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‘What we were gifted with … was forced time together. And because of that, we ended up having a baby’—KIT HARINGTON, on having a child with wife Rose Leslie during the pandemic, on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show ‘[We] have watched in wonder and pride as our son became our daughter Ruby’—JAMIE LEE CURTIS, on her 25-year-old child transitioning, to AARP The Magazine ‘10 years later. We still go out on our “first date.” But in MUCH more comfortable shoes’—BLAKE LIVELY, on revisiting the Boston restaurant where she and husband Ryan Reynolds first went out together, on Instagram ‘He didn’t even know that I was an actress until maybe three months ago. He just said, “Mommy, why did my friend say she saw you on the television?”’—LUCY LIU, on…

After cofounding Hootie & the Blowfish in 1986, Rucker won two Grammys and recorded one of the biggest selling albums of the ’90s before he went solo (and country) in 2008. Since then he’s picked up another Grammy while becoming the most successful Black country artist since Charley Pride. The singer—who just announced the lineup for HootieFest, a January 2022 concert event in Cancún featuring his band and fellow ’90s acts including Barenaked Ladies and Toad the Wet Sprocket—reminisced with Jason Sheeler and Andrea Lavinthal, hosts of the People in the ’90s podcast. Who were your early musical influences? R.E.M. I don’t think Hootie could have been what we were without them. The first time I heard them, I was watching MTV, and “So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry)” came on.…

It’s been nearly 20 years since Michael Michele hung up her lab coat and stethoscope after a three-season run on ER, but the medical drama changed her life forever. “ER was a gift to me that opened other doors,” Michele, 54, says of playing Dr. Cleo Finch from 1999 to 2002. “When those other doors opened, I could step away for a little while when I had my son—well, for a long while.” Indeed, the actress put acting on the back burner to focus on raising son J. Brandon, now 16. “I couldn’t think a great deal about how my career was going to be impacted because my child took precedence,” says Michele, who adds that the experience of raising him solo taught her that single moms “can do anything.”…

While I had a loving school community and supportive parents, I first realized in third or fourth grade that [being biracial] I looked different from other kids. Sometimes you don’t perceive yourself as “other” until someone points it out to you. It makes me think about all those kids grappling with issues of identity and purpose in an environment where they may not feel welcome. GLSEN is an organization working to help schools develop an inclusive K-through-12 curriculum and create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and other marginalized students. Everyone deserves a quality education where they’re respected and included. Later this month, to benefit GLSEN, we’re auctioning off a photo I took of [costars] Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey on the set of The L Word (inset). So if…

What’s going on with Rebecca in season 2? She’s dating a lot. It’s like she’s having a teenage disaster period. I love that people will watch and be like, “Girl, what are you doing? Not him!” Is it hard to keep a straight face shooting with star Jason Sudeikis? Imagine doing scenes when he’s got the little cheeky pixie going on in his eyes. He’s a nightmare! How are you enjoying your new fame? To walk along the street and have people coming up and beaming in your face and saying thank you—honestly, it catches in my throat.…

Across South Carolina’s rural “low country,” Alex Murdaugh is a powerful fixture. The towering son of a wealthy family that has dominated the region’s legal system for a century, “Big Red” can command a jury’s attention in the courtroom as smoothly as he can court a judge on the golf course. It was almost unthinkable, then, to the locals of tiny Islandton (pop. 44) that Alex was the gasping and scared man pleading with emergency dispatchers on the night of June 7: “I need the police and an ambulance … my wife and child have been shot badly!” It was around 10 p.m. that the 53-year-old attorney came home to find his wife, Maggie, 52, and son Paul, 22, bloodied and lifeless on the grounds of the family’s 1,770-acre Islandton…

‘I just love the Swedes, so it didn’t take me long to gravitate toward Joel’—MARGOT ROBBIE One sign of genuine friendship is the ability to instantly pick up where you left off in previous conversations, which is what happens the second that The Suicide Squad stars Margot Robbie and Joel Kinnaman connect on the phone for an interview. Sweden-born Kinnaman, 41, and Australian Robbie, 31, who met making 2016’s Suicide Squad, apologize for joking between themselves. “We just talked rubbish the whole time. I’m so sorry,” Robbie says. Kinnaman, who first found U.S. fame for AMC’s The Killing, and Robbie, who broke out in 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street and went on to earn two Oscar nominations, play supervillains-turned-heroes Rick Flag and Harley Quinn in The Suicide Squad (in…

