Shakira Credits Her Sons as the 'Reason Why I'm Alive': 'They're Everything to Me'New Foto - Shakira Credits Her Sons as the 'Reason Why I'm Alive': 'They're Everything to Me'

Rodrigo Varela/Getty Shakira may have an amazing career, but she says her boys, Sasha and Milan, mean "everything to me" The "Hips Don't Lie" singer opened up about the emotional high point during her show, where she's singing a ballad she wrote for her children, to BBC, describing it as "precious" The mom of two welcomed her son Milan in January 2013, followed by her son Sasha in January 2015 Shakira may have a great career, but her boys mean "everything" to her. The "Hips Don't Lie" singer, 48, spoke withBBCabout an emotional high point in her show, which comes while she's singing "Acróstico." Shakira wrote the ballad for her children, Sasha, 10, and Milan, 12, as a promise to them that she'd stay strong amid the split from their father and her ex-partner,Gerard Piqué. "My heart melts every time I see them on that screen and I hear their little voices," the star told the outlet. "They're just everything to me. They're my engine and the reason why I'm alive. So having them every night on stage, it's just such a precious moment." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty Elsewhere in the interview, the proud mom admitted that this is the first tour that her boys have been old enough to see her perform. She told the outlet that they have "mixed emotions" about it, saying that they get "stressed out" for her. "When I have a show, they're kind of stressed out because they want everything to come out perfect for me," she said. "They're always worried, like, 'Mom, how did it go? Did you fall? Are you okay?' And I try to show them that there's no perfect show. It's okay to make a mistake." Shakira told PEOPLE in 2015 thatparenting is the hardest thingshe's ever had to do. "It's one of the most difficult things I've done in my life," she said. "I've been on the most challenging stages performing in front of really demanding audiences and I've been meeting with world leaders who sometimes make you a little bit apprehensive, but nothing has made me so self-conscious as being a mom. … Every day I wonder if I'm doing the right thing. I just want to improve in the job, the hardest job on earth." Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Despite the challenges of motherhood, it is clear that the boy mom loves her children. Shakira had her two favorite people there to support her at the2025 Grammy Awards. On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Colombian singer brought her sons with her as she attended music's biggest night. Inone sweet photo from the event, the proud mom could be seen walking hand-in-hand with her boys, who wore matching silver tuxedos. Later in the night when Shakira took home the award for best Latin pop album, the musician received big hugs from her boys as she headed to the stage. When she accepted her Grammy, Shakira adorably shouted out her sons. "I want to share this award with my kids, Milan and Sasha, who are here with me," she said. "I'm so proud of you guys, of your kind hearts." Her boys blew her kisses in return as the mom of two added, "Thank you so much for supporting me the way you do. I love you." Read the original article onPeople

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Shakira Credits Her Sons as the 'Reason Why I'm Alive': 'They're Everything to Me'

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Bryce Dallas Howard never tried alcohol. Here's how she played drunk in 'Deep Cover'New Foto - Bryce Dallas Howard never tried alcohol. Here's how she played drunk in 'Deep Cover'

