'Doubling Down with the Derricos' : Diez, 4, to Undergo Surgery, Will Have Elongated Skull Reshaped

Karenand Deon Derrico are mentally preparing to face one of the most terrifying moments of their lives. On Tuesday’sDoubling Down with the Derricos, the Las Vegas-based couple speaks with a doctor about the logistics of their 4-year-old son Diez’s upcoming surgery — a procedure he will undergo in order to have his elongated skull reshaped. In a PEOPLE exclusive sneak peek at the episode, the doctor demonstrates with a model skull what will be done to Diez’s head during the operation, which is anticipated to take four to six hours....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Wayne Parker

'Euphoria' 's Sydney Sweeney Says She Had to Convince Her Parents to Let Her Become an Actress

From a young age,Sydney Sweeneywas determined to be an actress no matter what. During an appearance on Tuesday’s episode ofThe Tonight Show, the 24-year-oldEuphoriastar told hostJimmy Fallonthat she “was a little girl with a big imagination” and wanted to prove that she could one day be a star on the screen. When she was 11, Sweeney said, she decided to present her idea to her parents. In order to gain their support, the actress created a slideshow presentation outlining a multi-year plan — and she was fairly convincing....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Jodi Cook

'Extremely Dangerous' Fla. Coach Allegedly Filmed Sex Acts Between 2 Teens, Told Girl He Likes Minors

Yuniesky Ramirez-Martinez.Photo: Miami-Dade Corrections Content warning: This story contains disturbing descriptions of alleged sexual abuse. A Florida high school sports coach is accused of surreptitiously filming two teens engaged in a sex act, say authorities. Ramirez-Martinez was a part-time security monitor and sports coach at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School. Calling the coach “extremely dangerous,” Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez said, “This is somebody who’s victimizing students, who’s preying on them, taking advantage of students who are in a unique age in their life hormonally, dealing with the pressure of social media, the pressure of different relationships,“NBC Miamireports....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Perry Clayton

'Firefly Lane' Series Finale: How the Netflix Series Ends

Photo: Diyah Pera/Netflix This post contains spoilers forFirefly Lane. Firefly Lanehas officially come to an end. Based on Kristin Hannah’s novel of the same name, the show starring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke first premiered in February 2021, following two childhood best friends on their many adventures together through the years. Through different time periods, including the ’70s, ’80s and mid-2000s, the show documents their various ups and downs, including their relationships, careers and ongoing friendship with each other....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Megan Zuniga

'First Perpetrator Was My Biological Father': Inside an Amish Sex Abuse Survivor's Quest for Justice

Mary Byler.Photo: Peacock “My first perpetrator was my biological father,” Mary Byler, 39, recounts. “I was five.” Mary is the lead subject of Peacock’s new true crime seriesSins of the Amish, where she opens up about the trauma she endured in the insular community. (The documentary begins streaming today.) “I remember not being safe in my room from my own f—— brother,” Mary says. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, Mary — now an advocate for Amish and ex-Amish abuse victims through her organization Misfit Amish — says it’s her mission to eliminate the “romanticized view” of the Amish culture, as well as provide support and resources for survivors of cults and conservative sectarian religious groups....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Andrew Fernandez

'Friends ' Co-Creator Says Phoebe Almost Ended Up with David Instead of Mike

The romantic conclusion for Phoebe Buffay inFriends‘ final season could’ve gone much differently. “There was definitely a possibility of that,” Crane, 62, toldRadioTimeson Monday. “I mean, we didn’t definitively know [who she’d end up with].” “They’re both amazing actors. I mean, both Paul and Hank are fantastic, and fantastic with her. We sort of went back and forth,” he added. David, also called “the Scientist Guy,” falls in love with Phoebe early on in the series, but the two split shortly after when he receives an academic grant for a three-year research trip to Minsk, Russia....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Molly Williams

