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'His Last Voice Note Was That He Couldn't Go On': Inside the Final Hours of Professor Jason Arday
Jason Arday's friend is recalling his last conversation with the professor, which he said took place just hours before his death. On Friday, Aug. 14, the author and academic who made history as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge was found dead at age 41, days after he resigned from the esteemed institution amid plagiarism allegations.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Lacey Chabert's Daughter Turns 10: Inside the 'Capybara Crafting' Party of the Year
Lacey Chabert is going all out for her daughter Julia's 10th birthday. The actress, who is currently starring in the new Hallmark+ series Paris Is Always a Good Idea , recently sat down for an exclusive PEOPLE in 10 interview. Chabert, 43, revealed that she and her daughter have dreamed up quite the fun theme for the tween's upcoming birthday party.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Tori Spelling Reveals the 'Evil Alien Conquerors' Nightmare That Made Her Want to Be Uncredited
Tori Spelling "didn't have to think twice" when asked about her worst movie. Spelling, 53, recently joined Stephen Baldwin's One Bad Movie podcast to talk about her venture into film after her Beverly Hills, 90210 role as Donna Martin thrust her into stardom in the '90s. Spelling explained that she thought signing on to 2003's Evil Alien Conquerors , directed and written by Chris Matheson, would boost her comedic career, but things didn't go as planned.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Magic Returns: Inside the 'Frozen 3' Reunion That Had D23 Buzzing
Summer may be heating up, but Elsa, Anna and Olaf brought some Frozen magic to Anaheim. On Friday, Aug. 14, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Josh Gad reunited at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to preview Frozen 3 , bringing the voices behind Elsa, Anna and Olaf, respectively, back into the spotlight ahead of the film's 2027 theatrical release.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Next Chapter: Whitney Leavitt on Closing the Baby Chapter, Finding Her Voice, and Building a Media Empire
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is not the only thing Whitney Leavitt is closing the chapter on. In this week's PEOPLE cover story, the reality star, 33, who shares three kids — Sedona, 6, Liam, 4, and Billy, 22 months — with husband Conner Leavitt, says she is done having children. "After our third I said to Conner, 'Snip snip, buddy,'" Whitney says. "Our family is complete."
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Mason Thames and Mckenna Grace: From On-Screen Romance to Real-Life Chemistry in Two Back-to-Back Films
Mason Thames and McKenna Grace, two of Hollywood's hottest young stars, are already debuting their second movie together. Thames, 19, sparked romance rumors with Grace, 20, last year while they promoted their movie Regretting You , in which they play two teenagers who fall in love amid a family tragedy. Ten months later, the young couple star in Nimrods, a movie inspired by the career of Green Day that sees Thames as a musician whose band receives an opportunity to open for the legendary power trio.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
'My Favorite Directing Moment': Jason Priestley Opens Up About Luke Perry's Emotional Final Scene
Jason Priestley is remembering his late friend and co-star Luke Perry. Priestley appeared on the Best with Them podcast, where he was asked about his work as a director. The 56-year-old has been directing since his days on Beverly Hills, 90210 , helming some major episodes in the show's later seasons. Asked about his favorite directing moment, the actor-turned-director recalled working with Perry on his final arc as Dylan McKay.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Special One's Most Important Team: Inside José Mourinho's Family Life with His Wife and Two Children
Soccer manager José Mourinho is known as "the special one," but it's his family who's most special to him. He married Matilde "Tami" Faria in 1989, and they welcomed two kids: daughter Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix and son José Mario Mourinho Jr., born in 1996 and 2000, respectively. Mourinho and Faria's daughter started her own jewelry company and their son had a soccer career as well. Though Mourinho's work often keeps him busy and away from his family, he has said they are the most important part of his life.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
A Rare Moment of Joy: Bruce Willis Shares a Loving Embrace at Daughter Tallulah's Wedding
Bruce Willis made a rare public appearance at his daughter Tallulah Willis' wedding. On Friday, Aug. 14, Vogue shared several photos on Instagram from Tallulah, 32, and Justin Acee's Aug. 8 wedding. The post included a snapshot of the newlyweds with the Die Hard actor, along with behind-the-scenes photos of the ceremony.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer on Their 'Stoner Buddy Comedy' 'The Wrong Girls': 'We're Both Art Brain Freaks'
Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer are opening up about their connection on-screen and off. "Making stuff together, what a way to get to know someone, man," says Stewart, 36, of The Wrong Girls (in theaters now). A passion project written years ago and directed by Meyer, 38, in her feature directorial debut, the indie film costarring Stewart and Alia Shawkat is one of the only female-led stoner buddy comedies to come out of Hollywood.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Patricia Heaton on 'Everybody Loves Raymond': Bringing Real Motherhood Exhaustion to One of TV's Greatest Roles
Patricia Heaton has spent decades bringing relatable mothers to life on television, but few roles remain as closely associated with her as Debra Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond . In a recent interview with Woman's World , she revealed that she pulled from the "exhaustion" and "frustration" she experienced as a mother herself while playing Ray Romano's onscreen wife. For Heaton, the emotions behind her Emmy-winning performance were not simply part of the script; they were feelings she knew firsthand.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Striking a Chord: Matthew McConaughey's 'Months' of Mandolin Mastery for 'The Rivals of Amziah King'
Matthew McConaughey picked up a new skill for his latest role! The 56-year-old movie star revealed that he spent "months" learning to play the mandolin and sing for his latest movie, The Rivals of Amziah King .
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal