Sheriff's Deputy's Son Accused of Setting Fire to 3 Historically Black Churches in Louisiana

Photo: AP/REX/Shutterstock Investigators have arrested the son of a Louisiana sheriff’s deputy for allegedly setting fires at three historically Black churches, PEOPLE confirms. Holden Matthews, 21, was arrested and charged with three counts of simple arson of a religious building. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years. The department of the suspect’s father has been involved in the investigation, which is still ongoing, officials said. “We’re still vetting several motives,” Gov....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Teresa Sanders

Sherri Shepherd Explains Why 'Sherri' Is Still in Production Despite Backlash over Daytime Shows amid Strikes

Dimitrios Kambouris/Variety via Getty Sherri Shepherdis clearing things up. During Monday’s season 2 premiere, theSherrihost affirmed her support for theWriters Guild of America (WGA)andSAG-AFTRAunions and acknowledged the “confusion” around why her talk show is resuming production amid the ongoing strikes. “This summer you all may have seen your favorite actors and Hollywood stars havebeen on the picket lineswith the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes,” she began. “There has been so much confusion about who can work and who can’t work....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Lindsey Holmes

Sherri Shepherd Shares Barbara Walters' Final Words as She Left 'The View' : 'What Are You Crying for?'

Sherri Shepherdwon’t forget her last interaction withBarbara WaltersonThe View. During a segment of her talk showSherri,The Viewalum recounted the moment Walters packed her bags andleft the set of her brainchild showfor the last time. Shepherd said Walters was just about to get in an elevator when the journalism trailblazer put her hand on Shepherd’s face. “She said, ‘Dear, I love you,'” Shepherd recalled, prompting a group “aw” from theSherriaudience. “The doors opened and she stepped into the elevator and I started crying,” Shepherd continued....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Melinda Williamson

Shia LaBeouf Denies 'Each and Every' Assault Allegation by FKA Twigs, Seeks to Have Her Pay His Costs

Twigs, born Tahliah Barnett,sued LaBeouf, 34, in December, claiming he sexually and physically assaulted and battered her, and knowingly gave her a sexually transmitted disease. The 32-year-old singer also described several instances of physical abuse in the documents. FKA twigs; Shia LaBeouf.Joe Maher/Getty; JC Olivera/WireImage LaBeouf’s lawyers deny that she suffered any damages or injuries from LaBeouf and asserts that her sexual battery claims should be dismissed because “none of the acts alleged were based on sex and/or the conduct was not sexual....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Toni Bailey

Siesta Key’s Jared Kelderman Is Married! Inside the ‘Romantic, Magical’ Wedding in Florida (Exclusive)

Jared Kelderman and wife Kristi Ford.Photo:Tiffany Maysonet Photography Tiffany Maysonet Photography Jared Kelderman is married! “The wedding was just perfect in every way. It felt so romantic,” Kelderman tells PEOPLE. He and Ford held their nuptials atEver After Farms' Flower Barnin Seffner, allowing them to take advantage of the stunning natural scenery of the flower farm. “When looking for a venue, it was important it fit our style,” Ford says....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Jennifer Meyer

Sigourney Weaver Remembers Her Late 'Heartbreakers' Costar Ray Liotta: 'A Doll to Work with'

Sigourney Weaver and Ray Liotta.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Sigourney Weaveris remembering herHeartbreakerscostarRay Liottaas “a true original” in the wake of his death. Five days after theEmmy Awardwinnerdied at age 67, Weaver tells PEOPLE, “Ray’s lovesick gangster, Dean, is the real heartbreaker inHeartbreakers.” “Loaded with charm and physical ease, Ray was a natural in comedy and just a doll to work with. We had such a good time,” the actress, 72, adds of their work in the 2001 crime rom-com, which also starredJennifer Love Hewitt....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Anita Simmons

Silk Sonic's Debut Album 'An Evening with Silk Sonic' Has Fans 'Groovin' and Channeling '70s Swag

Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars.Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Bring out your slacks, roller skates and a tight button down shirt (with the three top unbuttoned of course) becauseSilk Sonic’s debut album is here — and we’re getting our groove on. On Friday, the duo comprised ofBruno MarsandAnderson .Paakreleased their highly anticipated album titledAn Evening with Silk Sonic— and fans are raving. Upon the album’s release, which was originally set to release earlier this year but then postponed — both musicians shared their excitement on social media for the day Silk Sonic fans have longed for....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Cindy Rosales

Simon Cowell Shares the Secret Behind His Work-Life Balance — and What He Quit That 'Made a Big Difference'

Simon Cowell.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Simon Cowellis prioritizing his health and family ahead of his new gig. While speaking to PEOPLE on the red carpet Wednesday ahead of a taping for the new NBC series,America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League, the 64-year-old talent judge opens up about the ways he’s allocated his work to be more present in his home life. “Don’t work on Fridays, because you don’t have to,” he says....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Jamie Sanchez

Simone Biles Marries Jonathan Owens — Again! — During Destination Wedding in Mexico

Photo: HEM / BACKGRID Simone Bilesis married — again! TheOlympic gymnast, 26, wed husbandJonathan Owensfor a second time in Cabo San Lucas on Saturday evening. During the 140-guest affair, the bride wore four different dresses — including a custom Galia Lahav gown for the ceremony. “Kind of dramatic” Biles detailed during a Q&A on her Instagram Story last month. “But you only have a wedding once.” The nuptials featured champagne, gold and white décor, as well as stunning florals, which Biles admitted came at a steep price....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Antonio Barber

Simone Biles Says 'I'm Doing This Just for Me' as She Looks Toward 2020 Olympics

Simone Bilesis opening up about her future as a part of the changing USA Gymnastics program. The decorated gymnast, 22, appeared onToday, where she discussed with hostSavannah Guthrieher recent history-making performances and her thoughts looking ahead to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. “What has this journey been for you?” Guthrie questioned Biles. “I feel like it’s been a roller coaster. A lot of highs, a lot of lows,” she said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · John Roberts

Sinéad O'Connor's Son: How She Mourned Shane After His Tragic Death at Age 17

Sinéad O’Connor’s son Shane O’Connor died tragically in January 2022, leaving a profound impact on his grieving mother. Just days before her own death, Sinéadshared a post on social mediathat gave insight into her emotional struggles after losing her son. In a now-deleted tweet from July 17, Sinéad wrote, “Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Charles Dunn

Skittish Senior Dog Named Old Lady Survives 17 Days in the Brutal Minnesota Cold

Photo: Ruff Start Rescue/FacebookOld Lady is too old to be dealing with weather in the negatives, but somehow the 10-year-old St. Bernard persevered for more than two weeks.The dog’s journey in the wild, wicked weather of Minnesota started nearly three weeks ago,according to Ruff Start Rescue.The non-profitposted on Facebookthat the skittish Saint Bernard, who was rescued from a puppy mill situation, escaped her foster home on Jan. 4. and darted out into the snow and woods of Princeton, Minnesota....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1380 words · Brandon Morales

Smithsonian National Zoo Welcomes 5 Cheetah Cubs in 'Significant Addition' to Breeding Program

TheSmithsonian’s National Zoohas some new arrivals! The zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia, has welcomed a litter of five cheetah cubs, born to 8-year-old cheetah mom Echo, as stated in apress release. “The cubs appear to be strong, active, vocal and eating well,” the zoo announced in the release. NZCBI announced that the five cubs were born on Sept. 12. A sixth cub was also born but unfortunately did not survive....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Leslie Conway