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Cooking is one of my favorite pastimes (I even briefly considered attending culinary school in college), but on busy weeknights, preparing dinner can feel like a dreaded chore rather than a preferred hobby. Still, I cook nearly all of my meals at home, so I’ve curated a collection of kitchen gadgets that make meal prep

NEED TO KNOW Spike Lee said A$AP Rocky goes “toe-to-toe” with Denzel Washington in upcoming film, Highest 2 Lowest The film is based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 Japanese-language film High and Low The rapper will play Washington’s son Spike Lee is praising A$AP Rocky‘s acting skills. While appearing on the Thursday, July 31, episode of

NEED TO KNOW Costco is opening new locations in four states in August New stores are expected to pop up in Texas, Nevada, Washington and Florida Additional locations will be established in Ontario, Québec and Mexico this month Costco is expanding with new locations in four states. The popular wholesale store’s “Coming Soon” page has

NEED TO KNOW A boy in Maryland tragically died after being swept into a storm drain amid flash flooding in the Mount Airy area Police said they were able to recover the individual but they “unfortunately, succumbed to injuries sustained during the event” The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 31 A Maryland boy has

NEED TO KNOW Jenna Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams on Wednesday The actress talked about why she believes the show resonates with a younger audience in a new interview She also addressed how she thinks social media is affecting today’s world Jenna Ortega believes Wednesday has resonated with audiences for more reasons than one. The actress,

NEED TO KNOW Aaron Paul just listed his Spanish-style Los Angeles property for $10 million The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house combines period-appropriate features with modern interior updates Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons last sold the home in 2019 for $6.95 million, per Los Angeles Times Aaron Paul just listed a historic Hollywood home on the

NEED TO KNOW Dansby Swanson gushed over his wife, Mallory Swanson The Chicago Cubs star, who’s expecting his first child with the U.S. soccer star, called her a “queen” and a “rockstar” when talking about their relationship Swanson shared an update on Mallory amid her first pregnancy journey since announcing they are expecting in May

NEED TO KNOW A 7-month-old baby girl was found abandoned in someone’s front yard in Dyer County, Tenn., on Tuesday, July 29 Hours later, James M. Wilson, 21, Adrianna Williams, 20, Cortney Rose, 38, and Braydon Williams, 15, were discovered deceased On Wednesday, July 30, District Attorney General Danny Goodman Jr. told PEOPLE that the four victims

NEED TO KNOW Michael Bublé is taking his Voice coaching duties seriously by rocking some Reba McEntire socks “These are the finest socks ever,” he said of his fashion accessories  The returning coaches — including Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg — are back on set of season 28, which premieres in September  Michael Bublé is

NEED TO KNOW A groom and one of his groomsmen have been seriously injured after the taxi carrying him and his wedding party crashed on the way to the nuptials in Australia, according to reports New South Wales (NSW) Police Force confirmed in a statement obtained by PEOPLE that emergency services had been “called to

NEED TO KNOW Natalie Portman joined Role Model onstage when he performed “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” at Madison Square Garden on July 28 She’s the latest fan to join him during the song Portman and Role Model star in Lena Dunham’s upcoming Netflix movie Good Sex Natalie Portman is Role Model’s latest “Sally.”

NEED TO KNOW The Hunting Wives centers around a female friend group in the town of Maple Brook, Texas The Netflix show, which stars Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman, was filmed in North Carolina The Hunting Wives utilized several small-town bars and restaurants for filming While The Hunting Wives is set in East Texas, the

NEED TO KNOW Kelly, 56, has worked for Dr. Mike Nayak at Nayak Plastic Surgery in St. Louis, Mo., for nearly a decade In June, she turned to her boss for multiple procedures, including a deep plane facelift, deep neck lift and rhinoplasty Dr. Nayak tells PEOPLE, “tktktk After performing multiple plastic surgery procedures on

NEED TO KNOW On Monday, a gunman opened fire at 345 Park Ave., in Manhattan He fatally shot at least four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer, later identified as Didarul Islam Islam was a 36-year-old father of two who lived in the Bronx. He and his wife were expecting their third baby The off-duty

NEED TO KNOW Environmental activist Hipólito Quispe Huamán was shot and killed in the Peruvian Amazon Human rights organizations and prosecutors suspect his murder is linked to his environmental work The killing highlights a growing pattern of violence against environmental activists and indigenous people An environmental activist fighting against the destruction of the Amazon rainforest

