'A Million Little Things' : Maggie's Mom Plans to Reveal Who Jason Ritter's Character Really Is

Maggie’s mom Patricia (Melora Hardin) came to visit her in Boston on last week’s episode ofA Million Little Things— but Maggie (Allison Miller) soon suspected her mother may not exactly be there to spend time with her daughter.After Patricia revealed that she and Maggie’s dad planned to separate, Maggie saw her mom at a restaurant with a younger man (Jason Ritter). She stormed off without getting an explanation, assuming her recently separated mother had started dating the mystery man....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Nicole Morrison

'Abbott Elementary' 's First Season Earns a Perfect 100 Percent Score from Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

The cast of Abbott Elementary.Photo: Pamela Littky/ABC via Getty Abbott Elementaryhas scored one exciting feat! The ABC series has earned aperfect scoreonRotten Tomatoes, becoming one of the highest-rated television shows on the critic website. “Abbott Elementary earns top marks for its empathetic yet sidesplitting critique of the U.S. education system, plus some extra credit for a deftly handled will-they-won’t-they dynamic,” Rotten Tomatoessaidabout the series. That high score puts the series in great company....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Dennis King

'Abbott Elementary' 's Tyler James Williams Details Crohn's Disease Struggle: My Body 'Crashed'

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/NBC via Getty Tyler James Williamsis reflecting on the moment he nearly died from a disease he didn’t even know he had. In a recent interview withMen’s Health, theAbbott Elementaryactor, 30, opened up about his experience with Crohn’s disease, which he wasn’t diagnosed with until his early 20s. TheGolden Globewinner explained that he went overboard when trying to gain muscle — hiring trainers, lifting heavy weights, and force-feeding himself....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Dorothy Reed

'Abbott Elementary' Star Tyler James Williams Says He's in a 'F--- It' Phase of His Career

Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via Getty Tyler James Williamsis ready to embrace his fun side. DuringThe Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actor Roundtable, theAbbott Elementarystar — who plays substitute teacher Gregory Eddie — opened up about feeling like he’s finally reached a “f— it” phase of his career. “I think for a while I was doing things just to survive,” he shared. “I think one of the hard parts of finding success young is then you’re thrown into the ‘do you have staying power’ argument....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Kathleen Nunez

'AGT: All-Stars' : Simon Cowell Helps 1 Act Make History by Unexpectedly Pushing His Golden Buzzer

Mike E. Winfield.Photo: Trae Patton/NBC History was made on Monday’s episode ofAmerica’s Got Talent: All-Stars. Midway through the new episode of theAmerica’s Got Talentextension series, judge and executive producerSimon Cowellmade a surprising move when he pressed his Golden Buzzer for comedianMike E. Winfield, who competed on season 17 ofAGT. “You’ve come back funnier, more confident,” Cowell, 63, said after Winfield’s performance, which brought audience members to their feet. “You know what, Mike?...

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Jacob Richardson

'American Idol' 's Caleb Kennedy Charged After Allegedly Crashing into Building and Killing Man While Drunk

Photo: spartanburg sheriff’s department Caleb Kennedy, the 17-year-old formerAmerican Idolcontestant who competed on the show in 2021, has been arrested after allegedly crashing his truck into a building and killing a man in South Carolina, PEOPLE confirms. The teen has been charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death following the crash in Spartanburg at 12.42 p.m. Tuesday, Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway of the South Carolina Highway Patrol confirms to PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Michael Lambert

'American Idol' Alum C.J. Harris' Cause of Death Revealed as Heart Attack

American Idolalum C.J. Harris' cause of death has been revealed. The musician — who finished sixth on the show’s 13th season in 2014 — died of a heart attack on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirms to PEOPLE. Harris was rushed to the hospital in Jasper, Alabama, where CPR efforts were unsuccessful. He was 31. “C.J. Harris was an incredible talent, and the news of his passing deeply saddens us....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Carol Solomon

'American Idol' Alum Josh Gracin Expecting Baby Boy with Wife Katie: We're 'Beyond Excited'

The 38-year-old country singer andAmerican Idolalum and his wifeKatieare expecting their first child together, he confirms exclusively to PEOPLE. The moniker holds special significance for Gracin, who explains it was important the name meant something to his family. “Luka represents my father’s Croatian heritage and Italian blood,” he says. “Prayers were truly answered!” Brooke Lott Josh Gracin (L) and wife Katie.Brooke Lott Josh Gracin (R) and wife Katie.Brooke Lott...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Richard Gallagher

'American Idol' Alum Syesha Mercado Loses Custody of 2nd Child Just 5 Months After Her 1st: 'Legally Kidnapped'

American Idolalum Syesha Mercado and partner Tyron Deener have lost custody of their newborn daughter following a roadside safety check in Florida on Wednesday. Deener and Mercado recorded this week’s police encounter on Instagram, writing: “THEY TOOK OUR BABY AGAIN!” The traffic stop was reportedly a surprise to the couple, as they had asked that all casework be handled through their lawyers,The Rootreported. The child remains in state protection following an August 12 court hearing, according to theSarasota Herald-Tribune....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Joshua Perkins

'American Idol' Contestant Nutsa Buzaladze Apologizes to Katy Perry After She's Told She Needs 'Grace'

Katy Perry and Nutsa Buzaladza.Photo: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic, ABC/Eric McCandless A contestant onAmerican Idolis clearing the air after a rocky duets week. On Sunday’s episode of the singing competition show, contestantNutsa Buzaladzenot only slayed the stage with her performance of Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary” — but also apologized toKaty Perryafterlast week’s incident. In a behind-the-scenesclip from the episode, DeAngelo was visibly upset when Buzaladze slept through a rehearsal, which ultimately left them unprepared for the performance....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Joshua Prince

'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' Director on 'Pressure' of Honoring Judy Blume's Book (Exclusive)

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaretbook (L) and film.Photo: Athaneum Books; Dana Hawley/Lionsgate DirectorKelly Fremon Craigstill remembers a conversation she had at 11 years old, when a friend came to her and said, “You’ve got to read this book. It’s this group of girls, and they talk about periods!” After that, Craig tells PEOPLE, “I just was on a Judy Blume kick and read everything.” Still,Margaretwas special: “I think because at the time, when I was that age, I was just so awkward....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Emily Stephens

'Bachelor in Paradise' 's Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson's Wedding Bands Have 'Never Been Done Before'

Even after a decade of creating rings forBachelornation and working with dozens and dozens of couples,Neil LanesaysBachelor in Paradise‘s Chris Randone and Krystal Neilson are the most creative pair he’s ever worked with. “This was the first time I had ever made an unusual ring with stones in it for aBachelorguy,” Lane, theBachelorfranchise’s go-to jeweler, tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I’m always looking for upping my ante of a design and this was so unusual, and it was kind of interesting....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Robert Miller

'Bachelor in Paradise' : Tayshia Adams Says Ex John Paul Jones Didn't Actually Move to L.A. for Her

Tayshia Adamsis clarifying the reasons thatJohn Paul Jonesmoved to Los Angeles just before they announced theirsplit. In this week’s episode of theBachelor HappyHourpodcast, Adams, 29, told hostRachel Lindsayand guest co-hostBecca Kufrinthat her ex had moved to her hometown of Los Angeles for his own career, not for their relationship. “He moved here because he wanted to be an actor,” said Adams, who hit it off with Jones, 24, on season 6 ofBachelor in Paradise....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Leah Franklin