Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Were 'One of the Tightest Couples I've Ever Seen,' Says Friend: 'She Was Very Protective' (Exclusive)

Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman in 1991.Photo:Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Gene Hackmanand his wifeBetsy Arakawawere “real life partners,” longtime friends and neighbors in their Santa Fe, N.M. neighborhood tell PEOPLE. Married couple Daniel and Barbara Lenihan and their son Aaron, who knew the couple for years, are “shocked” to hear the news that Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies werefoundon Wednesday. “He was getting quite old,” says Barbara, 75, of the late Oscar winner, who turned 95 on Jan....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Derek Wells

George Clooney Didn't Think He Had 'Much of a Chance' with Wife Amal Due to 17-Year Age Difference

Amal Clooney and George Clooney on Sept. 7, 2022.Photo:Mike Marsland/WireImage Mike Marsland/WireImage George Clooneyadmits he once assumed his age difference with wifeAmal Clooneywould be insurmountable.In a wide-ranging interview withThe New York Timesto promote hisBroadway debut inGood Night, and Good Luck, the actor at one point reflected on meeting the accomplished human rights attorney, whom he married in 2014.“I wasn’t really in the market for being a dad. Then I met Amal and we fell in love,” said George....

March 15, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Sandra Murphy

George Clooney DirectedThe Boys in the BoatFrom iPad amid COVID Outbreak: ‘I Was Really Sick’ (Exclusive)

George Clooney on the set of ‘The Boys in the Boat’.Photo:Laurie Sparham/ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Laurie Sparham/ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures George Clooneyfaced challenges while directing the historical dramaThe Boys in the Boat, including a COVID-19 outbreak on set. “I was really sick,” Clooney, 62, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview this weekend. “It was my first time getting COVID.” As a result of contracting the virus, he was forced to temporarily run the movie — which was filmed in 2022 and starsCallum Turneras amateur crew team member Joe Rantz, who helps bring the University of Washington’s underdog team to the 1936Olympics— remotely, though with the help of some modern technology....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Jose Williams

Get Disney's At-Home Dole Whip Recipe — Plus See All the New Park Treats for Dole Whip Day

Photo: Disney ParksIt’s a big day for Dole Whip enthusiasts!Thursday marks Dole Whip Day at Disney, which means fans of the frozen treat get to celebrate the iconic dessert that the parks have been serving up for decades. Along with a score of new Dole Whip menu items across Disney parks, the company has released anupdated recipeso fans can enjoy it at home, too!The frozen pineapple creation only calls for three basic ingredients — 1/2 to 3/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 cups of frozen pineapple chunks and 1 cup of dairy-free vanilla ice cream....

March 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1182 words · Paul Parker

Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper Are 'Serious' but Not in a 'Rush' to Get Engaged, Source Says: It 'Would Be a Big Step' (Exclusive)

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid in November 2024.Photo:Aeon/GC Images Aeon/GC Images Gigi HadidandBradley Cooperare not in a rush to head down the aisle.The actor, 50, and the model, 29, are “serious about each other, but anengagementwould be a big step,” a source tells PEOPLE exclusively.“Neither are looking to rush anything, but that’s not to say they’re not very happy together,” the insider continues of the couple. The source adds that both Hadid and Cooper’s “families spend time together, and so do their kids....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Mr. Brian Clarke Jr.

Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner Details a Cheeky Fitting Room Makeout Session with Wife Theresa Nist

Gerry Tuner jokes about fitting room makeup session with wife Theresa Nist.Photo:Gerry Turner/Instagram Gerry Turner/Instagram Golden BachelornewlywedsGerry TurnerandTheresa Nistare bringing a new meaning to retail therapy! Recently, the couple went shopping at a local athleticwear store in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, where Theresa is from. And according to Gerry’s newInstagram post, it seems like the happy couple did more than browse for clothes. “The last trip in we may have spent a little too much time in the dressing room, “ Gerry, 72, wrote....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Kelly Benson MD

Grandma Went Viral for NSFW Carnation Milk Jingle — and Then Company Made Merch to Fix Her Sidewalk

Helen Ernst, 96, a.k.a. ‘Grandma Helen,’ whose TikTok video about Carnation milk went viral.Photo:Carnation Carnation A family had no idea what was in store when they first posted aTikTok videoof their 96-year-old mom reciting an old Carnation Milk jingle from the 1940s. Helen Ernst, of Bloomfield, Iowa, was at home with her daughters when, realizing she had their undivided attention, she launched into a risqué-sounding jingle while holding a can of the popular evaporated milk....