NEW YORK −Bryce Dallas Howardnever sipped alcohol in her life. But that didn't stop her from acting like an alcoholic who needs an intervention in her new crime comedy"Deep Cover"(streaming now on Amazon Prime Video). "I put ice cubes in my mouth because it kind of numbs your mouth,"Howard, 44, reveals to USA TODAY of her trick to play drunk. "I also really enunciate a lot, so (the ice) helps to get the slurring going." Howard's other trick? She spins in circles to get dizzy. "That made me sick," Howard's co-star,Nick Mohammed, 44, interjects. "I'd rather get drunk." Join our Watch Party!Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox In "Deep Cover," Howard plays Kat, an improv-comedy teacher who is recruited along with two of her students (Mohammed andOrlando Bloom) to infiltrate a criminal gang in London. The actors note that there wasn't much improv in the movie, with the exception of the aforementioned intervention scene. After seeing her out on the town gallivanting with a few shady characters, Kat's friends intervene, unaware that the teacher is actually on a secret mission at the direction of law enforcement. There was one part of Howard's character that hit closer to home: teaching. The filmmakerholds a degree from New York Universityand taught classes there about the entertainment industry. Howard says she recently moved back to the New York area and is in talks with the university about returning to the classroom. "I could relate to the excitement around seeing other people (learn) and seeing people kind of come alive," Howard says. "But I also had even more empathy for my character because the thing that I teach in, I also do for my living. Whereas with Kat, she was teaching something that she wanted to be doing for her living, but she wasn't really getting a shot at it." Howard wasn't the only actor to partake in debauchery: Mohammed's character Hugh has to snort cocaine during the trio's initial meeting with the gangster Fly (Paddy Considine) to prove that the trio aren't posers. As for any real-life parallels, Mohammed says he has never taken drugs. Something bizarre but unrelated to the movie did happen to him four months ago, though: He almost lost a finger. The actor, best known as Nate Shelley from"Ted Lasso,"says he sliced it while trying to remove an avocado pit. Fans of "Ted Lasso" may recall that in Season 3,Mohammed played violinduring a scene. The actor learned the instrument when he was a child and performed in his college orchestra. He doesn't break out the violin for "Deep Cover" and says his injury has prevented him from playing. Mohammed explained to his mother, who was a doctor, that he doesn't really have any feeling in the finger. "My mom said, 'That might come back in a year,' " Mohammed recalls of the conversation. "I was like, 'And if it doesn't?' She's like, 'If it doesn't come back in a year, it's not coming back.'" At least in this situation, it doesn't seem as if ice is going to help. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Bryce Dallas Howard reveals trick to playing drunk in 'Deep Cover'

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Bryce Dallas Howard never tried alcohol. Here's how she played drunk in 'Deep Cover'

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Colts will induct late owner Jim Irsay into team's Ring of Honor during 2025 season openerNew Foto - Colts will induct late owner Jim Irsay into team's Ring of Honor during 2025 season opener

TheIndianapolis Coltsannounced Friday longtime owner Jim Irsay will be inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor during the team's season opener Sept. 7. Irsay died May 21at the age of 65. He had been the team's principal owner and CEO since 1997, following the death of his father, Robert Irsay. At the time, he was the NFL's youngest owner at 37. During Jim Irsay's 28 years as principal owner, the Colts won 10 division titles, reached the postseason 16 times and got to two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLI in 2006. Much of that success occurred with Peyton Manning, who was selected No. 1 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft and played 13 seasons with the franchise. Manning is also in the team's Ring of Honor. Week 1 just got more special.#ThankYouJimIrsaypic.twitter.com/wCJdFi9bpo — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts)June 13, 2025 The Colts made the announcement June 13 to commemorate what would have been Irsay's 66th birthday. Irsay will be the 20th member of the Colts' Ring of Honor, joining his father who was the team's first inductee in 1996. "There was no bigger advocate for the Colts, the NFL, the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana than our dad, Jim Irsay," Irsay's daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson, said inan official statement. "It's only fitting that he now joins the other amazing Colts legends in our Ring of Honor who contributed so much to our franchise and our community over the past four decades." Earlier this week, the Colts announced Irsay-Gordon, Foyt and Jackson willbecome the owners of the franchise. Irsay-Gordon will assume her father's role of CEO (and principal owner), with Foyt becoming executive vice president and Jackson the team's chief brand officer role, in addition to being the president of the Indianapolis Colts Foundation. Indianapolis will host theMiami Dolphinsin Week 1. The previous 19 inductees into the Colts' Ring of Honor are as follows: Robert Irsay (1996)Bill Brooks (1996)Ted Marchibroda (2000)Chris Hinton (2001)Jim Harbaugh (2005)"Colts Nation" (2007)Tony Dungy (2010)Marvin Harrison Sr. (2011)Edgerrin James (2012)Eric Dickerson (2013)Marshall Faulk (2013)Jeff Saturday (2015)Bill Polian (2016)Peyton Manning (2017)Reggie Wayne (2018)Dwight Freeney (2019)Robert Mathis (2021)Tarik Glenn (2022)Dallas Clark (2024)

