Gabrielle Union Pays Tribute to Cicely Tyson and Other American Icons with 2021 Met Gala Monday Looks

Gabrielle Unionis taking the theme of this year’s Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to heart. TheL.A.’s Finestactress, 48, paid tribute to some of her favorite American icons onMet GalaMonday, including the lateCicely Tyson, who died in January at age 96. Union channeled her favorite red carpet look of Tyson’s for a press appearance ahead of the highly-anticipated event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art — the floral gown worn at the 1974Emmy Awards, when Tyson won two awards for her performance inThe Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Joshua Nguyen

Garth Brooks and Ricky Skaggs Get Upstaged at Hall of Fame Ceremony — By a Mandolin!

Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame Clearly country-and-bluegrass greatRicky Skaggsdidn’t think it could get any better than havingGarth Brooks, whom he called “the biggest name in country music anywhere in the world,” induct him into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Strumming the Gibson F-5’s sturdy strings, Skaggs then traded verses with Brooks, also a Hall of Famer, on “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” the anthem of country music that traditionally closes the ceremony....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Joseph Lopez

Gary Cole Jokes Person Who Figured Out 'NCIS' Crossover Shooting Schedule Deserves a 'Big Gold Star'

Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBSGary Coleknows how much work went into making theNCIScrossover special happen.TheNCISstar joked that planning for the three episodes was half the battle. “Whoever figured out the shooting schedule, they need to geta big gold star,” Cole toldEntertainment Weekly.TheNCIScrossover event will feature the investigative teams fromNCIS,NCIS: Hawai’iandNCIS: Los Angelesin a three-hour event.The work that went into coordinating such a large production, including casts from three different CBS shows, wasn’t lost on the actors....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1078 words · Stephanie Hansen

Gary Janetti Reveals What Lisa Rinna Means by 'Gary' Comment on His Viral Royals Memes

Photo: Alasdair McLellan; Amy Sussman/Getty “You know, the truth is, Lisa and I, for at least the first year, we never even discussed it,” Janetti, 53, tells PEOPLE of Rinna’s go-to comment. “It just kind of came organically when she started commenting. I think she uses my name in different ways to show different emotions. Either she’s faux-shocked, or she’s chiding me, or she’s, you know, being a little coquettish about it, or she’s being faux-outraged....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Samantha Castaneda

Gayle Hunnicutt, Texas-Born Actress Who Appeared in 'Dallas', Dead at 80

Gayle Hunnicutt has died at the age of 80.Photo:Martin Mills/Getty Martin Mills/Getty Gayle Hunnicutt, the Texas-born actress who played English aristocrat Vanessa Beaumont inDallas, has died at the age of 80. Hunnicutt died of an unspecified illness on Aug. 31 at a London hospital, according toThe Washington Post. Her ex-husband, journalist Simon Jenkins, confirmed her death to the outlet. Along with starring opposite Larry Hagman for the final three seasons ofDallas,herother credits includeThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,Fall of Eagles,The Golden BowlandThe Return of the Saint....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Connor Alvarez

Gene Peltola, Husband of Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola, Killed by Plane Crash: ‘He Lightened the Darkest Moments’

Eugene Peltola, Mary Peltola.Photo:Spencer Platt/GettyAlaska Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband has died following a plane crash, the Democrat’s office announced in a statement issued Wednesday morning.“We are devastated to share that Mary’s husband, Eugene Peltola Jr. — ‘Buzzy’ to all of us who knew and loved him — passed away earlier this morning following a plane accident in Alaska,” Peltola’s chief of staff, Anton McParland, said in the statement.Nancy Pelosi, Eugene Peltola and Mary Peltola at the U....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1125 words · Lance Villanueva

George & Amal Clooney Step Out for the 'Catch-22' Premiere, Plus Tyra Banks, Jason Momoa & More

01of 94What aCatchKevin Winter/GettyCatch-22executive producer and star George Clooney steps out with wife Amal for the U.S. premiere of the Hulu series at TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday in Hollywood. 01of 94 What aCatch Kevin Winter/Getty Catch-22executive producer and star George Clooney steps out with wife Amal for the U.S. premiere of the Hulu series at TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday in Hollywood. 02of 94Showing SupportJohn Salangsang/Variety/REX/ShutterstockAlso at the premiere: Clooney’s longtime pal Matt Damon and wife Luciana....

