Natalia Vodianova on Being Named UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador: 'I Hope to Bring Even More Change'

Photo: Courtesy UNFPA SupermodelNatalia Vodianovahas graced the pages of every notable fashion magazine and walked countless high-fashion runways since she got her start at 17 (quickly earning the title “Supernova”). But just as impressive as her fashion credits are her accomplishments outside the modeling realm through her extensive charity work. The Russian model has long championed advocacy for children and those with special needs through her charity, theNaked Heart Foundation, and now she’s taking her efforts a step further through her new duty as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency,UNFPA, which was announced today....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Terri Ramos

Natalie Portman Says She Has 'Respect' for Jessica Simpson After '90s Bikini Pics Controversy

Photo: Vera Anderson/WireImage; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Natalie Portmanis once again putting her exchange withJessica Simpsonbehind her. OnWatch What Happens Live, a caller asked theVox Luxactress, “Natalie, have you andJessica Simpsonspoken offline since the recent miscommunication?” “No, only on,” Portman replied. “And I have only respect and good feelings for her.” “That was so well — that was such a nice dialogue you both had,” hostAndy Cohensaid onWWHL. “It was very respectful....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Cory White

Naya Rivera's Son Josey Starts Kindergarten: 'A Roller Coaster to Remember,' Says Dad Ryan Dorsey

Photo: Ryan Dorsey/instagram The lateNaya Rivera’s sonJosey Hollisjust hit an academic milestone. The 5½-year-old’s father,Ryan Dorsey, revealed Thursday that his son has started kindergarten, posting an adorable photo of the boy on what appears to be his first day of school. The picture, which was shared to Dorsey’s Instagram, showed Josey dressed in a protective face mask, a red Adidas jacket, and a dark T-shirt as he stood on a green lawn....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Beth Rodgers

NBA All-Star Uniforms Will Honor Kobe Bryant and Daughter Gianna with No. 24 and No. 2 Jerseys

TheNBA announced on Fridaythat jerseys for the 2020 All-Star Game will feature a special tribute to basketball legendKobe Bryant,his 13-year-old daughter,Gianna, and seven other victims of the Jan. 26 helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. To pay tribute to the other victims, both teams will wear patches with nine stars to represent all who were lost in the crash, includingJohn Altobelli,Keri Altobelli,Alyssa Altobelli,Sarah Chester, Payton Chester,Christina Mauserand pilotAra Zobayan. The jerseys and patches will make their on-court debut at the All-Star Game on Feb....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · James Armstrong

NBC News NOW Anchor Morgan Radford Announces She's Expecting Her First Baby

Photo: Mariano Martínez NBC News NOW anchor and NBC News correspondentMorgan Radfordhas a lot of changes coming her way. Radford has been open about her desire to start a family, first discussing her fertility with viewers in 2018, when a segment aired about the process of Radfordfreezing her eggs. Also excited is Williams, who is hoping for an athlete. “I’m pumped. I can’t wait to tell lots of dad jokes,” he says....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Cole Rivas

NBC News' Stephanie Gosk Urges Bike Safety After Her 'Gruesome' Crash: 'I'm Extraordinarily Lucky'

Stephanie Gosk.Photo: Stephanie Gosk NBC News' Stephanie Gosk is bruised and stitched up after a “gruesome"bike crash, but healing, thanks in part to her helmet. “Overly eager that morning, I took off with the lead group. I had no business riding with them. By the time we hit eight miles, I was getting dropped. It was in that moment, tearing down a hill, looking at the riders up ahead and not paying attention to the road, that I hit it — a pothole grabbed the front wheel and threw the bike, with me on it, down hard,” she wrote....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Eric Sandoval

Nebraska Man Opens Fire, Kills 2 People at Grain Service Facility After Getting Fired: Police

Photo: Facebook Three people have died after a gunmanopened fireat a grain services facility in Nebraska on Thursday after being terminated from the company, authorities say. The alleged shooter, identified as Max Hoskinson, 61, of Superior, had lost his job with Agrex the same day he allegedly killed two people and injured another, according to a statement from Nebraska State Patrol. Just before 2 p.m. local time, police say Hoskinson returned to the Agrex Elevator facility in Superior and allegedly began firing off a handgun....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Anna Clements

Negotiations Break Down over George Floyd Justice in Policing Act: 'We Are Incredibly Disappointed'

George Floyd. “We are incredibly disappointed and dismayed that the United States Senate was unable to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act,” Jacari Harris, executive director of the George Floyd Memorial Foundation, said in a statement. After police reform legislation was passed in the House in March, Harris said the foundation was “cautiously optimistic that the Senate would honor the will of the people, but that was not to be as yet....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Jennifer Castillo

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's Relationship Timeline

Neil Patrick HarrisandDavid Burtkahave been supporting each other since their very first date. From their celebratory social media tributes to sweet moments on the red carpet, here’s everything to know about Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s relationship. April 1, 2004: Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka go on their first date Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Harris and Burtka went to the movies for their first date on April 1, 2004, aftermeeting in passingon the street....

March 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1933 words · Christopher Blake

Neil Patrick Harris Says There's 'Something Sexy' About Straight Actors Playing a Gay Character

Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Neil Patrick Harrisis revealing his thoughts on whether or not casting should have anything to do with a person’s sexual preference. “I’m not one to jump on to labeling,” the actor, who is openly gay, shared. “As an actor you certainly hope you can be a visible option for all kinds of different roles. I played a character [inHow I Met Your Mother] for nine years who was nothing like me....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Gregory Hall

Neil Young's Longtime Manager Elliot Roberts Dies at 76: 'My Best Friend in the World,' Singer Says

Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images Neil Younghonored his longtime manager, Elliot Roberts, who died on Friday. He was 76. Young, 73, posted a touching tribute to his friend and manager of over 50 years on Saturday onhis website, celebrating the man whom he says was central in maintaining his decades-long career in the music industry. “My friend for over 50 years, Elliot Roberts, has passed away. We are all heartbroken, but want to share what a great human being Elliot has been....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Bradley Evans

New 'Avatar' Experience Is Coming to Disneyland Resort — Here's What We Know So Far

TheAvatarfranchise is expanding its empire! At Disney’sQ1 FY23 Earnings Results Webcaston Wednesday, Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, announced that a newAvatar-inspired experience will be coming to California’s Disneyland Resort following the huge success ofAvatar: The Way of Water. “James Cameron’sAvatar: The Way of Water, which was easily the most successful film of the quarter, has become the fourth biggest film of all time globally, with close to $2....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Joshua Smith

New Biopic Explores the Friendship of Country Icons Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn — Watch the Trailer

The untold true story of Patsy Cline andLoretta Lynn’sfriendship will soon hit the small screen. A new biopic titledPatsy & Loretta, which is set to premiere on Lifetime in the fall, follows the two country legends as they help each other make their marks on the industry — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the trailer. In the clip, which stars formerSmashactressMegan Hiltyas Cline and Broadway star Jessie Mueller as Lynn, the pair start to form a friendship when Lynn visits Cline in the hospital after a near-fatal car crash in 1961....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Luke Miller