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'Shadow of the Erdtree' Should NOT Win Game of the Year
Since Elden Ring’s guidance of grace first attracted droves of Tarnished back in 2022, From Software’s open-world action RPG has reserved a space in my mind.
Tuna Casserole
Every time I exit the PATH train as it pulls into the station at Journal Square, I keep my headphones in.
A Slice of Yesterday: Toppers Pizza
I’ll always remember Toppers Pizza, right next to the Golden Spoon in the Conejo Valley Plaza, further down in the same parking lot of the Sport Chalet where my sister sold snowboards and would eventually meet her future husband.
The Emmys Actually Did Something Cool, For Once
In what was a banner year for diversity at television’s most historic ceremony, the 76th Annual Emmy Awards showed that the Television Academy might actually be able to practice what they preach.
Call Him ‘Alien’: Meet the Masked N.Y.C. Artist Painting Portraits for Celebrities (Exclusive)
Michael Alan was born into a world of darkness – but thanks to his art, has now become a source of light.
Inside Arnold Schwarzenegger's Father-in-Law Bond with Chris Pratt: Cookies, Chess and More
Arnold Schwarzenegger has a strong bond with son-in-law Chris Pratt.
The two actors became family when Pratt married Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine in 2019.
Pratt, 45, told PEOPLE in May 2023 about his relationship with the Terminator star before a special screening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, saying it “means the world” to have Schwarzenegger’s support.
“Just being his son-in-law and being part of his family, it obviously means a lot to have his support,” said Pratt.
“But th...
The two actors became family when Pratt married Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine in 2019.
Pratt, 45, told PEOPLE in May 2023 about his relationship with the Terminator star before a special screening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, saying it “means the world” to have Schwarzenegger’s support.
“Just being his son-in-law and being part of his family, it obviously means a lot to have his support,” said Pratt.
“But th...
Angus Cloud's Tragic Death 1 Year Later: Read PEOPLE's Feature Story About His Acting Journey and Artistic Legacy
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 marks one year since Angus Cloud was found dead in his bedroom due to acute intoxication following an accidental overdose.
Rising to stardom through his role as the chill and lovable drug dealer Fezco in HBO’s Euphoria, Cloud’s low-key attitude and heart of gold struck a chord with audiences, as well as series creator Sam Levinson — who cast Cloud after his team discovered him spontaneously on the street in Manhattan. Despite having any prior acting training, Levinson...
Rising to stardom through his role as the chill and lovable drug dealer Fezco in HBO’s Euphoria, Cloud’s low-key attitude and heart of gold struck a chord with audiences, as well as series creator Sam Levinson — who cast Cloud after his team discovered him spontaneously on the street in Manhattan. Despite having any prior acting training, Levinson...
Taylor Swift Fans Cheer on Travis Kelce During Chiefs' Training Camp: 'It Shows How Dedicated Swifties Are' (Exclusive)
Travis Kelce already has a new support system behind him ahead of the 2024-2025 NFL season!
At the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp on Sunday, July 28, the 34-year-old tight end was celebrated by not just fans of his team, but also fans of his girlfriend, pop superstar Taylor Swift. As Kelce and other players took part in an autograph day at the St. Joseph, Mo., camp venue, crowds of Swifties also showed up to show their love for the athlete.
Among the Swift fans who came out to support Kel...
At the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp on Sunday, July 28, the 34-year-old tight end was celebrated by not just fans of his team, but also fans of his girlfriend, pop superstar Taylor Swift. As Kelce and other players took part in an autograph day at the St. Joseph, Mo., camp venue, crowds of Swifties also showed up to show their love for the athlete.
Among the Swift fans who came out to support Kel...
Barack and Michelle Obama Call Kamala Harris to Offer Their Endorsement: 'It's Time for Us to Rally' (Video)
Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Friday, July 26, jumping in line behind the Democratic candidate as she appears on track to secure her party's nomination.
In a video released by the Harris campaign on Friday morning, the vice president is seen answering a phone call and getting greeted by the former first couple. "Hi, you’re both together!" Harris responds. "Oh, it’s good to hear you both."
"I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl Kamala: I am...
In a video released by the Harris campaign on Friday morning, the vice president is seen answering a phone call and getting greeted by the former first couple. "Hi, you’re both together!" Harris responds. "Oh, it’s good to hear you both."
"I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl Kamala: I am...
LeBron James and Coco Gauff Sail Down the Seine in Paris as They Lead Team USA in 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
LeBron James and Coco Gauff took the lead for Team USA’s legion of Olympians during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
James, 38, and Gauff, 20, served as flagbearers for the American athletes during the Parade of Nations on Friday, July 26, a ceremonial kickoff that marks the start of the Games.
Gauff rocked a poncho as she and James braved the rain beside nearly 600 of their fellow Team USA athletes, who smiled and cheered as they made their way down the river.
"I t...
James, 38, and Gauff, 20, served as flagbearers for the American athletes during the Parade of Nations on Friday, July 26, a ceremonial kickoff that marks the start of the Games.
Gauff rocked a poncho as she and James braved the rain beside nearly 600 of their fellow Team USA athletes, who smiled and cheered as they made their way down the river.