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1 Tbsp. kosher salt1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. onion powder1 tsp. ground coriander1 tsp. dried thyme1¼ lb. pork tenderloin¼ cup olive oil3 Tbsp. (1½ oz.) unsalted butter2 garlic cloves2 rosemary sprigs 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Stir together salt, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander and thyme in a small bowl. Sprinkle the rub over tenderloin with a dry hand, turning and pressing tenderloin gently for rub to adhere. 2. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over high. Add tenderloin to skillet; cook, using tongs to turn and sear each side until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. 3. Place butter, garlic and rosemary in skillet around tenderloin. Place skillet in oven, uncovered, and roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 145°, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven,…

Across 1 Jon of Mad Men fame 5 ___ Na Na (vintage doo-wop group) 8 Windy City nickname: ___-town 11 Fronton sport jai ___ 12 Illinois poet Sandburg 14 Paul, Brown or Claypool 15 Kazan the director 16 Against 17 Before, to Sir Walter Raleigh 18 A star of This Is Us (2 wds.) 21 What Simon Says players do 24 Downloaded item from the Web 25 When Your Child Drives You Crazy author LeShan 26 18 Across’s This Is Us costar Ventimiglia 30 Pouches 33 Solicitous ministration 34 18 Across’s Midway castmate Luke 36 Word often doubled to show disapproval 37 Ardor 39 Titans actor Morales 40 9W or 66 on a road map 41 Rapper ___ Dae 43 Last but not ___ 45 Honest Thief or Cold Pursuit star (2 wds.) 50…

1 Adam Driver becomes a centaur Yea or neigh? The Star Wars actor put his abs on display and became one with a horse in a new ad for the Burberry Hero men’s fragrance. The brand’s creative director Riccardo Tisci called the character a “powerful but romantic horse.” 2 Tom Daley Crafts in the Stands Olympics viewers enjoyed catching the British diver knitting during the women’s 3-meter springboard diving final. Daley later Instagrammed dog sweaters he created; he also knit a pouch for his gold medal. 3 Friends launches merch for charity Over the next nine months, Jennifer Aniston and her costars will release three collections of shirts, mugs and more commemorating their favorite moments from the show. 4 Arthur comes to an end After 25 seasons the beloved PBS…

Scarlett Johansson took aim at Disney on July 29, suing the Marvel parent company for breach of contract for releasing her film Black Widow simultaneously in theaters and on its Disney+ streaming service. The suit alleges the actress, 36, agreed her salary would primarily be based on its box office performance, and Disney’s rollout violated their exclusive theatrical agreement. In a statement Disney said the suit has “no merit” and called it “sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.” (Disney also revealed Johansson was paid $20 million for the film, which has grossed $343 million worldwide so far.) The showdown could have a major effect on future film deals as studios eye simultaneous theatrical and streaming releases, but Johansson…

Britney Spears has taken another step toward gaining control in her 13-year conservatorship. On July 26 her new lawyer Matthew Rosengart filed a petition to remove her father, Jamie Spears, 69, as a co-conservator of her $58 million estate and replace him with CPA Jason Rubin. Then three days later, Britney’s personal conservator Jodi Montgomery supported the request in a new filing, which said, “Ms. Spears’s medical team agrees that it is not in the best interest of” Britney, 39, for Jamie to remain her estate conservator. In June Jamie’s lawyer Vivian Lee Thoreen told the court he “loves his daughter and misses her very much.” A source says Britney—who enjoyed a vacation in Hawaii with her boyfriend Sam Asghari, 27, after the new filings—“continues to be very hopeful.”…

With the release of her quirky new family dramedy Ride the Eagle (out now in theaters and on demand), Susan Sarandon, 74, chatted about her life as a proud mom of three—and what she’s realized about herself amid the COVID-19 pandemic. You star in Ride the Eagle as a mom who tries to teach her son lessons after her death by giving him a to-do list. Did being a parent play into your decision to take the role? It did. Every parent, at the end of the day, does the best they can. Some people are better at it than others in terms of keeping their kids safe and nurtured. I have no patience for people in their 40s who are still blaming their parents. Write your own story. All…

