Table of contents for 4/24/2017 in People

For April 24, 2017 'It would be nice if my wife and I could go on a date every once in a while. Just us, at a bar. Any bar!' —JOEY MCINTYRE, on his busy life with three kids, to People 'She's not the stepdad I once had.' —KHLOE KARDASHIAN, on her strained relationship with Caitlyn Jenner, on KUWTK 'I'm probably the first person to get this award for character who [was called] an adulterer like five years ago.' —ASHTON KUTCHER, addressing rumors he cheated on ex-wife Demi Moore while accepting a role model award, at the Ron Pearson Center 'Until every man is fighting for our rights, we should consider stopping having sex.' —JANELLE MONAE, on the fight for gender equality, to Marie Claire 'Olivia Pope took my anonymity…

'Everyone deserves to find their soul mate and true happiness' Gail Hearn via e-mail For April 17, 2017 Barry Manilow Barry, those of us who have been here for your whole career are still here. The fusion of your private life and public persona share the common denominator that's always fueled your music and passion—it's all about love. Lynn Hinds Joplin, Mo. I was a college freshman when I first heard "Mandy." Now I'm the mother of a college junior, and I'm just as excited for the upcoming release of Barry's latest album, This Is My Town: Songs of New York. I'm glad he has so much love in his life. Mara Friedman Springfield, N.J. Doris Day I just saw the newly released birthday portrait of Doris Day in your…

ALL THE NEWS & BUZZ FROM HOLLYWOOD JANET JACKSON HER SHOCKING SPLIT THIS SHOULD BE A BLISSFUL time in Janet Jackson's life. In January the 50-year-old entertainer—who's long yearned to be a mother—welcomed her first child, Eissa, with her husband, Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana. But just three months after the baby's birth, multiple sources confirm to People that the couple have pulled the plug on their five-year-long marriage. "They come from very different worlds," says a Jackson family source of the shocking news. "They separated shortly after the baby was born." It was a surprising match from the start. Less than a year after telling Harper's Bazaar she didn't know if she could see herself walking down the aisle again, the twice-divorced star (Jackson was previously married to René…

Don Rickles made his living hurling insults. Dubbed "Mr. Warmth" and sometimes "the Merchant of Venom," the Queens-bred comic slagged Johnny Carson as "dum dum," called Larry King an "annoying guy" and dismissed Robin Williams as "an ape." And then there was his favorite epithet, applied to nearly everyone who strayed into his sights: "hockey puck." And yet the irascible stand-up, who died at 90 of kidney failure on April 6, was deeply loved—particularly by fellow comics. When Jimmy Kimmel memorialized Rickles in his late-night monologue, he wept. Comedians such as Sarah Silverman and Chris Rock shared that depth of feeling, because behind the prickly exterior Donald Jay Rickles was a pussycat. That showed in his final tweet, a tribute to his wife, Barbara, posted March 11 just before their…

Jourdan Duncan worried he "was in trouble" late one night last September when he turned around to find a police cruiser pulling up behind him on a deserted street in Benicia, Calif. "Where you walking to?" Benicia police corporal Kirk Keffer asked. Duncan, then 18, explained that he was doing what he did every night: walking the seven miles from his job packing boxes for a nutritional-supplement company to his home in Vallejo. Keffer offered the teen a ride home and on the way learned that Duncan was working to help his parents and earn money to go to college. "When he got out of the car, I just had to shake his hand," Keffer, 45, recalls. "I told him I admired his work ethic and there was nothing he…

Hydration About a gallon of water Breakfast Herbalife Vanilla Alternative Proteins shake with water Snack ¼ cup mixed nuts First Lunch Grilled chicken with brown rice and asparagus TIP! ADD BEANS OR AVOCADO TO MEALS FOR A BOOST OF FIBER, SAYS BLATNER Second Lunch 2 hard-boiled eggs; 4 homemade turkey and beef meatballs Snack Celery sticks with peanut butter Dinner Caesar salad with grilled salmon Dessert Pinkberry original frozen yogurt with strawberries and mango Total Calories: 1,780 The Verdict "Jordin's protein game is strong," says Chicago-based dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, "but her produce and whole grains could use a boost." She recommends that Sparks blend greens into her breakfast shake—which is too light at only 100 calories—and swap brown-rice pasta and zucchini for the eggs in her second lunch. Sparks…

The musician and activist, 54, has written a children's book, Touch the Earth What led you to write this book? Having written songs and produced documentaries about environmental issues, I asked, What's next? We decided children were the only age group I hadn't really reached out to. What do you hope readers will take away from it? I hope it serves as a reminder of how beautiful the world we live in is, as well as nurturing the relationship between parent and child. And prompts discussions about life and love too! The white feather is a major symbol—what's its significance? My dad once said to me that should he pass away, if there was a way of letting me know he was okay, the message would come in the form…

