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Photo: Kevin Lowery Stacey Abramsis known for being a politician-turned-prominent voting rights activist, but she’s now hoping to inspire youth to speak up for themselves, too. The longtime Democratic lawmaker has written a children’s picture book,Stacey’s Extraordinary Words, a story based on her own experience competing in childhood spelling bees. “And what I appreciate about them so much is the art and the intention it takes to tell a complete story in so few words, but [also] to do so in a way that sticks with a child,” she continues....

01of 17BABY BLUESEric Charbonneau/Invision for Lionsgate/APAlso at Wednesday’sMortdecaipremiere, Paul Bettany andGwyneth Paltrow, who told reporters “it was fun to play” her character Johanna (the wife of Johnny Depp’s Mortdecai). 01of 17 BABY BLUES Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Lionsgate/AP Also at Wednesday’sMortdecaipremiere, Paul Bettany andGwyneth Paltrow, who told reporters “it was fun to play” her character Johanna (the wife of Johnny Depp’s Mortdecai). 02of 17SIGN OF THE TIMESDan Steinberg/Invision/APThe man of the hour,Depp himself, gives fans some love outside the theater on Wednesday night at theMortdecaipremiere....

01of 29NEW YORK STATE OF MINDJosiahW/Splash News OnlineAfter neither confirming nor denying rumors she’s datingModern Family’s Eric Stonestreet,Bethenny Frankeltakes a stroll through the SoHo neighborhood of N.Y.C. on Tuesday. 01of 29 NEW YORK STATE OF MIND JosiahW/Splash News Online After neither confirming nor denying rumors she’s datingModern Family’s Eric Stonestreet,Bethenny Frankeltakes a stroll through the SoHo neighborhood of N.Y.C. on Tuesday. 02of 29CAMERA READYEfren S. Landaos/Press Line Photos/CorbisHeidi Klumsmiles for the camera as fellowAmerica’s Got Talentjudge Howie Mandel snaps a pic at a taping of the show at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday....

01of 30TIME TO RECHARGESplash News OnlineAb-solutely stunning! Olivia Wilde goes paddle-boarding Tuesday while on vacation in Maui. 01of 30 TIME TO RECHARGE Splash News Online Ab-solutely stunning! Olivia Wilde goes paddle-boarding Tuesday while on vacation in Maui. 02of 30STARPOWERDave Benett/WireImageDaisy Ridley, another force on the red carpet, stuns Wednesday at the premiere ofStar Wars: The Force Awakensin London. 02of 30 STARPOWER Dave Benett/WireImage Daisy Ridley, another force on the red carpet, stuns Wednesday at the premiere ofStar Wars: The Force Awakensin London....

Kate Hudsonis getting ready to welcome her American girl. The 39-year-old actress — who is expecting herthird child and first daughter— spent herFourth of Julytaking in a parade in Aspen, Colorado. “Happy fourth! 🇺🇸🎇🍦🌭🎉🎈🇺🇸” shecaptioned a shotof herself hanging out on the sidewalk curb while sporting sunglasses and waving a flag. Kate Hudson’s Instagram Story Danny Fujikawa RELATED GALLERY:Stars Celebrate the 4th! Where Celebs are Vacationing This Week, from Sea to Shining Sea...

Photo: Gary Gershoff/WireImageVeteran60 Minutescorrespondent Steve Kroft will retire this month, at the end of his 30th season on the CBS newsmagazine.Kroft, 73, delivered his first report for the broadcast in September 1989 and is the longest-tenured60 Minutescorrespondent.According toThe Hollywood Reporter, which broke the news, Kroft’s final piece will air Sunday on the show’s 51st season finale. Kroft will announce his plan to step down at the conclusion of the broadcast.Asked how his producers would describe him, Kroft toldTHR: “I think if you asked them during the scripting process the answer would be unprintable....

Faith Evans and Stevie J.Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Faith EvansandStevie Jare calling it quits. The record producer filed a petition for divorce from the singer on Monday in the Los Angeles Superior Court, PEOPLE can confirm. The couple was married for three years. Shortly after, Stevie shared his love for Evansin a Twitter post. Faith Evans and Stevie J.Jon Kopaloff/Getty “I love you Faith Renee Jordan,” he said, as the singer replied back, “I love you back Steven Aaron Jordan....

Kylie Jennerrevealed the news on her Instagram Stories Friday explaining, “Alright so, we were supposed to have Stormi’s birthday party this weekend.” Of course, rain or shine, Stormi’s big day couldn’t end without a celebration. “It didn’t end up raining, but better safe than sorry,” Jenner said. “We have all her cousins here [and] everybody who loves her. We’re playing with farm animals.” Jenner then shared videos and photos from Stormi’s impromptu party....

Photo: Clay County Professional FirefightersWhat started as a disappointing birthday party quickly turned into the best one yet for a 6-year-old Florida boy.Colten Raymer, who recently finished first grade, sat at a Keystone Heights park earlier this month, eagerly waiting for all his classmates to show up to hisFortnite-themed birthday party, according toGood Morning America. But the little boy began to tear up as time passed and no one came.“I felt sad when none of my friends showed up,” Colten toldGMA....

Iowa couple and educators Jennifer Ghelf and Dean Lange lost their home in a fire on Jan. 14, 2024. A GoFundMe was established to raise money for their family.Photo:Jennifer Ghelf Jennifer Ghelf “We would like to thank our families, close friends and the various communities that have shown us immense support since the fire occurred,” Jennifer Ghelf tells PEOPLE in a statement. “The three school districts our family are a part of have shared their time and energy to help us as well....

01of 09 Poppin' in the Parking Lot Jesus Presinal / Red Bull Media House 02of 09Power to the Crowd: Team Red or Blue?Jesus Presinal / Red Bull Media HouseIn addition to bringing the energy, the crowd played an important part in the competition. Once each set of dancers went head to head, the crowd had the option of choosing which dancer — on team red or team blue — would move on to the next round....

From left: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird.Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage Sports power coupleSue BirdandMegan Rapinoewere among 40 athletes who signedan open letterto Congress on Tuesday opposing an anti-transgender bill they say would not help women. Bird, 42, and Rapinoe, 37, joined their fellow professional, Olympic and Paralympic athletes in voicing concern over a Republican-led bill in the House of Representatives that would ban transgender women athletes from competing in school sports leagues that align with their gender....

01of 26You’ll flip out when you find out who the little cutie on the right turned out to be. 01of 26 You’ll flip out when you find out who the little cutie on the right turned out to be. 02of 26Simone Biles!Simone Biles.Bill Greenblatt/UPI/ShutterstockThe most decorated American gymnast and G.O.A.T. had to start somewhere! 02of 26 Simone Biles! Simone Biles.Bill Greenblatt/UPI/Shutterstock The most decorated American gymnast and G.O.A.T. had to start somewhere!...