At least 30 people have died following a stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering in India, authorities reportedly said. The tragedy unfolded early on Tuesday, Jan. 28, as thousands of Hindu pilgrims rushed to bathe in holy water while at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a festival in the Indian city of Prayagrajm, according to theAssociated PressandThe New York Times. The incident occurred when pilgrims jumped barricades erected for a procession of holy men, Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh state’s top elected official, said in a televised statement, according to the report....

Laci and Scott Peterson.Photo:Modesto Police Dept/ZUMAPRESS.com Modesto Police Dept/ZUMAPRESS.com Anne Birdhad recently reconnected with her birth mother when her half-brother,Scott Peterson, wasaccusedofmurdering his eight-months pregnant wifeand their unborn son. And as the 2002 homicides broiled into one of the most high-profile murder cases of its time, Bird soon found herself once again on the other side of her birth family. Her bookBlood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson is Guiltycame out in 2005, the same year Scott was placed on death row....

Romantic relationships often cause a lot of drama on Bravo’sSouthern Charm, but it’sCraig ConoverandAusten Kroll’s friendship that has taken the biggest hit this season after Krolllearned about Conover reconnectingwith ex-girlfriendNaomie Olindo.“It wasn’t that I was hurt, I was shocked,” Kroll, 35, tells PEOPLE. “I thought he would’ve told me because if he tells me these things, then I can help to mitigate what other people are talking about. I took his word at face [value], and that was clearly wrong....

Ayo Edebiri helps Rhea Seehorn touch up her makeup on the 2023 Emmys red carpet.Photo:E! E! Don’t we all wish to have a friend likeAyo Edebiri? As the stars began rolling in at the2023 Emmys,The Bearstar stole one moment to help out her pal,Better Call Saul’sRhea Seehorn, with her glam, fixing her makeup amid the hustle and bustle. In a video shared to X (formerly Twitter), Edebiri, 28, can be seen attentively touching up the Seehorn’s smokey eye makeup....

Russell Brand on Oct. 4, 2017.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Cindy Ord/Getty Images) BBC apologized to its employees after an internal investigation intoRussell Brand’s alleged behavior while he worked for the broadcaster between November 2006 and October 2008. Brand, now 49, has said as recently as September 2023 that he “absolutely refutes” all allegations against him. “I have not found any evidence of anyone in BBC management being aware of Olivia’s experience with Russell Brand until it was escalated in 2019,” Johnston wrote in his report....

Ben Affleck on Jan. 29, 2025.Photo:Charley Gallay/Getty Charley Gallay/Getty Ben Affleckstepped out to tease his action-packed thrillerRIPthat reunites him withMatt Damon. “This movie takes a look at the things people will do for money,” said Affleck at the event, adding thatRIPis going for a mix ofHeatmeetsNarcmeetsTraining Day. Affleck, who produced via his and Damon’s company Artists Equity, called the movie a “really fun, engaging ride that keeps you guessing. It’s a compelling, complicated human drama that also hues to these elements of cinema that people have loved forever....

Ben Stiller and the cast of ‘Heavyweights’ in 1995.Photo:United Archives GmbH / Alamy United Archives GmbH / Alamy Ben StillerandJudd Apatoware celebrating the 30th anniversary of their cult favorite Disney movie,Heavyweights. On Monday, Feb. 17, Apatow shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the 1995 film on Instagram — including one of himself with a youngKenan Thompson— along with promo pics of the cast and stills from the film itself....

Photo:People / Jaclyn Mastropasqua People / Jaclyn Mastropasqua We have reachedCyber Mondayis officially here, and there are loads of great deals to grab, especially atBest Buy. If you missed the Black Friday sales, no worries — there’s still time to get in on the action and wrap up your holiday shopping early. Whether you’re looking for gift ideas or something for yourself, Best Buy’s got you with these 27 Cyber Monday deals....

Bethenny Frankel and daughter Bryn Hoppy attend the 2023 Jingle Ball in New York City.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Bethenny Frankeland her daughterBryn Hoppyare twinning all the way! On Friday, the pair stepped out together to the2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ballin New York City, dressed in coordinating red strapless mini dresses adorned with large bows. Frankel, 53, rocked a red-and-pink plaid design with a tiered bubble skirt and red pointy-toe heels, while Bryn, 13, donned a slim-fitting red sheath style and white patent leather ankle booties from Express....

Beyoncé.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Getty Beyoncéhas major news! On Sunday, Feb. 2, the"16 Carriages"singer, 43, dropped the announcement that she is embarking on her Cowboy Carter Tour following the release of her eponymous country-themed album. In avideoposted on Beyoncé’s Instagram revealing the news, a sign hanging over a desert floor in the night sky lights up repeatedly with the words ‘COWBOY CARTER TOUR’ in big bright block letters as an electrical hum and wind is heard in the background....

Beyonce has made the decision to postpone her big announcement.Photo:CARLOS RAMIREZ/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock; Blair Caldwell CARLOS RAMIREZ/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock; Blair Caldwell Beyoncéhas revealed her highly anticipated announcement won’t be going ahead onTuesday, Jan. 14as previously scheduled. In a statement shared onInstagram, the singer, 43, explained she had decided to delay the news in light of theongoing blaze in Los Angeles. “I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss,” she continued....

Beyoncé.Photo:Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Beyoncé’shaircare lineis finally on its way! The megastar, 42, has unveiled the first look of her new haircare brand Cécred in a newly-released teaser trailer as she announced the date fans can expect to see the long-awaited line. “Hair is sacred. The journey begins Feb 20. Visit CECRED.COM,” Beyoncé wrote in the caption to the trailer, published on herInstagramand official website Tuesday. In the clip, a group of women working in a hair salon is first shown in footage projected on a draped screen in a dark room....

Big Bang Theory Star Kate Micucci.Photo:Kate Micucci /TikTok Kate Micucci /TikTok Big Bang Theorystar Kate Micucci is officially cancer free. On Saturday, the 43-year-old actress and comedian — who played Lucy on the fan-favorite CBS sitcom — posted a video on TikTok sharing a health update after she was diagnosed with lung cancer. “Hey everyone! I just wanted to thank you all so much for the good wishes and all the love that I have received this past week,” she said....