Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.Photo:Rich Fury/GettyMichael DouglasandCatherine Zeta-Joneshad a lot to celebrate on Monday.The Hollywood couple, who share the same birthday of Sept. 25, marked the occasion with some heartfelt tributes on social media.Douglas, 79, shared a photo onInstagramof himself kissing Zeta-Jones, 54, on the forehead as they spent some time in nature, captioning the post with, “Have a great new year darling! Wishing you a very happy birthday! All my love, Michael ❤️@catherinezetajones....

Other relatives, including Michael’s wifeCatherine Zeta-Jonesand his son,Cameron, were also present for the service at the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles, California. TheSpartacusstar died on Wednesday, almost two months after his last birthday. London Entertainment / Splash Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joel Douglas and Michael Douglas.London Entertainment / Splash In a statement to PEOPLE, Michael said, “It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103....

Michael Gandolfinihad a little brushing up to do before stepping into his fatherJames Gandolfini’s iconic role as Tony Soprano in a prequel film forThe Sopranos.While appearing onThe Tonight ShowWednesday, the 22-year-old actor said he never saw the hit HBO series before auditions began forThe Many Saints of Newark, a confession that shockedJimmy Fallon.“I thought not only because I wanted to be my own actor [and] my own person, but also I’d never seen the show,” Michael told Fallon, 47, of the backstory....

A musical detailing the life ofMichael Jacksonis about to moonwalk across Broadway. According toPlaybill, the production — which is slated to premiere in 2020 — is a collaboration between the Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage, and will feature the King of Pop’s own music. Lynn Nottage, the playwright behind Pulitzer winnersRuined(2009) andSweat(2017), has signed on to pen the book for the show, and Tony-winner Christopher Wheeldon is set to direct and give his distinctive take on Jackson’s legendary choreography....

Photo: Michelle Obama/ instagram Michelle Obamaentered the 57th year of her life Sunday with a slew of well-wishes from friends and family members. In a post on her own Instagram feed, Obama shared a black-and-white image of herself along with a message of gratitude for the many birthday messages she received. “Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes!” Obama wrote. “I know this past year has been difficult for us all on so many levels, so I just hope you all are taking care of yourselves and finding joy in the smallest moments....

Michelle Obamais choosing to remain hopeful amid the ongoing impeachment proceedings against PresidentDonald Trump.On Monday, the former First Lady, 55, shared her thoughts on the country’s current tense political atmosphere as Trump, 73, faces potential impeachment while chatting withToday‘sJenna Bush Hagerin Vietnam.“It’s surreal, I think,” Obama said. “The last impeachment hearing, a lot of young people weren’t around for that, so this is all new. I don’t think people know what to make of it....

Twitter controversies aside,Michelle Obamadoesn’t see any problem with her friendsEllen DeGeneresandGeorge W. Bushbeing friends with each other. The former first lady, 55, was asked in aTodayshow interviewon Tuesdayabout therecent dust-up over DeGeneres and Bush spending time togetherat a Dallas Cowboys game in October. The talk show host, 61, and former president, 73, were seated next to each other and seen smiling and chatting. The moment inspired a slew of reactions on social media, including some backlash from those who took issue with DeGeneres being with Bush given his conservative politics and anti-gay history....

Photo: The Obama Foundation “One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to practice saying affirming messages,” Obama said, offering one of many bits of advice for eight girls who met with her at an intimate gathering at theMānoa Heritage Center. “You can’t control what the world says to you, but you can control what you say to yourself. Practice letting in good messages about yourself....

Michelle Williamscouldn’t contain her happiness.Despite being notoriously private about her personal life,the actress revealed toVanity Fairmagazine in their latest cover story that she is in fact a married woman. Williams wed indie musician Phil Elverum, 40, in a ceremony in the Adirondacks. “She is very happy and she deserves it,” a source tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue.The two also share heartbreaking loss. Williams fell for herBrokeback Mountaincostar Heath Ledger in 2005 and had their daughter, Matilda, before splitting in 2007....

Michelle Williamsexperienced a challenging end to 2018. In December of last year, less than five months after sharing thatshe felt betterupon seeking treatment for depression, the “We Break the Dawn” singer revealed that she and her fiancé, pastorChad Johnson,ended their engagement. Days later, Williams took aleave of absencefrom the Broadway production ofOnce On This Islandon doctors’ orders. One year later, Williams came back in a big way: OnWednesday night,The Masked Singerunmasked the formerDestiny’s Childmember as the Butterfly....

Michelle Williamsis sharing her earliest memory of theOscars— and how it taught her the awards show is about more than just glitz and glamor. The star garnered her fifth Academy Award nomination this year forThe Fabelmans, in which she plays a version of directorSteven Spielberg’s real-life late mother. Speaking with PEOPLE ahead ofthe Oscars, Williams, 42, recalls seeing a clip of Native American activistSacheen Littlefeatherappearing on behalf ofThe GodfatherwinnerMarlon Brandoduring the 1973 Oscars ceremony....

Photo: Thomas Laisné Nearly 40 years into her acclaimed career, Michelle Yeoh is receiving her best reviews to date, for her performance in the genre-defying fantasyEverything Everywhere All at Once. “Every time I make a movie, I hope the audience discovers something new about me,” the star, 59, tells PEOPLE in the latest issue. “What I really enjoyed doing [inEverything Everywhere All at Once] was the physical comedy, which I’ve not really done before....

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2018. Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmeris asking her critics for a little understanding. Republicans had sharp words for the Democratic state leader after she took a trip to Florida in March to see her ailing father, whom she says has a “chronic illness.” GOP lawmakers framed Whitmer’s two-day trip as a “vacation” to Florida despite her repeatedly asking Michigan residents to stay home and avoid travel amid theCOVID-19 pandemic....