BABIES Bradley Cooper, 42, and his girlfriend, model Irina Shayk, 31, welcomed their first child together, a girl. • American Pie's Jason Biggs, 38, and his wife, actress Jenny Mollen, 37, are expecting their second child. They are already parents to son Sid, 3. • Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles stars Josh Altman, 38, and his wife, Heather Bilyeu Altman, welcomed daughter Alexis Kerry on April 3. VICTORY Golfer Sergio García, 37, claimed the 2017 Masters Champion title in Augusta, Ga., on April 9, earning his first victory in 74 starts at a major. SPLITS Mariah Carey, 47, and her boyfriend, backup dancer Bryan Tanaka, 33, have called it quits after five months of dating. • Friends' David Schwimmer, 50, and his wife, artist Zoe Buckman, have separated after nearly…

EXCLUSIVE People EXCLUSIVE Oprah Winfrey wasn't looking to act again. But the story of a working-class African-American mother whose cancer cells were used after her 1951 death and helped spawn major medical advances inspired her. Now an executive producer for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, an HBO film based on the bestselling book of the same name, Winfrey, 63, tackled the part of Lacks's daughter Deborah. "I felt intimidated," she says of the role. "This story is about a daughter's yearning. Her longing to know who she is and to find her own identity through the identity of her mother." Winfrey sat down with People's editor-in-chief for the latest episode of The Jess Cagle Interview (excerpts below) to discuss her own journey to find herself—and the life lessons she…

A popular cheerleader at Newfield High School in Selden, N.Y., Cheryl Pierson seemingly had an enviable life. The 16-year-old junior came from an upper-middle-class family, had a serious boyfriend, Rob Cuccio, and was studying to become a beautician. So when she casually mentioned a recent murder-for-hire plot in the headlines while sitting in homeroom one morning and asked if any of her classmates would kill someone for money, no one took her seriously—no one, except for Sean Pica. He would, he said, for a price: $1,000. Not even three months later, on the morning of Feb. 5, 1986, Cheryl found her father, James Pierson, 42, a local electrician, lying facedown in the snow, bleeding in their driveway. He'd been shot five times in the head and chest with a .22-cal.…

When Zeke Smith was cast on Survivor in 2016, the Brooklyn-based asset manager didn't necessarily plan on sharing that he was transgender: "I didn't want to be the 'first transgender Survivor star,'" says Smith, 29, who debuted on season 33 of the CBS show last fall and returned on season 34 in March. "I'm not ashamed of being trans, but I didn't want that to be my story. I just wanted to go out on an adventure and play a great game." Smith, who was raised in Oklahoma and transitioned while studying religion at Harvard, says he was open about who he was during his Survivor audition—he just didn't want to discuss it during filming. "When you tell people you're trans, you get two reactions: Either they look at you…

YOUR BEST & Healthiest! HAIR EVER EXPERT ADVICE, FRESH TIPS AND NEW PRODUCTS TO MAKE YOUR HAIR LOOK ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Gabrielle Union's Hair Story Whether she's making a major change or putting a modern spin on a classic style, we can always count on Gabrielle Union to serve up amazing hair inspiration. And after more than 20 years in front of the camera, the 44-year-old star of the BET drama Being Mary Jane is pouring everything she's learned behind the scenes about hair care into a new role: owner of namesake product line Flawless by Gabrielle Union. Now, with her collection for textured hair types set to launch this April at Ulta Beauty, the actress and entrepreneur is opening up about what it took to love her own hair. TURN…

ACROSS 1 Hatcher of Desperate Housewives 5 Detective's cry before "So you're the one!" 8 ___ for Life (film about van Gogh starring Kirk Douglas) 12 Venetian blind part 13 Kilmer of Batman and The Saint 14 Bugs in A Bug's Life 15 Her real first name was her character's name in Her (2 wds.) 17 Mt. Rushmore state (abbr.) 18 Norway's capital 19 Minnie or Mighty follower 21 Rap name before Cube or after Vanilla 23 ___ Rae 26 Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid's pop group 29 The Bridge on the River __ 32 TV announcer Pardo 33 He played 15 Across's father in Trouble with the Curve (2 wds.) 36 Flags of ___ Fathers 37 Bridget Jones: The ___ of Reason 38 Singer Azalea or Pop 39 O'Toole…

Last time I was injured Ten years ago. I had a motorcycle accident on the highway, and I broke my thumb, shattered my heel and got some pretty good road rash. Yeah, it wasn't fun. I gave it up after that. Those days are behind me. Last time I was starstruck I've never met them, but I'm starstruck over Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Nobody's off-limits, they're ruthless, and I love it. If I ever saw them, I'd probably get nervous and stutter and say, "Please don't ruin me." Last time I danced This morning? In front of the mirror. There was music, a little Whitney Houston or something. Or maybe it was in my head—it's hard to remember. Last time I sang out loud Right now, let's do it.…

