Ava Phillippe Reveals the Very Simple Reason She Loves Heels: ‘I Am a Short Person’

Ava Phillippe at the Aerie Hidden Gems Marketplace.Photo:Michael Simon/startraksphoto.comAva Phillippeis coming clean about what inspires her love for heels.“What really influences my personal style is wearability [and] comfort,” the formerPat McGrath Labs model, 23, toldWWDat the Aerie Hidden Gems pop-up event in New York City on Tuesday. “I am a short person, so I do love a heel, but, aside from that, I really like to wear things that are fit to my environment and fit to me and that I feel good in....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1402 words · April Ball

Ayesha Curry Shuts Down Critics Who Credit Her Success to Husband Steph

Ayesha Curryis standing up to all her doubters. The celebrity chef — who ismarried to NBA star Steph Curry— has published a best-selling cookbook, co-ownsthree restaurants, and is set to star onABC’sFamily Food Fight, but still, she says, there are those who question her place in the culinary spotlight. “I think a lot of people do not take me seriously,” says the mom todaughters Riley, 5, and Ryan, 3, and son Canon, 10 months, inWorking Mother‘s June/July cover story....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Melissa Bender

Azealia Banks Tosses Mic, Storms Out of Miami Pride Performance: 'I'm Really Not Happy to Be Here'

Azealia Banks.Photo: Jason Koerner/Getty Azealia Bankshas found herself at odds with theLGBTQcommunity once again. The controversial rapper, 31, made a fuss onstage Friday night at her Wynwood Pride performance in Miami, tossing her microphone and storming off after complaining about the event promoters' alleged unprofessionalism. “For the last good, like, month and a half, I’ve just been being f—ed with. I’ve been being f—ed around with, you know? Set time’s been move and like, ‘Oh, you’re headlining....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Robert Gill

Bachelorette Becca Kufrin on How She Forgave Arie Luyendyk Jr.: 'He Had to Follow His Heart'

Bachelorfans quickly turned onArie Luyendyk Jr.when hedumpedfiancéeBecca Kufrinon national television in March, but the new Bachelorette says she feels no ill will towards her ex. “He had to follow his heart,” Kufrin, 28, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “I could never fault somebody for that. I forgave him.” ABC/Paul Hebert RELATED VIDEO: The Bachelorette’s Becca Kufrin is Engaged: “It Was the Happiest Moment of My Life!” And now,happily engagedto her pick onThe Bachelorette, Kufrin says she has a better understanding of what Luyendyk Jr....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Billy Pittman

Bachelorette Charity Lawson Says Fiancé Dotun Olubeko Will Be Her 'No. 1 Fan' on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko.Photo:ABC/Ricky MiddlesworthCharity Lawson’s new man is her own personal cheerleader!While speaking to PEOPLE ahead of herdebut on season 32ofDancing with the Stars, theBachelorettestar opened up about how she’s been living life as an engaged woman and how her fiancéDotun Olubekohas been her greatest support.“Dotun has been great,” she gushed. “Obviously, we have been celebrating engagement and life after the show, so that’s been a lot. But it’s been all good....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1669 words · Joshua Reynolds

Back to Blonde! Angelina Jolie Wears a Wig and Period Costume for Fantasy Drama

Photo: BACKGRIDAngelina Jolieis back on set once again — and it’s another fantasy movie!Weeks after completing her work inMaleficent 2, Jolie, 43, was spotted on set for her next movieCome Away. The actress and director was seen in full costume for the period piece, with a long green skirt and white blouse.Jolie was also sporting a blonde wig, harking back to her Oscar-winning role inGirl, Interrupted.Come Awayserves as a prequel toPeter PanandAlice in Wonderland,following as siblings Peter and Alice try to help their parents come to grips with the death of their oldest son, according toDeadline....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Jennifer Williams

Back to School! Jenna Bush Hager Shares Adorable Photo of Daughters Poppy and Mila on First Day

