Valerie Bertinelli.Photo:Zach Pagano/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyValerie Bertinelliwas in talks to continue onKids Baking Championshipbefore being let go on Friday.A source close to the show’s production told PEOPLE that when Bertinelli’s last contract ended, returning toKids Baking Championshipwas “absolutely discussed.” However, Valerie’s team “decided they wanted more and talks stalled.“A second source said of the negotiations, “Her deal was up, and [Food Network] chose not to renew. They did not make a new offer, but Valerie very much wanted to continue....

Photo:KTLA KTLA Vanessa Bryantbecame emotional at the unveiling of the statue honoring her late husbandKobe Bryant. A bronze statue honoring the NBA player, whodied in 2020 at the age of 41, was revealed on Thursday during a ceremony ahead of the Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets. Kobedied alongside their daughter Gianna Bryant, 13, and nine other people in a Calabasas, California helicopter crash in January 2020. His statue now stands in Star Plaza outside of the Crypto....

Actor Paul Karmiryan married Stella Mayilyan in Cancun, Mexico, on Nov. 19.Photo:Eduardo Mejia/Adventure Photos Eduardo Mejia/Adventure Photos Paul Karmiryan is married! “Sometimes the wedding and celebration can be over in a blink of an eye. The thing we love about destination weddings is you get the whole weekend celebrating with family and friends and get to actually spend time with them and create more memories in the process. It is a more intimate experience,” he explains....

Corona Animal Emergency Center/Instagram A dog in the Los Angeles area is recovering from extensive surgery after her veterinarian pulled 24 socks and half a dozen other items from her stomach.According to anInstagrampost from the Corona Animal Emergency Center, located 50 miles outside of Los Angeles in Corona, Calif., a 7-month-old Bernese mountain dog named Luna was rushed to the hospital after her owners noticed she was vomiting and had a “firm, distended abdomen....

Queen Camilla and Victoria Beckham at the WOW 15th anniversary reception at Buckingham Palace on March 11, 2025.Photo:Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Victoria Beckhamhad the poshest curtsy forQueen Camillawhen the royal said hello at a Buckingham Palace reception. On March 11, the fashion designer and Spice Girls singer dipped into a superb curtsy when greeting the Queen, 77, at a palace reception celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Women of the World (WOW) Festival....

Photo: Victoria Beckham/Instagram Victoria Beckhamis enjoying some family time abroad. While on a European gateway with her loved ones, the fashion designer shared an adorable picture of her husbandDavid Beckhamand daughter Harper, 11, sitting on what appeared to be a boat deck with several sea urchins lying around. Victoria Beckham/Instagram “Happy weekend! 🌞 kisses from Croatia 🇭🇷💕,” Victoria, 48, captioned thevacation post. On her Instagram Story, Victoria shared another snap from her trip to Croatia featuring herself and David, 47....

Tom Sandoval (left) and Scott Peterson.Photo:River Callaway/Variety via Getty; Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office/Getty River Callaway/Variety via Getty; Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office/Getty On Tuesday’s episode ofVanderpump Rules, theSchwartz & Sandy’sco-owner, 41, opened up about longing to connect with Rachel, 28, amid the fallout of their headline-making affair, which ended his nine-year relationship withAriana Madix. “Rachel cutting off from me. That pain, it comes in waves,” he explained. “Me journaling, not drinking was like me trying to connect with her in a way because I knew she was journaling and she wasn’t able to drink....

Flo Murphy.Photo:Images courtesy of Flo Murphy Images courtesy of Flo Murphy In 2007, Flozell “Flo” Murphy already had a full plate working two jobs — but after seeing how she cared for residents at a nursing home, the coordinator directed Murphy toward a fulfilling future as a foster parent. “She said, ‘I think I need you to work with children,’” Murphy, 54, a resident of Enterprise, Alabama, tells PEOPLE. The coordinator then encouraged Murphy to complete an eight-week certification course to work with children through the Alabama Department of Human Resources....

The dreamy holiday vibes in a Hallmark film are always palpable. Whether it’s the festive scores or the curated cozy aesthetics in each film, every detail is integral to setting the mood for a story that is bursting with holiday spirit.PEOPLE sat down with Jordan Ninkovich, who was responsible for decking out the sets ofThe Holiday Sitter,Hallmark’s first LGBT filmstarringMean Girls’Jonathan Bennettand Matthew Dowden; and theBlake Shelton-producedTime For Him to Come Home for Christmas,which starsTyler HynesandTeen Wolf’s Holland Roden....

Sarah HylandandWells Adamsare living it up in the Most Magical Place on Earth!The couple recently traveled toWalt Disney Worldwith friendsBen HigginsandJessica Clarke Higginsand rode the Expedition Everest rollercoaster in a video shared with PEOPLE.The video dispatch begins with Hyland, 33, telling viewers they’re about to get on the thrill ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park and that she’s “so excited.” She and Adams, 39, share a kiss before the coaster takes off....

Photo:AmazonIf you’re looking for an affordable vacation home or a quality living space equipped with all of the necessary amenities (plus, some perks to spare), then atiny houseis the way to go.TheGeneric Cabin-Style Two-Story Tiny Homeis a popular pick among Amazon shoppers at the moment — and it’s easy to see why. The double-decker home has a living room, bedroom, a fully functioning kitchen and bathroom, plus, a rooftop terrace to boot....

Despite their Brobdingnagian size and their communal nature , giraffes are n’t known for being particularly talkative . In fact , they are passably much silent most of the time . But these soft giants do make the episodic utterance , and it ’s not what you would expect . Before we plunk into the complexities of giraffe vocalization , it ’s worth mentioning that yes , there is anecdotal evidence thatgiraffesmake sound , though it ’s not yet known if these sounds are used as a form of communicating ....

From left: Erin Krakow and Kevin McGarry on “When Calls the Heart”.Photo:Hallmark Media/Ricardo HubbsThe kissWhen Calls the Heartfans have been waiting for is coming!In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE ahead of the season 11 premiere ofHallmark Channel’s hit drama series,Erin Krakow— who stars as schoolteacher Elizabeth Thornton — teases the kiss that is finally going to happen between her character and Constable Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry).“It doesn’t happen at the very beginning,” Krakow, 39, teases of the kiss she knowsWCTHfans, affectionately known as “Hearties,” have been waiting for since McGarry, 39, joined the show in season 6, after the death of Elizabeth’s husband Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing)....