'Hairspray' Turns 15! Nikki Blonsky, Director Adam Shankman Reveal Secrets from Set of Iconic Movie Musical

Hairspray(2007).Photo: New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection Hairspray’s still got the beat! Adam Shankman’s sparkly, barrier-breaking movie musical, turns 15 on Wednesday. A film adaptation of the 2002Broadwaymusical of the same name (itself based onJohn Waters' 1988 movie starringRicki Lake),Hairsprayfollows plucky teen Tracy Turnblad as she chases big-star dreams while fighting for racial equality amid the turbulent civil landscape of 1960s Baltimore. Featuring a cast of recognizable faces likeJames Marsden,Michelle Pfeiffer,Queen Latifah,Christopher Walken,Zac Efron,Amanda Bynes,Allison Janney— and, of course,John Travoltain drag as Edna Turnblad — the film also familiarized the world with newer talent, includingElijah Kelley,Brittany SnowandNikki Blonskyin the lead role of Tracy....

March 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1362 words · Stephanie Willis

'HSMTMTS' Sneak Peek! Sofia Wylie Takes Center Stage with Corbin Bleu in Show-Stopping Dream Sequence

Sofia WylieandCorbin Bleuare sharing the stage onHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series! In an exclusive First Look atthe latest season 3 episode, Wylie’s Gina performs a show-stopping number alongside theHigh School Musicalalum, who is playing a fictionalized version of himself this season. Reminiscent of “Get’cha Head in the Game” from the firstHSMfilm, Bleu is shown donning a sequinned basketball uniform as he gives Gina some pointers on how to let loose....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Michael Anderson

'Kung Fu' Star Olivia Liang Reveals How She Decompresses After Entering a 'Dark Place' for Her Role

Olivia Liang.Photo: Timothy Fernandez Just ahead ofKung Fu’s season three,Olivia Liang(who plays Nicky Shen) teased that her character would be entering a dark period. Now, following its debut in October, the actress is opening up about channeling that dark space for the first time — and how she separates it from her day-to-day life. “I’m so protective of her because I have to be. I have to believe that my character is doing her best and trying to put her best foot forward even when she messes up, but I do have a little bit of separation,” Liang, 29, tells PEOPLE....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Sara Brown

'Loss of Life' Expected as Ky. Governor Declares Emergency Over 'One of the Worst' Floods in State History

A state of emergency has been declared as heavy rains throughout Wednesday night caused devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky. “It has been a tough night and maybe even a tougher morning for so many of our residents,” Gov. Andy Beshear said during a Thursday morning press conference. “We’re currently experiencing one of the worst, most devastating flooding events in Kentucky’s history.” “What we’re going to see coming out of this is massive property damage,” added Beshear....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Shannon Johnson

'Love Is Blind' 's Matt Admits He Was 'Looking for an Out' During Pre-Wedding Fights with Colleen

Colleen and Matt.Photo: NETFLIXThis post contains spoilers from the season 3 finale ofLove Is Blind.It wasn’t entirely smooth sailing to the altar forMatt BoltonandColleen Reed.TheLove Is Blindseason 3 couple faced several challenges along their journey and both appeared to be unsure of their final decision up until just minutes before their “I do’s”. However, much to Colleen’s surprise, love ultimately proved to be enough for marriage and the duo both said “yes” to each other at the altar....

March 15, 2025 · 15 min · 3099 words · Latasha Ortega

'Love Is Blind' 's Nancy Opens Up About Being 'Blindsided' by Bartise — and Where They Stand Now

Nancy and Bartise.Photo: NETFLIX This post contains spoilers from the season 3 finale ofLove Is Blind. Love Is Blind’sNancy Rodriguezdid not expect all the drama that unfolded on her wedding day toBartise Bowden. During the pair’s season 3 wedding episode, fans watched as Nancy, 33, said “yes” to Bartise at the altar. But Bartise, 27, could not reciprocate those feelings, and ultimately said “no” to marrying the real estate investor....

