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4 Surrogates Share Why They Carried Babies for Other Families — and Whether They'd Do It Again

Surrogate births in the U.S. have quadrupled in the past 10 years — and a new documentary,Made in Boise(premiering on PBS Independent Lens on Oct. 28), follows the lives of four women who chose to be gestational carriers for families who weren’t able to carry their own. The doc aims to show what the process was truly like, and to clear up any misconceptions about it. In the latest issue of PEOPLE, the four woman speak about their experience and why they chose to be surrogates — and whether they’d ever do it again....

5 Dead After Early Morning Tornado Hits Missouri Where Search-and-Rescue Efforts Are Still Underway

Five people were killed after a “significant tornado” moved through rural Bollinger County in Missouri early Wednesday morning, Sheriff Casey A. Grahamconfirmed in a Facebook statement. “It’s with great regret that I can confirm five fatalities; names will be withheld until we are sure all family members have been notified,” the sheriff wrote. The Grassy and Glenallen areas, approximately 120 miles south of St. Louis, were the sites of the destruction, he said....

8 of the 2023 Oscar Nominees Tell PEOPLE What Their Nominations Mean to Them

01of 08Paul MescalPaul Mescal.Eric Ray DavidsonOnOscar night, Best Actor nomineePaul Mescalcan’t wait to meet fellow actors he’s long admired, he told PEOPLE.“I’m a crazyMichelle Williamsfan. I would find it difficult to even talk to Michelle Williams,” he shared, adding he also looks forward to getting to know fellow Irish actor and Oscar nomineeColin Farrell. “There’s a long list of people I’m looking forward to meeting.“And he’s thrilled his filmAftersun, is receiving all the positive feedback: “It’s the dream nomination for this film, which I adore – a small independent film with a first-time director....

A Convicted Killer Escaped a Pennsylvania Prison — and His Mom Joined the Search for Him

Pennsylvania State Police have enlisted the mother of an escaped murder convict in hopes of catching the fugitive. Danelo Cavalcante, who was convicted of stabbing his girlfriend last month, escaped from prison in suburban Philadelphia on Aug. 31,authorities said. “We are devoting all available resources, we’re constantly identifying additional needs and we’re making sure we bring those in,” Bivens said. “We will resolve this as quickly as possible and as safely as possible....

A Year After Derek Chauvin's Conviction, George Floyd's Sister Says Brother 'Truly Did Change the World'

George Floyd, left, and Bridgett Floyd.Photo: Marie D. De Jesus One year after ex-Minneapolis police officerDerek Chauvin’s convictionfor murdering her brother in an act that sparked a national reckoning on racial justice and police brutality,George Floyd’s sister is reflecting on his impact. Chauvin, 45, was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter, andsentencedto 22 and a half years in prison. Last December he alsopleaded guilty to a separate federal chargeof violating Floyd’s civil rights....

A$AP Rocky Reveals the One 'Hilarious' Aspect to His Arrest: 'Old Folks Know Who A$AP Rocky Is Now'

A$AP Rockyhas found a silver lining in regards to last year’s Swedish legal problems. In the cover story forWSJ. Magazine‘s March Men’s Style issue, the 31-year-old rapper joked that despite the seriousness of the situation, there was one aspect of last summer’s events that he found amusing. “All these old folks know who A$AP Rocky is now,” he told the outlet. “It’s hilarious. Old folks be like, ‘That A$AP Rocky kid ain’t too bad, huh?...

Aaron Rodgers Exits His 'Partially Underground' Darkness Retreat as He Considers His NFL Future

Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Aaron Rodgershas completed his darkness retreat,according to ESPN. The Green Bay Packers quarterback reportedly stayed at a southern Oregon facility for four days and four nights in “darkness isolation.” The facility’s owner Scott Berman told ESPN that Rodgers, 39, emerged from isolation on Wednesday and has exited the facility. Berman said the 300-square-foot room Rogers stayed in during isolation was “devoid of light” and “partially underground.” The room is fully powered, and included just a queen bed, a bathroom and a mat for meditation....

Abby Lee Miller Takes Her First Steps in Public After Being Confined to a Wheelchair Since 2018

“We’re in a position where her spine is stable so that’s an important part of recovery,” Miller’s oncologist, Lawrence Piro, said. “That’s really good news. Secondly, the surgery happened very quickly, so the time of pressure on the spinal chord and the nerves was as minimized as possible. And every evidence is that she should be able to recover. But I think that the most important ingredient in her recovery, and what is going to determine her possibility for the future, is her own ability to work at rehab....

Actor and Comedian John Witherspoon Dead at 77: 'He Was a Legend in the Entertainment Industry'

Photo: Earl Gibson III/FilmMagic Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, known to many for his role in theFridayfilms, has died. He was 77. Late Tuesday night, Witherspoon’s familyrevealed the news in a statementposted on his Twitter account. “He was a legend in the entertainment industry, and a father figure to all who watched him over the years. We love you ‘POPS’ always & forever,” the statement concluded. Witherspoon died on Tuesday at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, according toDeadline....

Adam Sandler Wins Independent Spirit Award for 'Uncut Gems' After Oscars Snub

Adam Sandleris coming out on top. The comedian, 53, picked up the best male lead 2020 Independent Spirit Award forUncut Gemsafter being snubbed inthe Oscarscategory. Sandler’s dramatic turn in the hectic Safdie Brothers film brought him critical acclaim. TheMurder Mysterystar plays a jewelry store owner deep in gambling debt who places all he has left on the sale of a rare gem. Sandler beat out Robert Pattinson forThe Lighthouse, Chris Galust forGive Me Liberty, Kelvin Harrison Jr....

Adele Says Her Las Vegas Residency 'Has to Happen This Year' as She Wants 'More Children'

Adelehas big plans in the next year or two. In a sneak peek of her appearance onThe Graham Norton ShowFriday, the 33-year-old singer spoke openly about her personal and professional lives. Afterpostponing her Las Vegas residencyin late January, Adele admitted that she “tried my hardest” to pull the show together in time, but fell short. However, she alluded that the new dates will be announced soon. “It would have been a really half-arsed show and I can’t do that,” the 15-time Grammy winner told Graham Norton....

Adorable Photos of Nicole Ari Parker & Boris Kodjoe

01of 15GettyBoris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker wed in 2005, after costarring on Showtime’sSoul Foodfor years prior. In 2014, the actor gave PEOPLE some of his best marriage advice.“Remember when you used to date before you got married — [treat] your wife like she’s still your girlfriend,” he said. “You have to water the plant every day, not just once a week. [Give her] surprises, little gifts, notes, texts, flowers. Just little things, but do them consistently....

Adriana Lima Is ‘Persisting’ as a Model to Empower Young Girls, Including Daughter Valentina (Exclusive)

Photo:Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images Adriana Limahopes her work paves the way for the next generation of models, her daughter Valentina included.Lima, 42, is in a period of her life in which she feels grateful to not only represent women, especially those in the Latina community but also moms on such a major scale, especially with her new campaign with Victoria’s Secret supporting the brand’s new The Icon collection....