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Valerie Bertinelli on Finding Your Roots.Photo:PBSValerie Bertinellijust learned about a 100-year-old family secret.TheFood Network star, 63, is set to appear on PBS’Finding Your Rootswith Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Tuesday. There she learned of her grandfather’s past.After researching Bertinelli’s family tree, Gates Jr. uncovered that Bertinelli’s paternal grandfather, Nazzareno Bertinelli, was married once before — and within the same year that he immigrated from Italy to Scranton, Penn. in 1922.The episode reveals that Valerie’s grandfather returned from World War I and proceeded to marry his first wife, with whom he had another family....

Photo: Nicole Wilder/SHOWTIME TheSaturday Night Livecomedian, 40, said her battle with cancer inspired her upcoming Showtime series,I Love That for You— but not in the way viewers might think. While speaking about the series withEntertainment Tonight, Bayer, who had lymphoblastic leukemia as a child, said there are some “perks” of having cancer that found their way into the series' storyline. “This character had childhood leukemia and I had childhood leukemia,” Bayer explained....

Natalia Bryanthas been accepted into yet another college!On Tuesday,Vanessa Bryantrevealed that her eldest daughter got into the University of Southern California, sharing a video of 18-year-old Nataliareacting to the newson her Instagram.“I got in!” Natalia, wearing a USC sweatshirt, says in the clip as she jumps up and down.Vanessa, 38, shared her excitement for Natalia’s college acceptance in the accompanying caption, writing that late husbandKobe Bryantwould have been “so proud” of the teenager’s accomplishments....

Photo: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Vanessa Bryantis celebrating the NBA accomplishments of her late husband,Kobe Bryant. On Saturday, Vanessa, 39, shared aphotofrom Kobe’s historic 81-point game with the Los Angeles Lakers. In the sweet throwback, Kobe gave his wife a kiss while carrying their eldest daughter Natalia. “81. ❤️❤️” Vanessa simply captioned the post before Natalia commented with several heart emojis. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

When thetrailer droppedforNetflix’sThe Princess Switch, in which Vanessa Hudgensplays both a Chicago baker and a European duchess, fans couldn’t help but drawParent Trapcomparisons. “I’ve seen that movie so many times,” she tells PEOPLE. “My sister and I used to act out the scenes from the movie. It’s still such a go-to of mine. If I still love it, hopefully, this will be a classic for my fans and that they’ll still watch it....

Photo: Burger King According to the documents, Williams claims that there are no disclosures on the menus that would warn vegan customers that the Impossible Whopper is being cooked on meat-contaminated grills, despite the burger being advertised as the plant-based alternative to the regular Whopper. The customer continued to accuse Burger King of charging “premium” prices — one Impossible Whopper costs $5.99, according toCNBC— for customers who would like a meat-free option....

Photo: Vera Wang/Instagram Vera Wangcertainly knows how to celebrate her birthday in style! The fashion designer looked absolutely ageless at her 73rd birthday celebration, sharing a series of posts on Instagram late Wednesday night detailing her big bash. Inthe first post, Wang – clad in a stunning two-piece blush pink ensemble featuring a floor-length skirt with a middle slit that showed off a pair of matching shorts underneath – held a bottle of her new “Rosé Prosecco” from her Vera Wang Party wine line, accessorizing her glam look with a gorgeous tiara for the momentous occasion....

Steven Pringle.Photo: GoFundMe Steven Pringle, 57, wasdriving a truck filled with bikesin Punta Gorda on Nov. 23 when the crash occurred, according toThe Detroit-Free Press, which ran a profile on his work giving back to the community earlier that month. A public information officer for the Punta Gorda Police Department said that an investigation into the two vehicle crash remains open. Steven Pringle and his girlfriend.GoFundMe In addition to being remembered as a “proud father” of six—and a grandfather to five—loved ones say Pringle was committed to making a difference....

01of 94Big HeartAndrew Lipovsky/GettyVin Diesel spreads love during his guest appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon June 22 in N.Y.C. 01of 94 Big Heart Andrew Lipovsky/Getty Vin Diesel spreads love during his guest appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon June 22 in N.Y.C. 02of 94High HonorsBennett raglin/GettyKemp Powers, Regina King andBradley Cooperattend Bring On The Light: The 2021 Moth Ball Honoring Regina King and Kemp Powers at Spring Studios on June 22 in N....

Photo: Manhattan Beach Police Department/GettyVince Vaughnhas pleaded no contest to an alcohol-related reckless driving misdemeanor charge stemming from a June 2018arrest at a DUI checkpointin Manhattan Beach, California.The 49-year-old actor was sentenced to summary probation for three years, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said ina statementon Friday.Vaughn was also ordered to complete a three-month alcohol program and pay an unspecified amount of fines. Additionally, while on probation, he cannot refuse a preliminary alcohol screening test....

Eagles Jackie, Shadow and their three eggs.Photo:Friends of Big Bear Valley/ Facebook Friends of Big Bear Valley/ Facebook Two bald eagles in California have drawn a huge audience whilewaiting for their eggs to hatch. Now, it seems unlikely they ever will. So far, there have been no cracks in the shells. On Monday, Sandy Steers, the executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, wrote in aFacebook postthat the eggs hatching is “unlikely” at this point in the eagles' journey....

Photo: virgin australia/Instagram Virgin Australia is making the middle seat the “luckiest seat on the plane.” The Middle Seat Lottery is part of the airline’s “Bring on Wonderful” campaign that began after the companyrelaunched under new ownershipin November 2020 in an effort to return the airline to profitability. Branson, 72, previouslyannounced in April 2020that the airline was seeking bankruptcy protectionamid the COVID-19 pandemicand, in an open letter toVirgin employees, offered to put up his Caribbean home as partial collateral against a $600 million loan....

Virtual reality may finally be going mainstream — and it could (one day) play an important part in the sports world. One athlete who is already imagining ways future technology can be implemented in sports isTori Ortiz, a track and field runner at Oklahoma State University. The final MCS event of the year,Tercera Cultura (Third Culture), explored Hispanic culture and identity. “You always stem from something,” Ortiz, whose family has roots in Puerto Rico, tells PEOPLE during a recent interview using Meta’s Horizon Workrooms app, which serves as a virtual office in the metaverse....