March 15, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Michael Kidd

'Manipulative' Husband Accused of Murdering Wife on Fiji Honeymoon Is 'Someone Else' While Drunk, Ex Says

Christe Chenand Bradley Dawson’s romance seemed to be a whirlwind. Fresh out of pharmacy school, Chen, a former baker, met Dawson, an IT specialist for a Memphis-based nonprofit, in November 2021. Three months later they were married. Thenewlywed couplechose to celebrate their honeymoon in July at Fiji’s Turtle Island, a posh resort in the South Pacific where villas reportedly start at $3,500 a night. Dawson “always had an obsession with Fiji,” his ex-girlfriend Kristen Baker says in this week’s issue of PEOPLE....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Tyler Meyer

'Married at First Sight' : Erik Lake Worries if Pairs Can Overcome 'Turbulence' to Find a 'Happy Ending'

Erik Lane.Photo: courtesy erik lane Erik Lakeappeared onMarried at First Sight’s 12th season, which took place in Atlantaand aired in 2021.Though he was married toVirginia Coombsat the time, the pairhave since divorced.On July 6, season 15 ofMarried at First Sightpremiered on Lifetime, following five San Diego-based couples as the reality of their newly-wed lives together sets in. Here,Lakegives PEOPLE his recap of Wednesday night’s episode. The opening scene begins with Mitch talking to his friend Shayna about being a little too playful in the bedroom with Krysten....

March 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Lindsay Brady

'Selling the OC' 's Tyler Stanaland and Alex Hall Spotted Together the Same Day as Separation News

Selling the OC’sTyler StanalandandAlex Hallwere spotted together on the same day he andBrittany Snowannounced their separation. The two were spotted having dinner at SOTA Sushi in Corona Del Mar on Wednesday night with some friends, including costar Polly Brindle,TMZreported. The outlet also reported that a witness saw them strolling down the street together at the end of the night. A rep for Stanaland did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Colleen Graham

'Selling the OC' Cast on Differences from 'Selling Sunset:' We're 'Ourselves from the Very Beginning'

Netflix is introducing a new helping of stunning real estate, big drama and ambitious agents with their latest reality show,Selling The OC. TheSelling Sunsetspin-off follows brokers Jason and Brett Oppenheim as they launch a new branch of their high-end real estate firm the Oppenheim Group in Orange County, Calif. Fans can expect a new group of employees as excited to sell luxury homes as they are to stir the pot....

March 15, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Andrew Morales

'She Was as Mean as Anyone Has Ever Been to Me': A History of Some of the Biggest Feuds on 'The View'

01of 09Meghan McCain vs. Joy BeharThe ViewDuring one of the latest in theirlong string of arguments,McCaincalledBehara “bitch"during a June 2019 episodewhile they traded words about PresidentDonald Trump.The panel had been discussing Trump’s2020 campaign kickoff the night prior, and McCain —no Trump fan— noted the enthusiasm of his base at the event. She cautioned the other hosts not to underestimate that, despite the president’s lack of a novel message to voters.“Sometimes it’s not just that they love Trump so much, it’s that they hate the same things Trump hates....

March 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1517 words · Tracy Peterson

'Sister Wives' : Christine and Kody Brown Discuss the Best Way to Tell Other Wives About Their Split

Sister Wives’ChristineandKody Brownhad to find a way to share theirbreakup newswith the family. “I don’t want to burn bridges at the end of this,” she continues. “Some relationships are going to be fine, some are not going to be fine.” Christine, 50, says that this will “definitely” be a “hard” conversation for them to have with the three women. When Kody, 53, hesitantly wonders if he should even be present during the women’s chat, Christine insists she needs him to be there....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Gerald Hunter

'Sister Wives' Star Meri Brown Remembers Late Grandmother on Her Halloween Birthday: 'A True Queen'

Meri Brown.Photo: Meri Brown/instagram Meri Brownis looking back on her late grandmother and the legacy she left behind. In atouching Instagram tributeon Monday, theSister Wivesstar shared a lengthy statement about her deceased family member. She also included two photos of her grandmother as well as a shot of her family’s bed and breakfast, Lizzie’s Heritage Inn. “Happiest of Halloween Birthday’s today to my sweet, loving, loyal, beautiful, ambitious, tenacious, amazing grandmother,” Brown, 51, began....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Joshua Harper