Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly died at the age of 75, weeks after revealing that his esophageal cancer had returned. Connolly is the third House Democrat to die in office since March
https://people.com/virginia-rep-gerry-connelly-dies-esophageal-cancer-1…

Sherri Papini broke her silence about her 2016 alleged kidnapping in a four-part special for Investigation Discovery
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/sherri-papini-now-denies-…

Jimmy Kimmel is officially a grandpa! The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' host, 57, became a grandparent after his daughter Katie welcomed her first baby — a girl name Patti Joan — with husband Will Logsdon.
https://people.com/jimmy-kimmel-is-a-grandpa-late-night-host-daughter-k…

An air traffic controller was left 'traumatized' and placed on leave after being the only one on duty for Newark Liberty International Airport when the system blacked out, per 'The Times.'
https://people.com/air-traffic-controller-left-traumatized-placed-leave…

Jessica Simpson returned to TV for the first time in 15 years, performing 'Blame Me' on the 'American Idol' season 23 finale alongside her guitarist Stanton Edward
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/jessica-simpson-credits-g…

Ryan Phillippe's 'Motorheads' cast members praised his presence on set during exclusive interviews with Us Weekly
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/how-motorheads-ryan-phill…

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King twinned in little black dresses at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony. Oprah’s black dress had long sleeves, a belt, and flattering pleats, while Gayle’s had puff-sleeves. Recreate their looks with similar styles at Amazon, Nordstrom, and more from $48
https://people.com/oprah-winfrey-gayle-king-black-dresses-blueprint-may…

Preston Ordone, known as 'Okay Baby' on TikTok, is being honored by his family after the toddler's death
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/tiktok-star-okay-babys-g…

PEOPLE's Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Triggs reintroduces the Hot Guy Summer issue, with cover star Shaboozey and a roundtable of your favorite Bravo bachelors. Take an exclusive look into the issue on The PEOPLE App.
https://people.com/2025-hot-guy-summer-issue-editors-letter-11738537

Hoda Kotb launched a website for her self-titled wellness brand months after leaving 'Today,' sharing updates on retreats, podcasts and more
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/hoda-kotb-launches-welln…