'The Waltons' Star Richard Thomas Is 'Proud' the TV Classic Is Being Remade 50 Years Later

Photo: Tom Griscom/The CW “You have a sense of ownership, so when they call you and say, ‘Well, we’re doing a new one. It’s all new people,’ your first reaction is, ‘Oh, no. Time to pass it on. Too bad,'” Thomas, 70, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “And then you realize, be proud and happy that it’s considered a classic. I think it’s wonderful that somebody else is going to have a chance to make that part their own....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Joseph Moore

'This Is Us' : Logan Shroyer on Final Kevin-Centric Trilogy Episode, 'Continuity' with Justin Hartley

Photo: Ron Batzdorff/NBC (2) AsThis Is Usnears the halfway point of its final season, each Pearson sibling will take the spotlight for the final time. Below, Shroyer tells PEOPLE about portraying his character in the show’s final trilogy episodes and if he thinks Kevin would’ve made his late father Jack proud. Joe Pugliese/NBC PEOPLE: How was working with Milo Ventimiglia as the director for the final time in the series?...

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · John Woods

'This Is Us'' Griffin Dunne Teases Nicky's 'Very Emotional' Thanksgiving Reunion: He 'Gets Closure'

From being a stubborn grouch to having a new lease on life, Nicky Pearson appears to have made a 180 onThis Is Us. In the latest episode, titled “Sorry,” Uncle Nicky (Griffin Dunne) faced his day in court after throwing a chair at a window in an act of frustration. Though he proved to Kevin (Justin Hartley), Cassidy (Jennifer Morrison) and the judge that he is a changed man, the roles reversed as Kevin became the one in need of saving after he slept with Cassidy and believed he was a “human wrecking ball....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Leroy Sweeney

'VPR' : Sandoval's Costars Clock His 'Thing for Raquel,' Comparing Fixation to Early Days of Ariana Relationship

Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss.Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty; Emma McIntyre/WireImage; Charles Sykes/Bravo/Getty Before “Scandoval” came to light,Ariana Madixwholeheartedly trusted her boyfriendTom Sandovaland their costarRaquel Leviss, who she considered one of her “closest friends.” On Wednesday’s episode ofVanderpump Rules, Ariana, 37, didn’t think much of Raquel’ssupposedly innocent sleepoverat her and Sandoval’s place since that was “something we always do,” she told the 28-year-old pageant queen at her birthday “glamping” trip....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Robert Wood

'We Must Do Better': Heartbroken but Determined Asian Lawmakers on What Comes Next After Atlanta Shootings

From left: Marilyn Strickland, Judy Chu, Ted Lieu.Photo: Dave Martin/AP/Shutterstock; Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty; Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty In the wakeof the Atlanta-area spa shootingslast week — which killed eight people, including six Asian women — Asian American lawmakers say leaders “must do better” when it comes to protecting people from hate crimes. Police have not confirmed an official motive, though investigators have said the suspect seemed to have a sex addiction and the spas were “a temptation for him that he wanted to eliminate....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Kelly Nguyen

'Wednesday' 's Jenna Ortega and 'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 2023 Golden Globes Presenters

Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty, Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty New names have been added to the2023 Golden Globe Awardspresenter’s list, including some stars seeking to earn their first Golden Globe statue. On Monday, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced a new group of presenters for the show includingClaire Danes,Cole Hauser,Harvey Guillén,Henry Golding,Hilary Swank,Glen Powell,Jay Ellis,Jennifer Hudson,Letitia Wright,Mo Brings Plenty,Regina Hall,Salma Hayek Pinault,Jenna OrtegaandJennifer Coolidge. Ortega, 20, and Coolidge, 61, in particular, are aiming to win their first Golden Globe....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Elizabeth Johnson

'White Lotus' Star Sydney Sweeney's Long Journey (20-Hour Drives for Auditions!) to Success

Sydney Sweeneyis living out her dream as a working actress. The 24-year-old, who is featured inPEOPLE’s 2021 Ones to Watch packagein this week’s issue, remembers wanting to act “even before I knew exactly what acting was.” But the path to Hollywood was “difficult,” admits Sweeney, who grew up in Spokane, Washington. “[My parents] looked at it as just a dream, a fairytale. … It wasn’t something that was tangible,” she recalls....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Toni Mcgrath

'Will & Grace' 's Debra Messing, Megan Mullally and More Urge Voter Participation in Hilarious PSA

The cast ofWill & Gracetook a break from filming theirhit rebootto raise awareness about the importance of voting in the upcoming midterm elections.In a new public service announcement,Debra Messing,Sean Hayesand other cast mates share their plans after hitting the polls on Nov. 6.AfterMegan Mullallyreveals that she and Hayes always “grab a smoothie” after voting, Messing andEric McCormacklook confused.“Wait, Sean and I always meet at Pilates after we go and vote,” McCormack says in the “I am a voter” campaign video....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Juan Martin

1 Killed and 11 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire at Brooklyn Block Party

Photo: Mark Lennihan/AP/ShutterstockA massive Brooklyn block party turned deadly after a gunman opened fire at the packed event on Saturday night.By the time the shooting stopped, one person was dead and 11 others were injured, officials toldFox News.According to police, at least one “brazen” gunman opened fire on Saturday night at an event in the Brownsville neighborhood. The party, called “Old Timers Day” had drawn thousands of people. The shooting began shortly after 11 p....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Veronica Baker

10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in September

September 9 is reportedly themost populardate for baby to be born , and September is the busy calendar month for birthday . But that does n’t signify it ’s a calendar month for commoners . Here are a few noteworthy ( and noble ) people who were born in September . 1. 20 January 2025: Queen Elizabeth England ’s firstQueen Elizabethhad a bit of a complicated path to the throne ....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1185 words · Jacob Cook MD

10 Food Feeds You Should Be Following on Instagram

Instagram is a food lover’s dream! Never has it been easier to follow the culinary adventures of celebrities, chefs, your friends and complete strangers. But in a giant sea of #foodporn (29 million photos and counting!), it can be hard to find the most creative and hunger-inducing of the bunch. We scrolled through hundreds of mouthwatering desserts, inventive entrées (sautéed sea turtle, anyone?), and more perfectly plated meals than you could eat in a lifetime to uncover the 10 best accounts to nourish your feed....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · William Barker

107-Year-Old Japanese Sisters, Who Were Born in 1913, Named the World's Oldest Identical Twins

Japanese Sisters Umeno and Koume.Photo: Guinness World RecordsJapanese sisters born in 1913 have been certified as the world’s oldest identical twins.Guinness World Records revealed on Monday that twins Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama, who were 107 years old and 300 days as of Sep. 1, had become the new record holders.The sisters are currently living in separate nursing and were presented certificates marking their accomplishment.Sumiyama cried when she saw the certificate, while Kodama wasn’t able to “fully comprehend the significance” due to her ailing memory, stafferstold Guinness World Records....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Paul Davis

12 Celebs Who Totally Listen to Their Own Music

Turns out we’re not the only ones who love listening to our favorite stars belt out their hit songs on the regular. Celebs likeKanye West, Drake andTaylor Swiftlove doing the same. The only difference? They listen to theirownmusic and aren’t afraid to admit it.Ahead, the celebs who prove that if you want it done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.GWEN STEFANIGwen Stefani/InstagramEven the No Doubt frontwoman isn’t immune to getting down to one of her catchiest hits!...

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1742 words · Christopher Henry