Month: May 2025

NEED TO KNOW Actor and trans activist Scott Turner Schofield explains why he doesn’t like to be known for his “historic firsts” in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE Schofield, who was the first out trans actor to be cast in a daytime soap opera and the first out trans man nominated for an Emmy Award

NEED TO KNOW A woman turns to the internet for advice on how she handled a situation with her stepdad Her stepdad tried to take credit for getting her through college, despite not paying for her education The woman called him out on it, and now a few family members say she was in the

NEED TO KNOW Demi Lovato and Jordan “Jutes” Lutes tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in California on Sunday, May 25 Lovato posted a glimpse at the first day of her bachelorette party celebrations in a Friday, May 30 Instagram carousel Her new husband then added an adorable comment in response to her recent post

NEED TO KNOW On May 29, Gigi and Bella Hadid announced in a statement to the Daily Mail that they have a 23-year-old half-sister, Aydan Nix Nix is the daughter of Mohamed Hadid and Terri Hatfield Dull The supermodel sisters said they’ve “cherished this unexpected and beautiful addition to our family” Gigi Hadid and Bella

NEED TO KNOW A Reddit user wrote about a recent Delta redeye flight where the passenger sitting in front of them asked a flight attendant an inappropriate question The passenger sitting in first class had a talk with the cabin manager after being reported The flight crew kept a close eye on the passenger for

NEED TO KNOW Legislators in Hawaii are implementing a hefty tax on tourism that they believe will help the state government take action against climate change Known as the first ever “Green Fee” in the country, Hawaii’s Act 96 will raise the state’s current transient accommodations tax (TAT) to 11%, meaning travelers staying in a

NEED TO KNOW New York City’s Office of the Medical Examiner tells PEOPLE that Kiyanna Winfield, a 1-month-old initially believed to have been killed by a dog mauling, was actually dead before the dog bit her The infant was asleep between her parents when her mother allegedly woke to see their 6-month-old pit bull mix

NEED TO KNOW Hallie Walker ate six squares of chocolate in the back of her Uber, not thinking anything of it She realized after eating the chocolate that each contained 66 mg of caffeine She recounts the experience to PEOPLE after a video she took following the incident went viral on TikTok Hallie Walker was

NEED TO KNOW Todd and Julie Chrisley were both released from prison on May 28, one day after receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump The couple reported to separate prisons in January 2023 after being convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud the previous year Todd was picked up at Federal Prison Camp

NEED TO KNOW Lauren Weedman, who plays private chef Patrice on the Netflix hit Sirens, experienced a flare-up of Bell’s palsy while filming the show The actress says she was embarrassed, but “waiting for it to get better just was not an option,” She’s since seen improvement in the symptoms of Bell’s palsy, which is

NEED TO KNOW Tobi Elder was supposed to tie the knot with her fiancé on May 9 in Hawaii, with a tropical honeymoon to follow But just 36 hours before their flight, the relationship unexpectedly fell apart Despite the pain, Tobi made a bold decision: she was going to take the trip alone Tobi Elder

NEED TO KNOW Jeffrey Dean Morgan tells PEOPLE how his wife, Hilarie Burton Morgan, convinced him to take on his first hosting job for NBC’s new competition series, Destination X Best known for his role on The Walking Dead and its spinoffs, Jeffrey says he didn’t think he could fit in as host of a

NEED TO KNOW After seven years together, a woman reminded her boyfriend of her non-negotiable: no children before marriage He wants kids now due to a health condition but still refuses to propose, fearing divorce She is standing firm on her boundary, and he has since accused her of punishing him for not marrying her

Taylor Omalley never thought a few mysterious bruises would change the course of her life.  For years, she brushed off the marks that dotted her legs, chalking them up to clumsiness or just having sensitive skin. It wasn’t until a social media post and a long-awaited diagnosis finally gave her answers. “It’s pretty much been

Stars are bringing the heat to the 2025 American Music Awards. For the 51st installment of the awards show, stars descended on Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Memorial Day to celebrate the biggest names in music, and brought their fashion A-game on the 99-degree day. From Ciara and Reneé Rapp to Shaboozey and Rod Stewart, see all the

