Photo: philip friedman; peacock It’s neat. It’s tidy. It’s easy for elementary school students to digest. But a new documentary,The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, is challenging the way the civil rights icon’s story has been told. “The narrative of Rosa Parks was misunderstood,” journalist Soledad O’Brien, who executive produced the film, tells PEOPLE. “You learn in school as a little kid: Rosa Parks was tired, her feet hurt, she didn’t want to get up out of her seat,” O’Brien continues....

Soleil Moon Frye.Photo:Leon Bennett/Getty Leon Bennett/Getty Soleil Moon Frye’sson had the perfect way to embarrass his mom in public. “My 10-year-old, when he finally learned about Punky, he was watching old episodes,” Frye, who played the titular character in the popular show, shared. “Then his favorite thing to do was to call me ‘Punky’ when we would go out.” “And he would literally call me ‘Punky’ all the time and I’d be like, ‘Oh my god, people are going to think that I’m making my kids call me ‘Punky’ so I’d be recognized or something....

Sasha Alexander, Lucia Sofia Ponti, Eduardo Ponti, Sophia Loren and Roberta Armani , Sept. 2021.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty Amy Sussman/Getty Sophia Loren’s granddaughter Lucia is making her debut! Lucia Sofia Ponti, who was named after her famous grandmother, was an honorary debutante at the 2024 Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris on Saturday, Nov. 30. The 18-year-old was one of about 20 young women between the ages of 16 and 22 to be introduced to society....

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh in a new portrait to celebrate her 60th birthday on Jan. 20, 2025.Photo:Christina Ebenezer/Buckingham Palace via Getty Christina Ebenezer/Buckingham Palace via Getty Sophie, Duchess of Edinburghhas style in spades. As the royal celebrates her 60th birthday on Jan. 20, fashion insiders who work with Sophie say her style has evolved into something quite special. “I think it has become more refined and confident,” Suzannah Crabb of Suzannah London, one of her go-to British designers, tells PEOPLE....

Thomas Ravenel.Photo:Rodolfo Martinez/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Rodolfo Martinez/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Thomas Ravenelis running for office for a fourth time. TheSouthern Charmalum, 62, announced on Thursday, Feb. 6, that he plans on entering the race for Governor of South Carolina in 2026. In astatement posted to X, Ravenel hinted at his intentions and shared a cryptic message for his opponents. “I’m running for Governor of South Carolina and none of the lightweights currently in the race are going to stop me,” he wrote....

Katie Austin and fiancé Lane Armstrong.Photo:Katie Austin/Instagram Katie Austin/Instagram Katie Austinis sharing how she met her match! On Monday, theSport’s Illustrated Swimsuitmodel, 30, posteda videoon Instagram documenting her and fiancé Lane Armstrong’s journey to love after first connecting on the dating appThe League. According to The League, the pair both joined the app — a dating platform for career-oriented singles — just days apart from each other in September 2020....

Stephen Colbert on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ‘.Photo:CBS CBS Stephen Colbertis mourning the death of one of his colleagues. The news wasrevealed in the last few seconds of the Monday, April 1 episodeofThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertafter the talk show host, 59, became emotional as he said, “That’s it for theLate Show.” After telling his audience goodnight, a somber-looking Colbert walked off-screen, and a black title card read, “Dedicated to our dear friend Amy Cole, 1970-2024....

Stockard Channing on February 05, 2025 in London, England.Photo:Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Stockard Channingis all smiles in celebration of her new play.On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the actress attended a promotional event for her new West End production,Elektra, at the Duke Of York’s Theatre in London. She was photographed alongside her costar,Brie Larson. Larson stars as Elektra, while Channing stars as Clytemnestra.TheGreasestar wore black leather pants and a navy blue pinstripe blazer, while Larson opted for a brown zebra print jacket with wide-leg black trousers....

Sue Bird.Photo: Steph Chambers/Getty On Sept. 6, after Bird and her Seattle Storm were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs, the basketball star officially hung up her sneakers and retired from the league. In a tough Game 4 during their semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces, the Storm lost 97-92, bringing an end to the 40-year-old Bird’s epic career. She initially walked with her team off the court in Seattle, before changing course and going back....

Deryck Whibley in October 2022.Photo:Burak Cingi/Redferns Burak Cingi/Redferns Sum 41’s2024 Australian tour has been canceled due to Deryck Whibley’s health.On Thursday, Dec. 5, the “Fat Lip” band shared a statement viaGood Things Festival’s Instagram— which they were supposed to co-headline — announcing their decision to cancel their Aussie run, following Whibley’s prior pneumonia diagnosis, perBillboard.“It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce our 2024 Australian tour is unable to proceed,” Sum 41 wrote....

David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in DC’s ‘Superman’ (2025).Photo:DC Studios/ Warner Bros. DC Studios/ Warner Bros. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a newSupermanmovie! The iconic superhero is soaring back to the big screen as directorJames Gunnand DC Studios gear up for the release of a brand-newSupermanmovie in July 2025. This marks a fresh chapter for the franchise, withHenry Cavill stepping away from the titular roleand officially passing on the cape....

Susan Lucci and her kids Andreas Huber and Liza Huber as Lucci receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 28, 2005.Photo: Kazden/Shutterstock Susan Lucciis used to playing a mom on camera, but she’s also a mother to two kids in real life. The soap opera starplayed the notorious Erica Kane onAll My Childrenfrom 1970 to 2011 and went on to star inHot in Cleveland, Devious MaidsandArmy Wives....

Sydney Sweeney’s style streak is officially red-hot! The star, 26, arrived at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards dazzling from every angle in a sleek Mônot dress in the"it" color of the season. Sweeney kept her glam on point with an effortless blowout and smoky eyes. She completed her look with a dose of sparkle thanks to her De Beers jewelry. Monica Schipper/Getty Sweeney is set to present during the ceremony....