Ben Stiller Stands By Shaun White's 'Offensive' 'Tropic Thunder' Halloween Costume

Photo: Nicholas Hunt/Getty; Mike Coppola/Getty Ben StillerthinksShaun White‘sHalloweencostume, which some have called “insensitive,” is worth defending. In response to a Twitter user who joked thatTropic Thundershould be boycotted because of White’s actions, theMeet the Parentsstar responded, “Actually Tropic Thunder was boycotted 10 years ago when it came out, and I apologized then.” And even though White chose to remind people of the Simple Jack character, Stiller was okay with it....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Brandon Ellis

Ben the Bear Moving to Texas Zoo with Moat After Escaping St. Louis Zoo Enclosure Twice

Ben, the Andean bear.Photo: Saint Louis Zoo Ben — the 4-year-old Andean bearwho escaped his St. Louis Zoo enclosure twice in one month— is moving to a new zoo in Texas. On Tuesday, the St. Louis Zoo announced that it is moving Ben to theGladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, after consulting with several advisory groups, including the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Queens Zoo — where Ben was born....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Brianna Daniel

Bernie Taupin Recalls the Start of His Friendship with Elton John: 'We Were All Each Other Had'

Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty In 1967, the future rock icon was known as Reggie Dwight, the keyboard player in anR&B combo called Bluesology. Though they had regular work backing American soul stars and London blues belter Long John Baldry, the 20-year-old Dwight had grown tired of the seemingly endless string of lackluster shows. “I was in a mediocre band and I was getting fed up playing to people eating fish and chips and the cabaret thing,”John recalled in 2017....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1354 words · Christine Brooks

Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill Compare Resumés in Final 'RHONY' Reunion Clash

The final nail in the coffin forBethenny FrankelandCarole Radziwill‘s friendship seems to be placed on Wednesday’sReal Housewives of New York City— and PEOPLE’s got the exclusive first look.On the third part of the season 10 reunion, Frankel doubles down on her claim that Radziwill doesn’t work, telling her “You don’t have a career.”AsRHONYfans may remember, Frankel had said that about Radziwill in an episode of the series that aired in May....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Paul Gonzalez

Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill Reveal the Final Moments That Killed Their Friendship

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly & People; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Bethenny FrankelandCarole Radziwillare no longer friends — and the former BFFs can pinpoint exactly when and why that decision was made. Real Housewives of New York Cityaudiences learned on the conclusion of the season 10 reunion on Wednesday that the pair is no longer interested in trying to fix their long-broken relationship, with Frankel telling hostAndy Cohenon the episode, “Andy, don’t bother,” when he asked where they would be going from here....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Jill Long

Bette Midler Praises Daughter Sophie von Haselberg's New Film Role: She's 'Fantastic'

Sophie von Haselberg and Bette Midler.Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images Bette Midleris supporting her daughter’s artistic endeavors. Speaking with PEOPLE at the CDGA Awards in Los Angeles on Monday, theBeachesstar, 77, discussed the expanding career of her only childSophie von Haselberg, and whether she gave her daughter any advice when she first became an actress. “No, I didn’t give her any advice, but I have to say she was in this movie....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Cynthia Smith

Betty Who on Exploring Femininity During Broadway Debut inHadestown:'It Does Feel Like Drag' (Exclusive)

Betty Who backstage at ‘Hadestown’.Photo:Betty Who/Instagram Betty Who/Instagram Betty Whois getting real about gender identity — and exploring it in their Broadway debut inHadestown. The Australian pop star, who identifies as queer and uses she/they pronouns, first hit the stage in theTony-winningproduction in September, playing Persephone, the queen of the underworld and Hades' love. After more than a month’s worth of performances in the musical, “I’m honestly just feeling insanely lucky to get the opportunity to do something like this in a show that is this excellent, and I am pinching myself every night,” Betty, 32, says....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1251 words · Christine Miller

Beyoncé Brings Her Renaissance World Tour to Amsterdam, Plus Susan and Robert Downey Jr., Lizzo and More

01of 78Global SensationBeyonce.Kevin Mazur/WireImage for ParkwoodBeyoncé brings her Renaissance World Tour to Amsterdam on June 18. 01of 78 Global Sensation Beyonce.Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Beyoncé brings her Renaissance World Tour to Amsterdam on June 18. 02of 78Longtime DateRobert Downey Jr., Susan Downey.Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesSusan Downey supports her husband, Robert Downey Jr., during the L.A. premiere of his MAX Original seriesDowney’s Dream Carson June 16 at the Petersen Automotive Museum....

March 16, 2025 · 20 min · 4145 words · Elizabeth Barron

Beyoncé Says Blue Ivy Used Negative Comments About Her Tour Performances as Motivation

Blue Ivy joins Beyoncé onstage in Atlanta for the Renaissance World Tour.Photo:Kevin Mazur/WireImage Kevin Mazur/WireImage Not evenBlue Ivyis immune to internet commentary. She said that Blue Ivy — whom she shares with husbandJAY-Z— was determined to prove any naysayers wrong and devoted herself to working even harder on her dancing. Beyoncé also admitted that the notion of her daughter joining her onstage at all was not something she was particularly keen on....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Leslie Lee

Beyoncé Shares New Photos of 18-Month-Old Twins Rumi and Sir from the Family's Vacation

Beyoncéis crazy in love with her babies! The 22-time Grammy winner, 37, shared two new photos of her 18-month-old twins Rumi and Sir onher websiteThursday. The adorable images appear to be from Beyoncé’s recent trip to South Asia as one of the portraits shows a sweet mother-daughter moment on a sandy beach. Another photo shows siblings Rumi and Sir splashing in the ocean in their matching white outfits. Beyonce.com Since giving birth to Rumi and Sir in June 2017, Beyoncé has been fairly private about the new additions to her family....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Brandon Miller

Biden Says Nursing Home Staff Will Be Required to Receive COVID Vaccine to Keep Federal Funding

Photo: Getty Staff at long-term care facilities and nursing homes will be required to be fully vaccinated against thecoronavirus, the Biden administration announced Wednesday, as part of a plan to increase vaccination rates. As a condition of participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, staff at nursing homes across the country will need to get the COVID-19 vaccine, PresidentJoe Bidentold reporters, setting a standard nationwide that’s meant to protect at-risk residents in the facilities....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Lorraine Reese

Big Apple Bonding! Miranda Lambert and Husband Brendan McLoughlin Spotted Strolling in N.Y.C.

This country girl is going city for the weekend!Miranda Lambertandher husbandBrendan McLoughlin were spotted strolling Saturday in New York City’s Soho neighborhood.The newlyweds looked comfortable and casual in baseball caps and sweats as they kept a low-profile while perusing various street vendors.The Nashville-based country star, 35, andNYPD police officer, 27, split their time between Tennessee andthe Big Apple, where McLoughlin’s work is based.BrosNYC/BACKGRIDIn February, the “Tin Man” singer revealed the couple hadsecretly tied the knotthis winter following a whirlwind romance after meeting in November....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Robert Lee

Billboard Music Awards 2022: Everything to Know About the Star-Studded Night

Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty TheBillboard Music Awards(BBMAs) are right around the corner so it’s time to gear up for a star-studded show! Meanwhile, leading this year’s nominations, which are based off of chart data from April 10, 2021 to May 26, 2022 including song sales, streaming and social engagement are the Weeknd and Doja Cat. The 2022 Billboard Music Awards will air live on Sunday, May 15 at 8 p....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Denise Haley