March 15, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Nicholas Hansen

Groom Angry with New Wife After She Pranked His Mother with Orange Makeup on Their Wedding Day

A stock image of a woman having her makeup done.Photo:Getty Getty A groom is seeking advice after learning that his new wife pulled a not-so-nice prank on his mother on their wedding day. The groom explained the situation in arecent poston the popular subreddit “Am I the A——?” as he asked fellow Redditors whether he’s justified in expressing his “discomfort” about his wife’s treatment of his mom. “But I took my wife’s side and laid down boundaries,” the groom explained....

March 15, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Antonio Montoya

Guardians of the Galaxy Make Kevin Bacon Their Ultimate Christmas Gift in Holiday Special Trailer

The Guardians of the Galaxy are getting in the Christmas spirit — withKevin Bacon. Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket (Bradley Cooper), Groot (Vin Diesel), Nebula (Karen Gillan) and Mantis (Pom Klementieff) each return. At one point, Drax and Mantis seek out Bacon, 64, who plays himself, as a Christmas present for Star-Lord. “We’re looking for the legendary Kevin Bacon,” they say outside the movie star’s front door — before breaking into his home and chasing him....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Jeremy Webb

Gwen Stefani Shares Photos from Day at the Corn Maze with Sons Zuma, 14, and Apollo, 8

Photo: Gwen Stefani/Instagram Gwen Stefaniis enjoying everything that fall has to offer with her family. The Voicecoach shared some sweet scenes from her weekend on Instagram Sunday, where the mom of three appeared with her two younger sons, Apollo, 8, andZuma, 14, at a corn maze. Stefani, 53, and her two boys joined her brother and former bandmate, Eric Stefani, and his family for the fun-filled day, which included some selfies of the “Don’t Speak” singer and the whole group....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Joel Watkins

H&M Removes All Justin Bieber Merch After Singer Says He Didn't 'Approve' of Any of It

Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images; H&M H&M previously told PEOPLE “as with all other licensed products and partnerships, H&M followed proper approval procedures.” On Monday, the “Ghost” singer posted two notes on his Instagram Stories slamming H&M. “I didn’t approve any of the merch collection that they put up at H&M… all without my permission and approval,” Bieber wrote. “SMH I wouldn’t buy it if I were you.” PHOTO: Justin Bieber/InstagramPHOTO: Justin Bieber/Instagram...

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Nicholas Kelly

Halle and Chloe Bailey Tease New Music in 2024: 'We're Working on Really Exciting Things' (Exclusive)

Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey attend the Chloe x Halle and VS PINK Celebrate the Launch of Design Collaboration in Los Angeles in August 2023.Photo:Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images HalleandChloe Baileyhave big plans for 2024! While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE about their partnership withCORE Hydration, the musician sisters, who form the groupChloe x Halle, also open up about plans to release joint music this year, after both recently embarked on solo acting and musical ventures....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Barbara Bowman

Halle Berry Says She’s Donating Her ‘Entire Closet’ to Families Who’ve Lost Everything in the Los Angeles Fires

Halle Berry.Photo:Presley Ann/Getty; Halle Berry/Instagram Presley Ann/Getty; Halle Berry/Instagram Halle Berryis giving back to those in need in Los Angeles amid theongoing wildfiresin the area that have left thousands without a home. TheCatwomanstar, 58, shared onInstagramthat she is working with actressSharon Stoneand donating her “entire closet” to those in need of “basic” items after losing them in the wildfires. She shared a look at the donation drive set up at COOP, which is a small home goods business located in Beverly Hills, Calif....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Ronald Hart