Italian Officials Slam Controversy Over Statue of David at Florida School: 'Ignorance of History'

Photo: Franco Origlia/Getty A controversy surrounding a Florida school’s handling of a lesson about Michelangelo’s famous Renaissance sculpture of the Biblical figure David has drawn the attention of Italy, home to the beloved artwork. According to theAssociated Press, Florence Mayor Dario Nardella and the director of the Galleria dell’Accademia, where the marble statue is located, have invited a former principal, parents, and students to visit the museum after a controversy at a Florida school earlier this month....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Ms. Ashley Evans

Jada Pinkett Smith Addresses Rumors About Her Sexuality in Book: 'When It Comes to Sex, I Love Men'

Jada Pinkett Smith, ‘Worthy.Photo:Amazon/Harper Collins; Han Myung-Gu/Getty Amazon/Harper Collins; Han Myung-Gu/Getty Jada Pinkett Smithis opening up about her attraction to men. In her new memoirWorthy, the actress andRed Table Talkhost, 52, directly addresses speculation about her sexuality, writing, “There have always been rumors that I’m gay — that I like women.” “Maybe that had something to do with clubs where I hung out,” continues Jada, who says she frequented LGBTQ+ establishments when she was younger....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Eric Lester

Jade Roper Tolbert Accused of Colluding with Husband After Winning $1M in Fantasy NFL Contest

Jade Roper Tolbertwon big in a recent fantasy football contest, but it didn’t take long before many online began to accuse her of colluding with her husband,Tanner Tolbert. Over the weekend, several people began tweeting that theBachelor in Paradiseseason 2 winner, 32, had finished in first place in a DraftKings fantasy contest for the NFL’s wild-card round — and that her prize was $1 million. “I’m pretty sure this girl was onThe Bachelor....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · James Wells

Jake Gyllenhaal on Fulfilling His 'Dream' of Being in a Michael Bay Movie: 'So Much Room for Fun'

Photo: Mike Coppola/GettyJake Gyllenhaalcan check one item off his bucket list.The 41-year-old actor spoke with PEOPLE at the Los Angeles premiere ofAmbulanceheld at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Monday, discussing how he was fulfilling his “dream” of starring in aMichael Bay–directed movie.“I’ve always had this sort of dream since I was younger to be in a Michael Bay [movie], and it’s just fun to sort of play that out....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1270 words · Brooke Parker

Jamie Chung Shares First Photo of Both of Her Newborn Twins Meeting Their Grandparents

Jamie Chungis giving the world a glimpse at her newborn twins. TheLovecraft Countryactress, 38, posted a photo of her babies onInstagramSaturday weeks after sharing that she and her husbandBryan Greenbergbecamefirst-time parents. “It’s been really sweet to have both sets of grandparents meet the babies this week,” Chung wrote in the caption. Chung’s latest post comes after she first shared a peek at her babies with a photo of one of the newborns, which she posted Oct....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Rebecca Blair

Jamie Dornan and Wife Amelia Are Expecting Their Third Child

Photo: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock Congratulations are in order! Jamie Dornanand wifeAmelia Warnerare expecting their third child together, the actor’s rep confirms to PEOPLE. Dornan and his wife are already parents to two daughters:Elva, 2½, andDulcie, who will celebrate her fifth birthday in November. Press Association/AP In his interview withThe Sunday Times,Dornan spoke glowingly about one of the best roles he’s ever taken on his life: fatherhood. He went on to share that he and Warner, who have been married since 2013, have only had one fight....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Evelyn Norman

Jamie Lynn Spears Fires Back at Britney, Says 'Accusatory' Posts Are 'Not the Truth' and Lead to Death Threats

Jamie Lynn, 30, shared a message onInstagramearly Friday insisting that she “is always here” for her older sister while explaining the accusations Britney, 40, posts on social media “don’t match” what is said between the sisters in private. She claimed Britney’s posts lead to “death threats” against her family. “Brit, I am always here for you, you know behind the scenes I have always been here. It’s become exhausting when conversations, and texts we have in private don’t match what you post on social media,” Jamie Lynn wrote....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Randy Bailey

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Says Christina Applegate Helped Her Admit MS 'Is Hard' and Stop 'Trying to Be Perfect' (Exclusive)

Jamie-Lynn Siglerhas been living withmultiple sclerosisfor two decades. So whenChristina Applegatereceived her own “devastating"diagnosisand reached out to her for help,The Sopranosalum was open to offering advice.“I wanted to give her tools and things that I’ve learned that have helped me. MS brought us together,” Sigler, 42, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview with the two actresses about their new podcast,MeSsy. Debuting on March 19, each episode provides an unflinching yet humorous take on living with MS — and the wider challenges and life issues that Sigler and Applegate face every day....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · William Simon

Janelle Brown Calls Daughter Madison a 'Good Mom' as She Plays with Kids Ahead of Baby No. 3

Photo: Christine Brown/Instagram; Madison BrushInstagram Taking the two outside to do a little science experiment, she explained, “Axel’s newest obsession is volcanoes and geysers. So here was today’s hype factor.” She instructed the kids to pour the cup they held in their hands into the cup on the ground, causing an eruption of red-pink foam to come out. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Anthony Golden

Janet Jackson Admits She Once Hated Her Smile: 'I Looked Like the Joker'

Photo: ROBBIE FIMMANOJanet Jacksonmay be a triple threat, but the star has still had her fair share of insecurities.The 52-year-old “All For You” singer reveals in InStyle‘s October beauty issue that it wasn’t until her 30s that she felt sexy.“I got out of a funky relationship and finally got back to me. I went to therapy, which was all about finding that thing you like about yourself. The realization that, you know what, you’re not so bad after all,” Jackson tells the magazine....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1400 words · Paul Flores

Jason Oppenheim Had 'a Great Time' with Ex Chrishell Stause and Her New Partner G Flip at MTV Awards

Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty (2) Jason Oppenheimis feeling good after hanging out with his exChrishell Stauseand her new love. At theiHeartRadio KIIS FM Wango Tango Festival, Oppenheim spoke with PEOPLE about his friendship with his recent ex-girlfriend and current costar, Stause. Stause, who announced her romance with Australian musicianG Flipin May, split from Oppenheim after five months of dating in December. But despite the end-of-year breakup, bothSelling Sunsetstars seem to be taking the high road....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Matthew Hernandez II

Jazz Jennings Is 'Doing Super Well' Nearly 3 Months After Undergoing Gender Confirmation Surgery

Jazz Jenningsis ready to share her gender confirmation journey with the world. Next year, the transgender teen’s reality series,I Am Jazz, will be returning to TLC for a fifth season, and when it does, audiences will see Jennings undergo the life-changing operation. “It’s happening!” Jennings, 17, says in a YouTube video. “Season 5 is going to be super exciting.” “As many of you know, I did get my gender confirmation surgery — woo woo!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Gabrielle Lozano

Jeannie Mai Jenkins Shuts Down 'Crazy' Rumor She's Joining 'RHOA' : 'The Door Is Sealed'

Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Jeannie Mai Jenkinshas dismissed a “crazy” rumor that she’s in the market for a peach. In a recent episode ofThe Real, co-hosts Mai Jenkins andLoni Loveaddressed the chatter that Mai Jenkins might be joiningThe Real Housewives of Atlantawith starKenya Moore. “I heard the rumor, too!” said Moore, 51. “TakingKandi [Burruss’s]place, I did hear that.” Mai Jenkins debunked the buzz, saying firmly, “That was a complete rumor....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Chase Perry