"I t...
LeBron James Selected as Team USA's Male Flagbearer for 2024 Summer Olympics: 'An Absolute Honor'
LeBron James will have a special role at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The four-time NBA champion has been chosen as Team USA's male flagbearer during the Parade of Nations at the Paris Games on Friday, July 26 — an honor that puts him in the history books at the first men's basketball player to carry the American flag at the Opening Ceremony.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said...
The four-time NBA champion has been chosen as Team USA's male flagbearer during the Parade of Nations at the Paris Games on Friday, July 26 — an honor that puts him in the history books at the first men's basketball player to carry the American flag at the Opening Ceremony.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said...
Kamala Harris Speaks Out After Joe Biden Endorses Her for 2024 Presidential Nomination: 'Together, We Will Win'
Vice President Kamala Harris said she is "honored" after President Joe Biden endorsed her as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Following growing pressure to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, Biden, 81, officially announced his decision to exit in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, July 21 — at which point he endorsed his current vice president to replace him on the Democratic ticket.
Harris responded to the endorsement on Sunday, in a statement shared by the Biden campai...
Following growing pressure to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, Biden, 81, officially announced his decision to exit in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, July 21 — at which point he endorsed his current vice president to replace him on the Democratic ticket.
Harris responded to the endorsement on Sunday, in a statement shared by the Biden campai...
Why Didn’t Barron Trump Attend the RNC? Melania Warned of His 'Prior Commitments'
Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, did not appear at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee — making him the only of Donald’s five children absent from the event.
Barron, 18, remained largely shielded from his father’s political endeavors throughout his teenage years, but still attended the 2016 and 2020 conventions.
The recent high school graduate made an appearance at his father’s campaign rally in Doral, Fla. on July 9 — his first time joining Donald on the campaign...
Barron, 18, remained largely shielded from his father’s political endeavors throughout his teenage years, but still attended the 2016 and 2020 conventions.
The recent high school graduate made an appearance at his father’s campaign rally in Doral, Fla. on July 9 — his first time joining Donald on the campaign...
Kerry Washington Skips 'Unprisoned' Season 2 Premiere After Testing Positive for COVID
Kerry Washington was comfy and cozy at home while her UnPrisoned costars attended the season 2 premiere.
The actress, 47, skipped the New York City red carpet on Tuesday, July 16, after testing positive for COVID. She shared the news with fans the day of the event via social media.
“I’m not sure what’s worse right now, being sick with COVID or being sick with FOMO,” Washington captioned an Instagram selfie, adding a crying emoji.
In the single photo, she wore a long-sleeved knitted white...
The actress, 47, skipped the New York City red carpet on Tuesday, July 16, after testing positive for COVID. She shared the news with fans the day of the event via social media.
“I’m not sure what’s worse right now, being sick with COVID or being sick with FOMO,” Washington captioned an Instagram selfie, adding a crying emoji.
In the single photo, she wore a long-sleeved knitted white...
Where Was Melania Trump on First Night of RNC? Former First Lady Has Smaller Role This Year
Melania Trump did not speak — or even appear — at the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where her husband Donald Trump was officially named the Republican presidential nominee after a delegate roll call vote.
Her absence was particularly noticeable as Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, who was announced as Trump's running mate on Monday, paraded around the convention floor with his wife, Usha.
It’s a decades-long tradition for spouses of presidential nominees to speak during...
Her absence was particularly noticeable as Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, who was announced as Trump's running mate on Monday, paraded around the convention floor with his wife, Usha.
It’s a decades-long tradition for spouses of presidential nominees to speak during...
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024: See the Complete List of Winners
The kids have spoken!
On Saturday, July 13, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 kicked off live from the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Calif., hosted by Nickelodeon’s own SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star (voiced by Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke) in honor of the show's 25th anniversary.
Attending the event were an array of stars including Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Serena Williams, Heidi Klum, Jelly Roll and Shameik Moore.
First-time nominees included Halle Bailey, Austin Bu...
On Saturday, July 13, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 kicked off live from the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Calif., hosted by Nickelodeon’s own SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star (voiced by Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke) in honor of the show's 25th anniversary.
Attending the event were an array of stars including Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Serena Williams, Heidi Klum, Jelly Roll and Shameik Moore.
First-time nominees included Halle Bailey, Austin Bu...
Jensen Ackles Returning to Tracker in Season 2: 'We Got Him,' Says Star Justin Hartley
Season 2 of Tracker just got a bit more brotherly.
During the Summer Television Critics Association 2024 Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. on July 13, star and executive producer Justin Hartley confirmed Jensen Ackles will be returning in season 2.
“We got him, he’s coming back,” Hartley said. “We’re having fun with that. It’s a great story.”
The CBS series centers on Hartley’s character Colter Shaw — an experienced survivalist and talented tracker who uses his skills to help civilians and la...
During the Summer Television Critics Association 2024 Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. on July 13, star and executive producer Justin Hartley confirmed Jensen Ackles will be returning in season 2.
“We got him, he’s coming back,” Hartley said. “We’re having fun with that. It’s a great story.”
