Will Smith sparked speculation about potential involvement in an upcoming 'Matrix' project on Jan. 6 when he posted a cryptic video on Instagram about his decision to previously turn down the iconic Keanu Reeves role.
https://people.com/will-smith-the-matrix-reboot-cryptic-message-video-f…

Dave Phillips, a scientist that helped to rewild Keiko, the orca who starred in "Free Willy," is working to help two other killer whales, Wikie and Keijo, move from a closed marine park to a sea sanctuary
https://people.com/rescuers-who-helped-real-life-free-willy-fighting-to…

Andrew Pyper, bestselling Canadian author of thrillers like 'Lost Girls' and 'The Homecoming,' died on Jan. 3, 2025 of cancer complications.
https://people.com/author-andrew-pyper-dead-at-56-from-cancer-complicat…

Influencer Carol Acosta, known online as Killadamente, reportedly died on Friday, January 3
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/influencer-killadamente-…

Ranjini, 24, was found dead alongside her twins in an Indian city in 2006. Her then-boyfriend Divil Kumar B was just arrested
https://people.com/interior-designer-arrested-19-years-after-murder-gir…

Andy Cohen got candid about his thoughts on former Bravo couple Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover’s split
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/andy-cohen-on-strain-lea…

On Friday, Jan. 3, a 64-year-old Michigan man became lost in the woods after walking away from a car accident. Sheriffs located him hours later after following footprints he had left in the snow.
https://people.com/snowy-footprints-helped-police-rescue-michigan-man-l…

Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon spoke on their 'Real Housewives of Potomac' costar Karen Huger's recent DUI arrest on an episode of their 'Reasonably Shady' podcast
https://people.com/rhop-gizelle-bryant-and-robyn-dixon-break-silence-on…

Bill Murray is performing covers of your dad's favorite music, including Bob Dylan and The Kinks, in a mini tour this year.
https://people.com/bill-murray-performs-covers-of-bob-dylan-and-the-kin…

PEOPLE has all the information you need to see Luke Combs, Charli xcx, Travis Scott and more stars on the music festival circuit this year.
https://people.com/music-festivals-2025-dates-locations-lineups-8770005