'Ghost Adventures' Star Zak Bagans Buys Charles Manson Family Murder House

Photo: Redfin The Los Angeles home whereCharles Manson’s cult followers murdered two people in 1969 has been sold toGhost AdventuresstarZak Bagans. The property was listedat $1,988,800. The 1920’s home on Waverly Drive in the neighborhood of Los Feliz was the scene of unimaginable horror 50 years ago when Manson followers slaughtered grocer Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary on August 10, 1969. Charles Manson.Globe Photos/Zuma Leno was found with an ivory-handled carving fork protruding from his stomach....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Jamie Juarez

'Good Morning America' 's Anchors Give Lara Spencer a Good Scare in Pre-Halloween 'Scream' Skit

Photo: ABC The cast ofGood Morning Americais takingHalloweenvery seriously this year. “Looks like something scary is happening at our Times Square Studio,“GMAposted on Twitter Friday, sharing the clip that began withLara Spencerwalking alone into a building amid with an ominous fog. Picking up a ringing phone, Barrymore (in footage from her role in the film as Casey Becker) asked “Hello, who is this?” The 52-year-old co-anchor introduced herself, and asked what the crackling noise was, which Barrymore’s chacter confirmed was popcorn cooking....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Adam Myers

'Grey's Anatomy' Recap: Jackson and April Reunite — and Make a Big Life Decision Together

Jesse Williams on Grey’s Anatomy.Photo: Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty This post contains spoilers from Thursday’s episode ofGrey’s Anatomy. The surprise returns and exits keep coming onGrey’s Anatomy. During Thursday’s episode of the ABC medical drama, Jackson (Jesse Williams) visited his ex-wife April (Sarah Drew) and their three-year-old daughter Harriet to break the news that he no longer wants to continue his work at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and that he is ready to take over the family’s Catherine Fox Foundation — which, in turn, means a move to Boston....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1369 words · Charles Thornton

'Happy' 9-Year-Old Girl Who Died of COVID Wanted to 'Touch a Lot of Hearts,' Mom Says

Photo: Courtesy Family Feisty fourth grader Dorielis Reyes-Paula spent the last three months of her life fighting COVID-19 complications, including brain inflammation and body paralysis, before losing her battle on Aug. 19. “She was a happy kid, always talking and dancing,” mom Doranny M. Paula Escolastico, 31, tells PEOPLE. “She wanted to learn piano.” The 9-year-old, of Middletown, Ohio, had big dreams. “She told me, ‘I want to be a preacher, I want to touch a lot of hearts,'" Escolastico recalls....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Aaron Vasquez

'Harry Potter' 's Evanna Lynch Says Her 'Healing Process' Is Ongoing After Eating Disorder Recovery

Harry PotteralumEvanna Lynchis hoping to show fans the real her in her first book. The 30-year-old actress — known for her role asLuna Lovegoodin theHarry Potterfilms — recently spoke toE! Newsabout releasing her memoir,The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up,which she said was an opportunity to re-introduce herself. Lynch told the outlet that the memoir details her long battle with anorexia growing up and her recovery both mentally and physically....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Cindy Gonzalez

'Harry Potter' Books Removed from Nashville School Library on the Advice of Exorcists

Harry Pottermight have been able to defeat Voldemort, but he was no match for the administrators at St. Edward Catholic School in Nashville. The Roman Catholic parish school — which educates students in pre-K through 8th grade — has removed all seven volumes ofJ.K. Rowling‘s popularHarry Potterseries from its library, theNashville Tennesseanreports, due to its content. School representatives did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Scholastic Rebecca Hammel, the superintendent of schools for the Catholic Diocese of Nashville, told theNashville Tennesseanthat Reehil has the ultimate say as to whether the books stay or not....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Michael Simmons

'Harry Potter' Stars Reunite for Hogwarts' 'Very Own Royal Wedding'

Talk about a magical day!Harry Potterstar Afshan Azad married fiancé Nabil Kazi on Sunday, and her former costars Bonnie Wright andKatie Leungwere there to support her on her big day.The 29-year-old actress, who played Padma Patil in the films, wore a long-sleeved white gown with embellished accents and shared moments from the wedding on social media.“Yesterday was the most epic night. My handsome husband and beautiful in-laws went above and beyond and blew me away with the most magical Walima party,” Azad captioned an Instagram of herself walking hand in hand with Kazi, who wore a black tux....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Sarah Sanford