Why Kevin Smith Created a Public Persona to Cope with Childhood Trauma: I Called Him 'The Other Guy' (Exclusive)

ClerksdirectorKevin Smithis opening up about the coping mechanism he developed to deal with several childhood traumas — and how it eventually threatened to consume his life. “I called him ‘the other guy,'” Smith tells PEOPLE in a story in this week’s magazine, detailing the psychological crisis that forced him to seek help at Arizona’s Sierra Tucson treatment center for a month of intensive therapy. It all started one morning last January when Smith awoke and felt like he was losing his mind....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Yvonne Taylor

Why King Charles Is Getting a Pay Bump from U.K. Taxpayers — and How Much It Will Be

King Charles inspects the sovereign’s parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in April 2023.Photo:Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Dan Kitwood/Getty Images King Charlesand the royal family are set to benefit from a surprise, significant increase in Crown Estate profits. “This money will instead be used to fund vital public services, for the benefit of the nation,” the brief stated. The increase will come from offshore wind developments over the next few years....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Marissa Thompson

Why Meghan Markle Isn't on Cover of the 'Vogue' Issue She Guest-Edited: It's 'Boastful,' She Says

As the guest editor for BritishVogue‘s September’s issue,Meghan Marklehelped call the shots, which included nixing the idea of including herself on the cover. Though Meghan and the publication’s editor-in-chief Edward Enninful discussed the possibility of having the mother of one appear on the front page, Enninful revealed that it was Meghan who shot the concept down. “From the very beginning, we talked about the cover — whether she would be on it or not,” he said in a statement....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Sarah Sims

Why Miley Cyrus 'Will Never Do a Red Carpet Again'

Photo: Courtesy Elle At times,Miley Cyrusmay seem like an alien sent to Earth in order to teach us all about the wonders of rainbows, glitter and generally letting one’s freak flag fly. But the pop star isn’t only all pasties and mesh apparel; she can also be very grown-up and sophisticated when the situation calls for it. Though that aspect of her personality may not make quite as many appearances as her prosthetics-baring, barely-clothed stage persona, Miley let her softer side shine through in her latest cover interview withElle Magazinein which she gets real about her on-again, off-again (now on-again!...

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Wanda Shah

Why Rob Lowe Calls His 1988 Sex Tape Scandal 'the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me'

Rob Loweis crediting his1988 sex tapewith positively changing the trajectory of his life. More than two decades ago, a home sex tape which included the actor was leaked to the press. In the grainy tape, Lowe starred in a steamy encounter with a then-16-year-old Atlanta girl, identified as Lena Jan Parsons (known as Jan), and her 23-year-old friend, Tara Seburt. Despite the media firestorm he faced at the time, Lowe — who is promoting his new live show,Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE!...

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Lawrence Obrien

Why SAG President Fran Drescher Is Being Criticized for Italian Fashion Trip with Kim Kardashian as Strike Looms

Fran Drescher attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty Amy Sussman/Getty With just hours to go before Hollywood actors potentially go on strike, SAG-AFTRA’s presidentFran Drescherhas attracted some criticism from her peers. Drescher, 65, traveled to Italy last weekend for a promotional event with the fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. TheNannyactress was spotted at the event after she appeared in a photoKim Kardashianshared to her Instagram Story on Monday, according toVariety....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Samantha Sheppard

Why Vanna White Had to Miss 5 Episodes ofWheel of FortuneJust Weeks into Pat Sajak's Final Season

Photo:Christopher Willard/ABC via GettyEven someone as glamorous asVanna Whiteneeds a sick day occasionally.DuringWheel of Fortune’s 2023 Teacher’s Week, which was filmed in August but is airing this week, the co-host, 66, had to step away from the show’s iconic big letter board while she recovered fromCOVID-19.HostPat Sajakaddressed her absence at the start of Monday’s episode.“You’ll notice Vanna is not here, and I have to say that Ms. White has tested positive for COVID....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1425 words · Shawn Williams

Why You Won't See Kate Middleton and Prince William This Week

Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamhave cleared their calendars for a sweet reason. The Prince and Princess of Wales have not been seen in over a week asPrince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4, are off from school. Prince William, 40, and Princess Kate, 41, typically try to keep royal duties to a minimum when their kids are on break. Chris Jackson/Getty Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louiswill be back in the classroom later in April, as the countdown continues toKing Charles’coronationon May 6....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Peter Chavez

Wild Brawl Breaks Out at Rams vs. Chargers Preseason Game as SoFi Stadium Opens to Fans

Photo: Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty A fight broke out among fans at Saturday’s NFL preseason game featuring the Rams against the Chargers, leaving at least one attendee visibly bloodied. The altercation was eventually broken up, but as the man in the Donald jersey was escorted out of the stands, his face appeared to be covered in blood. Anothervideoshowed a woman throwing a soda at the man before the group descended on him....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Jacob Ball

Willow Smith Rocks Out in London, Plus the Cast of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', Eva Longoria and More

01of 95It’s ElectricBurak Cingi/Redferns/GettyWillow Smith performs at London’s Electric Ballroom on Dec. 9. 01of 95 It’s Electric Burak Cingi/Redferns/Getty Willow Smith performs at London’s Electric Ballroom on Dec. 9. 02of 95MCU CrewCindy Ord/GettyJacob Batalon, Zendaya and Tom Holland chat aboutSpider-Man: No Way Homeduring SiriusXM’s Town Hall on Dec. 10 in N.Y.C. 02of 95 MCU Crew Cindy Ord/Getty Jacob Batalon, Zendaya and Tom Holland chat aboutSpider-Man: No Way Homeduring SiriusXM’s Town Hall on Dec....

March 16, 2025 · 21 min · 4375 words · Mary Vargas

Winter Olympics Slopestyle Snowboarding Course Features Recreations of the Great Wall of China

Genting Snow Park.Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images Course designers replicated segments of the historic site, which mainly stretches through northern China, at Genting Snow Park, aiming to pair the culture reference with necessary weather-prevention features. Speaking toReuters, Dirk Scheumann, the CEO of course designers Schneestern, said, “The main goal was a creative course that’s connected to Chinese culture, and the main challenge was to protect riders from strong westerly winds.”...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Jessica Mcdonald

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Says Gianna Bryant and Teammates Were 'the Future of Our Game'

The WBNA is in mourning following the death of Kobe Bryant,his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people — two of whom were young basketballers.WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told PEOPLE on Tuesday that the league is “devastated” over the tragedy and plans to honor the late athlete — along with Gianna and herMamba Sports Academy teammatesAlyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester that perished in the fatal helicopter crash — in the coming months....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1443 words · Jean Ashley

WNBA's Napheesa Collier and Fiancé Alex Bazzell Welcome First Baby, Daughter Mila: 'So In Love'

Photo: Napheesa Collier/Instagram WNBA starNapheesa Collier’slittle girl is here! Collier and Bazzell shared the happy news in a jointInstagrampost that featured sweet pictures of the family of three as well as solo shots of the new parents cradling their little girl. “Mila Sarah Bazzell made her way into the world 52522 we are so in love 🤎,” wrote the couple. Collier, a forward for the Minnesota Lynx, and Bazzell first shared theirexciting pregnancy newsexclusively with PEOPLE in November....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Richard Moore