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actress. But in 2006, when she watched her mother, Broadway actress LaChanze, win a Tony for her portrayal of Celie in the 2005 theater production of The Color Purple, she knew she wanted to do something that provided the same joy she saw on her mother’s face the night she accepted her award. Gooding was six years old when she witnessed that moment. By the time she was 17, she was cast in the reading for what would become the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill, written by Diablo Cody and based on the music of Alanis Morissette.

Chris Rock was spotted on Saturday as he boarded a private jet in Hartford, Connecticut, between gigs of his current Ego Death World Tour.The 57-year-old comedian performed at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut on Friday and is scheduled to play Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday.His world tour began on the heels of the extraordinary moment when Will Smith slapped him onstage at the Oscars for making a bald joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who shaved her head because she has alopecia. All aboard:Chris Rock was spotted this Saturday boarding a private jet in Hartford, Connecticut between gigs of his current Ego Death World TourChris was seen looking casual as he boarded the jet in a black graphic T-shirt that he matched with black Adidas track pants.He added a splash of color with green-and-orange Nike trainers, and he carried a black backpack slung over one shoulder The comedian and actor covered up with a black graphic baseball cap and a cool pair of aviator sunglasses, and he had large headphones around his neck.

New couple alert! Dale Moss and designer Galey Alix (née Gravenstein) are dating, a source tells Us Weekly.

They’re “all in!” Throughout Gilmore Girls’ tenure, eager fans watched lovable grump Luke Danes pine for leading lady Lorelai Gilmore until he eventually won her heart.

Emily Longeretta For the first time ever, “The Challenge” universe will be explored in a docuseries on MTV.“The Challenge: Untold History,” a six-part series, will feature more than 30 legendary competitors as well as many famous fans including Kim Kardashian, Vernon Davis and Lindsey Jacobellis.More than 30 competitors and “Challenge” icons will participate in the docuseries including Wes Begmann, Johnny “Bananas” Devenazio, Aneesa Ferreria, Mark Long, CT Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, Laurel Stuckey and Kam Williams. Those returning will share behind-the-scenes stories.The series, set to premiere later this summer, will explore the conception and evolution of the reality show and includes commentary from competitors, producers, media analysts and famous fans.

Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefI originally had intended to write this week’s Editor’s Letter about the controversial trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard and how it infuriates me that the case has become a sickening spectacle of memes, audio recordings and video clips that trend on TikTok, and is the butt of mean-spirited jokes largely aimed at Heard. It sickens me that people have lost sight of what is at the heart of this case: potential domestic violence — a dangerous issue that should not be made light of under any circumstances.Violence, of course, is evil in any form, and when the horrific news of the massacre in a Texas elementary school erupted this week, I felt compelled to devote this space to the memory of the 19 children and two teachers who were gunned down in their classroom in Uvalde, Texas, by an 18-year-old with an assault rifle.

Robin Roberts was one of the Good Morning America co-anchors absent from the ABC daytime show on Monday as she marked Memorial Day.MORE: Robin Roberts makes heartbreaking revelation about partner AmberThe TV star, along with Michael Strahan and George Stephanopoulos, had the day off on the US holiday, which honors the lives of military personnel, in particular those who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.The day will no doubt have been poignant for Robin, who has a close connection to the military in her own family.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares glimpse inside her Connecticut homeHer beloved father Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts dedicated more than 32 years of his life to the military, and Robin has proudly opened up about his legacy on many occasions.MORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional details from Naomi Judd's memorialMORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional family update on Mother's DayThe star will no doubt have her father on her mind during her time off work.

Chloë Sevigny was the picture of a doting mother when she stepped out with her two-year-old son Vanja in New York City.On Sunday, the 47-year-old Boys Don't Cry actress was spotted carrying Vanja, who was dressed up in a bright red Fire Chief jacket.The Russian Doll actress flashed her toned midriff in a short-sleeved white and black striped top as she held Vanja in her arms while walking down the sidewalk in Manhattan. Sweet:Chloë Sevigny was the picture of a doting mother when she stepped out with her two-year-old son Vanja in New York CityThe Big Love alum completed her casual ensemble with a pair of loose-fitting blue jeans that she wore low on her hips and black sandals.

Robin Roberts and her longtime partner Amber Laign split their time between their lavish home in Connecticut and their plush pad in New York. But they're ready to shake things up and they've got the backing of one very special person.MORE: Inside GMA hosts' pristine homes: Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and moreDuring an exclusive chat with HELLO! Robin's GMA co-host, Lara Spencer, revealed she's currently helping the couple to revamp their home in the Big Apple and to say she's dedicated to the job would be an understatement. WATCH: Robin Roberts gives tour of incredible gardens at her Connecticut home The Everything But the House star said: "Right now I'm working with Robin and her partner Amber to decorate their apartment. "This is the second project I've done with Robin.

