Vin Diesel is sued by a former assistant, accusing him of sexual battery.Actor Vin Diesel’s former assistant filed a complaint in Los Angeles Monday, claiming that in the autumn of 2010, when Fast & Furious was shooting, the Fast & Furious star sexually assaulted her. When Vanity Fair reached out for comment, representatives for Diesel and his production firm did not get back right away. Asta Jonasson,… Read more: Vin Diesel is sued by a former assistant, accusing him of sexual battery.
- Jonathan Majors: A Startling Ascent and Declining DeclineNowadays, it’s difficult to find a fresh movie star, which is why Jonathan Majors was highly regarded in Hollywood. The 34-year-old actor, cerebral and personable with the muscular frame of an action hero, rose fast from critically praised independent films to major motion pictures. With the huge success of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and… Read more: Jonathan Majors: A Startling Ascent and Declining Decline
- After Kanye West asks for it to be included on the next album, Nicki Minaj responds, “Train Has Left the Station,” in their collaboration.At least according to Nicki Minaj, the much anticipated Nicki Minaj and Kanye West duet “New Body” won’t be getting a second chance anytime soon. The 41-year-old rapper known as “Super Freaky Girl” seemed to dismiss West’s plea for the song—which has been shelved since at least 2018—to be included on his next album, Vultures.… Read more: After Kanye West asks for it to be included on the next album, Nicki Minaj responds, “Train Has Left the Station,” in their collaboration.
- “I’m being punished,” yells Nicki Minaj in response to Billboard cutting Pink Friday 2 sales.The new bundled sales regulation from Billboard has the potential to prevent Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 from charting. The 41-year-old performer vented her frustration on social media, saying that Billboard calculated that her fan contest—which required participants to provide proof of purchase—may reduce album sales by 15%. With the new regulation unintentionally clashing with… Read more: “I’m being punished,” yells Nicki Minaj in response to Billboard cutting Pink Friday 2 sales.
- Animal Rescues Issue a $13 Donation Challenge in Honor of Taylor Swift’s BirthdayGiving back to a cause dear to Taylor Swift’s heart is a fitting way to commemorate her birthday. In honor of the musician’s 34th birthday, which falls on December 13, a number of animal shelters have launched the Taylor Swift Challenge in an effort to collect funds for animal rescues. Animal-loving Swifties are urged to… Read more: Animal Rescues Issue a $13 Donation Challenge in Honor of Taylor Swift’s Birthday
- The holiday special “A Very Barry Christmas” airing tonight, according to Barry Manilow, is “full of joy.”On December 11 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC, Barry Manilow will celebrate the holiday season with A Very Barry Christmas. It is based on a Christmas show he has been doing for some time, mostly while on residency at the Westgate Las Vegas, where the television program was recorded. “It’s an amazing, amazing hour,”… Read more: The holiday special “A Very Barry Christmas” airing tonight, according to Barry Manilow, is “full of joy.”
- John Lennon: “It would be worth it if we went back into the studio together and turned each other on again.”On December 8, 1980, the day of his death, Beatle John Lennon had two meetings with Mark Chapman, the man who would murder him. About five o’clock at initially was the time. The singer and his artist wife, Yoko Ono, left their flat in the Dakota building in New York after wrapping up a radio… Read more: John Lennon: “It would be worth it if we went back into the studio together and turned each other on again.”
- The musician Denny Laine, 79, of Wings and Moody Blues, passes away.Denny Laine, the main vocalist of the Moody Blues and a guitarist for Wings, a band led by Sir Paul McCartney, passed away at the age of 79. He had a protracted fight with lung illness, according to his wife Elizabeth Hines. Among her many accomplishments, Laine co-wrote the Wings hit Mull of Kintyre and… Read more: The musician Denny Laine, 79, of Wings and Moody Blues, passes away.
- A star is awarded to Macaulay Culkin on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Hollywood, California From the Walk of Fame to “Home Alone” A star was presented to Macaulay Culkin on Hollywood Boulevard on Friday. Culkin, now 43, became well-known in popular culture when he portrayed a young Kevin McCallister in the 1990 film “Home Alone” and its follow-up. Over the years, he kept playing low-key parts, and… Read more: A star is awarded to Macaulay Culkin on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- At the halftime of the Thanksgiving game, Dolly Parton performs her hits while sporting a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform.Thanks to Dolly Parton, Thanksgiving is a bit more rock ‘n’ roll this year. The country music icon performed at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game versus the Washington Commanders. She had just released her new album Rockstar. The famous… Read more: At the halftime of the Thanksgiving game, Dolly Parton performs her hits while sporting a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform.
- Matt Rife’s mock “apology” that links to the website for Special Needs Helmets and his joke about domestic violence spark backlash.With the release of his Netflix special “Natural Selection,” which debuted on the platform on November 15, comedian Matt Rife sparked controversy. An early joke about domestic violence opens the show. Rife sent anybody hurt by his comments to a website for special needs helmets in what seemed to be an apology that was uploaded… Read more: Matt Rife’s mock “apology” that links to the website for Special Needs Helmets and his joke about domestic violence spark backlash.