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Colts will induct late owner Jim Irsay into team's Ring of Honor during 2025 season opener

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Wimbledon increases prize money after players called for improvements in revenue distributionNew Foto - Wimbledon increases prize money after players called for improvements in revenue distribution

Wimbledon is raising its prize money by 7% for this year's championship, bumping the total up to 53.5 million pounds ($72.59 million). On Thursday, the All England Lawn Tennis Club announced a significant increase, which has nearly doubled the $40.60 million prize money from 2015. Singles champions will see an 11.1% increase from last year, when Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova won the men's and women's singles titles. This year's victors of the individual tournaments will receive the highest prize across all Grand Slam competitions, a staggering 3 million pounds ($4.07 million). Players who are eliminated in the first round of singles competition will see a 10% increase from last year, while doubles prize money goes up 4.4%, mixed doubles 4.3% and wheelchair and quad wheelchair 5.6%. Wimbledon made the adjustments after athletes campaigned for improvements in the Grand Slam prize money to ensure a more impartial revenue distribution. AELTC chairDeborah Jevans said, per ESPN, that the club "Listened to the players. We have engaged with the players. "But the focus on just the prize money at the four events, the Grand Slams, does not get to the heart of what the challenge is with tennis," Jevans added. "The challenge with tennis is the fact that the players don't have an offseason, which they want; they have increasing injuries that they're speaking about." Jevans also noted how Wimbledon is willing to work with the tours to continue working toward better compensation for the athletes. The Wimbledon Championships will start on June 30 and run through July 13. Apart from paying the players more, AELTC is taking more steps to improve the Wimbledon experience this year. First, the tournament is moving when finals games are played. The club said the doubles finals on July 12 and 13 would start at 1 p.m. local time (8 a.m. ET), while the singles finals begin at 4 p.m. local time. Additionally, this year's tournament will be the first to feature theelectronic line-calling systemover line judges. According to AELTC CEO Sally Bolton, "the time is right to move on" from the old system and join other tournaments using modern technology. "They're extra eyes and ears, the assistant to the chair umpire. We've got about 80 of those across the Championships," Bolton said, per ESPN. "They'll also provide one of the parts of our resilience in the event that the electronic line calling system goes down at any point in time."

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Wimbledon increases prize money after players called for improvements in revenue distribution

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Clay Aiken Talks Lookalike Son Parker, 16, in Rare Comments About Parenting (Exclusive)New Foto - Clay Aiken Talks Lookalike Son Parker, 16, in Rare Comments About Parenting (Exclusive)

