John Legend Defends Rita Ora as She's Slammed for Lip Syncing in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Photo: ECP/GC Images(2) John Legendis sticking up for a fellow musician. On Thursday, some Twitter userscalled outRita Ora, 27, forlip syncingduring her performance at theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade— and the “All of Me” singer, 39, wants everyone to understand that Ora had no choice in the matter. “Fun fact. We all have to lip sync on this parade because the floats don’t have the capacity to handle the sound requirements for a live performance,” Legend tweeted in response to a fanpointing outthat he also lip synced....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Juan Thompson

John Legend Reveals He'll Be Away from His Kids on Father's Day — But with Chrissy Teigen!

John Legendis headed overseas forFather’s Day— without his children. The singer, 40, who recently teamed up with Pampers and Koala Kare toinstall 5,000 changing tables in men’s restroomsacross North America, has quite the busy schedule this summer. Because of his work demands, Legend reveals to PEOPLE that he won’t be able to spend the holiday with his daughterLuna, 3, and sonMiles, 13 months, like he has done in previous years — but he’ll still be doing something special with wifeChrissy Teigen....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Andrea Roman

John Legend Says He Learned 'Sexiness' from Blake Shelton as They Root for Nick Jonas to Be Crowned SMA

The Voiceis known to have had a few sexy men grace its big red chairs. In fact, three of the NBC singing competition show’s coaches have been named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive throughout its 10 years on air:Adam Levinein 2013,Blake Sheltonin 2017 andJohn Legendin 2019. But what can this string of good fortune be attributed to? “I sat next to Blake long enough that his sexiness rubbed off on me,” Legend told PEOPLE during an interview featured in this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Ann Bradford

John McEnroe on Serena Williams' 2018 U.S. Open Controversy: 'It Was a Lose-Lose' Situation

John McEnroeis speaking out about fellow tennis legendSerena Williams. McEnroe, 60, shared his reaction to the controversy surrounding Williams’ U.S. Open loss last fall when a caller asked him about it during the aftershow portion of Thursday night’sWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Speaking to hostAndy Cohen, McEnroe — who was famous for having outbursts on the court during his tennis heyday— said, “I could totally relate to what she was feeling....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Richard Mason

John Mellencamp Treats 'RHOBH' 's Kyle Richards and Teddi Mellencamp to Impromptu NYE Performance

Photo: Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave/Instagram; Inset: Michael Bezjian/Getty Talk about ringing in the New Year! John Mellencamptreated a few luckyReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstars to an impromptu New Year’s Eve performance! During a holiday getaway in Aspen, Colorado,RHOBHstarsKyle RichardsandCrystal Kung Minkoffand former Beverly Hills HousewifeTeddi Mellencamp Arroyave, rang in 2022 with the sweet melodies of Teddi’s father — rock legend John Mellencamp — singing an acoustic rendition of “Small Town.”...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Jennifer Klein

John Mulaney Enjoys Outdoor Stroll with Son Malcolm, 18 Months — See the Sweet Moment!

Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Images; John Mulaney/Instagram Cindy Ord/Getty Images; John Mulaney/Instagram John Mulaneyis enjoying dad life!The comedian, 40, shared a post on Instagram Friday, in which he and son Malcolm, 18 months, can be seen enjoying an afternoon stroll together.In one photo, Malcolm — who Mulaney shares withOlivia Munn— can be seen from above, wrapping his body around Mulaney’s leg, as another shows a more closeup image of the toddler attached to his dad....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Holly Tucker

John Mulaney Leaves Rehab After 60-Day Stay and Will Continue Sobriety Work as Outpatient: Source

John Mulaney.Photo: Stephen Lovekin/ShutterstockJohn Mulaneyhas completed his 60-day rehab stay, a source confirms to PEOPLE.Afterseeking treatmentin December following a relapse in his decades-long journey with addiction, the comedian has left rehab and is continuing his sobriety work as an outpatient, PEOPLE has confirmed.PageSixwasfirst to reportthat Mulaney, 38, had left rehab.The formerSaturday Night Livewriter has been candid about his struggles with sobriety, and has previously said he started drinking at the age of 13 before later abusing drugs....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Debbie Ray

