Is 'The Idol' Based on a True Story? What the Cast and Creators Have Said

Photo:Eddy Chen/HBO Eddy Chen/HBO HBO’sThe Idolis causing fans to draw parallels to the lives of some real-life pop stars — but is it based on a true story? While the show previously made headlines forthe rumored controversy behind the scenes, including reports from production members aboutthe toxic set environment and creative clashes, most recently, the biggest chatter has been around whether the show has drawn inspiration from the lives of real celebrities such as Britney Spears....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Debra Simpson

Issa Rae Becomes the First Person to Receive a Key to the City of Inglewood: 'Always Put on for My City'

Photo: Karim Saafir/Getty Issa Raeis experiencing a case of life imitating art. The Emmy Award nominee, 37, received the first-ever key to Inglewood in the city’s 114 years of incorporation at Saturday’s Taste of Inglewood festival. The moment came shortly after her loosely self-basedInsecurecharacter was bestowed the same honor onscreen. Mayor James T. Butts presented the key to “Issa Rae, the queen of Inglewood” during the festival, which was held across the street from SoFi stadium, whereSuper Bowl LVIwill kick off Sunday....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Steven Schmitt

It'll Be a Boy for 'Bachelor in Paradise' 's Carly Waddell and Evan Bass

Carly WaddellandEvan Bass‘ second child together will be a son, it was revealed on Tuesday’sBachelor inParadisereunion. For the big reveal, pregnant Waddell and Bass were with host Chris Harrison on the reunion stage whenBiP‘s resident bartender Wells Adams jumped out of a massive cake wearing a blue onesie and screamed, “It’s a boy!” Bass, 36, and Waddell, 33, met on season 3 ofBIPandtied the knot in June 2017in the same placethey fell in love: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, televising their wedding on season 4 of the ABC reality series....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Michael Dean

It's a Boy! Sara Haines Welcomes Son Caleb Joseph: 'Riding the Life High'

Sara Hainesis a mom of three! The Strahan and Sara co-host, 41, and her husbandMax Shifrinwelcomed their third child in the early hours of Wednesday, June 26, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively. Son Caleb Joseph Shifrin — who was named after Haines’ grandfather and brother — weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz. “Max and I are riding the life high of meeting this new little guy and the heart we just grew as he joins Alec and Sandra,” Haines tells PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Sharon Wallace

J. Lo Plays Coy When Ellen DeGeneres Prods Her About When She's Getting Engaged to A-Rod

Don’t try to askJennifer Lopezif she andAlex Rodriguezwill get married soon: Her lips are sealed.On Thursday’s episode ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, the “El Anillo” singer, 49, wearing a Max Mara blouse and skirt, stayed mum when the host wanted to know if wedding bells were in her future.“Your boyfriend. Remind me of his name,” DeGeneres joked. “He said that y’all are going to be getting married.”“He did not say that,” Lopez answered about the former baseball star, 43....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Craig Kim

J.J. Watt Celebrates 'Beautiful' Wife Kealia on Their Third Wedding Anniversary

J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai Watt.Photo: Ethan Miller/GettyJ.J. Wattcelebrated his third anniversary with wifeKealia Ohai WattWednesday with an emotional post on Twitter.Alongside a classic black-and-white photo of the couple, the former Arizona Cardinals defensive end wrote, “Happy Anniversary beautiful. ❤️💙"The pairtied the knotin 2020 at The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort, in the Bahamas one month before pandemic lockdowns took effect.The social media post comes one day after he celebrated with two special valentines this Valentine’s Day....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1212 words · Debbie Walsh

J.J. Watt's Decision to Retire Was Largely Because 'He Wanted to Be with Koa,' Says Wife Kealia

