As Van Jefferson ran onto the field alongside the Los Angeles Rams to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, the wide receiver was completely unaware that up in the stands his pregnant wife Samaria was breathing through persistent contractions. “I did not want to miss the game for anything,” Samaria, 23,tells PEOPLE in this week’s issueof walking into SoFi Stadium hours before giving birth on Feb. 13. “I had made the decision to let him play and not tell him I was in labor....

Vanessa Bryant/Instagram Vanessa Bryantattended the charitable event at West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center andsharedseveral photos from the event on Instagram, including a selfie withSnoop Dogg. Bryant, 41, wrote, “Westcoastin'” in her caption with the Long Beach native rapper, referencing their mutual ties to Southern California. In the same post, Bryant shared videos from the evening’s celebrations as attendees enjoyed Casamigos cocktails and a lively dance floor. Jessica Alba and Rachel Zoe were also spotted in Bryant’s social media posts, dancing with the mother of four as they celebrate the annual fundraiser....

Vanessa Hudgensis showing off her luxurious Los Feliz, Los Angeles, abode! ThePrincess Switchstar, 32, welcomed a video team for Architectural Digest into her Georgian colonial house for a tour, the result of which waspublished Tuesday on YouTube. Jenna Peffley Inside, cameras took in the singer and actress’s multiple Teen Choice Awards on the walls, along with many vintage books lining the shelves, including at least a few books on witches....

Vanessa Hudgensclaims she can speak with those beyond the grave. During an appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Showon Tuesday, the actress told hostKelly Clarksonthat she’s had “a lot” of run-ins with spiritual beings over the years and said she’s “accepted the fact that I see things and I hear things.” “I remember getting ready for school when I was 8 years old, and there was … You know those ducks [toys] that you pull [the string]?...

Vanessa Lacheyis clearing the air about an interview she gave earlier this week, in which she was asked about husbandNick Lachey‘s ex-wife,Jessica Simpson. During aMonday appearance onTodayshow, theLove Is Blindhost, 39, showed confusion when anchorHoda Kotbsaid she and Nick, 46, had previously sent Simpson, 39, a gift during a milestone in her life. “It wasn’t us, but thank you, whoever sent it from us,” she responded at the time. “I didn’t....

Photo: Julian Finney/GettyVenus Williamshas dropped out of the 111th Australian Open.Organizers announced on Twitter early Saturday morning that the seven-time Grand Slam winner, 42, has been forced towithdraw from the upcoming Melbourne-based tournamentafter sustaining an injury this week while competing at the ASB Classic in New Zealand.Taking her wildcard spot in the tournament will be Australia’s Kim Birrell.Venus made her Australian Open debut in 1998 and has competed in the tournament 21 times....

A community mourns the six people fatally wounded in a downtown Sacramento shooting.Photo: Liu Guanguan/getty A weekend night in Sacramento’s downtown bar district turned tragic when, around 2 a.m. Sunday, gunfire rang through the streets. By the time first responders arrived at the scene, six people were dead and at least 12 more were suffering from injuries of various severities, marking the city’sdeadliest mass shooting on record. Sunday’s violence — which occurred just two blocks from the steps of the state Capitol — is the second prominent case of gun violence in Sacramento this year, adding pressure on lawmakers to address a relentless epidemic that’s arrived in their own front yard....

The Beckham family is expanding! On Thursday, the couple shared adorable photos of their new dog Sage on their Instagram stories. The family are parents to other pets as well, including dogs Fig andOlive. “Little Sage being welcomed to the family this Christmas morning ??,” David wrote on the sweet picture of his daughter Harper giving smooches to their new puppy. The puppy even appears to be smiling as he receives love from his new companion....

VictoriaandDavid Beckhamare celebrating theirlong-lasting lovewith sweetValentine’s Daytributes to each other.On Monday, the fashion designer, 47, shared athrowback pictureof the pair snuggled up in New York City on Instagram.“1998 in NYC! And still my Valentine 24 years later ❤️ taken on the day we found out I was pregnant with@brooklynbeckham,” she wrote alongside the image. “I love you@davidbeckham❤️"David Beckham/InstagramTheir son Romeo, 19, responded in the comment section, writing “Love you both ❤️❤️"The former soccer player, 46, also wished his wife and daughter Harper, 10, a happy Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt tribute onInstagram....

Vin Dieselwill not be making an appearance on Pandora. Avatarfranchise producerJon Landauput the related casting rumors to rest in a statement toEmpire, shutting down the buzz that emerged after Diesel, 55, shared a video alongside directorJames Cameronback in 2019. “Vin was a fan,” Landau, 62, toldEmpirein his interview published Tuesday. “He came in, visited the set one day to see what we were doingand people took that out of context.”...

Viola Davishas never been afraid to live her truth. The Tony, Oscar and Emmy winner, 56, grew up in deep poverty with her parents and five siblings. “People are constantly asking, ‘So how did you get from Central Falls, R.I.? Oh, you grew up poor? Really?’ And then you start your story,” she tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story. “And you’d say it again and again.” For more on PEOPLE’s cover story with Viola Davis, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day....

Photo: Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyagesis launching new travel itineraries in light ofPresident Donald Trump‘s travel ban on Cuba, which went into effect last week. The cruise line was forced to reconfigure their travel destinations and itineraries followingTrump’s travel banon the island nation, as the inaugural sailing and many subsequent voyages were scheduled to have a “Havana After Dark” component. New itineraries will include Cozumel and Playa Del Carmen in Mexico, Key West, Florida, Bimini in the Bahamas, as well as the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico....

A Southern California couple is struggling to understand how someone could be so heartless after their dog was viciously beaten to death during a recent home burglary.Last Wednesday, George and Peggy Lawson came home to find their Yorba Linda residence broken into, with the robbers getting away with cash and a gun, KTLAreported.Though they were upset to see their place completely ransacked, things took a turn for the worst when they discovered the unimaginable: their beloved dog Fefe had also been violently beaten during the encounter....