Luann de Lesseps Was 'Going to Straighten Everything Out' Before Admitting She Violated Probation

Luann de Lessepsseemed confident ahead of her Thursdaycourt appearancethat she was handling the ongoing case surrounding her 2017 arrest. The Real Housewives of New YorkCitystar, 54, walked the red carpet on Sunday at theChita Rivera Awards, an event benefiting the NYC Dance Alliance that she attends every year. At the time, she told PEOPLE, “I’m going to court and I’m going to straighten everything out.” Splash News Although there were multiple reports that she would be sent back to jail, she said in a statement, “These reports are false....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Daniel Fernandez

Luke Bryan Defends Katy Perry from 'American Idol' Backlash: She 'Gets Picked on for Going Out and Trying to Have Fun'

After anAmerican Idolseason filled with highs and lows for judgeKaty Perry, her fellow judgeLuke Bryanis coming to her defense. In a recent interview withFox News, Bryan praised Perry, who he said is used to shaking off negative attention. “Katy Perry’s been dealing with stuff like that her whole career,” he said. “We all get it… I mean, we’re judging kids that people at home fall in love with. We’re not gonna bat 1,000 as judges....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Melissa Wise

Luke Perry's Daughter Sophie, 18, Thanks Mom Minnie for Being 'the Rock for Everybody Grieving'

As the world grieves the loss ofLuke Perry, his daughter Sophie is thanking her mother Minnie Sharp for holding the actor’s family together. “You all know my dad is a super star, but I just want to share for a moment that I got really f—ing lucky in the parental department because this is my mom,” Sophie, 18, began in an Instagram post on Friday. “Minnie. Who also happens to be my best friend....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Barry Romero

LVMH's Bernard Arnault Could Soon Be the World's Richest Person, Beating Bezos and Gates

Photo: ERIC PIERMONT/AFP/ Getty Bernard Arnault, the French billionaire and head of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, is closing in on the title of world’s richest person after his company agreed to purchase Tiffany & Company in a $16 billion deal on Monday. The 70-year-old businessman — who serves as chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, indisputably the world’s largest luxury company — is now worth $106.8 billion, according toForbes....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Tina Garcia

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song 'Are Excited for Their Future Together' After Engagement: Source

Macaulay CulkinandBrenda Song’s engagementcomes at the perfect time for the private couple. The pair, who welcomed their 9-month-oldson Dakotalast April, is over the moon about their future as a family aftergetting engaged. “Macaulay and Brenda have loved being together as a family since welcoming Dakota,” a source tells PEOPLE. “The engagement is the natural next step for them. They are excited for their future together,” the source adds. Earlier on Wednesday, PEOPLE confirmed the couple of four years was engaged....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · John Montoya

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song Are Engaged After Recently Welcoming Son Dakota: Source

Macaulay CulkinandBrenda Songare headed to the altar! The couple of four years (and new parents to 9-month-old sonDakota) are engaged, a source tells PEOPLE. Song, 33, was photographed sporting a diamond ring on her left hand while out and about in Beverly Hills, California, on Monday. Culkin, 41, and Song met on the set ofChangelandin Thailand, and were first romantically linked when they werespotted out in July 2017grabbing dinner at Craig’s, an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Joseph Obrien

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox WearKill Bill-Inspired Costumes for Casamigos Halloween Party in L.A.

Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Megan FoxandMachine Gun Kellyhave nailed Halloween, once again. The couplewas photographed coordinatingKill Bill-inspired costumes at the annual Casamigos Halloween Party in Beverly Hills on Friday night. Each of the couple opted to dress as a character from Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 movie,Kill Bill: Volume 1and they even added a little fake blood to stay true to their characters of choice from the iconic movie. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly attend the Annual Casamigos Halloween Party on October 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · John Smith

Maddie & Tae Are Making Waves in Country Music: 'It's a Really Cool Time for Women Right Now'

From the day they released “Girl in a Country Song,” Maddie & Tae were here to shake things up in thecountry music genre. Maddie MarlowandTaylor Dyerecently received their fourth straightCMA nominationfor vocal duo of the year, and although they were excited to be recognized and “rooted for everyone” in the category, the two were mainly proud to represent women in the field. “Being recognized along with our peers and just having that nod from country music was such an honor,” Marlow tells PEOPLE of the award, which ultimately went toBrothers Osborne....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Jeffrey Hodges

Magic Johnson Tears Up Discussing New NFL Ownership as ‘Proud Black Man’: 'This is a Great Opportunity'

Magic Johnson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Apple’s “They Call Me Magic” at Regency Village Theatre on April 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Magic Johnsonis tearing up about his new place in theNFL. TheNBAlegend, 63, told theTodayshowon Thursday that being a Black man taking part ownership of theWashington Commandersis “a great opportunity.” “Breaking these barriers and going through these doors is important to me,” Johnson said in the interview withTodayhost Craig Melvin “As a proud Black man,” he added, becoming tearful, “You got me choking up now....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Robert Gonzalez

Maine Man Accused of Murdering Baby Daughter Can Spend Christmas with Other Children, Judge Rules

Trevor and Harper Grace Averill. A Maine man accused of killing his infant daughter in 2020 will be able to visit with relatives — including children — this holiday season, PEOPLE confirms. An Androscoggin County Superior Court judge this week granted a bail modification request from Trevor Averill, 28, a spokeswoman for the clerk’s office tells PEOPLE. In September, Averill pleaded not guilty to charges of depraved indifference murder and manslaughter in the death of his 2-month-old daughter, Harper Averill....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Corey Rodgers

Make the Signature Cocktails from Lance Bass and Michael Turchin's Wedding

“Moonshine was once illegal, as was same sex weddings, so Lance thought the tie-in was a fun idea,” a source tells PEOPLE. “And since he is a Southern boy, he can appreciate moonshine.” The menu also didn’t disappoint. Guests enjoyed a selection of cheeses, olives and passed hors d’oerves including deviled eggs, mini meatballs and pancetta wrapped dates from Robert Earl’sBuca di BeppoItalian restaurant. Plus, the dinner featured elaborate salad, pasta and carving stations with dishes like apple gorgonzola salad, wedding lasagna, salmon pesto, and braised short ribs....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Gregory Green

Maks Chmerkovskiy Keeps Peta Murgatroyd Close During Beach Stroll After His Escape from Ukraine

Photo: BackGrid/SplashNews Maksim Chmerkovskiyis holding on tight to his wife,Peta Murgatroyd. The pair appeared to be in unison on Thursday, wearing sweatpants, sweatshirts, sneakers and sunglasses as they walked together on the sand. They weren’t afraid to show off a little PDA either, with Chmerkovskiy keeping his arm around Murgatroyd’s shoulder and hers tightly around his waist. The beach stroll comes just one day after the couple — who wed in 2017 and share 5-year-old son Shai — had an emotionalreunion at Los Angeles International Airportafter Chmerkovskiy returned from Ukraine....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Mr. Robert Martinez

Malaysia's King Abdicates for First Time in History Amid Rumors of Secret Marriage to Beauty Queen

Photo: Vincent Thian/AP/REX/Shutterstock Malaysia’s king, Sultan Muhammad V, abdicated in an historic first on Sunday amid speculation about his private life. “The National Palace announces that his majesty has resigned as the 15th king,” the royal palace said in a statement, adding “his decision comes into force on January 6.” The palace gave no reason for the 49-year old sultan’s sudden departure, adding that the king issued a plea for national unity and “was ready to return home to the state of Kelantan....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Gina Hart