Broadway's New Michael Jackson Revealed as 'MJ' Musical Cast Celebrates 1 Year — See the Photos

Photo: Drew Elhamalawy; Erik Carter Broadway’sMJ The Musicalwill welcome a newMichael Jackson. Elijah Rhea Johnsonwill take over the show’s lead role beginning April 4 at the Neil Simon Theatre, producers LiaVollack, John Branca and John McClain announced Monday. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Johnson returns toMJafter helping to develop the role of Middle Michael throughout the musical’s workshop process. Myles Frost, who won the 2022 Tony Award for his portrayal of the King of Pop,will depart the production on April 2 after a year-and-a-half in the role....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Mark Allen

Brooke Shields Hits the Red Carpet with Husband Chris Henchy and Their Two Daughters

It was a family affair forBrooke Shieldsat theImpractical Jokers: The Moviepremiere on Tuesday night! Shields stepped out to support husbandChris Henchyat the New York City event, hitting the red carpet with their two daughters,Rowan Francis, 16, andGrier Hammond, 13. The legendary supermodel and actress, 54, posed for the cameras with her family of four, wearing a strapless jumpsuit that she paired with white booties and a white clutch. She accessorized her look with a pair of square glasses and hoop earrings....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Amber Robinson

Brooke Shields Reveals Family's 'Fun and Different' Thanksgiving Plans as Daughter Studies Abroad (Exclusive)

Glamour Women of the Year 2023 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 07, 2023 in New York City. Brooke Shields at.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Brooke Shieldsis changing up her traditional plans for Thanksgiving this year. Speaking with PEOPLE exclusively at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City on Tuesday, the actress, 58, shared that she and her family have a special trip planned to Europe for the holiday....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Laura Johnson

Brooke Shields Says She Almost Became a Co-Host on 'The View', But the Job Went to Jenny McCarthy

Six years ago,Brooke Shieldscameveryclose to joiningThe View. During Thursday’s episode ofWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the 54-year-old actress was asked to confirm a rumor that she was in talks to become a co-host afterElisabeth Hasselbeckleft in 2013. “Yes,” Shields replied. “I went through a week of being on the show and I did all my homework. I take everything very seriously.” However, it wasn’t meant to be. One day, while Shields was at work directing a production ofChicagoat the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, she said she got a call from one of the show’s producers....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Mr. John Smith

Brooke Skylar Richardson — Cheerleader Acquitted of Killing Baby — Speaks Out in First Interview

Photo: Nick Graham/The Journal-News via AP Brooke Skylar Richardson, the Ohio woman accused of killing and burying her newborn daughter, was found not guilty of aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in acontroversial verdictin September. Nick Graham/The Journal-News via AP On April 26, 2017, shortly before her prom, Richardson’s mom took the teen to her first gynecologist appointment, according toCosmopolitan. It was there that Richardson learned she was 32 weeks pregnant, news she says she chose not to share with anyone....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Natalie Barton

Bruce Springsteen Rocks Out in Brooklyn, Plus the Stars of 'Yellowjackets', Michelle Williams and More

01of 80The Boss is BackJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicBruce Springsteen hits the stage with Steven Van Zandt and the rest of the E-Street Band at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on April 3. 01of 80 The Boss is Back Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Bruce Springsteen hits the stage with Steven Van Zandt and the rest of the E-Street Band at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on April 3. 02of 80Hello, YellowAFF-USA/ShutterstockYellowjacketsstars Lauren Ambrose, Melanie Lynskey and Simone Kessell pose together at PaleyFest in Los Angeles on April 3....