The CBS series centers on Hartley’s character Colter Shaw — an experienced survivalist and talented tracker who uses his skills to help civilians and la...
Cory Monteith's Tragic Death 11 Years Later: Read PEOPLE's Cover Story About His Rise to Fame and Final Days in 2013
Saturday, July 13, 2024, marks 11 years since Cory Monteith was found dead at the age of 31 from an overdose of heroin and alcohol in his room at Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.
The Glee actor famously struggled with drug abuse, but had appeared to overcome it after landing a leading role on the hit Fox series. Stunning audiences with his electrifying performance as the lovable high school quarterback-turned-singer Finn Hudson, things seemed to be turning around for Monteith.
He was...
The Glee actor famously struggled with drug abuse, but had appeared to overcome it after landing a leading role on the hit Fox series. Stunning audiences with his electrifying performance as the lovable high school quarterback-turned-singer Finn Hudson, things seemed to be turning around for Monteith.
He was...
Billie Eilish Will 'Like You More' If You Smell Good: 'Kind of No. 1'
If you want to get Billie Eilish's attention, you’d better take a shower.
On the latest episode of Amelia Dimoldenberg's YouTube interview series Chicken Shop Date, the Grammy winner, 22, said that smell is a big factor in determining who she finds attractive.
"[Smell is] kind of No. 1," the singer-songwriter said. "I can get around it, but I’m definitely like — that’s the first thing I notice."
“And I have a very strong nose, so if somebody smells good, I like them more,” she added.
Eil...
On the latest episode of Amelia Dimoldenberg's YouTube interview series Chicken Shop Date, the Grammy winner, 22, said that smell is a big factor in determining who she finds attractive.
"[Smell is] kind of No. 1," the singer-songwriter said. "I can get around it, but I’m definitely like — that’s the first thing I notice."
“And I have a very strong nose, so if somebody smells good, I like them more,” she added.
Eil...
Janet Jackson Brings the Hits as She Headlines 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans
Janet Jackson brought the house down at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture!
The 58-year-old Grammy winner turned the Big Easy into Rhythm Nation with her passionate performance on the final day of the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans.
She kicked off her highly anticipated performance with "No Sleeep" and "Got 'til It's Gone" to a record-breaking crowd.
Her setlist featured some of her classic songs, including "All For You," "If," "Escapade," "Any Time, Any Place" and "I Ge...
The 58-year-old Grammy winner turned the Big Easy into Rhythm Nation with her passionate performance on the final day of the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans.
She kicked off her highly anticipated performance with "No Sleeep" and "Got 'til It's Gone" to a record-breaking crowd.
Her setlist featured some of her classic songs, including "All For You," "If," "Escapade," "Any Time, Any Place" and "I Ge...
Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict Reflect on Making a Film About Divorce amid Their Own Divorces (Exclusive)
Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict were able to draw inspiration from their own lives when it came to their latest film.
Speaking to PEOPLE at the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture on Saturday, July 6, the costars discussed their new movie Divorce in the Black — directed, produced and written by Tyler Perry — and how art imitated life as they both navigated their respective divorces while filming.
Opening up about how they were a support system to one another off-camera during the shoot, Good, 42,...
Speaking to PEOPLE at the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture on Saturday, July 6, the costars discussed their new movie Divorce in the Black — directed, produced and written by Tyler Perry — and how art imitated life as they both navigated their respective divorces while filming.
Opening up about how they were a support system to one another off-camera during the shoot, Good, 42,...
Usher Performs Entire 'Confessions' Album During Special One Night Only Set at Essence Fest 2024
Usher put on quite a show at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture!
The 45-year-old "Superstar" singer, hot off the heels of winning his BET Lifetime Achievement Award, wowed the crowd at the 30th Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans on Saturday, July 6, wooing fans with a special one-night-only performance of his entire Confessions album.
Usher, plus his band, performed the certified diamond album from beginning to end in honor of its 20th anniversary, including smash songs like "Caugh...
The 45-year-old "Superstar" singer, hot off the heels of winning his BET Lifetime Achievement Award, wowed the crowd at the 30th Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans on Saturday, July 6, wooing fans with a special one-night-only performance of his entire Confessions album.
Usher, plus his band, performed the certified diamond album from beginning to end in honor of its 20th anniversary, including smash songs like "Caugh...
Quincy Wilson, 16, Becomes Youngest-Ever Male U.S. Track Olympian After Being Named to Relay Team
16-year-old Quincy Wilson is set to become the youngest-ever male U.S. track and field Olympian after he was named to the Team USA relay team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
On Monday, July 1, Wilson took to Instagram to announce he'd made the 4x400 meter team, writing simply "WE GOING TO THE OLYMPICS #paris2024 #teamusa" alongside a picture of himself celebrating on the track.
He followed this up by posting the same image of himself on his Instagram Stories coupled with the caption "I'm an Olymp
On Monday, July 1, Wilson took to Instagram to announce he'd made the 4x400 meter team, writing simply "WE GOING TO THE OLYMPICS #paris2024 #teamusa" alongside a picture of himself celebrating on the track.
He followed this up by posting the same image of himself on his Instagram Stories coupled with the caption "I'm an Olymp
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