'The Staircase' : The True Story Behind HBO Max's True Crime Series

Photo: Courtesy of HBO Max HBO Max is tellingthe true story of Kathleen Peterson’s tragic and mysterious death. The Staircase, which is set to hit the streamer on May 5, stars Colin Firth as Michael Peterson, anovelist who was convicted of murdering his wifeKathleen Peterson (Toni Collette) after she was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in their home. The real-life tragedy took place in December 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, and has gained media attention in recent years due to the mysterious nature of the case....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Lisa Sandoval

'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Host JoAnna Garcia Swisher on Why Cast's Attack on Vanessa Was 'Important' (Exclusive)

Vanessa (left) and JoAnna Garcia Swisher.Photo:NetflixThings are heating up for the couples onThe Ultimatum: Queer Love— and if you ask hostJoAnna Garcia Swisher, all’s fair in love and war!In the new episodes, which dropped on Wednesday, the cast came back together after their respective trial marriage periods. While at the group dinner, they discussed their time away from their original partners and what they each learned during their trial marriage.Things became particularly intense for Vanessa, 30, who found herself facing criticism from a number of the cast members for her actions before and during the trial marriage....

March 16, 2025 · 15 min · 3135 words · Priscilla Perry

'The Voice' 's Wendy Moten Says She's Been 'Blessed to Find the Right Guy' After Dedicating Performance to Fiancé

WhenThe Voice’sWendy Moten brought down the house with her performance of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s “You’re All I Need to Get By” during Monday night’s show, she had her longtime fiancé, musician David M. Santos, on her mind. “I’ve been blessed to find the right guy, the right mate, because I’ve been career-driven my whole life, and so has he,” Moten told PEOPLE. “So I describe us best as two people who are loners, who want somebody to love us....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Monique Ryan

'The Wedding Singer' Turns 25! What Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler Have Said About Reuniting

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler inThe Wedding Singer(1998).Photo: Everett Collection The Wedding Singeris celebrating its silver anniversary! The beloved comedy starringAdam SandlerandDrew Barrymoreturns 25 on Monday, which has many fans wondering if they will be treated to another team-up from the comedic duo anytime soon. Enter Julia Sullivan, a bright-eyed young woman Robbie meets at a wedding gig where she is a waitress. The two hit it off immediately and become close friends, but their platonic dynamic quickly turns into something more....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Michael Moore

'This Is Us' Sneak Peek: Phylicia Rashad's Carol Returns to Call the Shots in Beth and Randall's House

There’s a new sheriff in town in the Pearson house — and the formidable Mama C appears to be running things at home. PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at Tuesday’s episode, titled “I’ve Got This,” which sees the return appearance of actress Phylicia Rashad, who plays Carol Clarke. When her daughter Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) was with husband Randall (Sterling K. Brown) on aroad trip to learn more about his biological motherin New Orleans, Carol was in Philadelphia looking after the couple’s three daughters Tess (Eris Baker), Deja (Lyric Ross) and Annie (Faithe C Herman)....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Rhonda Jenkins

'This Is Us' Stars Pitch Scenes They Wanted to Film: 'A Real Love Scene' and a Pearson Family Vacay

Photo: Ron Batzdorff/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty This Is Usis gone, but not forgotten — especially in the hearts of its stars, who still have some scenes they would like to see on screen. The cast of the fan-favorite NBC family drama, whichended its 106-episode runon May 24, toldEntertainment Weeklyabout some of the scenarios that they pitched to series creatorDan Fogelman— and some that are only written in their hearts....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1137 words · Geoffrey Peterson

'Top Chef' 's Fatima Ali Dies at Age 29 After Battling Rare Form of Bone Cancer

Photo: Tommy Garcia/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Fatima Alihas died at age 29. TheTop Chefstar’s family confirmed toPakistani newspaperDawnthat Ali lost her battle with cancer on Friday. Bravo confirmed her passing in a statement to PEOPLE. “We are deeply saddened to share the news that Fatima Ali has lost her courageous battle with cancer,” shared a representative for the network. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Regina Garcia

'Unicorn Puppy' That Stole the Internet's Heart Will Stay with Missouri Rescue Mission

Narwhal the Little Magical Furry Unicornhas found his forever home! The adorable puppy who has since gone viral for having an extra tail on his forehead is officially staying withMac’s Mission— the animal rescue service in Jackson, Missouri, that took in the dog in mid-November. Dubbed the unicorn puppy because of his special feature, the beagle-mix quickly sparked an internet frenzy, which prompted more than 300 adoption offers, according to theAssociated Press....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Chelsea Sanders

'Vanderpump Rules' ' Lala Kent Engaged to Boyfriend Randall Emmett

Photo: Josafat De La Toba Photography Lala Kentis officially off the market! The Vanderpump Rulesstar is engaged to Hollywood producerRandall Emmett, her rep confirms to PEOPLE. Emmett, 46, popped the question during a romantic trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where they also celebrated her 28th birthday at the Esperanza An Auberge Resort. “This weekend has been an amazing one for the two of us! It was definitely the most romantic moment of my life....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Brian Frazier

'WandaVision' Spinoff with Kathryn Hahn Is in Development at Disney+: Reports

WandaVisionfans may be bewitched once again!A spinoff series starringKathryn Hahn— who played Agatha Harkness on the popular series — is currently in development at Disney+, according toreports.Though the plot of the new series is currently unknown,Variety’s sources described it as “a dark comedy.“WandaVisioncreator Jac Schaeffer is expected to return as a writer and executive producer.PEOPLE has reached out to Disney+ and a rep for Hahn for comment.WandaVisionpremiered on Disney+ earlier this year and was the streamer’s first series tied to Marvel Studios' Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Jeffrey Roy

'Wheel of Fortune' 's Vanna White Opens Up About Her Relationship with God: 'I Pray Every Day'

Wheel of Fortune‘sVanna Whitehas been a co-host of the show for 37 seasons (and counting!), but in a few weeks, she’ll take on the role of main host, filling in for Pat Sajak, who had toundergo emergency surgeryfor a blocked intestine. It’s safe to say that White, 62, has prayed for her colleague’s speedy recovery. “I grew up religious,” she recently told PEOPLE during a sit-down at her Beverly Hills home....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Ronald Cook

'Wife Swap' Killings: Son Charged with Killing Mom, Brother Before Shooting Himself in Head

Photo: Stark County Sheriff’s Office Having recently recovered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, an Ohio bluegrass musician whose family appeared on an episode of the ABC showWife Swapis now facing murder charges in the 2017 deaths of his mother and brother. Jacob Timothy Stockdale, 26, turned himself in after learning grand jurors had indicted him on murder charges stemming from the fatal shootings of his brother, 21-year-old James William Stockdale, and his mother, Kathryn Barbara Stockdale, 54....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Dr. Robert Hampton

'Workin' Moms' Creator Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Postpartum Depression and Facing Mom Guilt

Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty If there’s anyone who knows what it’s like to be a working mom, it’sCatherine Reitman. With the release ofWorkin’ Moms’ second season on Netflix, Reitman, who co-created the show with husband Philip Sternberg, opened up to PEOPLE about her own struggles as a working mother and the inspiration behind her hit show. Before the show’s conception — they’re currently filming its fourth season — and after the birth of her first son Jackson, Reitman struggled with her new full-time career: being a mother....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · John Larsen