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Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty for Lumiere De Vie Hommes Market America co-founder J.R. Ridinger’s friends and peers are paying their respects. On Tuesday, the marketing company wrote in a statement on Twitter that it was “deeply saddened” to share that Ridinger, 63, died suddenly. “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with JR have lost a friend, partner, and mentor. JR’s leadership, passion and energy were the sources of an enterprise that enables people to live a more fulfilled life and a life on their own terms,” the company wrote in a statement....

Photo: NBC News/YouTube The school district in Flint, Michigan announced last week that it wouldban students from bringing backpacksamid an increased threat of gun violence in schools across the country. In a letter to parents dated on April 27 and shared on the organization’s site, Flint Community Schools said starting this week, students would no longer be allowed to bring any backpacks, even those made out of clear plastic, into school buildings....

Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty, Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Michael B. Jordantook notes fromKobe Bryantand other celebrity dads when coming up with the father-daughter relationship inCreed III. The actor, 36, makes his directorial debut with the sequel, and in an interviewwith IndieWire, Jordan explained the connection late NBA star Bryant had on shaping the project. “We were on theJust Mercytour and Kobe Bryant hosted a screening. And [costar]Jamie Foxxhas a strong relationship with his daughter, who was into basketball, she was playing basketball....

Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty; Amy Sussman/WireImage/Getty Michael Douglasis revealing his reasons behind not wanting to costar withDebra WingerinRomancing the Stone. On the 100thepisodeof theLiterally! With Rob Lowepodcast, Douglas, 77, told Lowe about making the 1984 adventure film with director Robert Zemeckis, including the time they went to meet with Winger, who was the studio’s “first choice” to play Douglas' romantic interest. (Kathleen Turnerwasultimately cast in the role, sparking a decades-long friendship between her and Douglas....

Photo: Hulu/ youtube Hulu’s upcoming drama,Dopesick, is tackling the topic of America’s opioid epidemic. Theshow’s teaser trailerpremiered Friday during the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour. In the first look, “the cure” to America’s pain is a “new miracle drug” called OxyContin. Pharmaceutical salespeople, includingWill Poulter’s character Billy Cutler, are instructed to do “whatever it takes” to earn the “trust” of medical professionals so they will begin prescribing the drug....

Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images; Joe Scarnici/Getty Images Regarded widely as the greatest gymnast of all time,Simone Bilesshocked the world after unexpectedly bowing out of the women’s gymnastics team final on Tuesday night at theTokyo Olympicsdue to mental health struggles. AndMichael Phelps— the most decorated Olympian of all time — is sharing his support for the 24-year-old. During the women’s gymnastics team final, Bilesexited her first eventfollowing a botched vault routine....

Michaela Kennedy Cuomo.Photo: Michaela Kennedy Cuomo Instagram The Kennedy-Cuomo clan sent their love and support toAndrew CuomoandKerry Kennedy’s youngest daughter aftershe opened up about her sexualityin celebration ofPride Month. “Proud of this chick! Love you loads,” Michaela Kennedy Cuomo’s older sister, Mariah, commented on Michaela’sInstagram postin which she talked about the spectrum of LGBTQ identities and the importance of supporting the community. Michaela’s aunt Vicki Kennedy (married to her mom’s brother Max Kennedy) likewise commented that her post was “beautifully and powerfully expressed....

It all started with online impulse shopping early in the pandemic. “We were all at home watching what felt like our country and our world unraveling. The death tolls mounting, violence, the insurrection, healthcare system crushed, all of it,” Obama, 58, tells PEOPLEin an exclusive interview for the new issue. “I was in a low place.” She picked up the knitting needles, and, watching YouTube tutorials, learned to use them. Her small exercise of control over a ball of yarn, Obama says, helped quiet her anxiety when everything else felt out of control....

Cue the jazz hands!Michelle Williamswon the outstanding actress in a limited series or a movie honor at the 2019Emmy Awards. The actress, 39, took home the award for her portrayal of Broadway dancer Gwen Verdon inFosse/Verdonand used her acceptance speech to stand up for equal pay. “Thank you so much to FX and Fox 21 Studios for supporting me completely and paying me equally because they understood that when you put value into a person, it empowers that person to get in touch with their own inherent value,” Williams said at Sunday’s ceremony....

The Rolling Stones,Lady GagaandStevie Wonder’s musical talents have come together to create “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.” On Thursday, the legendary rock band unveiled its gospel-inspired new single from the upcomingHackney Diamondsalbum, and lead vocalistMick Jaggeropened up toApple Music’s Zane Loweabout what it was like working with the “Bad Romance” performer. The Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga.Mark Seliger; ABC via Getty Images Mark Seliger; ABC via Getty Images “She’s a really great singer, and I’d never heard her sing quite that style before,” Jagger — who previously performed the Stones' “Gimme Shelter” with Gaga in 2012 — told Lowe on Apple Music 1....

Mickey Guyton’s Grammy nods are all about representation. During the 64th AnnualGrammy AwardsSunday, the country star, 38, told PEOPLE red carpet hosts Jeremy Parsons and Janine Rubenstein about the importance behind her three nominations for the night. “I just feel like me standing here is evidence that you should invest in Black talent no matter what genre,” she said. “So often we haven’t always felt like that and people are really doing that....

01of 08 HER BIG BREAK Everett 02of 08HER FIRST FAMOUS BOYFRIENDChris Polk/FilmMagicThe raven-haired actress began dating child star Macaulay Culkin – best known for his roles inHome Alone,My GirlandRichie Rich– in 2001 at the height of herThat ’70s Showfame. Despite dating Culkin for eight years, Kunis maintains that she had no intentions of getting married to the actor. “Who knows, I honestly just don’t know,” Kunistold Howard Sternwhen asked if she was in love with Culkin....

01of 96Pitch PerfectMEGAPennsylvania native Miles Teller throws the ceremonial first pitch during “Top Gun Night” at the San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park on June 1. 01of 96 Pitch Perfect MEGA Pennsylvania native Miles Teller throws the ceremonial first pitch during “Top Gun Night” at the San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park on June 1. 02of 96Hand in HandPhillip Faraone/Getty Images for NetflixQueen Latifah and Adam Sandler join Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos at the afterparty for the world premiere ofHustleat Baltaire in Los Angeles on June 1....