'Black-ish' Stars Say Being 'Unapologetic' Helped Earn Universal Appeal Ahead of Series Finale

Now, stars of the ABC sitcom are reflecting on the show’s universal appeal to audiences across the country and the globe ahead of its upcoming series finale. Speaking with PEOPLE at theBlack-ishseries finale event at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on Saturday,Anthony Andersonsaid the show’s appeal comes from its “authenticity,” “being unapologetic,” and “fighting for what you believe in.” “And that’s what made our show appealing,” the 51-year-old actor said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Dominic Robinson

'Boy Meets World' 's Danielle Fishel and Ben Savage Share Love Lessons from Cory and Topanga

Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel as Cory and Topanga onBoy Meets World.Photo: Walt Disney Television/Getty The lasting love between Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence will not soon be forgotten for fans ofBoy Meets WorldandGirl Meets World. Chatting with PEOPLE topromote the releaseof Panera Bread’s new"Forever Flatbreads"short film,Danielle FishelandBen Savage— who starred as Topanga and Cory, respectively, in the ’90s coming-of-age sitcom and its 2010s spinoff sequel — dish on what they consider the most quintessential romantic moments between their onscreen counterparts....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Emma Booker

'Brave' Calif. Boy, 15, Dies of Rare COVID-Related Illness as His Mother Also Battles Coronavirus

Photo: gofundme Family members of 15-year-old Braden Wilson from Simi Valley, California, are mourning his death from a rareCOVID-19-related illness. Simultaneously, Braden’s mother, Amanda Wilson is grieving the death of her son and recovering from a positive case of COVID-19. The Santa Susana High School student was discovered to have multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) – a rare complication of the novel coronavirus in pediatric patients, his aunt Heather Brassil toldABC-7....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Norman Schwartz

'Buffy' Star Nicholas Brendon Suffering from 'Deep-Seated Medical Problems' After Recent Jail Stint

Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Nicholas Brendonhas pulled out of promotional events for his new movieWanton Want, citing medical issues he’s suffered since a recent jail stint. TheBuffy the Vampire Slayeractor, 50, has suffered “deep-seated medical problems and immense pain” after he was arrested last month in Indiana andcharged with felony prescription fraud, his manager Theresa Fortier toldThe Daily Mail. He’s experienced “paralysis in his genitals” and legs, and is awaiting scans on his back and groin areas....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Bryan Richardson

'Claim to Fame': Cole Says He Had a 'Target' on Him Before Exit, Talks Sister Alicia Keys' Support (Exclusive)

Photo:ABC/John FleenorWarning: This post contains spoilers from season 2, episode 5 of ABC’sClaim to Fame.Cole knew his elimination onClaim to Famewas inevitable aftersending Shayne home the week earlier.On Monday night’s episode, Cole was eliminated from the competition after Karsyn correctly guessed that his celebrity relative isAlicia Keys.“I didn’t actually know that I was going to pick Shayne until I was actually standing up there,” Cole exclusively tells PEOPLE about Shayne’s shocking elimination....

March 16, 2025 · 11 min · 2261 words · Lori Arellano

'Courageous' Officers Rescue Couple Trapped Under Iowa Dam After Raft Capsized in River

Police in Iowa rescued two people from the Des Moines River after their inflatable raft capsized, and the entire mission was captured onvideo. Des Moines Police Department Both the man and woman were taken to the hospital in stable condition, and have since been released. As for the officers involved in the rescue, they “dried off, and went back to work,” the department’s Facebook page read, while praising the officers for their “courageous and selfless commitment....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Brandon Brown

'Dancing with the Stars' Alum Lindsay Arnold Welcomes Second Baby Girl: 'She Is Here and Healthy'

Lindsay Arnold and newborn daughter.Photo: Lindsay Arnold Cusick/Instagram Lindsay Arnoldis officially a mom of two! The couple’s daughter, whose name has yet to be shared, was born in the afternoon on Wednesday, May 3. Their new arrival joins big sisterSage Jill, 2½. 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....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Mr. Christopher May

'Diana, The Musical' to End Its Run on Broadway Later This Month: 'We Are Extraordinarily Proud'

Jeanna de Waal and Roe Hartrampf in Diana: The Musical.Photo: Diana On Broadway/Instagram Diana: The Musicalis preparing for its final bow. On Friday, producers of thePrincess Diana-based Broadway musical announced in a statement that the show will close on Sunday, Dec. 19. “We are extraordinarily proud of theDianacompany and of the show onstage at the Longacre,” said producers Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams), Frank Marshall, and The Araca Group in a joint statement, perPlaybill....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Derek Nguyen

'Dirty Dancin' g Sequel Director Says Movie Will 'Introduce This Story to a Whole New Generation'

Dirty Dancing(1987); Jonathan Levine.Photo: Vestron Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Mike Coppola/Getty Images Dirty Dancingis coming back, ’90s style. The highly anticipated sequel to the 1987 romantic dance drama has landed a director —Warm Bodies' andSnatched’sJonathan Levine— and is set to take place in the 1990s at Kellerman’s, the same fictional Catskills resort as the original,Deadlinereports. 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....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · James Powell

'Doubling Down with the Derricos' : Deon Gets the Twins a Puppy Without Telling Wife Karen

Karen Derricos isn’t too happy with husband Deon Derricos over his not-so-little surprise gift for their twins. In PEOPLE’s exclusive look atDoubling Down with the Derricos, Deon and Karen host a birthday party for their 10-year-old twins, Dallas and Denver. As it came time to open gifts, Deon says has a “small” surprise for their growing boys that not even Karen knows about. “We do have a gift for you and it’s a small gift, but it is here,” says Deon, who then bends to pick up a puppy....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Steven Wheeler

'DWTS' ' Sailor Brinkley-Cook Says Dancing Has Helped Overcome Insecurity: 'I Feel Like a Machine'

Sailor Brinkley-Cookdidn’t expect to be competing on this season ofDancing with the Stars, but needless to say, the experience has been a formative one so far.Just days before theseason premierelast month, the 21-year-old model stepped in to take her momChristie Brinkley‘s place in the competition after Brinkley, 65, fell andbroke her arm in two placesduring rehearsals.Speaking to reporters after her performance Monday night with pro partnerVal Chmerkovskiy— a tango that earned 23/30 from the judges — Brinkley-Cook, who said she “grew up very insecure,” opened up about how dancing has helped her build confidence....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Jennifer Valencia

'DWTS' : Alan Bersten Kisses Partner Alexis Ren After Admitting He's 'Falling' for Her

Love is officially in the air!In an exclusive clip of Monday’s episode ofDancing with the Stars, pro-dancer Alan Bersten opens up about his true feelings for his celeb partner Alexis Ren, who revealed that she’s crushing on the 24-year-old during last week’s episode.“Last week, some things were said,” Bersten says to Ren. “I’m in a place where, we worked so hard for this amazing journey together, and I’m afraid I will mess that up in some way....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Victoria Anderson

'DWTS' : Jenna Johnson Hopes to Get 'Validation' from Judges for Her Partnership with Karamo Brown

Jenna Johnsonis back for her fifth season as a pro dancer onDancing with the Stars— and is partnered withQueer Eye‘sKaramo Brown. Every week, Jenna will give readers an inside look at their journey thus far: the challenges, the laughs they share and what it’s going to take to win!Last week was stressful becausewe were in the bottom two, so I really wanted to focus solely on our dancing this week, honing in on the technique, ONLY samba content and we did just that....

March 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1979 words · Mr. Allen Pham MD