L.A. Rams' Brandin Cooks Surprises Team Custodian and Son with Tickets to Super Bowl LIII

Photo: Los Angeles Rams/TwitterThe Los Angeles Rams are just days away from facing off against theNew England PatriotsatSuper Bowl LIIIin Atlanta, and while stars likeJared Goff,Todd Gurley, and head coachSean McVaywill obviously be at the big game, there’s one special Rams member who will be making the trip as well.After defeating the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship on January 20, Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks took the time to arrange a surprise trip to the Super Bowl for Alfonso Garcia, a friendly custodian who helps keep the team’s locker room and facility clean....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1377 words · Christopher Shelton

La. Cop Allegedly Forced Woman to Sexually Abuse Her 1-Year-Old Son

Photo: St. Gabriel Police DepartmentA Louisiana sheriff’s deputy is accused of forcing a woman to sexually abuse her 1-year-old son while he filmed the act, telling her it was his “fantasy.”Former Iberville Parish deputy Shadrick Jones, 33, was fired and charged with possession of child pornography and principle to first-degree rape, St. Gabriel Police Chief Kevin Ambeau said during a press conference,WFAB,WBRZandtheAdvocatereport.“I’ve never seen anything so sickening and disgusting in my own life,” Ambeau said....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Michael Cook

La. Toddler Dies from Animal Attack After Wandering Away from Home: 'Tragic Event'

A toddler was killed in a suspected animal attack after wandering away from his home in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, on Monday morning, according to local news outletKTBS-3. According to the new station, Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that Da’Angelo Manning, 17 months old, was found dead about a half mile from his residence on Winkler Road near the town of Haynesville. Go Fund Me It is unclear what the four-year-old and Manning’s relationship is....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Jordan Ellis

Lady Gaga to Sing National Anthem and Jennifer Lopez to Perform at Joe Biden's Inauguration

Joe Biden’s inauguration will pack some serious star power.Next Wednesday’s event that will see Biden, 78, andKamala Harris, 56, assume the positions of U.S. president and vice president, respectively, will also feature performances from two of the biggest names in music:Lady GagaandJennifer Lopez.“The#InaugurationDayceremony lineup is here! 🥳,” read a tweet from the official Biden Inaugural Committee on Thursday morning, going on toshare a list of namesthat noted Gaga, 34, would sing the national anthem and Lopez, 51, would put on a musical performance....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Paul Drake

Lala Kent Was 'Completely Blindsided' by the End of Her Relationship with Randall Emmett: Source

Lala Kent.Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Lala Kentis putting her priorities first after splitting from ex-fiancéRandall Emmett. A source tells PEOPLE that theVanderpump Rulesstar, 31, is “focusing all of her attention right now on the well-being ofher daughter Oceanand keeping up withher many business venturesto provide for her family as a single mom.” Kent and Emmett, 51,got engagedin September 2018 andplanned to wedin April 2020. Their nuptials weredelayed to 2022due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Michael Gross

Lamar Odom Calls Romance with Ex Sabrina Parr 'Toxic' as She Talks End of Engagement

Photo: Prince Williams/WireimageLamar OdomandSabrina Parrare taking a look back at their relationship.On Wednesday, the former NBA player, 42, and his fitness influencer ex, 34, reflected on their romance a year after calling off their engagement in December 2020.Parrannouncedthat she’s releasing a book calledThe Freedom in Walking Away, detailing the demise of her relationship with Odom in an Instagram post.“A year ago today, I officially walked away from my ex-fiance. I did not tell a soul (not even him); I just left!...

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1707 words · Christopher Bowen MD

Lamar Odom Says He Left Taraji P. Henson for Khloé Kardashian: 'I Would've Done Things Different'

Lamar Odomregrets the way his relationship with Taraji P. Henson ended. “I just wish I would’ve done things different with her,” Odom, 39, said of Henson, 49, in the clip. “She was a little older than me, but I learned a lot from her because that was the most significant relationship as a grown up that I had with a black woman.” “I used to carry her picture on the road with me....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Kenneth Torres

Lamar Odom Says If He Had to Date a Celebrity, It Would Still Be Ex-Wife Khloé Kardashian

Lamar Odomstill has his eyes set onKhloé Kardashian.During an interview onThe Ringer’s Against All Oddswith Cousin Salpodcast, Odom revealed that his celebrity crush is none other than his ex-wife.“If I had to date a celebrity it would beKhloe Kardashian,” he said.Odom and Kardashian tied the knot in 2009 just one month after they met. The two were married for four years before calling it quits. Their divorce was officially finalized in 2016....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Sheila Johnson

Lance Reddick's Wife Stephanie Says He 'Was Taken from Us Far Too Soon' in Tribute After His Death

Lance Reddick’s wife Stephanie Reddick is remembering her husband following hissudden deathon Friday. Posting photos of the late actor on his Instagram account, Stephaniepaid tribute to her husband, writing, “Lance was taken from us far too soon.” “Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support and beautiful stories shared on these platforms over the last day,” she continued. “I see your messages and can’t begin to express how grateful I am to have them....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Daniel Herrera

Late-Night Super Group! Find Out Why Colbert, Meyers, Oliver and Both Jimmys Are Teaming Up

Photo:Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Ralph Bavaro/BRAVO via Getty; Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty ; Arturo Holmes/Getty Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Ralph Bavaro/BRAVO via Getty; Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty ; Arturo Holmes/Getty The Mount Rushmore of late-night hosts has banded together for an exciting new project. Spotify announced on Tuesday thatStephen Colbert,Jimmy Fallon,Jimmy Kimmel,Seth MeyersandJohn Oliverare collaborating on a limited-series podcast calledStrike Force Fivethat will follow the comedians as they “navigate the Hollywood strikes and beyond....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Desiree Martinez

Laura Benanti, Josh Groban & More Lead New Lullaby Album Benefiting Family Reunification Efforts

“I was so unbelievably distraught, and felt so fractured and terrified. I was just crying and crying and crying,” she tells PEOPLE. “Do you remember that image of the little girl looking up, sobbing? I’ve seenmy 1½-year-old daughter Ellamake that face so many times. And I just thought, ‘What would I do if this were my child?’ ” So Benanti got to work. Using her Rolodex of star-studded friends for support, the Tony-winning actress conceived and co-produced a new bilingual children’s album calledSinging You Home — Children’s Songs for Family Reunification....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Kevin Smith

Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett Snap Silly Family Photo While Celebrating Lennon's First Birthday

Photo: Lauren Akins Instagram Lauren AkinsandThomas Rhettcan’t believe how fast their little girlLennon Loveis growing up! The family commemorated the special day with a rainbow-themed birthday party, complete with streamers, balloons, party hats and an adorable cake with a rainbow on top. During the celebration, the family snapped a silly photo of the group surrounding Lennon in her high chair as they made surprised faces. “How we feel about our girl turning 1 💕🌈☁️🎈,” Akins captioned the picture, shared toInstagramon Friday....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Shelley Clay

Lauren Daigle Surprises 'American Idol' Contestant Auditioning for Show with Her Hit 'You Say'

SingerLauren Daigleis back where she started — on theAmerican Idolstage!Daigle, 31, paid a visit to the set of the hit ABC series to surprise a contestant auditioning for the judges with Daigle’s 2018 hit “You Say.“In a clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE ahead of season 21’s Sunday premiere, a young female hopeful tellsLionel Richie,Katy PerryandLuke Bryanthat she’ll be singing Daigle’s song.Outside, unbeknownst to her, hostRyan Seacrestreveals that Daigle is actually on set, having performed a show in Las Vegas the night before....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Darius Brock