Ross Copperman.Photo: Gus Black In the dozen years that Ross Copperman has risen to become among Nashville’s most successful songwriters and producers, he had a secret — and he hid it fromKenny Chesney,Dierks Bentley,Keith Urban,Kelsea Balleriniand all the other stars who’ve sought out his gifts. He was a pop star has-been. How could they not know that the guy who co-wrote Chesney’s “Get Along” and Urban’s “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” was once a signed recording artist with a couple of bona fide hits?...

Hoda Kotbis embracing the single life after her split from ex-fiancéJoel Schiffman. “I’m really enjoying my kids and my life,” Kotb, 57, toldEntertainment Tonight. “I’m treasuring this time.” Fortunately the mother of two has the support of Guthrie, 50, and Hager, 40, during her journey. “Anybody who wants to date Hoda has to go through us first,” Guthrie said, with Hager adding, “Yeah, and good luck. She’s got two sisters who are wildly protective....

Photo: Hoda Kotb Instagram Hoda Kotbis reflecting on her “great trip” to Mexico with her two daughters. On Tuesday’s episode ofToday with Hoda & Jenna, Kotb, 59, and co-hostJenna Bush Hager, 41, chatted about their recent summer vacations with their families. “I had a great trip with my kids,” Kotb tells her co-host. “Took them with my sister, we just went to Mexico for fun.” “And let me tell you something, it was magical....

Photo:Hoda Kotb/Instagram Hoda Kotb/Instagram Hoda Kotbis ready to share her latest project with the world. Sharing the colorfully illustrated new book withTodayco-hostJenna Bush Hager, 41, on Wednesday, Kotb explained that her 4-year-old’s “magical” way of living served as her inspiration this time around. “My daughter Hope is so inspiring to me,” Hoda told TODAY.com. “She’s a little child, but with a real kind of old spirit, an old soul. There’s something about her in how she sees magic in everything....

Holly Madisonis giving fans a glimpse into the not-so glamorous side of her life as a Playboy Bunny. Madison, who dated Hefner from 2001 to 2008, says it all transpired when she found herself at a breaking point due to the pressure she felt living such a high profile life. “I was only six months in when I kind of broke under that pressure — being made to feel like I need to look exactly like everybody else,” Madison says of other models and Playboy Playmates in a newteaser....

Catherine O’Hara.Photo:Robin L Marshall/WireImage Robin L Marshall/WireImage Catherine O’Harais weighing in on the apparent wealth ofHome Alone’s Peter and Kate McCallister. Last month,The New York Timespublished a report estimating that the family from the 1990 Christmas classic was in the top 1% of earnersin Chicago, the metropolitan area where the film is set. Thenews outlet worked with economistsat the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, who estimated that the McCallisters would have had to earn an income of about $305,000 (or $665,000 in 2022) in order to afford the home featured in the movie....

Photo: AP/ShutterstockHouston, we have a problem.A Houston Astros fan was arrested during Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees for allegedly slapping a Yankees fan.James Dinkins was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge after police say he slapped the Yankees fan on the back of the head game during game two of the American League Championship Series on Sunday night, according to theAssociated Press.The Yankees fan was reportedly cheering on the New York team when the incident occurred....

Photo:Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo How could an excursion for five thrill-seekers heading to see the wreckage of theTitanicon a cutting-edge submersible — with a reported price tag of $250,000 per seat — turn into a nightmare? Rescuers are racing against the clock to try to find five people onboard theTitan, a submersible that disappeared Sunday after a planned 7-to-9-hour trip down to view the wreckage of theTitanic....

Photo: Courtesy of Paw Works; ABC via Getty Images Mac N Cheese the rescue pup’s tale is a classic underdog story. Thenewly adopted puppyhad a rough start before becoming the canine darling of the 94th Academy Awards, whereJamie Lee Curtiscradled the little dog as she honoredBetty Whiteand her dedication to animal welfare during theIn Memoriam segmentofthe OscarsSunday. “They were dumped in a box outside the Avenal Shelter,” Chad Atkins, the co-founder and executive director ofPaw Works, tells PEOPLE about the harsh beginnings of Mac N Cheese and her siblings — who were given food names like Hot Dish and Casserole....

Photo: Jasper Savage/Hulu This post contains spoilers from season 4, episode 2 of The Handmaid’s Tale. Mckenna Grace is speaking out on the importance of her age in her newHandmaid’s Talerole. The 14-year-old actress plays Mrs. Esther Keyes, a cigarette-smoking “wife” to a commander. In the second episode of season 4, viewers learn that Esther has been repeatedly abused and is now seeking revenge on her abusers in Gilead, looking to rebel leader June Osbourne (Elisabeth Moss) as a sort of mother figure....

Prince George celebrates 10th birthday.Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImage Karwai Tang/WireImage Prince Georgeis marking a milestone birthday this weekend! Kate MiddletonandPrince William’s eldest child, who is currently second in the line of succession to the throne, will turn 10 on July 22. Royal watchers can expect a new portrait of the prince, a royal tradition that occurs every year on his birthday — however, George will likely be celebrating his birthday out of the royal spotlight....

Queen Camillais putting her own spin on one ofQueen Elizabeth’s style staples. Queen Elizabethowned several different styles from the luxury brand, and her handbag was as much a part of her look as her signature pearl necklaces or brightly colored ensembles with matching hats. Queen Elizabethevencarried her handbagat her very last engagement: when she appointed Prime MinisterLiz TrussatBalmoral Castleon September 6, herlast royal dutybefore she died two days later at age 96....

Photo: Courtesy of Renée Loiz 01of 08Introducing, Quinta BrunsonWill Heath/NBC via GettyAfter nearly sweeping awards season,Abbott Elementaryall-star (she’s creator, writer, star and more)Quinta Brunsonbrought her talents toSaturday Night Liveto host the legendary show for the very first time.Ahead, her makeup artistRenée Loiz– who’s worked with Brunson “nonstop” since 2021 – walks PEOPLE exclusively through her steps to achieving the star’s subtle yet statement-making glam for her major monologue. 01of 08...