Surf’s Up! Grab Your Board—and a Goat—and Hit the Waves! PISMO BEACH, CALIF. Any surfer will tell you there’s nothing like catching a good wave—but it’s 10 times more fun when there’s a goat on board. At least that’s the idea behind Dana McGregor’s Surfing Goats surf school and summer-camp programs (surfinggoats.com), where his 8-year-old pet goat Pismo takes to the waves to help kids learn to surf and feel more comfortable in the water. “Pismo loves to play; he’s kind of like an adrenaline junkie,” says McGregor, 42, who introduced Pismo to the water—and surfing—when he was a baby. Pismo rides the surf on an oversize board that can hold up to seven people. “Surfing brings people a lot of joy,” says the self-anointed “Goatfather,” who also includes Pismo…

Liesl Tommy, director of the new Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, can recall the moment when she knew she had the perfect Queen of Soul in Jennifer Hudson. It was the first time the Oscar winner sang live in character in front of the film’s crew. “There were grown, hardened grips crying,” Tommy recalls of Hudson’s tear-jerking rendition of a Franklin classic. “I think that’s part of why people worked so hard [on the film]. They understood how much she was giving, how hard Jennifer was working. She would sing and sing and sing and sing on those days. It was astounding.” In Respect, which follows Franklin’s rise from child gospel singer to global R&B and pop superstar, Hudson, 39, channels the spirit of the icon, who died of pancreatic cancer…

Do a Face Mask This pretty gemstone-infused treatment (one of three the brand just launched) was created to boost your complexion and your mood. Enjoy a Soak Steep one of these biodegradable bags in a hot bath to release the heavenly scented aromatherapy oils. Take a Trip Many hotels are expanding their health and fitness amenities. The Westin pampers guests with in-room spa treatments, while the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills just dedicated an entire floor to wellness with features like special lighting that help regulate circadian rhythm. Ease Muscle Tension De-stress in the shower by kneading the nubs on this invigorating eucalyptus soap into your neck and shoulders. Nourish Your Skin Lock in moisture post-shower with this luxurious fragrance-free oil. It leaves skin velvety soft without any stickiness. Try…

4 Persian (mini) cucumbers, sliced ¼-inch thick (about 3 cups)¼ cup rice vinegar1 tsp. kosher salt¼ tsp. granulated sugar1 tsp. toasted sesame oil1 lb. (90/10) lean ground beef2 garlic cloves, sliced½ cup tomato puree3 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari1–2 Tbsp. gochujang (Korean chili paste) or Sriracha chili sauce1 Tbsp. brown sugar1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)Sliced scallions (optional)4 brioche burger buns, toasted 1. Place cucumber in a wide, shallow baking dish. Add vinegar, salt and granulated sugar; toss gently. Let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes. 2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add ground beef and garlic; cook, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.…

See If You Can Find the Differences in These Two Pictures Megan Thee Stallion is having her “Hot Girl Summer.” On July 26 the “Savage” rapper performed at E11even club in Miami—just days after making history by becoming the first female rapper to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue. “I want to thank all the strong women in my life who inspired me to love my body and live my best hot girl life,” she wrote on Instagram. “DREAM COME TRUE!!” 10 changes to keep score! 1. The light on the left is red. 2. A fourth light has been added to the ceiling 3. The phone held by the fan in the background, center left, is gone. 4. The white case of the fan’s phone in the front row, center left, is green. 5. The bracelet worn…

GWEN & BLAKE GET BACK TO WORK Nashville, July 27 Just weeks after tying the knot, Blake Shelton surprised the crowd at the CMA Summer Jam when he welcomed his wife onstage for a duet, introducing her as “Gwen Stefani Shelton!” A STARRY BIRTHDAY Hollywood, July 30 On his 53rd birthday, Terry Crews received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where he celebrated with his grandmother Ermelle Williams. MAKING A SPLASH Trancoso, Brazil, Aug. 1 Model Alessandra Ambrosio (center) and two friends jumped off their yacht to cool down. MILEY’S REBEL YELL Chicago, July 29 Miley Cyrus kicked off the Lollapalooza music festival with Billy Idol, who joined her for their duet “Night Crawling.” STARS ON-SET ‘BRING YOUR KIDS TO WORK’ DAY! Seattle, July 31 Russell Wilson’s…