Matthew McConaughey traveled to Uvalde, Texas where the actor paid his respects to the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting. The "Greenlights" author, 52, was born in the Texas town where his mother was a teacher at a school a mile away from the tragic scene where Salvador Ramos, 18, allegedly killed 19 children and two teachers before he was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent.

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The husband of a teacher who was shot dead in the horrific Texas school attack on Tuesday has suffered a fatal heart attack, according to reports.

Al Roker is sharing a message of support and sympathy to all parents worried about their children's future.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThough his own children are all beyond their school-age years, his youngest son, Nick, was only ten-years-old when the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred in Newtown, Connecticut.Filming from his home gym as he walked on a treadmill, a sight very familiar for his loyal fans, the Today Show star used the 1986 hit Higher Love by Steve Winwood to deliver his thoughtful message.WATCH: Al shares emotional tribute during recent Washington DC tripMORE: Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts left emotional by son Nick's big achievement"What greater love is there than people who love their children, whether it's a parent to a son or daughter, whether it's a godmother or godfather, or grandparents who care about their children or people who care about all of our kids."Continuing, he pleaded: "Higher love.

For the second time in less than two weeks, President Joe Biden will personally go to the site of a fatal mass shooting in America.

The death toll from the shooting at a Texas elementary school has risen to 18 children and three adults, a state senator said. Senator Roland Gutierrez said he was briefed by state police on the latest fatalities at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, a heavily Latino community about 85 miles west of San Antonio.

The Velvet Underground, has died at the age of 83.Dolph’s death was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday (May 20) by Planetary Group, who said that he had passed away on May 11 in New Haven, Connecticut after a battle with cancer (via Consequence).Dolph first encountered the Velvet Underground while working as a sales executive for Columbia Records in 1966, and he set about arranging the recording sessions which yielded the majority of the songs which featured on the band’s classic 1967 album ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’.Those April 1966 sessions took place at Scepter Records Studios in Manhattan, New York City, which Dolph organised and co-financed.“I was not the producer in any sense that Quincy Jones is a producer,” Dolph later recalled about the sessions in an interview for Richie Unterberger’s White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground Day by Day. “The only thing I would say is because they were doing it on my money – and we had limited time resources fiscally, ’cause we were always bumping up against commitments that Scepter had in the studio – that I kept the thing on the rails.“And it’s also quite highly probable to say if they had made the same record, and I had not even been anywhere near it, it would have been ultimately played out the same way.

Wrestling royalty! Since Stephanie McMahon married Paul “Triple H” Levesque, they’ve expanded their family and become proud girl parents.

Justin Long named Kate Bosworth as his girlfriend for the first time during an appearance on this week's episode of Chelsea Handler's podcast Dear Chelsea.During the episode, the 47-year-old host congratulated the 43-year-old actor on being 'newly in love.''Yes, and she loves you. She is a really big fan of yours, personally,' Justin told Chelsea and co-host Catherine Law.

Let’s get ready to … focus on what matters. After decades of working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), executive Stephanie McMahon intends to take time away from her corporate role.

Lara Spencer enjoyed an incredibly special evening by the sea over the weekend - and all to support a good cause.MORE: Lara Spencer receives quite the reaction from her co-stars as she marks end of an eraThe GMA star took to Instagram to share a gorgeous photo of herself surrounded by her friends, including Katie Couric, as they posed by the beach.They were out to raise money, and it sounds like a great night was had by all.VIDEO: Lara Spencer and lookalike daughter perform an impressive stunt in the waterAlongside the pictures, Lara wrote: "About last night. One of those magical nights that you can't imagine being so fun.

Dylan Dreyer has been working at NBC News since 2012 and just a year after moving to New York from Boston, the mother-of-three experienced a terrifying day at work.MORE: Dylan Dreyer marks incredible achievement: 'Pinch me'The TV star was covering a blizzard for Today when en route from New York to Hartford, Connecticut, she was involved in a car crash that left her with mild concussion.Opening up about the incident at the time to Zap2it, she said: "It was so unfortunate; we just spun out. It didn't help that we took the Merritt Parkway.VIDEO: Dylan Dreyer's baby Rusty's cute milestone "It's so winding, and once we got to Connecticut, the roads deteriorated instantly and I ended up hitting my head."MORE: HELLO!'s Platinum Jubilee T-shirts to celebrate the QueenMORE: Dylan Dreyer looks fabulous in lace during glamorous date with husbandDylan missed work at Weekend Today to recover, and was looked after by her husband, Brian Fichera."I've been covering storms for 10 years, and I'd never been stuck in one before," she said.