Photo: reese witherspoon/instagram Reese Witherspoonis no stranger to letting her playful side shine — with or without sun! TheMorning Showstar, 45, posted a video of herself on Instagram on Thursday thoroughly enjoying her snow day, which consisted of frolicking around in a downfall of snowflakes and, of course, making snow angels. “My kid said if you throw ice down the toilet, wear your shirt backwards and dance on the bed… it will snow....

Big Little Liesstars are speaking out after director Jean-Marc Valléediedsuddenly at age 58. Vallée, who also helmed other highly acclaimed projects likeDallas Buyers Club,WildandSharp Objects, died unexpectedly on Sunday at his cabin outside Quebec City, PEOPLE confirmed. His cause of death was not immediately known. “My heart is broken. My friend. I love you,” the actress, 45,wrote. Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Michael Bezjian/Getty; Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty 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....

Photo: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension The remains of a missing mother of four from Wisconsin have been recovered two months after her car was found in a lake. “This is a sad day our family hoped would not come, and there are still many questions that need answers, but the important thing is we now have Ashley,” Krista Struck, Carlson’s mother, said of the news, according toKBJR. “Our family received incredible support from the community these past many weeks, and we thank them, the Christian Aid Ministries volunteer search and rescue team, the many involved law enforcement agencies, and Applied Professional Services for helping locate Ashley,” she added....

Remy Mais currently in custody after she allegedly punched Brittney Taylor at a concert last month. The rapper, whose real name is Reminisce Smith, turned herself in to authorities on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., a representative at the New York Police Department confirms to PEOPLE. Ma, 38, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor assault after cops say she punched theLove & Hip-Hop: New Yorkstar in the face at the Pretty Lou Benefit Concert on April 16, causing bruises to Taylor’s right eye....

Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead hold hands during a romantic day trip in Laguna Beach, California.Photo: TheImageDirect Renée ZellwegerandAnt Ansteadenjoyed a romantic day out after beingspotted together for the first time last week. On Monday, the couple was seen holding hands with Zellweger, 52, leaning in close to Anstead, 42, as the two went off to enjoy a bike ride in Laguna Beach, California. The two dressed casually — the Oscar-winning actress wore a light long-sleeved top, black leggings, a ball cap and sneakers, while Anstead wore a black T-shirt, navy shorts and dark sunglasses....

Ken Buck.Photo:Greg Nash-Pool/Getty Greg Nash-Pool/Getty Colorado Rep.Ken Buckannounced on Wednesday that he won’t run for reelection in 2024 — saying that his decision was based in part because Republican leaders are “lying to America.” In avideoposted to YouTube, Buck — who is currently serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives — said he came to his decision “after careful consideration and much prayer.” Saying that Americans are looking for a “course correction” from Republicans, Buck said, “a steadfast commitment to truths — even uncomfortable truths — is the only way forward....

A 4-year-old rescue pit bull is believed to be the first of its breed to graduate as an arson detection K9 officer. On Friday, Hansel — who was rescued from a dogfighting ring in Ontario, Canada, when he was just a few weeks old — officially graduated from training and joined the Millville Fire Department in New Jersey, according toCNN. “He’s extremely excited,” Tyler Van Leer, a firefighter and Hansel’s handler, told the outlet....

Photo: The Scullery/Facebook A restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina, took a stand against the rhetoric ofDonald Trumpand some of his supporters. On Wednesday, a sign was placed in a local restaurant, The Scullery, announcing thatall of the day’s proceeds would be donatedto an organization supporting migrants. The sign was put up just hours before the president appeared at a local rally and his supporterschanted “send her back”after he spoke about Rep....

Michael and Kathleen Peterson.Photo: Netflix The sudden and violent death of Kathleen Peterson stunned the nation in 2001, when it was reported that the successful businesswoman took afatal, late-night falldown the staircase of her $1.8 million home. The story rose to a new level of prominence after police soon arrested her husband, novelistMichael Peterson, and charged him with murder, saying that Kathleen’s injuries were consistent with homicidal assault. Colin Firth and Toni Collette as the Petersons....

A zoo in Austria is temporarily closed after a rhino crushed a female zookeeper to death during an early-morning feeding round. TheSalzburg Hellbrunn Zoo announced on social media Tuesdaythat the premises would be closed all day due to the incident. During the zoo’s morning rounds, the animals are fed and treated with insect repellent, Grebner said. “We do not know exactly how it happened,” Grebner explained. A second zookeeper, who is male, was also injured in and taken to the hospital, according to Reuters....

Photo:Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo Tensions were still running high on the latest installment ofThe Real Housewives of Salt Lake Cityas the tirade-filled trip to Palm Springs continued. Most notably, an unexpected change in the trip’s itinerary ruffled feathers among the group — particularlyLisa Barlow, who got upset over not being able to use her glam squad — whileMeredith MarksandAngie Katsanevas’sargument from the night beforespilled over, sparking even more fights among the women....

Richard Donner.Photo: Peter Kramer/GettyRichard Donner — the veteran filmmaker behindThe Goonies,Superman, and all four films in theLethal Weaponfranchise — has died. He was 91.The producer and director, who was born on April 24, 1930 in the Bronx, died on Monday, his production company The Donner’s Company confirmed to PEOPLE. No immediate cause of death was shared.Donner’s career began as an actor, but he soon pivoted towards directing. He helmed a number of commercials and television episodes throughout the ’60s includingWanted: Dead or Alive,The Loretta Young Show,Route 66, The Rifleman, The Man From U....

Richard Engel‘s son called him “Dada” for the first time — and Engel can’t stop lovingly sharing his excitement. Engel, 45, opened upon theTodayshowFriday morning and pennedan emotional essayabout how hearing the word “Dada” was extra-special to him, after his son Henry, 3, was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder that leads to severe physical and cognitive impairments. “Our son Henry is 3 and a half years old and has special needs,” Engel began his essay....