Ryan Coogler on Making 'Black Panther 2' Without Chadwick Boseman: He 'Wouldn't Have Wanted Us to Stop'

Chadwick Boseman and Ryan Coogler in February 2018.Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage Ryan Coogler knowsChadwick Bosemanwould want one of his biggest movies to live on. Coogler was working on the script at the time, and he’s now restructuring it in light of Boseman’s death. Marvel previously announced the role would not be recast and the sequel would instead focus on the fictional world of Wakanda. “It’s difficult,” CooglertoldThe Hollywood Reporterof working on the sequel without his close friend....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Alexander Smith

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Call an 'Official Truce' in Their Years-Long Friendly Feud

They came, they trolled, they truced. After sparring with each other for years,Ryan ReynoldsandHugh Jackmanannounced on their respective social media accounts Thursday that their friendly feud with each other has officially come to an end… for now, at least. As a way to mend their “broken relationship,” the actors revealed their plans to make ads for each other’s companies — Reynolds is theowner of Aviation Gin, while Jackman is thecreator of Laughing Man Coffee— and of course, each expects to out-do the other....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Ann Jennings

Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic Geek Out Over 'Fleabag' 's Hot Priest Andrew Scott at Golden Globes

EvenRyan SeacrestandGiuliana Rancicbow down at the altar of theHot Priest. On Sunday, duringGolden Globesred carpet coverage onE!, Rancic, 45, checked in with first-time nomineeAndrew ScottofFleabag.A self-proclaimed fan of the series, Rancic gushed over the show, as well as Scott’s viral character. “The reaction… it’s insane,” said Scott, 43, of the internet’s response to his character, a man of the cloth who becomes an unlikely love interest for creatorPhoebe Waller-Bridge‘s main character....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Robert Durham

Ryan Sutter Reflects on Trip That Gave Him 'Fortuitous Opportunity to Escape' Health Struggles

Photo: Ryan Sutter/Instagram Ryan Sutteris opening up about a trip that helped him cope with the emotions he’s experienced after being diagnosed with Lyme disease. The formerBachelorettestar, 47, shared a heartfelt Instagram post on Thursday that delved into a recent family trip that gave him “a fortuitous opportunity to escape” his recent health struggles alongside a gallery of photos from the journey. This week, he said, “has been different” for him....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Anthony Kennedy

S.C. Judge Denies Request to Reduce Alex Murdaugh's $7M Bond, Calls Him a Danger to Himself and Community

Alex Murdaugh.Photo: Orange County Department of Corrections A South Carolina judge has denied a request to reduce the$7 million bondshe set for Alex Murdaugh, who is charged with stealing more than $6.2 million from his clients and the law firm his great-grandfather founded in 1910. On Tuesday, State Grand Jury Presiding Judge Alison Lee said in a written order that she made the decision based on the suspended attorney’s ability to flee, according to theAssociated Press,NPR, andWCIV....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Charles Thomas

Salma Hayek 'Impulsively' Hugged Eminem at the Oscars After Spilling Water All Over Him

Salma Hayek‘s meeting withEminemwas anything but ordinary or smooth. The actress, 53, shared aphoto of herself on Instagrambackstage atthe Oscars, meeting Eminem, 47. Hayek, who wore a white Gucci gown, can be seen grabbing onto the rapper’s black T-shirt as they stare at each other with gaping mouths. “In these pictures it might look like@Eminemand I are best friends, but what really happened is as he was walking offstage and I was getting ready to walk onstage, I was so shocked to see him that I spilled water all over him,” Hayek wrote in the caption....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Jason Barrett

Sam Mewis Announces Retirement from Soccer Due to Injury and Her Next Chapter: ‘Really Grateful’ (Exclusive)

Sam Mewis of the USA poses with the Women’s World Cup trophy after the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.Photo:Naomi Baker - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Naomi Baker - FIFA/FIFA via Getty World Cup championSam Mewisis retiring from soccer for an exciting new role focused on women’s sports, she tells PEOPLE. In a “very emotional” decision, Mewis, 31, says she’s hanging up her cleats after almost a decade in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and a 2019 World Cup win due to a lingering injury to her knee....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Larry Barajas

Sam Ryder Says Singing with Meghan Markle 'Wasn’t on' His '2023 Bingo Card' After Invictus Games Performance

Chris Jackson/Getty Ryder, who rose to fame as the U.K. representative for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, shared a video on his TikTok on Thursday showing him interacting with the crowd during his performance. As he ran through the audience, he shared a fist bump with Meghan, who was singing and clapping along from her spot in the front row. “When singing with Meghan Markle wasn’t on your 2023 bingo card,” the singer captioned the clip....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · John Robles

Sammi 'Sweetheart' Was 'Scared as S---' to Return to 'Jersey Shore': 'What If They Don't Want Me?' (Exclusive)

Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancolahad plenty of jitters as she decided whether to return toJersey Shore. In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek at Thursday’sFamily Vacationpremiere, the 36-year-old reality star admits she feels apprehensive about coming back on the show after her costarAngelina Pivarnicktells her she “would love” for her to “be a part of it again.” Jersey Shore/YouTube When Angelina claims she doesn’t want to miss out on any more time together, Sammi agrees and confesses that there are “no outsiders” who can understand the bond between the Shoremates....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Rodney Chase

Samuel L. Jackson on His Viral Meme After Tony Award Loss: 'Would’ve Been Shocked Had I Won' (Exclusive)

Photo:CBS CBS Samuel L. Jacksonwas really just enjoying a date night with his wife, actressLaTanya Richardson Jacksonat this year’s Tony Awards. “My reaction is always a meme,” he explained to PEOPLE during his interview for the One Last Thing page in this week’s issue. “I was just agreeing when they said [the winner]. I was like, ‘Mm-hmm. Just like I thought.’ The expectation was that. I would’ve been shocked had I won....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Gene Miller

Samuel L. Jackson Praises Marvel Costar Brie Larson as 'Stronger Than Most People Give Her Credit For'

Photo:Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Samuel L. Jacksonhas nothing but praise for his Marvel costar and friendBrie Larson, “Brie’s a stronger person than people give her credit for,” Jackson, 74, toldRolling Stonein a new interview published Tuesday, as he discussed his own career and how he and Larson, 33, became close on the set of 2017’sKong: Skull Island. Jackson described the making of that film as “not the most wonderful experience for either of us,” telling the outlet: “We became great friends during that particular experience because we were having such a hard time....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Katherine Schultz

San Francisco Declares State of Emergency Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has declared a state of emergency amid thecoronavirus outbreakand its rapid spread. On Tuesday, Breed emphasized that the move was precautionary, as there have been no confirmed cases in San Francisco but that “the global picture is changing rapidly, and we need to step-up preparedness,” shesaid in a press conference. “We see the virus spreading in new parts of the world every day, and we are taking the necessary steps to protect San Franciscans from harm,” Breed said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Jessica Cook

Sanitation Workers Hit $1.2M Jackpot After Pooling Money for Lottery

Rupees.Photo:Getty Getty A group of sanitation workers in India cleaned up last week with a stunning jackpot. In June, 11 women working as waste collectors in Parappanangadi, a town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, decided to pool their wages for a chance at the lottery. Weeks later, theBBCreported that they’ve won the 100 million rupee grand prize, equivalent to $1.21 million. As sanitation workers, the women take home wages of around 250 rupees a day, per the BBC....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Kendra Ramirez