The platinum-selling artist has lots to celebrate: a two-week No. 1 for his biggest song yet, a brand-new album and sold-out crowds on his Russellmania tour. "I'm competitive, and that can be a recipe for disaster if you let it, but it can also be my greatest superpower."
https://people.com/russell-dickerson-celebrates-happen-to-you-number-on…

'Teen Mom' alum Maci Bookout and her husband Taylor McKinney are celebrating nine years of marriage.
https://people.com/maci-bookout-and-husband-taylor-mckinney-celebrate-t…

Aaron Phypers denies Denise Richards’ abuse claims in court, alleging she bruised easily during their marriage and addressing black eye accusations
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/aaron-phypers-claims-den…

"Growing up as a kid, I used to get put out of class because of my mouth," comedian Matt Mathews told PEOPLE. "I would sit in the hallway out by the door and people would just walk by and they'd be like, 'Well, Matt got put out of class again.' And it's so funny to me because now I get paid for my mouth."
https://people.com/matt-mathews-on-trauma-tiktok-fame-and-finding-his-v…

During his testimony in an Oct. 8 court hearing regarding ex Denise Richards' temporary restraining order against him, Aaron Phypers denied all the actress' abuse claims. One day prior, Richards spoke out about the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of Phypers.
https://people.com/aaron-phypers-denies-all-abuse-claims-against-denise…

This year's recipients of the Kirkus Prize have been announced, recognizing the best works in fiction, nonfiction and young readers' literature. Winners of the prize receive a custom trophy as well as $50,000 cash.
https://people.com/kirkus-reviews-announces-2025-kirkus-prize-winners-s…

Tim Allen and Jenna Elfman finally went on a date in Shifting Gears' latest episode — but things didn't go according to plan.
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/shifting-gears-recap-tim-…

Stassie Karanikolaou is keeping it real with fans, detailing her recovery process after reversing her BBL surgery for a 'lifted and smaller' look
https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/stassie-karanikolaou-details-re…

Dr. Tony Evans, the former pastor and founder of Texas megachurch Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, has completed a church-approved discipline and restorative process after stepping down last year due to a self-admitted "sin," a church leader said.
https://people.com/megachurch-pastor-who-resigned-due-to-undisclosed-si…

Authorities in Alaska have recovered a body in the search for three men who were buried in a March avalanche.
https://people.com/body-found-months-after-3-friends-were-buried-under-…