Melissa Rivers Is Engaged! Mom Joan 'Would Have Approved of the Ring’—and Her Fiancé Too! (Exclusive)

Melissa Rivers and Steve Mitchel.Photo:Melissa Rivers Melissa Rivers Mellissa Riversis getting married! Theactress and television host, 55, who is daughter of the late comedy legendJoan Rivers, got engaged to attorney Steve Mitchel last month.Page Sixwas the first to report the news. “It’s a big step for both for us and I’m still in complete and total shock, even a month later, but beyond happy,” Rivers tells PEOPLE exclusively. “And more importantly, my mom would have approved of the ring....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Jamie Jones

Melissa Rivers Says Mom Joan Inspired 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' : There's a 'Lack of Acknowledgment'

Melissa Riversis speaking out about the legacy of her late mom, revered comicJoan Rivers. “Not even saying like, it’s completely her, but to say she was one of our inspirations,” she continued. “And because of that, I felt so violated in a weird way, and everybody’s saying, ‘Oh, it’s Joan, it’s Joan, it’s Joan, it’s Joan’ and yet I never hear from the people that make it or the actors or anything saying, ‘Hey, she was one of my inspirations....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · John Dillon

Melora Hardin Says Todd Bridges Gave Her an 'Inappropriate' Kiss on the 'Diff'rent Strokes' Set

It’s been almost 40 years since Melora Hardin appeared onDiff’rent Strokes— but she still remembers her time on set, especially in light of the #MeToo movement. “You want to know what I really remember about it?” she told host Rocsi Diaz and co-host Julissa Bermudez. “I remember Todd Bridges tackling me in his dressing room, closing the door and sticking his tongue down my throat and turning the light off. Oh, yes I do....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Julie Hawkins

Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Reportedly Enters Counseling Program in Florida

Jo Morant.Photo: Elise Amendola/AP/Shutterstock Memphis Grizzlies starJa Morantis reportedlyentering a counseling program. The NBA player will be receiving counseling at a treatment center in Florida and there “remains no timetable for his return to active play,” ESPN senior reporter Adrian Wojnarowski posted on Twitter Monday. “Ja’s fully engaged in this processand ready for whatever comes next after these two games,” he said according to McMahon. Morant’s rep and the Grizzlies didn’t immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Tyler Phillips

Meredith Vieira Says 'View' Hosts Were 'Angry' They Couldn't Be Honest About Star Jones' Weight Loss

Photo: Paul Archuleta/Getty; Mike Coppola/Getty Star Jonesgot candid about her regrets from her time onThe Viewwhen she reunited with her original co-hosts last month to celebrate the ABC talk show’s 25th anniversary. In video of the May sit-down that aired on Thursday’s episode,the 60-year-old lawyer and television personality revealed toMeredith Vieira,Joy BeharandDebbie Matenopoulosthat she wished she had been honest about some of her mental and physical health struggles. “I regret that I was not strong enough to admit that I was in a depression and really ill about my health,” she said....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · Ashley Smith

Michael B. Jordan Says He Went to Therapy After Filming' Black Panther' : It Was 'Tough for Me'

WatchingBlack Pantherwas an emotional experience for many viewers — and for at least one cast member, being involved in the film was even more intense. “I started talking to people, starting unpacking a little bit,” the 31-year-old actor said. Michael B. Jordan and Oprah.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Jordon continued, “I figured Erik [Killmonger], his childhood growing up was pretty lonely. He didn’t have a lot of people he could talk to about this place called Wakanda that didn’t exist....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Rachel Kramer

Michael Consuelos Reacts to Mom Kelly Ripa's Cheeky Instagram Posts: 'I Think It's Fine'

Photo: Bruce Glikas/WireImage While appearing as a guest onLive with Kelly and RyanThursday, the 24-year-old actor — who is the son ofKelly RipaandMark Consuelos— said that he doesn’t pay much mind to his mother’s occasionalcheeky Instagram snapshot. “What? What do you mean?” Ripa questioned her son, before he replied back, “You know what I mean.” After laughing with his mom and Seacrest, Michael admitted that he is okay with the posts, saying, “I think it’s fine....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Misty Anthony

Michael Douglas Poses with Son and Daughter in Vacation Photo — Taken By Catherine Zeta Jones!

Photo: Michael Douglas/Instagram Catherine Zeta-JonesandMichael Douglasare enjoying a family vacation with their kids. On Wednesday, theBasic Instinctstar, 77, shared a scenic photo toInstagramfeaturing his two kids, sonDylan Michael, 21, and daughterCarys Zeta, 18, while on vacation on the Caribbean island of Dominica. TheFatal Attractionactor dressed in a gray t-shirt and wine-colored shorts, while Carys wore a pair of running shorts and a green t-shirt and Dylan in camo pants and a shirt with a dragon....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Amanda Floyd

Michael J. Fox Calls Parkinson’s Symptoms a 'Tsunami of Misfortune' but Admits 'I Don’t Fear' Death

Michael J. Fox.Photo:Town & Country Town & Country After living with Parkinson’s disease for more than 30 years,Michael J. Foxis still determined to keep a positive mindset. “I’ve said Parkinson’s is a gift,” he told the outlet. “It’s the gift that keeps on taking, but it has changed my life in so many positive ways.” One way is through his creation of theMichael J. Fox Foundation, which funds research for the development of therapies for those living with Parkinson’s....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Brandy Miller

Michael Jordan & Mia Hamm Back in New 'Anything You Can Do' Ad with Abby Wambach & Usain Bolt

Twenty-three years after Mia Hamm and Michael Jordan faced off for Gatorade Zero’s “Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better” commercial, Wambach, 40, and Bolt, 34, are going head-to-head in a revamped version of the iconic spot. “This was just fun,” Wambach tells PEOPLE. “I was a kid growing up, watching the Michael and Mia commercials being like, ‘Oh, this is’ — it was the first time I had ever seen in my life a woman being seen in the same vein as a man....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Noah Green

Michael Jordan Praises NBA's Handling of COVID-19 Protocols, Says He's 'Believer in Science'

Photo: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty NBA legendMichael Jordanexpressed his support for the NBA’s COVID-19 vaccine protocols after a number of players — most notably, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving — criticized the guidelines. During an interview withTodayto talk about Bubba Wallace’shistoric NASCAR winearlier this month, Jordan — the former Chicago Bulls star who is now the owner of the Charlotte Hornets and the racing team Wallace is signed to — said he agreed with the NBA’s health and safety protocols to help slow the spread of COVID....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Tammy Nguyen

Michael Strahan Is Bringing a Football With Him to Space That Will End Up in the Hall of Fame

Photo: FOX Sports/Twitter Michael Strahan’s upcomingtrip to spacewill be one to remember. The retired NFL star, who turned 50 last month, will be one of six crew members on Blue Origin’s third crewed flight, which is scheduled to blast off on Saturday. “Listen, we’ve got something we want to present to you, Michael,” Bezos said as he grabbed the ball and gave it to Strahan. “We cannot send you, of all people, up into space without a football....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Jennifer Harding

Michelle Williams Says 'I'm Better' After Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Michelle Williamsis in a good place after revealing she recentlysought treatment for her mental health. On July 20, the Destiny’s Child alum — who turned 38 on Tuesday — thanked fans, friends and family for their recent outpouring of support. “I feel the [love]! I just wanted to let you guys know I’m better!,” Williams posted on Twitter, adding: “Progress not Perfection!” Three days earlier, Williams — who has said she has struggled with depression since she was 13 years old — announced that she recently turned to health care professionals for help....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Susan Sullivan