America Ferrera; Tom Hanks.Photo:Getty Getty America Ferrerais still buzzing over praise she received fromTom Hanks! Speaking with correspondent Dave Karger at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Virtuosos Awards on Saturday, the 39-year-oldBarbieactress opened up about a moment when Hanks, 67, gave her props for her recent performance. “I don’t know that I’m ready to talk about it. I’m not ready to talk about what he said, but I guess whenever anyone asks me, who were the actors you grew up wanting to be?...

A group of indigenous people in Peru are allegedly holding nearly 100 passengers on a boat hostage, according to multiple outlets. CBS Newsreports the boat passengers' detainment, which began Thursday morning, is in response to the alleged lack of government aid regarding an oil spill in the Peruvian area of the Amazon River. Among the hostages are 23 tourists from the United States, France, Switzerland, Spain and the U.K., who were traveling from Yurimaguas to Iquitos, according to the Associated Press....

When you purchase through links on our web site , we may earn an affiliate commission . Here ’s how it work . Around 70 million years ago , a humble , furred , platypus - same creature shuffle along the banks of an ancient lake . This would not have been a noteworthy occurrence , except for one matter : The lake was in present - day Argentina , not Australia ....

(L-R) Monica Garcia and Andy Cohen are pictured at ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ reunion.Photo:Jocelyn Prescod/Bravo via Getty Jocelyn Prescod/Bravo via Getty Andy Cohenis not ruling out the possibility ofMonica Garciareturning to theReal Housewivesworld. “Who knows?” theWatch What Happens Livehost, 55, said when asked about the potential for Monica to return to viewers’ screens. “I love a comeback.” Cohen noted it “would be very cool to find a path forward for her,” though he, along with several other producers on the franchise series, stressed that any such rebound would not be happening anytime soon....

Angelina Jolie.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage) Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage) Angelina Jolieis sharing a glimpse into how she spent the holidays.The actress, 49, offered an update on her life weeks after she and her ex-husbandBrad Pittreached asettlementin their 8-year-long divorce. DuringVarietyandEntertainment Tonight’s 2025Golden Globes, Jolie — who is nominated for her performance inMaria— toldETthat she enjoyed a more lowkey holiday season this year.“Just being home and being in pajamas,” she said. “[It] was nice. Just quiet....

Anna Cardwell and Eldridge Toney.Photo:Anna Cardwell Instagram Anna Cardwell Instagram Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell’shusbandEldridge Toneyis opening up about a promise he made to his late wife. Describing his wife’s final days, the reality star tells PEOPLE about Cardwell’s last wishes, which included a promise about her two daughters. Cardwell and Toney began dating in 2017 following Cardwell’s divorce from ex-husband Michael Cardwell, with whom she welcomed daughter Kylee Madison, 11. Cardwell is also mom to daughter Kaitlyn Elizabeth, 8....

Anthony Anderson’s home renovations are costing him a pretty penny. On Friday’s episode ofHollywood HouseliftwithJeff Lewis, theBlack-ishalum, 51, reveals that no expense was spared while renovating the exterior of his home. In the exclusive clip above, Lewis explains that he would like to use additional tile at the entryway to create a “bigger impact” — and a bigger price tag. “I think it’s such a nice tile and I think to have a bigger impact, we need to do that whole back wall....

Kevin Harrington and Antoni Porowski in 2020.Photo:James Devaney/Getty James Devaney/Getty Antoni PorowskiandKevin Harringtonare ending their engagement. “After many conversations and reflection during the wedding planning process, Antoni and Kevin have amicably decided to part ways,” a representative for Porowski tells PEOPLE exclusively. “While they still have a lot of respect for each other, as they talked more about the future, they realized they were on different paths.” “They both remain focused on work, and are surrounding themselves with friends during this time,” the representative added....

iPhone drying in rice.Photo:Getty Getty Appleis issuing a warning about a popular remedy used to aid a wet iPhone. In a recently releasedsupport note, the technology company detailed why putting a water-soaked mobile device in a bag of rice is a bad idea. Highlighting that the act can actually cause more harm than good, Apple wrote, “Don’t put your iPhone in a bag of rice. Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone....

Virginia Lujan.Photo:Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Virginia Lujan, 55, was indicted on eight counts, including child abuse, tampering with physical evidence, tampering with a witness and contributing to the dependency of a child, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said in a Feb. 5press release. According to prosecutors, Lujan called 911 — on a date not shared in the release — and reported that her 13-year-old granddaughter was unresponsive....

Ashlee Simpson and Joe Simpson in Los Angeles in July 2017.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Ashlee Simpsonis reflecting on her decision to turn down her father’s request that she wear a purity ring as a preteen. The “Pieces of Me” singer, 39, said on a new episode of the podcastBroad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allenthat she was an “independent soul” as a child, who rejecteddad Joe’s push for her to remain a virgin until marriage....

Photo of collapsed roof.Photo:Pittsburgh Public Safety Department/Facebook Pittsburgh Public Safety Department/Facebook At least 16 people were hurt when an overcrowded roof collapsed at a party near the University of Pittsburgh. According to apress releasefrom the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department, just before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, the University of Pittsburgh Police, Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to reports of a “porch collapse with injuries” at the 300 block of Semple Street in Central Oakland....

Aubrey O’Dayis opening up about the criticism she’s faced over the years about her appearance. Back in 2020, the singer responded on Instagram to a “degrading” article that featured photos of her, prompting negative messages about her size and claims that she photoshopped her photos to appear thinner. At the time, O’Day said the industry needs to “stop abusing women’s bodies.” “It was my downfall day,” she recalled toE!. “When it came time to laugh at me, everybody was laughing....