Clay Aiken Talks Lookalike Son Parker, 16, in Rare Comments About Parenting (Exclusive)originally appeared onParade. American IdolalumClay Aikentook a step back from the spotlight for a decade to focus on raising his son,Parker, 16. Now, ahead of Father's Day, the Season 2 runner-up dropped a reimagined rendition of his debut single "Measure of a Man"—and he shared rare comments on parenting his teenage son. On Friday, June 13, "Measure of a Man (Father's Version)" premieres. Aiken, 46, opened up about the heartwarming twist on his 2003 track during an exclusive interview withParade. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 For the father's iteration of the ballad, Aiken explored how life changed after becoming a parent, as well as how love, patience and presence—as opposed to perfection—became the new measures of strength. Here is the first verse of the revised lyrics through the lens of fatherhood: If one day you discover him broken down he's lost everything / No cape, no superpowers to make him who he's not / His family at his side is all that he has got / He wouldn't have to move Heaven and Earth to prove his love has worth. Although the chorus is mostly the same, Aiken tweaked the message slightly there, too: 'Cause he'd walk on water and he'd run through fire / And he'd stand beside you when it's down to the wire / He would give his life up to be all he can / Day after day, he shows me how you measure a man. "I found I was able to say certain things or talk about things that I wouldn't be able to say to [Parker] right now, face to face. And if I did, he'd roll his eyes at me," Aiken said of writing the new version of his song. "So it was sort of a cathartic therapeutic experience to reimagine this song in that way." He added, "And 'Measure of Man,' the lyrics to it have always been, I mean, it is romantic—but I think it's ambiguous in its ability in most parts of the lyrics to kind of be about how we measure people in life in general." During his sit-down withParade, Aiken also caught fans up to speed with what he's been up to over the past 10 years, explaining his decision to press pause on his music career. "My son was at elementary school age and I wanted to be able to be in the same spot so that when he was in school, I was in the same place," he shared. In 2022, the "Invisible" singer emerged from his more private life to run in the Democratic primary for District 4 of North Carolina's U.S. House of Representatives. (He lost that May and also in 2014 when heran in North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District's Democratic primary.) Aiken also teamed up withAmerican IdolSeason 2 winnerRuben Studdardfor a 20th-anniversary tour in April and May 2023. (The dynamic duoreunited as "Beets" in Season 11 ofThe Masked Singer, too.) After that experience, Aiken said he "kind of fell back in love with performing," inspiring him to release a holiday albumChristmas Bells Are Ringing,in November 2024. He is now working on more new music, including another album. "One of the reasons I decided to start performing again was my son got to an age where he, well, he didn't need me around anymore," Aiken toldParade. "He doesn'twantme around anymore either. And, you know, he'll be 17 this summer. And I think I kind of have waxed a little sentimental over the, you know, the change that happens as kids grow up." The "This Is the Night" singer continued, "They go from idolizing you to thinking you're an idiot … I don't think he truly thinks I'm an idiot, but he does a good percentage of the time." In August 2024, Aiken appeared onFamily Feudwith his son—the first time he and Parker's mother,Jaymes Foster(she and Aiken are close friends who welcomed their son via IVF) allowed the teen to be in the spotlight since he was born. "His mother and I had been very careful to keep him hidden and in North Carolina and try to let him have as normal a childhood as possible," Aiken shared. Fast-forward to April 2025, andParker made his red carpet debutalongside his famous father at the opening night ofBOOP! The Musicalin New York City. Parker's uncle,David Foster, composed the music for the Broadway production. "Well, he played it cool a little bit, but he loved it," Aiken shared of the teenager's reaction to getting a tiny taste of stardom. Although Parker has "a great ear," Aiken said his son does not have plans to follow in his musical footsteps—nor is the teenager particularly interested in a life of fame. Or taking his father's advice, for that matter. "He is incredibly independent. And on the one hand, you're very proud of that," Aiken said. "But on the other hand, you're like, I still wish that: A, you needed me for some things and B, I wish you'd listen to me for some things too, because you may not need me, but I do know a few things." "Measure of a Man (Father's Version)" is now available for streaming and purchase wherever you listen to music. Next:Tom Felton Dishes on the Lasting Legacy ofHarry Potter, What He's Doing Now and Taylor Swift (Exclusive) Clay Aiken Talks Lookalike Son Parker, 16, in Rare Comments About Parenting (Exclusive)first appeared on Parade on Jun 13, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Clay Aiken Talks Lookalike Son Parker, 16, in Rare Comments About Parenting (Exclusive)

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'The Traitors' Season 4 cast revealed: Stars from 'Survivor,' Olympics, moreNew Foto - 'The Traitors' Season 4 cast revealed: Stars from 'Survivor,' Olympics, more

USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The most treacherous show on reality TV is back with a whole new cohort. "The Traitors" revealed its Season 4 cast on June 13, according to a press release fromPeacock. The lineup includes up stars from franchises like "Big Brother," "Love Island" and "The Real Housewives," as well as a certain celebrity football mom. The Emmy-winning series will see the return of "Real Housewives of New York City" favoriteDorinda Medley, who was the first person eliminated from the game last season. Fans of "Survivor" can look forward to seeing Season 29 winner Natalie Anderson, Season 44 winner Yam Yam Arocho and beloved podcast host Rob Cesternino. Meanwhile, "RuPaul's Drag Race" fans will be rooting for Season 10 icon Monét X Change to take it all. In line with the trend of having a celebrity relative on the cast − last season saw Zac Efron's brother Dylan Efron become one of its winners − the newest season will include Donna Kelce, the mother ofKansas City Chiefstight end Travis Kelce and formerPhiladelphia Eaglescenter Jason Kelce. Scottish actor Alan Cumming will also be returning to host Season 4, Peacock confirmed. The release date for the season hasn't been announced. Viewers will have to wait for the season premiere before learning which contestants will be Faithfuls and which will be Traitors. And just like Season 2 and 3, there's a possibility more reality stars will be revealed later on. Here is who is officially on the Season 4 cast, according to Peacock. We've got your favorite shows covered:Sign upfor USA TODAY's Entertainment newsletter. Anthony Robledo covers national trending news for USA TODAY. He can be reached at arobledo@usatoday.com. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached atmelina.khan@usatoday.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'The Traitors' Season 4 cast revealed: See the full list

