Russian Basketball Team Testifies in Support of Brittney Griner During Trial: 'The Heart of Our Team'

Photo: YURI KOCHETKOV/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Brittney Griner’s most recent appearance in a Russian court again ended without a verdict. The detained WNBA star, 31, appeared for a third hearing Thursday outside Moscow, after she pleaded guilty to smuggling drugs into Russia a week earlier. At the hearing, members of of the professional Russian basketball team Griner plays for, UMMC Yekaterinburg, spoke highly of Griner’s contributions, according toThe New York Times. The director of the team testified to Griner’s “outstanding abilities as a player and personal contribution to the strengthening [of] the team’s spirit,” the basketball star’s lawyer told theTimes....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Brandy Coleman

Ryan Reynolds Cuddles Up with Blake Lively on Set — and She Serves as Photographer!

Photo: Ryan Reynolds/Instagram Ryan ReynoldsandBlake Livelyare finally giving people what they want: love! The picture came in a post where Reynolds thanked the crew for their hard work on the commercial. He also had Lively to thank for the shots, as he credits her with being the photographer. It’s a different photo than what fans are used to from the A-List couple, who often like to poke fun at each other and their relationship on social media....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Alyssa Hale

Ryan Reynolds Enters into Hilarious Twitter Feud with Paddington Bear

Ryan Reynoldsmight have just made an enemy out of the very popular children’s character, Paddington Bear. TheDeadpool 2actor, 41, tweeted his thanks for his film’s four nominations for the 2018 People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday and in the process called out the bear whose film,Paddington 2 alsoreceived a nomination. While neither film was nominated in the same category, Reynolds still tweeted at fans to “write us in for best Family Film,” the very categoryPaddington 2was nominated for....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Stephen Gardner

Sailor Brinkley-Cook Reveals What Mom Christie Told Her After Her 'Dancing with the Stars' Exit

Sailor Brinkley-Cookmay be upset to leaveDancing with the Stars, but she still has a positive outlook on the situation — thanks in part to her motherChristie Brinkley! “I’m so lucky I had this experience,” the model continued. “I never in a million years would’ve thought I would have been on this show. I didn’t sign up, I didn’t do the press trip before. I literally jumped in for the first performance....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 856 words · James Salas

Sarah and Todd Palin's Relationship Through the Years: From Early Romance to Alaska's First Family & Beyond

01of 10 Bristol Palin/Patheos 02of 10Al Grillo/AP/ShutterstockFrom left: Sarah and Todd Palin listen to the state’s revenue commissioner in Anchorage, Alaska. 02of 10 Al Grillo/AP/Shutterstock From left: Sarah and Todd Palin listen to the state’s revenue commissioner in Anchorage, Alaska. 03of 10Marc Lester/Anchorage Daily News/Tribune News Service via GettyFrom left: Sarah and Todd Palin at their home in Wasilla in October 2006. She was elected governor that year....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Joshua Ayala

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Makes a Rare Apology After Mocking Joe Biden's Stutter During Debate

Photo: Steven Ferdman/Getty Images; Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images Sarah Huckabee Sandersis walking back a tweet she sent during the Democratic debate Thursday night mockingJoe Bidenfor stuttering. While watching the former vice president debate with fellow democratic candidates, Sanders, 37, sent out a tweet that not only made fun of what Biden was saying, but how he said it. “I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I hhhave absolutely no idea what Biden is talking about....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Michael Bates

Sarah Hyland Celebrates TV Sister Ariel Winter's Birthday: 'Known Her Exactly Half Her Life'

In honor of Winter’s 22nd birthday on Wednesday, Hyland, 29, posted an Instagram photo of theirModern Familycharacters pulling funny faces. “The look on my face when @arielwinter turns 22 and I realize I’ve known her exactly half her life,” joked Hyland, who plays Haley Dunphy in the series. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to have not only worked with you the past 11 years, but to have our relationship grow in to sisterhood....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Justin Little

Second Grader's Handwritten Book Has Years-Long Waitlist After He Snuck It on Library Shelf

Photo: Alex Hartman/Ada Community Library While at the library in December, Helbig managed to slip his 81-page book, made with a red notebook and designed with colored pencils, onto a shelf in the children’s picture-book section without being spotted. His grandmother had no idea Dillon made the “naughty-ish” move, as he described it toThe Washington Post, . His book tells the story of Helbig decorating a Christmas tree when the star blasts him to the first Thanksgiving and the North Pole....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Douglas Hernandez

See Every Star Arriving at the Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards 2023: PHOTOS

Country music’s finest have stepped out for the first ever People’s Choice Country Awards. Before the ceremony begins, see the singers arriving at the Grand Ole Opry House in Tennessee. The inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards are airing live on NBC and Peacock. 01of 38Lainey WilsonLainey Wilson.Terry Wyatt/Getty 01of 38 Lainey Wilson Lainey Wilson.Terry Wyatt/Getty Terry Wyatt/Getty 02of 38Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + ShayDan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Glenn Atkinson

See Florence Pugh and Harry Styles in Mysterious Trailer for Olivia Wilde's 'Don't Worry Darling'

Florence Pughis asking the important questions in her new film. Warner Bros. Pictures Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Pugh’s Alice dares to ask in the trailer, “What if this place is dangerous?” as clips from the film show a sinisterChris Pine, plus Wilde, who plays one of the women in the community along with Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne and Kate Berlant....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · David Schwartz

See Leonardo DiCaprio, Luke Perry and Brad Pitt's Timeless 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Headshots

01of 11Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton02of 11Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth03of 11Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate04of 11Kurt Russell as Randy05of 11Timothy Olyphant as Johnny06of 11Luke Perry as ScottBona Film Group07of 11Margaret Qualley as CatBona Film Group08of 11Damian Lewis as Steve McQueenBona Film Group09of 11Mike Moh as Bruce LeeMike Moh as Bruce Lee.Bona Film Group10of 11Al Pacino as Marvin SchwarzsBona Film Group11of 11Sayuri as Brandy the Dog 01of 11Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Adrian Jordan

See Meghan Markle and Prince George Crack Up in the Most Candid Royal Family Photo Ever

Say cheese! From mom-to-beMeghan Markle‘s huge laugh toKate Middleton‘s familiar outfit choice, here are five things to look for in the special snap: 1. Prince George Shares a Close Bond with Grandpa Chris Jackson/Clarence House/Getty In the new documentary marking Charles’ 70th birthday, William says his father is “brilliant” with George,Princess Charlotte, 3, and nearly 7-month-oldPrince Louis. But William also says he wishes that his dad would slow down enough to be able to spare more time for them....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Jeremiah Costa

See Quinta Brunson Get Ready for the Tod's Fashion Show During Milan Fashion Week (Exclusive)

Quinta Brunson gets ready for the Tod’s Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show in Milan on Sept. 22.Photo:Paula Lindholm Paula Lindholm At Fashion Weeks around the world,Quinta Brunsonhas become one to watch. DuringNew York Fashion Week,the award-winning creator, writer and producerturned heads atChristian Siriano. Then, she jetted off to Milan, where iconic labelTod’s hosted her at their star-studded show. 01of 07Getting GlamQuinta Brunson gets ready for the Tod’s Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show in Milan on Sept....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · Richard Thomas