Engaged Ty Pennington & Kellee Merrell “I never thought I would get married, but she changed that,” the HGTV star, 56, said on July 28 after proposing to his girlfriend, 33, over morning coffee at their Palm Coast, Fla., home. They began dating in 2020—a decade after they first met. New Couple Chrishell Stause & Jason Oppenheim The Selling Sunset star, 40, and her real estate boss, 44, revealed their new-couple status July 28 on Instagram during a trip to Capri, Italy. Their friendship “developed into an amazing relationship,” Oppenheim says. “We are very happy together.” Happy Anniversary! Patrick & Jillian Dempsey The actor and his wife, both 55, celebrated 22 years of marriage on July 31. “Feels like yesterday. I love you and don’t know what I would…

George Clooney is taking time to help his Italian neighbors. After the area near his Lake Como vacation home was hit by flooding and landslides, the actor, 60—who’s there with wife Amal and their 4-year-old twins—surveyed the damage and promised support. “It’s much worse than I thought,” Clooney told Italian TV station Tg1. “There will be a lot of work … but this city is strong.” Local mayor Roberto Pozzi tells People the star “was very impacted by what he saw. He told us he would take some initiatives to help.” Clooney “got his feet firmly entrenched in the mud,” adds resident Daniela Colombo, and his visit will “support people who lost their homes. It was really kind of him.”…

Babies Queer Eye star Tan France, 38, and husband Rob, 43, welcomed their first child, Ismail, via surrogate on July 10. “We love him so, so much. Like, fully obsessed,” Tan wrote on Instagram. • Country singer Brett Young, 40, and his wife, Taylor, 34, announced the July 21 arrival of their second daughter, Rowan Marie. They’re also parents to Presley Elizabeth, born in October 2019. • Married at First Sight’s Jessica Studer, 33, and Austin Hurd are expecting their first child. Engagements Law & Order vet Elisabeth Röhm, 48, is engaged to film producer and hotel developer Peter Glatzer, 57. • After five years of dating, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, 27, proposed to Amanda Carter, 27. On the Mend Actor Bob Odenkirk, 58, tweeted July 30 he’s “going to…

When Kathy Griffin was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer in mid-July, the comedian and actress was in disbelief. “I’m still a little bit in shock, not denial,” she told Juju Chang on ABC News’s Nightline, “but once a day I’ll just turn to, like, nobody next to me and go, ‘Can you believe this s---? Is this a bitch or what?’” A rep for Griffin confirms she underwent surgery on Aug. 2 to remove half of her left lung and “everything went well.” Griffin, 60, who has never been a smoker, wrote on Instagram that “the doctors are very optimistic as it is stage 1,” a small tumor that hasn’t spread to the lymph nodes. “Hopefully no chemo or radiation after this, and I should have normal function with…

I enjoy a quiet start to the day … I love mornings. And this happened just slowly over the last couple of years: I get out of bed, drink a big glass of alkaline water and then do a 20-minute meditation. It really gets my day started right, keeps me grounded and keeps my head clear. It gets me present, and then I can go on and start my day. I’ve learned the importance of taking care of my mental health … I journal regularly. I think it’s really great to put life into perspective. The life of an actress, the life of a Black woman in this country, as a Black actress, there’s a lot that comes at you. It can be extremely challenging. And sometimes just to get…

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½ cup all-purpose flour¼ tsp. black pepper¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup desiccated coconut20 fresh curry leaves, finely chopped (2 tsp.)2 garlic cloves, minced½ tsp. chili powder (optional)20 peeled, deveined raw prawns or jumbo (10-15 count) shrimp (about 1½ lb.), tail-onSunflower oil or neutral cooking oil 1. Stir together flour, pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Stir together coconut, curry leaves, garlic, chili powder (if using) and remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a third shallow bowl. 2. Dredge 1 shrimp in flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip into egg; let excess drip off. Dredge in coconut mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat using remaining shrimp. 3. Pour…

Last Thing I Misplaced I can’t find my house keys right now. I’m a creature of habit, so I usually can check like three [spots], and they’ll be there. I haven’t really torn the place apart looking yet. Last Time I Felt Like a Kid Every time I go surf. I’m terrible. I started when I was in my late 30s, so I really am at a disadvantage. I have no muscle memory. Last Indulgence I got home from doing interviews this morning and ordered a delicious cheeseburger with the works from Shake Shack. Today I got some fries, but I didn’t eat them all—that was my compromise. Last Time I Danced My dancing tends to get shut down pretty quickly by my kids [Alexia, 22, Isabella, 15, Gia,…