Jenna Bush Hager‘s girls are off to school! The smiling sisters each hold up a pennantproclaiming their new grade, wearing matching uniforms, while the second outdoor snap shows them wearing backpacks as they pose with Bush Hager, 37, and dadHenry Hager. Jenna Bush Hager/Instagram RELATED GALLERY:“I’m Already Crying”: The Cutest Back-to-School Pics of Celeb Kids The former first daughter shared photos ofthe siblings’ first meeting in the hospitalafter Hal’s birth....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Patty Martin

Bad Bunny'sSaturday Night LivePromo Pokes Fun at Viral Kendall Jenner Mosquito Video

Bad Bunny and Heidi Gardner during a “Saturday Night Live” promo.Photo:Saturday Night Live/Youtube Saturday Night Live/Youtube Bad Bunnyreferenced a viral social media moment he had withKendall Jennerin anew promofor this weekend’sSaturday Night Liveepisode, which marks his hosting debut on the show. In the first promo, the rapper, 29, attempted to teach theSNLcast member Heidi Gardner the proper pronunciation of “Puerto Rico.” The following bit included a quick joke about the Latin star’s racy lyrics, but it’s the third and final promo that included a reference to his viral moment....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Kristine Woodward

Barack Obama Kicks Back in Hawaii, Plus Jennifer Lopez, Amber Tamblyn and More

01of 95Game OnThe Image DirectFormer PresidentBarack Obamahits the links on Monday while vacationing with his family in Hawaii. 01of 95 Game On The Image Direct Former PresidentBarack Obamahits the links on Monday while vacationing with his family in Hawaii. 02of 95Max VolumePap Culture/SplashNews.comA dressed-upJennifer Lopezfilms a segment for ABC’sDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eveon Wednesday night in N.Y.C.’s Times Square. 02of 95 Max Volume Pap Culture/SplashNews.com A dressed-upJennifer Lopezfilms a segment for ABC’sDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eveon Wednesday night in N....

March 16, 2025 · 18 min · 3782 words · Walter Ali

Barbara Corcoran, 74, Recreates Martha Stewart's 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' Moment in White Bathing Suit

Photo: Barbara Corcoran/instagram Barbara Corcoranis investing her time in some fun activities. A new photo shared to Instagram Thursday shows Corcoran wearing a V-neck white one-piece bathing suit under what appears to be orange satin fabric draped around her shoulders as a makeshift shawl. She sits on a lounge chair with her legs crossed while smiling at the camera. The view outside the window she sits in front of is all lush greenery and Manhattan buildings....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Victoria Oconnor

Barney the 9-Year-Old Cat Finds Forever Home After Waiting His Entire Life to Be Adopted

Photo:Courtesy of Lindsey Rohrbaugh Courtesy of Lindsey Rohrbaugh After nine years of waiting, Barney has left the building! On Aug. 26, Iowa’sEmmet County Animal Shelter(ECAS) posted on Facebook that the 9-year-old cat was recently adopted after spending his entire lifewaiting for a home. Even though Barney has always been a “super outgoing and affectionate” feline, he couldn’t find a match for years. “Meet Barney, he’s been at his shelter since he was born....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Patricia Donaldson

Basketball Player Chris Wright Details Early Days of MS Diagnosis, How He Didn't Let It Stop Career

Chris Wright.Photo: Roberto Finizio/Getty Chris Wright is opening up about the devastating diagnosis that almost derailed his career — and how he persevered. The basketball player, 32, recounted getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) back in 2012in an interview with ESPNpublished on Wednesday. The athlete, who played college basketball at Georgetown, was in an overseas league in Turkey at the time, with symptoms of the brain and spinal cord disease developing quickly....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Valerie Allen

Bear the Hero Dog Who Saved Koalas from Australia's Wildfires Honored with Award

Photo: international fund for animal welfareNot all heroes wear capes; some are just covered in fur.According to a release from theInternational Fund for Animal Welfare(IFAW), Bear, the dog who earnedadmiration during Australia’s 2019-2020 wildfire season for his work saving koalas, recently received a special honor for his marsupial rescue work.On October 12, the IFAW honored the six-year-old Australian Koolie at the Animal Action Awards at the House of Lords. Bear joined the event virtually to accept his prize....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1387 words · Perry Frazier