Nicki Minaj Shuts Downs Speculation She Delayed Album to Compete with Ariana Grande

Nicki MinajandAriana Grandeare laughing off rumors of any drama. This week, Minaj, 35, announced she waspushing back herQueenalbum release one weekto Aug. 17 — the same day that Grande is dropping her own album,Sweetener.The news caused some to speculate if the longtime friends and frequent collaborators might be feuding, but both were quick to shut it down. Nicki Minaj/Youtube When Grande, 25, added, “me n nicki laughed at dat,” Minaj replied, “I love this woman....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Samuel Morgan

Nina Dobrev Out of the Hospital After 'Routine' Allergic Reaction: 'Swelling Is Basically Gone'

Nina Dobrevis on the mend after an allergic reaction over the weekend landed her in the emergency room. On Monday, theVampire Diariesalumna updated fans on her condition after her friendJulianne HoughdocumentedDobrev’s hospitalizationon her Instagram Story on Sunday night. “A lot of people have expressed concern after seeing Julianne’s story,” Dobrev, 30, wrote on her own Instagram Story. “I’m okay.” The actress shared photos of herself lying in a hospital bed with an oxygen mask on, including close-ups of her swollen eyelids....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Jacob Schroeder

NKOTB Singer Jonathan Knight Opens Up to Lance Bass About 5-Year Fertility Journey with Husband

Photo: Daniel Zuchnik/WireImageJonathan Knightis opening up about his journey to start a family.Appearing on fellow boybanderLance Bass' new podcast,Lance Bass Presents: Frosted Tips, the New Kids on the Block singer conversed with the host about trying to start families as gay men.Knight, 54, revealed that he and husband Harley Rodriguez have previously made attempts at growing their family.“We tried it. We went through the journey for about five years, and it just didn’t happen for us,” he told Bass and guest co-hostJoey Fatone....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1398 words · Carol Key

North Carolina Child Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection After Swimming in Freshwater Lake

Photo: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty “Our heart-felt condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of this child,” State Epidemiologist Zack Moore, M.D., said in a press release. “Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder that this amoeba is present in North Carolina and that there are actions people can take to reduce their risk of infection when swimming in the summer.” Smith Collection/Gado/Getty A Naegleria fowleri infection, which is called a primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), can present itself with symptoms like severe headache, fever, nausea and vomiting, which can lead to stiff neck, seizures and coma, or result in death, per NCDHHS....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Stephen Hall

North West Joins Katy Perry on Stage in Vegas as Proud Mom Kim Kardashian Watches from Audience

Katy Perrybrought a new friend out to her Las Vegas residency this weekend. Sunday morning,Kim Kardashianshared a collection of clips to her Instagram Story of daughterNorth West, 9, appearing on stage with Perry, 38, and a few close friends on Saturday night. “So the reason I know your name is because I’m a huge fan of your TikTok,” Perry told West on stage at her PLAY residency in one video. “I’ve seen a couple of them that you’ve made....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · William Ferguson

Novak Djokovic Defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas to Win 2021 French Open Men's Final

Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas.Photo: Julian Finney/Getty A new King of the Clay has been crowned! Novak Djokovicbeat Stefanos Tsitsipas during Sunday’s French Open men’s singles final, picking up his second French Open title. Tsitsipas won the first set 7-6 as well as the second set 6-2, while Djokovic came back to take the third set 6-3 and then the fourth set 6-2. Djokovic also went on to win the deciding fifth set 6-4....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Alexa Doyle

Novak Djokovic Falls in Bronze Medal Match as He Looks to One More Shot at the Podium in Tokyo

Novak Djokovichas another loss and only one more shot at a medal after falling to Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta in men’s singles on Saturday at theTokyo Summer Olympics. One day after Djokovic’s quest for the Golden Slamcame to an end,he lost in his bronze medal match. Over a roughly three-hour contest, the top-seeded, top-ranked men’s player in the world sought to catch up to sixth-seeded Carreno Busta, ranked No. 11....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Latasha Edwards

Number of Homes Destroyed By Colorado Wildfires Could Reach 1,000, Officials Say

Photo: David Zalubowski/AP/ShutterstockA massive wildfire that broke out in Boulder County, Colorado, Thursday may destroy as many as 1,000 homes as the new year begins, according to theDenver Post.On Friday morning, PEOPLEreportedthat more than 500 families had already lost their homes in the blaze. Officials have since shared an update: “I would estimate it’s going to be at least 500. I would not be surprised if it’s 1,000,” said Boulder County Sheriff, Joe Pelle, according to the outlet....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1128 words · William Parker

NYPD Officer, Fiancée Allegedly Murdered Son With Autism by Leaving Him Overnight in Frigid Garage

Thomas Valva.Photo: GoFundMeA New York City police officer and his fiancée are accused of killing his 8-year-old son after making the boy, who has autism, sleep in their unheated garage overnight in sub-freezing temperatures.Michael Valva and Angela Pollina were arrested Friday on charges of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Thomas Valva, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart said at a press conference.On the morning of Jan. 17, Michael Valva called police to report that his son had fallen in the driveway of his Center Moriches home while waiting for the school bus....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1059 words · Justin White

Octavia Spencer Delivers Rousing Speech About Inclusivity in Schools at GLSEN Respect Awards

Octavia Spenceris fighting to help make going to school a positive experience for all students. On Friday night, the Academy Award-winning star, 47, delivered a powerful speech while accepting the 2019 Inspiration Award at theGLSEN Respect Awardsin Los Angeles, an annual ceremony which honors those who have made a positive impact on LGBTQ youth. “Oh man, I don’t know if I’m wearing waterproof mascara,” the actress, 47, joked as she took the stage in a video exclusively shared with PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Lindsey Small

Officials Warn Consumers About Using Fake At-Home COVID Tests — Here's How to Avoid Them

Photo: Getty As the highly transmissibleomicron variantcauses cases of COVID tosurgeand the demand for testing increases, officials are urging consumers to be aware of fake at-home rapid testing kits being sold online. The Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration have both cautioned consumers about purchasing and using fraudulent tests. “It’s not a surprise that, according to the US Food and Drug Administration, fake and unauthorized at-home testing kits are popping up online as opportunistic scammers take advantage of the spike in demand,” the FTC said ina press releaselast week....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Patrick Torres

Offset on How He Talks to His Kids About His Cheating Rumors with Cardi B: 'They Ask Questions'

Cardi B and Offset in Paris in July 2023.Photo:Splash News Online Splash News Online Offsetis reflecting on a difficult moment in his relationship. While appearing on theCall Her Daddypodcast on Wednesday, the rapper, 31, spoke with host Alex Cooper about his relationship with his kids and reminisced about a few past choices. Cooper asks Offset about how he has managed to get through thedifficulties in his marriagewith his wifeCardi B, 31....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Erin Gonzalez

Olivia Munn Criticizes 'Predator' Director for Casting Registered Sex Offender: It's 'Unsettling'

Photo: JB Lacroix/WireImage Olivia Munnhas spoken out about director Shane Black’s decision to cast his friend Steven Wilder Striegel in a small role in the upcoming filmPredator, despite the fact that the actor is a registered sex offender. In a statement shared with theLos Angeles Times, the actress, 38, said she thought it was “both surprising and unsettling that Shane Black, our director, did not share this information to the cast, crew, or Fox Studios prior to, during, or after production....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Catherine Perez