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'The Traitors' Season 4 cast revealed: Stars from 'Survivor,' Olympics, more

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Russell Westbrook declines player option with Nuggets, will become free agent: ReportNew Foto - Russell Westbrook declines player option with Nuggets, will become free agent: Report

Russell Westbrook has declined his player option for next season with the Denver Nuggets, and will become an unrestricted free agent on June 30,according to Marc Stein. Westbrook's player option was worth $3.5 million. The nine-time All-Star spent just one season with the Nuggets, playing in 75 games and averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. The 36-year-old Westbrook is six seasons removed from his last All-Star nod and won league MVP in 2017. Since leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder after the 2018-19 season, Westbrook has bounced around the league, from Houston to Washington to Los Angeles and, most recently, Denver. Westbrook's departure opens up cap space for the Nuggets as they continue to build around the core of Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray in the quest for another title. After winning the championship in 2023, the Nuggets have lost in the conference semifinals the past two seasons to the Timberwolves and Thunder, respectively. In his lone postseason run with Denver, Westbrook came off the bench and averaged 11.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. The Nuggets went seven games with the Clippers and Thunder. Before Denver, Westbrook was acquired by the Clippers in 2023 and had decent performances alongside Kawhi Leonard and Co. under Tyronn Lue's coaching. However, after James Harden arrived in LA, the old Thunder tandem proved ineffective, which led to Westbrook's exit. The Clippers traded Westbrook to Utah and acquired Kris Dunn before the Jazz waived Westbrook, who was acquired by the Nuggets shortly after. His free agency comes after Westbrookunderwent surgeryto repair two breaks on his right hand. While his next team remains unknown, the explosive guard is expected to be cleared by training camp.

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June 13, 2025

Russell Westbrook declines player option with Nuggets, will become free agent: Report

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Penske driver Scott McLaughlin's tough month ends with hope for a fresh start at GatewayNew Foto - Penske driver Scott McLaughlin's tough month ends with hope for a fresh start at Gateway

