A beloved Disney Channel family is gearing up for their big return — and they’re much louder and prouder! On Friday, the upcoming animated series releaseda new trailerout ahead of the Feb. 23 premiere. The trailer sees the animated bunch in a more stylized fashion, but they’re still up to their same old shenanigans as seen in the previous series. Oscar is still keen on preventing eldest daughter Penny from growing up too fast, particularly when it comes to her increased interest in boys....

Coronavirus COVID-19.Photo: getty Aheavily mutated COVID-19 variantis confounding researchers in South Africa, where it has spread quickly in recent weeks after being first identified in Botswana. Since then, it has been identified in at least 81 samples collected in the country (and one in Hong Kong, in a traveler from South Africa), with scientistsexpressing concernsover its spike profile. The strain — currently known as B.1.1.529 — contains more than 30 variations of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is responsible for how the virus enters into host cells and spreads person-to-person....

Photo: Getty Images/iStockphotoLos Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) officials have discovered that the new COVID-19 strain, Arcturus, may cause pink eye.LACDPH confirmed three cases of the XBB.1.16 strain in Los Angeles, with “observational data” suggesting that people infected with Arcturus may bemore likely to experience conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye.While it is too early to determine if conjunctivitis can be considered a symptom of Arcturus, local public health officials have advised residents to “take the same sensible COVID precautions to help avoid infection from the new and likely more communicable XBB....

New Edition.Photo:Michael Loccisano/WireImage Michael Loccisano/WireImage New Editionis “still in love” with performing. Kicking off Feb. 28, the residency will run through March 9. During that time, New Edition will perform six dates at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas. Tickets for the performances will go on sale starting Friday Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. PT. “Encore Theater’s roster is comprised of legendary talents, and it only makes sense to have an iconic music group like New Edition join its ranks....

Kathy Hochul.Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Newly sworn-in New York Gov.Kathy Hochuladded 12,000 COVID-19 deaths to the state’s count on Tuesday, saying that she wanted New Yorkers to have “transparency” after her predecessor,Andrew Cuomo, had not disclosed the additional deaths. “The public deserves a clear, honest picture of what’s happening. And that’s whether it’s good or bad, they need to know the truth. And that’s how we restore confidence,” Hochulsaid on NPR....

Photo: Roy Rochlin/GettyOver 1 million people in New York City have been infected with COVID-19, according to data from the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.On Saturday, the department reported1,000,469 confirmed and probable casesof coronavirus through August 14. At least 33,645 have died from the virus while 117,496 remain hospitalized.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has labeled all of N.Y.C. as a “high transmission” area as the Delta variant rapidly spreads nationwide....

Jodie Turner Smith and Joshua Jackson at NYFW September 2023.Photo:Ben Rosser/BFA.com/Shutterstock Ben Rosser/BFA.com/Shutterstock New York Fashion Week is back!Celebs are stepping out in style for another week of head-turning runway shows, chic red-carpet moments and ultra-exclusive parties.The week kicked off early on Tuesday night, Sept. 5, with aNaomi Campbell-led runway showcelebrating her collaboration with PrettyLittleThing. From there, the good times have kept rolling, with a Wednesday night full of fashion (and famous faces!...

Photo: (Photographer) Justin Jay; (Hair & Makeup) Stacy Beneke/Zenobia agency; (Location) Hyde Park Roller MagicLike many people, Venae Fowler put on a few extra pounds during the pandemic.“When it was time to get back into the swing of things, I started pulling my work clothes out of the closet and they were tight,” the 47-year-old tells PEOPLE in this week’sBeyond the Scalefeature. “It was not a good feeling.“When the mom of two from from Poughkeepsie, New York, went to Cancun in February 2022, she was not feeling her best....

New Zealand.Photo: 100% Pure New ZealandNo more lavender fields or mountain peaks! New Zealand is ready for some fresh perspectives.In a new campaign video, the country’s tourism agency is asking people to stop copying social media influencers' photos at popular destinations and instead discover new spots to enjoy.The tongue-in-cheek video called “Travelling Under the Social Influence,” shows comedian Tom Sainsbury as a member of the Social Observation Squad, patrolling the country’s top tourist spots for people taking cliché photos....

Photo: Rainforest Trust UK; Inset: Mark Wilson/Getty A recently discovered, wormlike amphibian can officially call President Donald Trump its namesake. Ina press releasethis week, EnviroBuild — a U.K. company that makes sustainable building materials — announced they won a Rainforest Trust auction to name the species, which was discovered in Panama. EnviroBuild took the opportunity to poke fun at the president’s continued reticence to recognize the reality of climate change....

Dak Prescott.Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelisseroreported news of the fineon Thursday, four days after quarterback Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys fell 23-17 to the San Francisco 49ers during Sunday’s wildcard playoff game. Reps for Prescott and the Cowboys did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment regarding the fine. At the end of Sunday’s match, fanswere seen throwing bottlesand other items onto the field, some of which hit Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence....

Antonio Brown.Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Antonio Brownis sticking around Tampa Bay. The 32-year-old wide receiver and free agent has signed a one-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that is worth up to $6.25 million, his agent told NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero on Wednesday. Per Brown’s agent, the star athlete’s deal is reportedly worth $3.1 million guaranteed, as well as a $2 million signing bonus. Brown now officially reunites with fellow Buccaneers stars and outgoing Super Bowl championsTom Brady, whosigned a contract extension through 2022as quarterback for Tampa Bay, andRob Gronkowski, whosigned a 1-year, $10 million dealto return as tight end....

Legendary and Onyx Cannon (L), Nick Cannon and Powerful Queen Cannon(R).Photo:Nick Cannon/Instagram Nick Cannon/Instagram Nick Cannonis enjoying daddy duty with his little ones. TheWild N' Outhost, 43, had a busy but fun day on Thursday, enjoying quality time with many of his younger kids. The day kicked off with a “Daddy-daughter date” with daughterPowerful Queen, 3, who wore a fluffy magenta dress and bedazzled shoes for the occasion. Father and daughter took a photo together, with Powerful making a silly face and clutching her ballerina doll in the cute shot....