Jennifer Lopez’s summer itinerary included a trip to Europe, and she’s showing us exactly how to dress on our next warm-weather vacation.  Between shows on her Up All Night: Live 2025 tour, the singer was spotted walking around Italy in a Hollywood-favorite dress style that’s so practical for summer weather. Her shirtdress had layer-friendly buttons,

Warning: Spoilers for The Gilded Age season 3, episode 6 NEED TO KNOW The latest episode of The Gilded Age ended with a shocking moment An unexpected death comes amid a drama-filled season, including a messy wedding and social maneuvering  New episodes air at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max Season 3 of The

NEED TO KNOW Nick Hogan paid tribute to his late father Hulk Hogan on Instagram on Saturday, July 26 Just days after Hulk died at 71, his 35-year-old son remembered the former pro-wrestling star as the “best dad” “I thanked him for everything he has ever done for me and told him how much I

NEED TO KNOW Clifford Phillips Jr. was killed in a dog attack at Second Chance Animal Alliance in Water Way, Miss., on July 18 The 57-year-old had been working at the animal shelter for two years at the time of the fatal incident He was allegedly attempting to put two dogs in a pen when

NEED TO KNOW An 18-year-old dancer was found dead in her home on July 19 Layla-Maria Grubb’s loved ones said she “brought so much joy, light, and love into the lives of everyone who knew her” A funeral service for the teenager will be held on Aug. 1 An 18-year-old dancer is being remembered by

NEED TO KNOW Three people have died after they were struck by a race car, authorities say Two brothers, ages 60 and 70, and a 44-year-old father died on the morning of Saturday, July 26, after they were struck by a car racing in France’s Rallye de la Fourme d’Ambert “Our thoughts are with the

NEED TO KNOW A bride who was estranged from her sister for three years refused to have her there when she got married However, two years after she tied the knot, she still feels bad about also excluding her “innocent” brother-in-law from her big day Taking to Reddit, she found a way to let go

NEED TO KNOW Gwyneth Paltrow stars as a “temporary spokesperson” for Astronomer following the Coldplay kiss cam scandal The Iron Man actress was previously married to the band’s frontman, and the former couple share two kids together “Thank you for your interest in Astronomer,” the tech company said Gwyneth Paltrow is helping Astronomer turn lemons

NEED TO KNOW Kaylee Dutton was being sexually abused by her family friend Justin Driffill The 17-year-old was fatally shot by men who thought she was stalking them Two men have pleaded guilty to murder charges in her killing A Utah man has admitted to sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl before the teen was fatally

NEED TO KNOW Fans of Be More Chill gathered at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, N.J. to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary on Thursday, July 24 Actors Will Roland and George Salazar, composer and lyricist Joe Iconis and more of the original cast participated in the special event The Tony-nominated musical adaptation of

NEED TO KNOW Students in the Lawrence County, Tenn., School System will no longer be able to rely on a doctor’s note for sick days Minors missing just over a week of school can end up with a referral to juvenile court “Absences shall be classified as absent. Absences are not excused or unexcused,” the

NEED TO KNOW The U.S. Department of State has issued four “do not travel” advisories for foreign countries in the past two weeks Haiti, Libya, Iraq, and Syria are the latest countries to receive a Level 4 warning — the most severe classification Factors such as crime, health concerns, terrorism, kidnappings, and natural disasters determine

Jennifer Lawrence’s latest sneaker moment is part sneaker, part ballet slipper — and it’s 100 percent our new shoe obsession. The actress recently stepped out wearing Wales Bonner Jewel Mary Janes (a.k.a. sneakerinas), and sneakerheads took notice. You know what else we noticed? The $600 price tag and that they’re practically sold out in every

NEED TO KNOW Teddi Mellencamp has paused immunotherapy due to the strong side effects She revealed that several of her tumors have shrunken She is currently undergoing treatment for stage 4 melanoma that metastasized to her brain and lungs Teddi Mellencamp is providing a health update on her stage 4 cancer diagnosis. In the Wednesday,

NEED TO KNOW It’s been a busy month for Molly Gordon, who costars alongside Jeremy Allen White in The Bear season 4 as well as Logan Lerman in Oh, Hi!, which premieres on July 25 The actress, 29, tells PEOPLE what it’s like for her working with two of the internet’s biggest crushes Her costar,