'Saw' director James Wan praises those who've 'done a great job shepherding' the franchise but admits he may have 'taken certain things on a different path'
https://people.com/saw-director-james-wan-wouldve-taken-franchise-on-di…

David DePape was convicted of aggravated kidnapping in state court for the violent 2022 hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi. Just before learning his sentence, he spoke for more than 45 minutes, spouting conspiracy theories about 9/11, his ex-wife and his lawyers
https://people.com/paul-pelosi-attack-life-sentence-conspiracy-theories…

Plenty of former Disney Channel stars showed up to the red carpet premiere of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.' Here's a breakdown of some of the familiar faces.
https://people.com/disney-channel-stars-at-wizards-beyond-waverly-place…

After Joshua Jackson's character made a reference to 'Full House' and Stephanie Tanner on 'Doctor Odyssey,' Jodie Sweetin reacted to the scene on her rewatch podcast 'How Rude, Tanneritos!' with co-host Andrea Barber. Sweetin also revealed she was supposed to audition for the Hulu medical drama.
https://people.com/jodie-sweetin-reacts-to-doctor-odyssey-full-house-sh…

On Oct. 25, the New York Public Library hosted their annual Halloween costume parade, and Rooftop Happy Hour: Halloween Edition with Tim Gunn event, in New York City. The event invites guests to dress up in literary-themed costumes, inspired by their favorite books, poems, authors and fictional characters.
https://people.com/see-photos-from-the-nypl-halloween-costume-parade-ju…

Country musician Jimmie Allen and his ex-wife Alexis finalized their divorce on Oct. 1 in Delaware, PEOPLE confirms. The former couple filed for divorce in April 2023, while also revealing they were expecting a baby.
https://people.com/jimmie-allen-wife-alexis-finalize-divorce-exclusive-…

Alabama youth pastor Stephen Dewayne Johnson was arrested in Florida, where police found him with a teen. On Oct. 24, Broward County Committing Magistrate Judge Michele McCaul Ricca ordered him held on a $500,000 bond. If released, Johnson would be tracked with an electronic monitoring device.
https://people.com/ala-youth-pastor-accused-of-forcing-teen-into-prosti…

Jerrod Mustaf, a former New York Knicks first-round draft pick, has died at age 55.
https://people.com/former-knicks-1st-round-draft-pick-jerrod-mustaf-die…

Toks Olagundoye recalled how Kelsey Grammer vouched for her role on the 'Fraiser' reboot after she was sure she would be fired following her breast cancer diagnosis
https://people.com/kelsey-grammer-vouched-for-toks-olagundoye-to-remain…

Michael McKean and his wife of 25 years Annette O'Toole enjoyed a date night and held hands at the premiere of 'The Diplomat' season 2, which debuts on Netflix on Oct. 31, in New York City.
https://people.com/michael-mckean-and-annette-o-toole-hold-hands-date-n…