John Travolta Remembers ‘Grease’ Costar Treat Williams: 'You Will Be Missed'

John Travoltais paying tribute to his late friend and fellow Broadway performer, Treat Williams, who died Monday in a motorcycle accident at age 71. Travolta, 69, posted a black and white photo of the two actors onstage during a performance ofOver Here!, which they both starred in during the early 1970s. “Treat and I got our start together in NYC appearing in 2 Broadway shows:GreaseandOver Here,” Travolta captioned the Instagram Story....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Zachary Young

John Travolta Says He 'Would Love' to Reunite with 'Pulp Fiction' Director Quentin Tarantino

John Travoltasays he “would love” to work withQuentin Tarantinoagain — but he won’t force it. On Monday night, the actor and director were photographed together at a celebration for Tarantino’s filmOnce Upon a Time … in Hollywoodin Los Angeles. Tarantino, 56, famously cast Travolta in his classic 1994 filmPulp Fiction, alongsideSamuel L. JacksonandUma Thurman. In an interview withDeadlinefollowing their reunion at the event, Travolta, 65, was asked if he would consider teaming up with the famous director for another film....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Laura Martinez

John Travolta's Daughter Ella Bleu, 19, Is Entering the Family Business: He's 'the Best Mentor'

Ella Bleu Travoltaalways had an inkling she’d follow in the footsteps of her famous parents.“Since I was very little, I’ve loved performing, singing, dancing and putting on shows at home for my family and friends,” the 19-year-old burgeoning actress tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue.Attendance at her homespun plays was “mandatory,” jokes Ella, whose parents,John TravoltaandKelly Preston, dutifully watched their budding thespian from the front row. “In our house in Maine we have this stage area set up with a little red curtain and my friends and I would perform there…We did (everything), from theHulkto Christmas shows and one year we all played different ‘Housewives of Maine’....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Mike Hunter

Johnny Depp Appears to Reference Amber Heard Trial in New Song: Report

Johnny Depp.Photo: Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images One song onJohnny Depp’s upcoming album18appears to reference his recent trial with ex-wifeAmber Heard. Titled “Sad Motherf—in' Parade,” the song in question includes the lyrics, “If I had a dime, it wouldn’t reach your hand … You’re sitting there like a dog with a seven-year itch … And I think you’ve said enough for one motherf—ing night,” according toThe Sunday Times. Reps for Depp, 59, have not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment or the song’s full lyrics....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Theresa Lawson

Johnny Depp Dating Lawyer Joelle Rich from His U.K. Libel Trial 'But It's Not Serious': Source

Johnny Deppis dating one of the attorneys from his U.K. libel case,Joelle Rich, a source confirms to PEOPLE. “They are dating but it’s not serious,” the source says. Rich is a London lawyer who was on 59-year-old Depp’s legal team during hislibel case againstThe Sun, which he lost in November 2020. He sued the newspaper for calling him a “wife-beater,” but the court upheld the outlet’s claims as being “substantially true” and his ex-wife Amber Heard testified to back up the claims....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Aaron Kelly

Johnny Depp's Lawyers Say Verdict Isn't a Setback for Victims: 'Domestic Violence Doesn't Have a Gender'

Johnny Depp.Photo: MICHAEL REYNOLDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Johnny Depp’s attorneys Camille Vasquez and Benjamin Chew say that the actor’s recent legal win against ex-wifeAmber Heardhas no broader impact on domestic violence outside of the “facts in this case.” During their appearance onGood Morning AmericaWednesday,George Stephanopoulospointed out to the lawyers, “Victims' advocates have argued that the verdict is going to have a chilling effect on domestic-violence victims and it’s a blow tothe #MeToo movement....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Teresa Baker