Photo: JJ Watt/instagramThere were multiple factors that went intoJ.J. Watt’s decision toretire from the NFLin December, but “a huge part” was his desire to be home with their3-month-old son Koa, his wifeKealia Ohai Wattsays.“I think that there were obviously many things that went into his decision,” Kealia, 31, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview. “I know he wanted to be with Koa.“The professional soccer player adds, “The way it worked out, it was just the perfect time and it couldn’t have been better for us and Koa....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1513 words · Wendy Bailey

Jack and Kristina Wagner's 'GH' Costars Are Supporting Them 'with Open Arms' After Son Harrison's Death

While attending Friday’s49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, theGHcast opened up to about how they’ve been there for the one-time costars and former couple amid this tough period in their lives. (Jack, 62, and Kristina, 59, were previously married from 1993–2006 and also share 31-year-old son Peter.) “She is remarkably strong and she’s an exemplary mother,“Nancy Lee Grahn, who has been in contact with Kristina, toldEntertainment Tonight. “It was a very challenging to have a son that has an addiction....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Rachel Bates

Jackie Kennedy's Dating History: From JFK to Aristotle

01of 07 John P. Marquand While studying abroad in Paris, a youngJackiereportedlylost her virginity to Marquand, the son of a French novelist, in an elevator. According to author J. Randy Taraborrelli, who wrote the 2018 book,Jackie, Janet & Lee, Jackie’s sister Lee Radziwill revealed the secret to their mother, Janet Auchincloss, to “curry favor.” “Jackie, when she was a teenager, lost her virginity to somebody in Paris in an elevator,” he told PEOPLE Now in January 2018....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Tanya Howard

Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 50th Birthday with Mariah Carey, Angela Bassett, and More on 'Red Table Talk'

Photo: Red Table Talk/Facebook Jada Pinkett Smithmarked her 50th birthday on Saturday, and everyone is invited to her star-studded celebration. The Emmy Award winner is celebrating her milestone birthday with the likes ofAngela Bassett,Mariah Carey, andGeorge Clooneyin a sneak peek from next week’s special “Jada’s Surprise 50th Birthday Celebration” episode ofRed Table Talk. “You’re invited to Jada’s 50th surprise birthday party,” Jada’s mother and co-hostAdrienne Banfield-Norris, 67, says in a voiceover....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Jerry Simmons

Jahmil French's Former 'Degrassi' Costars Pay Tribute to Late Actor: 'Forever in My Heart'

Photo: Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic Jahmil French’s former costars are honoring the late actor after news of his unexpected death broke on Tuesday. Melinda Shankar posted several tributes to French on her social media pages Tuesday. OnDegrassi, Shankar, 29, played Alli Bhandari, a love interest of French’s character. Fans of the show came to refer to their relationship as “Bhandurner,” which the actress referenced as she honored the actor. “Bhandurner forever in my heart,” she wrote in one of herTwitter tributes....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Donna Romero

Jameela Jamil Had 3 Teeth Removed and Oral Surgery — and Still Went to Work

Jameela Jamilis a bit higher onThe Misery Indexthan her costars after getting some serious dental surgery.Just one day after getting major oral surgery, Jamil had a scheduled appearance at PaleyFest in Los Angeles to talk abouther new hosting jobonThe Misery Index, a game show where teams compete to rate miserable real-life events. And rather than miss out on the event,Jamil made iton Saturday — along witha bag of frozen peasand a healthy dose of painkillers....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Michael Downs

Jamie Dornan's Father, Renowned Doctor Jim Dornan, Dies of COVID at 73

Jim Dornan, Jess Dornan, Jamie Dornan.Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Images via Getty Jamie Dornan’s father Dr. Jim Dornan died on Monday, March 15 at age 73. The renowned obstetrician and gynecologist died ofCOVID-19, PEOPLE confirms. “Everyone at NIPANC was saddened to read Jess Dornan’s post telling us of her father’s battle against Covid,” the Northern Ireland Pancreatic Center, of which Jamie was the president, said in a Instagram post Saturday. “Professor Jim Dornan is our President and a world renowned figure in the field of obstetrics....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Cheryl Castro