NEED TO KNOW During an appearance on Read with Jenna, Sarah J. Maas expressed her gratitude for her husband’s support of her career Her husband, Josh Wasserman, was once recognized by fans for his important role in “[making] it possible for Sarah to write,” she said Maas’s bestselling romantasy series A Court of Thorns and

If you have a green thumb or are a novice gardener, now is the time to start thinking about the plants, flowers, and vegetables worth growing throughout spring and summer. A personal garden can be achievable in any size backyard with the help of a raised bed or planter box. This spacious Three Posts wood

NEED TO KNOW Demi Lovato married Jordan “Jutes” Lutes in a California wedding on Sunday, May 25 She wore a custom Vivienne Westwood gown and cathedral-style veil, according to Vogue The couple went public with their romance in August 2022 and got engaged in December 2023 Demi Lovato is married! The singer, 32, tied the knot with

NEED TO KNOW Lando Norris took pole position during the qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, May 24 Margarida Corceiro was photographed supporting the Formula 1 driver, 25, while sitting in a box at the event The Portuguese model, 22, was previously romantically linked to Norris, but they seemingly went their separate

While you’re diving into Amazon’s Memorial Day sales for deals on everything from home essentials to summer-ready fashion, why not snag a tiny house while you’re at it?  It’s the ultimate statement buy for turning extra space into a guest retreat, office, or weekend escape. Tiny homes are more affordable than traditional houses, and they’re

NEED TO KNOW Sean “Diddy” Combs requested that his assistants bring a very specific — and unusual — list of food items he required for traveling, former employees said during the rapper’s trial The mogul and his team used a Black Amex card to buy luxury items, as well as food items such as applesauce

NEED TO KNOW Robert Raymond Cook was accused of murdering his father, his stepmother, and his five young half-siblings in 1959 Cook continued to claim innocence throughout his trial, including writing a poem about being framed for his family’s murders He was ultimately executed, but locals in Alberta, Canada, still debate Cook’s guilty verdict decades

Making the most of a small space requires smart furniture choices, and an accent cabinet is a prime example of style meeting functionality. The Lark Manor Ailynn Accent Cabinet is currently 75 percent off at Wayfair, bringing its price down from $700 to just $174. This modern storage piece helps maximize limited space while adding

NEED TO KNOW A woman allegedly stabbed 17 people in a knife attack in Hamburg, Germany, on Friday, May 23 At the time of publication, six people were “badly injured,” seven were “lightly injured,” and several sustained “life-threatening injuries” The woman has given herself up to police without resistance A woman is accused of stabbing

NEED TO KNOW Sarah Silverman’s new Netflix stand-up special focuses on her close bond with her parents and stepparents She details how she helped her father and stepmother, who died nine days apart, and “doula’d” them through death She assures fans though the special is “not sad, it’s really funny” Unlike her three sisters, Sarah

NEED TO KNOW A bride on Reddit is canceling her “big” wedding to elope instead, so she can save money for medical school The “upset” groom argues that the bride’s unwillingness to compromise is “selfish” and said that his mother will be “very sad” The majority of Reddit users commented that the bride should put

NEED TO KNOW An all-you-can-eat Chick-fil-A location at The University of Oklahoma is getting attention online for being a unique commodity According to the university’s website for housing and food services, the college campus is home to the “only all-you-care-to-eat Chick-fil-A in the world” The one-of-a-kind location is part of Couch Restaurants — an “all-you-care-to-eat venue,”

NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton and Prince William were in Scotland for the official ship naming of the HMS Glasgow when a well-wisher paid them a compliment The Prince of Wales had a quick quip after they called his wife “beautiful” before adding, “You too, William!” At the event, the Princess of Wales released a

NEED TO KNOW Olivia Jaquith, an anchor with CBS affiliate WRGB near Albany, N.Y., experienced her water break live on air and she anchored the three-hour broadcast before going into labor Her co-anchor Julia Dunn is also pregnant The broadcast contained several easter eggs in reference to Jaquith’s pregnancy A news anchor’s water broke while

NEED TO KNOW Kylie Jenner wore a revealing Roberto Cavalli one-piece swimsuit in a new Instagram post shared May 21, 2025 The star used Kylie Cosmetics to create the sunkissed makeup look she rocked with the blue-and-white swimwear The swimsuit photos follow the star’s recent posts about her family vacation with kids Stormi and Aire,