March 16, 2025 · 17 min · 3536 words · Rebecca Baker

Bruce Willis Made Over 15 Films in 2 Years Before 'Stepping Away from Acting' After Aphasia Diagnosis

Bruce Willisworked hard over the past two years before his family announced his retirement from acting due to anaphasia diagnosis.On Wednesday, theDie Hardactor’s family announced on social media that Willis is “stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him” after “much consideration.” They revealed that Willis wasrecently diagnosed with aphasia, “which is impacting his cognitive abilities.““This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” said his family members — which include his wife Emma Heming Willis, ex-wifeDemi Moore, and his five daughters....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Daniel Richardson

BTS on What Inspired Their 'Permission to Dance' Challenge: 'We Knew This Song Will Uplift Everyone'

Photo: courtesy YouTube You may not need BTS’s permission to dance, but the starsarescoping out their fans' moves as part of a social media challenge — and opening up about what it means to them. PEOPLE asked RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook about what inspired thePermission to Dance Challenge, which launched July 23 and runs through Aug. 14, and how they hope it will spread some positivity around the world....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Joel Johnson

Bubble Tea Shortage in the U.S. Could Last Months Due to International Shipping Delays

Photo: GettyBubble tea is the latest product to fall victim to the pandemic-related food shortages.The tea-based drink filled with chewy tapioca pearls, also known as boba, has become scarce around the U.S. as major shipping issues overseas are preventing deliveries of boba balls and tapioca starch,The San Fransisco Chroniclereported.Many boba shops order their boba balls from Taiwan, and tapioca starch, which is used to make the balls, from Thailand. As the shipping delays are creating a shortage of these products, boba shop owners are warning that it could take months to return to a stable supply....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Karen Meyer

Buccaneers Officially Terminate Antonio Brown's Contract, Say He Was Cleared Despite Injury Claims

Photo: Elsa/Getty Antonio Brown’s contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has officially been terminated, the Florida NFL team confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The team’s announcement comes just one day after he leveled allegations against coach Bruce Arians and team leadership in a lengthy statement on Wednesday addressinghis dramatic exit in the middle of the Buccaneers game last Sunday. During Sunday’s game, Brown tore off his jersey and padding and threw them into the stands....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Kayla Owens

Buddy Valastro Has Been Putting Off His Last Surgery After Bowling Accident: 'My New Year's Resolution' (Exclusive)

Buddy Valastro Says His ‘New Year’s Resolution’ Is to Book His Last Surgery for His Hand Injury.Photo:Jonah Rosenberg Jonah Rosenberg Buddy Valastrostill has one surgery to go following his hand injury in 2020. TheBuddy Valastro Cake Dynastystar had five surgeries to fixhis right hand after it was impaled with a metal rodwhile he was fixing a malfunction with his home bowling alley’s pinsetter. Valastro, whose hand is nearly fully recovered, spoke with PEOPLE aboutthe last surgery he’s been putting offthat’ll help correct his grip....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Mark Joseph

Caitlyn Jenner Says She Met Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Seemed 'So Happy': 'Very Nice Guy'

Kim KardashianandPete Davidson’s relationship is getting a thumbs up fromCaitlyn Jenner. “He was over the other day,” Jenner said of Davidson, 28, on the show. “I met him for the first time. I was in trouble because I called him Peter and Kimi now starts laughing, ‘It’s not Peter, it’s Pete.’ I said, ‘I don’t know. I’m just trying to be, you know, polite,’ you know?” “He seems like a very nice guy but the best part was, Kim seemed, honestly, Kim seemed so happy and that’s my number one concern, is her happiness,” she added....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Jonathan Lewis

Caitlyn Jenner Won't Attend Son Brody's Destination Wedding Due to Work Commitments, Source Says

Caitlyn Jennerwill not be among the guests at her sonBrody‘s wedding, PEOPLE confirms.Brody, 34, is set to tie the knot with his longtimefiancéeKaitlynn Carterin Nihi, Sumba Island, any day now, but according to a source close to the family, Caitlyn, 68, “has work commitments that have been set up for months and couldn’t be changed in the end.”Nevertheless, the source says “everything is good” between the two, adding that Caitlyn “will be throwing a big party for them when the newlyweds return to town....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Katherine Green