Broadway Star Fires Back at New York Times Critic Who 'Body Shamed' Her: 'Full on Mean Girl'

ANew York Timestheater critic is facing major backlash after commenting on a Broadway star’s body while attempting to slam the costume designer in a review. Laura Collins-Hughes, a writer for theNew York Times, remarked on the styling of actress Alysha Umphress in her critique of the musicalSmokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller.Her comment about the actress’s body is drawing ire from fans and even Umphress herself. Walter McBride/Getty...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Martin Santos

Brooke Shields Says Daughter Rowan Had Idea for Matching Ladybug Tattoos and 'I Jumped on It'

Photo: Brooke Shields/Instagram Brooke Shields' teenage daughters finally think she’s cool — and the actress is embracing every moment she gets to hang with her girls. “They’re sort of at the age now where I’m not as repellent to them anymore,” Shields tells PEOPLE with a laugh. “They wear my clothes, they want to do TikToks with me now. I’m sure it’s not going to be very long lived.”...

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Justin Mcdaniel

Brooke Shields Turns Heads in N.Y.C., Plus Harry Styles & Emma Corrin, Prince William and More

01of 87Red AlertFelipe ramales/splashBrooke Shields stuns on Thursday during a photo shoot in New York City. 01of 87 Red Alert Felipe ramales/splash Brooke Shields stuns on Thursday during a photo shoot in New York City. 02of 87Beachy KeenSplashHarry Styles and Emma Corrin hit the beach in England on Thursday while continuing to filmMy Policeman. 02of 87 Beachy Keen Splash Harry Styles and Emma Corrin hit the beach in England on Thursday while continuing to filmMy Policeman....

March 16, 2025 · 17 min · 3548 words · Kathy Massey

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Perform New Song 'Leave the Door Open' at the 2021 Grammys

Bruno MarsandAnderson .Paakstole the show at the2021Grammy Awards. The duo — known these days asSilk Sonic— delivered a dazzling performance of their new song “Leave the Door Open” during the 63rd annual awards show on Sunday. The two matched in maroon 70s-style inspired suits and alternated taking the lead singing their new song, with Mars handling the chorus. “If you just wanna lay me some/Imma leave the door open/Imma leave the door open girl/let you feel the way I feel,” he sang....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Mr. Daniel Taylor MD

BTS's Jungkook Makes Solo Debut on 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series: WATCH

Nothing could stopBTS’s Jungkookfrom making a spectacular solo debut onGood Morning America’s Summer Concert Series on Friday morning — except maybe an equally impressive thunderstorm.Before the skies opened up over New York City, forcing an early end to the show, the youngest member of the superstar K-pop group, 25, performed three songs in front of an audience of devoted fans — many of whom lined up overnight or even camped out for a chance to see the singer in Central Park....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Cody Bradley

Buddy Valastro Says Gigi Hadid 'Really Cried' the First Time They Met

Buddy Valastrois spilling the details about his unlikely friendship withGigi Hadid. TheCake Bossstar, 44, toldTMZabout the very first time he met the model, 26. The two paired up for a video withHarper’s Bazaar,during which they decorated two cakes, and chatted about all things baking, family and more. “I gotta tell you, when I met her for the first time, when she saw me, she really cried,” Valastro toldTMZ. “She watchedCake Bossgrowing up and she watched it with her family....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Danny Peck

Buffalo Bills Player Cole Beasley Fined for Violating NFL COVID Protocols, According to Report

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley has reportedly been significantly fined for violating various NFL COVID-19 protocols, multiple sources told ESPN.According toESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Beasley, 32, was fined $14,600 in August when league officials were reviewing the protocols with his team and he was seen not complying with the guidelines for unvaccinated players.That amount has reportedly since been doubled on multiple occasions for further violations, Mortensen said.Reps for the Bills and the NFL did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Donald Taylor

Burger King Is Offering 100 Chicken Nuggets for $10—Here's How to Get the Deal

Photo: Burger KingBurger Kingis ready to satisfy all your nugget needs—and we meanall.Thefast food chainannounced a deal that sounds almost too good to be true. Beginning on Thursday, you can order 10-piece chicken nuggets for just $1 at participating locations nationwide. Like always, the offer also comes with a choice of their signature dipping sauces from honey mustard to sweet and sour sauce.If you can’t make the journey to your nearest chain, luckily, Burger King has partnered withPostmates, to offer an even crazier deal....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Christopher Brock

Bus Carrying Nearly 30 Middle School Students Crashes Into Penn. Creek, 'Minor' Injuries Reported

A group of students was involved in a bus crash in Pennsylvania on Monday morning — but it appears none suffered serious injuries, according to authorities.An Easton Area School District bus crashed through a guardrail and rolled down 25 feet before landing in the Bushkill Creek, according toLehighvalleylive.com.“We were dispatched at 07:39 for an accident with unknown injuries,” ​​Easton Fire Chief Henry Hennings tells PEOPLE in a statement.“On arrival we found a school bus that left the roadway, crossed a bike path/walking trail and had continued down an embankment coming to rest in the Bushkill Creek,” Hennings adds....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Roberto Wilson

Businessman Dad-of-2 Trained as a Sniper to Defend Ukraine — Now He Talks Life in the Resistance

In an interview in the middle of the night from the floor of an empty office in Kyiv, the base camp for his group of some 50 civilians and retired military, wearing fatigues with weapons at the ready, Alexander Nosachenko tells PEOPLE he believes there is a good reason the Russians haven’t been able to capture Ukraine’s capital. He credited not only the Ukrainian military but approximately half a million civilian men who are determined to defend it — including himself, a prominent businessman-turned-resistance fighter....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1425 words · Jocelyn Garrett

Calif. Man Allegedly Won $10 Million in the Lottery But Then His Roommate Stole the Ticket

Photo: Vacaville Police Department A California man has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal his roommate’s lottery winnings. On Dec. 20, the lucky winner purchased a Scratchers ticket and was ecstatic to win what he thought was $10,000,police toldKTLA. Turns out he miscounted a few zeros as he actually won $10,000,000. Still in shock, the winner, who has not been identified, went to the local grocery store where the ticket was purchased to confirm his big win, police told the outlet....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Kristina Johnson

Calif. Restaurant Addresses Backlash After Asking Police Officers to Leave: 'We Respect' Cops

A Northern California restaurant is issuing an apology after they recently asked threearmed police officersto leave their establishment due to the presence of their weapons. The owners ofHilda and Jesse, a breakfast restaurant and neighborhood eatery in San Francisco’s North Beach area, called the incident a “teachable moment for us” after receiving backlash for their decision. “We made a mistake and apologize for the unfortunate incident on Friday when we asked members of the San Francisco Police Department to leave our restaurant,” co-owners Rachel Sillcocks and Kristina Liedags Comptonwrote in a statement on Instagram....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Kelli Weber

Calif. Teen with Autism Found in Utah 2 Years After Going Missing: 'My Sweetheart's Alive,' Says Mom

Connerjack Oswalt.Photo: Summit County Sheriff A California teenager with autism was reunited with his family over two years after he went missing. Connerjack Oswalt, now 19, was found in Utah on April 9 after authorities responded to a call from a concerned community member about a “young man sleeping” outside a store in Jeremy Ranch, according to astatementfrom the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Police said that Oswalt, who appeared to be experiencing homelessness, had been spotted several times over the previous weeks, but that each time deputies responded, he “refused any help....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Kelly Porter