Scott McLaughlin's miserable month of May — hecrashed twiceat theIndianapolis 500, caused acrash at Detroitand engaged in a post-racesocial media feudwith Tony Kanaan — has finally ended. Now it's on to Gateway outside of St. Louis and a fresh start for the Team Penske driver as IndyCar prepares for only its second race on an oval this season and first event televised in prime-time by Fox. "That whole month was pretty tough. It started really well. It ended in a couple bad ways," McLaughlin acknowledged. "It was one of, if not the lowest, points of my career. But it's something that I'll learn from. Champions are made learning from their mistakes." McLaughlin crashed in practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and it prevented him from taking a car that many believed was a threat to win the pole out to qualify. Hours later, teammates Josef Newgarden and Will Power were found tohave illegal modifications on their carsand were disqualified from qualifying. The ensuing days were chaotic as team owner Roger Penske, who also owns IndyCar, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500, handled the situation internallyby firing his top three IndyCar executives.The housecleaning included Tim Cindric, who had spent 25 years with Penske and was the architect of much of the organizations' success. Newgarden and Power were penalized and dropped to the back of the field for the start of the 500, whileMcLaughlin got to keep his 10th-place starting position.But come race day, armed with new crew members, McLaughlin was determined to earn his first Indy 500 victory. Instead, he crashed on the warm-up lap and immediately burst into tears. The New Zealander hoped to rebound one week later on the streets of Detroit, but contact with Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel caused Siegel to crash. McLaughlin finished 12th, lowest of the Penske trio at Detroit. He later engaged in a tense social media back-and-forth with McLaren team principal Kanaan, and it ramped up when Kanaan took aim at both McLaughlin's crash at Indy on the warm-up lap and the Penske firings in comments that seemed over-the-line. "Misjudged last week, misjudged this week, at least you get a weekend off to square that away,"Kanaan wrote."I came looking for your team principal to have a chat but I couldn't find him. Oh wait……" IndyCar was off last week and McLaughlin said he and Kanaan have spoken, but he declined to discuss the details. He later insisted all is well between the two rivals even though it wasn't the first time the two have argued on social media. It's been a recurring theme dating to last season when McLaughlin criticized McLaren's revolving door of drivers. "Me and T.K. are completely fine. We cleared the air. There was nothing to really clear," McLaughlin said. "It's like he clapped back, and I clapped back. It's just how it is. I thought it was funny that he posted during the race. I, like, responded. I didn't think he was going to respond the next time, but he did. "Me and T.K. have always sort of talked on the social media. It's not like a year-long feud. It's just one of those deals where someone's going to call me out, I'll clap back as well. It's just who I am. I'm not going to change." Did he take Kanaan's words personally, considering Team Penske had a major overhaul of team personnel at Indianapolis? "It is what it is. That was his decision," McLaughlin said. The upheaval at Penske is ongoing as IndyCar readies for Sunday night's race at Gateway. Penske has had to shift personnel across three teams to cover the vacancies and the three-car lineup will have new engineers and strategists again this weekend. It makes it difficult to win — all three Penske drivers have yet to make it to victory lane this season — against Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing. Palou has won five of seven races this season, including the Indianapolis 500. Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global has won the other two. McLaughlin hasn't given up and believes Palou's run will eventually come to an end. He has two wins on ovals — Iowa and Milwaukee — and a pair of podium finishes at Gateway. McLaughlin finished second there last year. "I definitely don't think anyone's unstoppable. I think when they're going through a purple patch, they're executing like they are, it's tough," he said of Palou. "You have to figure out where you can be better and stronger and adapt to that. I enjoy that challenge. He's on a great run. There's no stopping us from learning where we can improve and where we can be better. "We have some great tracks coming up for us. Just got to keep our heads down, keep focused and learn as much as we can." ___ AP auto racing:https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

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June 13, 2025

Penske driver Scott McLaughlin's tough month ends with hope for a fresh start at Gateway

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Box Office: 'How to Train Your Dragon' Flies to $8.6 Million in Thursday Previews, A24's 'Materialists' Earns $1.5 MillionNew Foto - Box Office: 'How to Train Your Dragon' Flies to $8.6 Million in Thursday Previews, A24's 'Materialists' Earns $1.5 Million

Universal and DreamWorks Animation's live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" picked up $8.6 million from Thursday previews as it soars towards a projected $70 million to $80 million debut. The overall preview number climbed even higher to $11.1 million, because Universal hosted "early access screenings" on Wednesday. "How to Train Your Dragon," which is based on a 2010 animated adventure, is expected to earn an additional $110 million at the international box office, where the film is opening in nearly every major foreign market. That positions it to be the latest in a line of recent family friendly hits, joining the likes of "A Minecraft Movie" and "Lilo & Stitch." Like those films, it carries a PG rating. More from Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Box Office: 'How to Train Your Dragon' to Fly to $75 Million in Opening Weekend 'How to Train Your Dragon' Star Nico Parker Says 'I Just Don't Care' That People Are Upset Over Her Casting: 'I Can't Value Your Opinion on My Hair' "How to Train Your Dragon," which is about a scrawny teen named Hiccup who befriends an injured dragon called Toothless, cost $150 million to produce. Critics have mostly been kind, handing the film a solid 77% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.Variety'schief film critic Peter Debruge was one of the film's fans,writing that"it's hard to improve on the first movie, though the last act looks positively iconic in this new incarnation, unlocking the expressionistic power of 'Heavy Metal' toons and Boris Vallejo paintings." Dean DeBlois wrote and direct the remake, having previously steered the $1.6 billion grossing animated trilogy, which includes 2014's "How to Train Your Dragon 2" and 2019's "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World." The cast includes Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler and Nick Frost. The film played on 3,200 North American theaters on Thursday and will expand to 4,356 venues on Friday. In a sign of confidence, Universal has already announced that a live-action sequel, "How to Train Your Dragon 2," is set to fly into theaters in 2027. The weekend's other major wide release, A24's "Materialists," earned $1.5 million from 2,844 venues. The romantic drama is Celine Song's follow-up to the Oscar-nominated "Past Lives," and stars Dakota Johnson as a New York City matchmaker who is caught between a dashing and successful new suitor (Pedro Pascal) and her flawed ex (Chris Evans) — decisions, decisions. "Materialists" cost $20 million to produce and is on track to open to more than $8 million. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Box Office: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Flies to $8.6 Million in Thursday Previews, A24’s ‘Materialists’ Earns $1.5 Million