March 16, 2025 · 22 min · 4485 words · Arthur Chan

George W. Bush Slips Michelle Obama a Piece of Candy (Again!) at His Father's Funeral Service

George W. Bush’s fondness forMichelle Obamawas evident on Wednesday, as the grieving son snuck her what appeared to be a piece of candy at the state funeral for his father, former presidentGeorge H.W. Bush. The former president was greeting his predecessors and successors in the first row at the National Cathedral, when he removed what looked like candy from his pocket and handed it to Mrs. Obama. She smiled at the gesture....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jeffrey Butler

George W. Bush Told Another Inauguration Attendee Biden Was 'the Only One' Who Could Beat Donald Trump

From left: George W. Bush, Nancy Pelosi, and Barack and Michelle Obama at Wednesday’s presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol.Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Former PresidentGeorge W. BushbelievesJoe Bidento be the only candidate who could have defeated Donald Trump, according to South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn, who told reporters the 43rd president used those words to describe Biden at his inauguration on Wednesday. According to the 80-year-old lawmaker, a leading Democrat, Bush also commended Clyburn for his role in helping Biden’s presidential campaign....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Kelsey Brown

Georgia Man, 25, Undergoes Double Lung Transplant Due to COVID-19: 'Grateful to Be Alive'

One 25-year-old Georgia man who survived a risky double lung transplant is raising awareness about the dangers ofCOVID-19while urging the public to get vaccinated. Earlier this year, Blake Bargatze went underwent the life-saving surgery in late June, with his mom Cheryltelling WXIAat the time that he contracted COVID-19 in April, presumably from an indoor concert. Her son, then 24, had been hesitant about getting vaccinated, she recalled, adding of the situation: “I just don’t want anyone else to go through this....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Antonio Peck

Get a First Look at Netflix's 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before's' Matchmaking Sister Spinoff 'XO Kitty'

If you’ve loved the boys before, Netflix has the perfect new series for you.The streamer released a first look atXO Kitty, theTo All the Boys I’ve Loved BeforeYA spinoff that will center on Lara Jean’s sibling Kitty.Anna Cathcartreturns as Kitty — the little sister responsible for the plot-driving letters in the Netflix film series. However, this story will focus on Kitty as she navigates her own love story — and the love stories of others....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Kimberly Maddox

Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans Faced 'Extremely Terrifying' Poltergeist Activity at Cecil Hotel

For a decade,Zak Baganshas been trying to investigate the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles. The site of multiple suicides, murders and satanic worshiping over the years, the hotel has inspired books, films and even a season of the hitAmerican Horror Storyseries. Now Bagans and his team of Aaron Goodwin, Jay Wasley and Billy Tolley take on the property for a two-hourGhost Adventuresspecial, launching onthe new Discovery+ streaming service. “I was literally shocked when we finally got permission to do this,” Bagans, 43, tells PEOPLE exclusively....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Sonya Marquez

Giada De Laurentiis and Ex-Husband Todd Thompson Celebrate Daughter Jade's Graduation

Food Network starGiada De Laurentiisand her ex-husband, fashion designer Todd Thompson, happily reunited to celebrate the graduation of their 11-year-old daughter,Jade Marie, on Wednesday with lunch at the Malibu celebrity hotspot Nobu. “Happy graduation Jadey!!#mommymoments#soproud” De Laurentiis, 48, said in a caption of anInstagram photoof herself, Jade and Thompson. In a video posted to her Instagram Story, the celebrity chef encouraged her daughter as she placed some wagyu beef on a hot stone to cook at the table....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Edwin Miller