Photo: Courtesy Luke Russert It stands to reason that Luke Russert has met some of the biggest political newsmakers of the century. After all, he grew up watching his father, the lateMeet the PresshostTim Russert, interview everyone fromDonald TrumptoJoe Biden. (Meanwhile, his mother, journalist Maureen Orth, has reported on everything from allegations againstMichael Jacksonto the political rise ofAngela Merkel.) Although he tells PEOPLE that he’s not sure whether he’ll resume the life of a journalist, Russert says that he’s learned a lot from — and about — the politicians he and his father covered, some of which might surprise voters....

Lupita Nyong’ojust addressed thoseJared Letodating rumors. The actress, 36, is featured on the cover ofNet-a-Porter‘s weekly digital magazinePorterEditthis week, where she opened up about what she’s learned since becoming a big Hollywood star with 2013’s12 Years a Slave. Nyong’o revealed that finding friends in the industry helped her feel more at home in Hollywood — and those friendships include Leto, 47. “Jared Leto, he’s still on speed dial, because we were on that [Oscar campaign] journey together and he’s so embracing of me,” the actress said....

M. Night Shyamalan.Photo: Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Warning: This post contains spoilers for Friday’s series finale ofServanttitled “Fallen.” After four seasons ofServant,M. Night Shyamalanhad an emotional last day on set with the cast and crew of a show he says is all about family. Executive producer Shyamalan, 52, tells PEOPLE all about the final episodes, whether there could be moreServantin the future, and which cast member was an emotional “mess” on the last day of production....

Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty; Steven Ferdman/Getty Ziegler recalled the many challenges associated with her time on the Lifetime reality series — including working alongside Miller, the infamously tough coach that worked alongside the young dancers — and revealed how she has felt after ceasing contact with Miller, 56. “She was distraught [when I left]. For the longest time, we felt so guilty,” Ziegler, 19, recalled inCosmopolitan’s Issue 4: The Fame Issue....

Photo: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Caliente! Maluma & Madonna.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Be sure to check out PEOPLE’sBillboard Music Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s big night. The performance comes as the queen of pop, 60, continues to usher in her latest era. “Medellín” is the first single off Madge’s upcoming fourteenth studio album,Madame X. Madonna and the Colombian reggaeton star, 25, dropped the stunning music video for the Spanglish single last week....

Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Sitting on a diamante “M” throne in a fringed black leotard and over-the-knee leather boots,Madonnakicked off her Sticky and Sweet tour Saturday night at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium in Wales, opening with “Candy Shop.” The image of rapper West encircled the stage for “Beat Goes On” as fans screamed and Madonna cruised through on a white vintage convertible car. Spears made her virtual guest spot during “Human Nature,” writhing while trapped in an elevator as Madonna played the guitar....

Madonna’s next venture: Preventing gun violence. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Madonna, 60, called the epidemic of mass shootings in the U.S. “out of control.” “I made this video because I want to draw attention to a crisis that needs to be addressed. To me, this is the biggest problem in America right now,” she said, adding, “I cannot take it anymore.” In true Madonna fashion, she pushes the envelope in mixing art and activism....

Photo: Madonna/Instagram; Getty Images Madonnahas been known to break a barrier or two in her life, a quality she’s clearly passing down to the next generation. The seven-time Grammy Award winner, 62, hyped up her son David Banda as she shared a video of the 15-year-old modeling a white, silk Mae Couture dress around the house Sunday on Instagram. “Confidence is everything,” the proud mother wrote in thecaption. David certainly exuded confidence as he strutted through their home in the ankle-length number, which featured hand-painted black letters all over....

A man in Florida allegedly fired 30 rounds from an AR-15 rifle after he reportedly mistook his pool cleaner for a home intruder.According to apress release from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place on the night of June 15 after 43-year-old Jana Hocevar alerted her husband, Bradley Hocevar of noises and the presence of an unknown male figure on their pool deck.The figure turned out to be the Hocevar family pool cleaner, Karl Polek, who was reportedly behind schedule, causing him to arrive at their home at 9 p....

Photo: Florida State University College of Law A Florida jury has convicted the man accused of killing popular law professor Dan Markel in 2014 — but jurors could not reach a verdict for a female suspect who was also on trial. According toThe Tallahassee Democrat, jurors found Sigfredo Garcia guilty of first-degree murder on Friday a little before 3 p.m. They continued to deliberate on suspect Katherine Magbanua’s guilt or innocence, but they could not reach a verdict, so a mistrial was declared in her case....

Lottery signs and tickets are seen at a store on July 18, 2023.Photo:Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via GettyAn Illinois man won $25,000 a year for life after playing the lottery game Lucky For Life in Michigan, according to theMichigan Lottery.Michael Sopejstal, 60, scored big after the Sept. 17 winning ticket was announced. Sopejstal bought his winning ticket — which included the numbers 11, 15, 17, 24 and 48 — at the GoLo gas station in New Buffalo, Michigan....

Photo: Ashley Turcotte Andrew Mayzak just set the bar very high for boyfriends around the world. The 23-year-old from New York felt compelled to help when his girlfriend, Ashley Turcotte, told him about her father’s many health problems, he toldWHAM. Turcotte explained that her father, Paul Turcotte, was undergoing hours of dialysis multiple times a week due to kidney disease, and was still working to provide for his family....

Photo: Mandy Moore/instagram Mandy MooreandTaylor Goldsmithmade sure their little boy had the best birthday celebration! On Sunday, theThis Is Usstar, 38, shared photos onInstagramfrom sonGus' early second birthday party, where the family of four got together in a park with family and friends to celebrate Gus a few weeks ahead of his actual birthday. The outdoor celebration included plenty of food, balloons and an elaborate construction-themed birthday cake that featured frosted decorations of trucks and tractors....