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Ricki Lake Reveals She Got a Face and Neck Lift, Calls It 'the Best I've Ever Seen' as She Shouts Out Her SurgeonNew Foto - Ricki Lake Reveals She Got a Face and Neck Lift, Calls It 'the Best I've Ever Seen' as She Shouts Out Her Surgeon

Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Ricki Lake said she had a lower face and neck lift after weight loss left her with loose skin The former talk show host, 56, said on the June 12 episode ofWWHLthat her cosmetic surgery is "the best" that she's ever seen Since October 2023, Lake and her husband Ross Burningham have lost over 30 pounds each Ricki Lakeis being candid about her cosmetic surgery. While opening up about losing her home in theLos Angeles wildfireson the June 12 episode ofWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the former talk show host, 56, was complimented on how well she looks. Lake explained that she began overhauling her appearance six years ago amid a struggle withhair loss. Having shaved her head, she left her locks without dye as they grew back. "I've also had, and I'll reveal this to you [although] I've told other people," Lake said. "I've had a lower face and neck lift." The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! She placed her hands under her chin to draw attention to her jawline as hostAndy Cohengushed that she looks "so good." "Thank you, I kind of think it's the best facelift I've ever seen," Lake replied. "And my doctor, let me give a shout out because he's a genius. "Dr. Allen Foulad is the best, and I've sent many people to him," she added. Cohen, 57, joked that he was tempted to go to L.A. to visit Lake's doctor, as he has had many guests on his show but their plastic surgery wasn't as impressive. Lake pulled her hair away from her face to show there was no visible scarring as a result of her face and neck lift. She then revealed that she decided to go under the knife after weight loss left her with loose skin under her face. "I love that I can talk about it. I'm fully transparent, always have been," she said. "I don't want there to be any stigma. This is something that was bothering me." "I lost a lot of weight and I had this certain thing hanging and I had it fixed," Lake concluded. Raymond Hall/GC Images TheHairsprayactress and her husband,Ross Burningham, have each shed over 30 pounds since October 2023, when they committed to getting "healthier." "On October 26th, 2023, I made a commitment to myself to get healthier, " Lake wrote onInstagramfour months after they began. "My husband, Ross joined me in this effort. Together we have each lost 30+ lbs. "I really want to share, because we did this without relying on a pharmaceutical. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.)" she continued. Sharing snaps taken during her weight loss journey, she added, "...I am so so proud of us. I feel amazing. I feel strong. 💪 I will go in depth in another post of what I did exactly, but suffice to say this is the healthiest way I've lost weight in all of my years." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Lake's appearance onWWHLcame just days after she was spotted out and about in New York City wearing afigure-hugging outfit. She paired a black maxi dress with a leather jacket and platform heels. The outing was the first time she had been photographed in public in months, though she is often active on social media. Read the original article onPeople

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June 13, 2025

Ricki Lake Reveals She Got a Face and Neck Lift, Calls It ‘the Best I've Ever Seen' as She Shouts Out Her Surgeon

Ricki Lake Reveals She Got a Face and Neck Lift, Calls It 'the Best I've Ever Seen' as She Shouts Out Her Surgeon Charles Sykes/...
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