Photo: Rob Latour/Shutterstock Michael Lerner, the Oscar-nominated actor known for roles in films likeBarton FinkandElf, died Saturday. He was 81 years old. “Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was — in the best way,” he continued. “I’m so lucky I got to spend so much time with him, and we’re all lucky we can continue to watch his work for the rest of time. RIP Michael, enjoy your unlimited Cuban cigars, comfy chairs, and endless movie marathon 💖....

Photo: Mark Fellman/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock Michelle Monaghanis throwing it back toMission: Impossible IIIfor the film’s 15th anniversary. The actress, 45,shared a series of stillsfrom the 2006 action film starring her andTom Cruiseon Instagram Thursday to commemorate the action movie’s milestone. “I mean, WOW. 15 years since the release of#MissionImpossibleIII! 😍🔥,” she wrote in the caption. “This franchise brings back so many amazing memories and I’m so grateful to have been along for the ride....

Former First LadyMichelle Obamais known for making powerful statements through fashion, and the bold-hued, belted look she chose to wear forPresident Joe Biden’s historic inaugurationwas no different. Often championing Black, female and immigrant designers in an effort togive them a platform, Michelle, 57, chose a monochrome look from Black American designer Sergio Hudson. Getty Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama arrive to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan....

Photo: Sarah Morris/GettyMichelle Obamatook a break from promoting her own memoirBecomingand surprised a group of underprivileged children in Los Angeles’ Skid Row on Thursday.While in California for her Los Angeles book tour stop, the former First Lady visited thePara Los Niños Early Education Centerto readThe GruffaloandLlama Llama Red Pajamato a group of 4 year olds from low-income families.“My heart is so full after visiting the @paralosninosorg in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles,” Mrs....

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic. Inset: Kevin Winter/Getty Michelle Williams’wedding band just had a major red carpet debut! The award-winning actress, 38, has kept her relationship private sincesecretly marryingindie musician Phil Elverum, 40, but sported her new accessory at Monday night’s premiere ofVenomin L.A. Williams wore a sparkly silver Louis Vuitton gown with lace detailing and sported no other jewelry for the event besides her simple wedding band on her left hand. The star has kept a low profile for the past few weeks following her wedding and was first spotted out in publicsince the news broke last week on a walk with Elverum....

Lottery.Photo:Getty Images/iStockphotoLady Luck has paid a visit to a lottery-loving Michigan man for the second time in a decade!Ronald Durham, 64, matched five white balls in the Lucky for Life game last month to win $25,000 a year for life, according to apress releasefrom the Michigan Lottery.The Wyandotte man purchased the winning ticket at a 7-Eleven on Fort Street in Southgate. He told lottery officials that he regularly plays the game he won....

Michigan State University announced the the discovery of a 142-year-old observatory that was buried on campus.Photo:Michigan State University Communications Michigan State University Communications Michigan State University (MSU) students didn’t have to travel far and wide to experience a major archaeological discovery as part of their coursework. Earlier this month, MSUannouncedthat the foundation of what was once the school’s first observatory, built in 1881, was discovered this summer. At the time, workers from MSU’s infrastructure division were installing hammock posts near the students' residence halls when they hit upon a very hard surface under the ground....

Nazanin Mandi and Miguel.Photo: Christopher Polk/GettyMiguel and Nazanin Mandi are going their separate ways.PEOPLE confirms the singer-songwriter, 35, and the actress and model, also 35, have split.“After 17 years together, Miguel and Nazanin Mandi have decided to separate and have been for some time now,” a rep for the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively. “The couple both wish each other well.“The pair, who dated for 10 years beforegetting engagedin 2016,were marriedat the Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, California in November 2018....

Andreas Rentz/Getty Images. On Monday, the two-time Olympic champion, 26, announced on Twitter that she had contracted the virus. “I wanted to let you all know that I’m doing well, but unfortunately I had a positive COVID test. I’m following protocol and isolating, & I will miss Lienz. Best of luck to my teammates…I’ll be cheering for you. Thank you all for your support. I’ll see you in the new year,” wrote Shiffrin onTwitter....

Mike Tindall, James Haskell and Alex Payne teamed up on Blackeye Gin.Photo:Credit: Blackeye Gin Credit: Blackeye Gin Mike Tindallis tackling a tasty project. Mike Tindall, James Haskell and Alex Payne teamed up on Blackeye Gin.Credit: Blackeye Gin “We’re thrilled to be launching Blackeye Gin. It’s been a journey full of challenges, but a whole lot of fun too!” Tindall said in a statement. He then pointed to how he and his fellow founders landed the company’s name....

Miley CyrusandLiam Hemsworthhave called it quits less than a year after tying the knot. “Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,” a rep for Cyrus tells PEOPLE in a statement. “Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers. They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart....

Photo: Miley Cyrus/TwitterMiley Cyrusjoined in on the viral Area 51 joke on Tuesday, making memes of her alien-themed photos on Twitter.In one tweet, the pop star, 26, threw back to herHannah Montanadays, sharing an image of herself andSelena Gomez— who appeared on the Disney show as Hannah’s arch-rival Mikayla — from an episode where the pair were dressed as bright blue aliens.“Me &@selenagomezon our way to Area 51,” shecaptioned the tweet, referencing the joke that over a million people plan to “storm” the controversial base to “see them aliens....

Photo: Vijat Mohindra/NBC via Getty Miley Cyrusis giving fans a (literal) stripped down glimpse of her new music! In the video, the 30-year-old “Malibu” singer is seen topless in the shower as she sings along to what is seemingly the lyrics to her upcoming single. “FLOWERS,” she captioned the video, with release times for different parts of the world. TheBangerzsongstressannounced the release of her singleduring herMiley’s New Year’s Eve Partyon Dec....