On the Cover 44 HEATH LEDGER 51 OPRAH WINFREY 54 TORI SPELLING 60 THE CHEERLEADER & THE HIT MAN 21 SCOOP Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana separate shortly after the birth of their first child 58 DON RICKLES The snarling comedian whose barbed insults kept Hollywood stars in stitches dies at 90 65 SHERYL CROW The artist opens up about how being a single mom inspired her new album after she'd taken a break from music 66 HEROES AMONG US A routine pedestrian stop leads to a "life-changing" friendship between California police officer Kirk Keffer and 19-year-old Jourdan Duncan 69 ZEKE SMITH The Survivor contestant discusses his experience being outed as transgender by a competitor on reality TV 75 A MOTHER FIGHTS BACK AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE Lori Haas,…

HAVING A MOMENT Demi Lovato THE STAR WORKED WITH STYLIST AVO YERMAGYAN ON HER SPRING-READY WARDROBE WHILE PROMOTING SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAG YERMAGYAN CHOSE THIS TWO-PIECE BECAUSE 'IT'S DARING YET DELICATE' HER CUSTOM EDIE PARKER CLUTCH FEATURED HER CHARACTER'S NAME! THE CUTOUT PANELS ON THIS FLORAL DRESS 'REVEALED JUST ENOUGH SKIN TO KEEP HER LOOKING YOUNG AND SULTRY,' SAYS HER STYLIST 'HER STYLE IS SEXY, FEMININE AND CHIC. SHE IS FEELING MORE CONFIDENT THAN EVER BEFORE, AND OUR CHOICES REFLECT THAT' —YERMAGYAN…

Introducing BEAU DEAN McDERMOTT born March 2, 2017 Tori Spelling can't look away. Her 5-week-old baby boy Beau has just given himself over to a huge yawn and is snuggling into his father Dean McDermott's chest. "I just can't stop staring at him," Spelling say as her newborn's eyelids gently flutter and close. With Spelling and McDermott's four older children, Liam, 10, Stella, 8, Hattie, 5, and Finn, 4, off at school—McDermott is also dad to Jack, 18, from his previous marriage—the couple are enjoying a rare peaceful moment at their Woodland Hills, Calif., home. "Our life is like a rock concert: loud, crowded, and someone usually throws up," McDermott says with a laugh. "But we wouldn't want it any other way." The joyful chaos of a supersize family is…

She's won nine Grammys and sold millions of albums, but at home, "I'm a supergeeky mom," says Sheryl Crow. "We listen to the radio on the way to school, and I'm constantly bopping along to the Chainsmokers. The kids are like, 'Mom, quit dancing!' They think I'm the biggest goofball on the planet." The singer and single mom—she adopted sons Wyatt, 9, and Levi, 6, in 2007 and 2010, respectively—is gearing up to release her ninth album, Be Myself. And these days Crow, 55, says she's happiest with her role as a parent. "Adopting my boys—that's just been the biggest everlasting event that has informed everything," she says, "and really for the better." After promoting her last album, 2013's Feels Like Home, Crow had an epiphany: "I didn't want to…

Crispy Green Bean Fries THE ACTRESS AND AUTHOR OF STIRRING UP FUN WITH FOOD SHARES A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO FRENCH FRIES 2 tbsp. canola oil, plus more for greasing wire racks 2 cups panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) 2 tsp. lemon pepper 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup) ½ cup whole buttermilk 1 large egg ½ cup all-purpose flour ¾ lb. fresh green beans, trimmed Creamy Dijon mustard 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease 2 wire racks with canola oil, and set each over a baking sheet. 2. Stir together panko, canola oil and lemon pepper in a shallow bowl until blended, and stir in cheese. Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a second shallow bowl. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. 3. Dredge each green bean…

NEW YORK'S NEW RIDE Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, 42, took the stage with his daughter Winnie, 3, at the opening of Universal Orlando Resort's newest attraction, "Race Through New York," on April 6. The 3-D motion-simulator ride transports guests to the Big Apple, where they race Fallon through the city streets and around his show's studio at the famous 30 Rock. 10 CHANGES KEEP SCORE 1. The Statue of Liberty impersonator's dress has more creases. 2. The pile of red ribbons behind Fallon is fuller. 3. The sleeve on Winnie's dress is bigger. 4. The blue stripe between the police officers' arms has been removed. 5. The strap on Winnie's shoe is thicker. 6. The "P" on the police car is now a "B." 7. The man to the…