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Entertainment Editor Leanne Aciz Stanton boasts an encyclopedic knowledge when it comes to all things pop culture, but especially music. As a full-time member of the Us Weekly team, Leanne has broken exclusives and interviewed household names including Helen Mirren, Priyanka Chopra, Regina Hall, Dylan McDermott and Melanie Lynskey, just to name a few. Career highlights include having the kind of heartwarming, thought-provoking conversation with John Stamos most Full House loyalists could only dream about and (gently) informing Stevie Nicks that Harry Styles was, in fact, not in NSYNC. Leanne was previously the Deputy Editor and Senior Editor at OK! magazine’s digital site, and the Entertainment Editor at both print editions of OK! and Star. She graduated from New Jersey City University in 2009 with a degree in English.

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The Bling Ring: Where Are Alexis Neiers, Rachel Lee and the Rest Now?

The Bling Ring — consisting of Rachel Lee, Nick Prugo, Alexis Neiers, Courtney Ames and Diana Tamayo — became infamous for stealing roughly $3 million in cash and belongings from Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Audrina Patridge and many more from 2008 to 2009. The teens and 20-somethings became household names themselves following their […]

'Duck Dynasty' Cast: Where Are They Now?

The Robertson family became household names thanks to A&E, and they’ve stayed on fans’ minds ever since their series ended. Duck Dynasty gave viewers an inside look at the lives of the Louisiana natives and their business, Duck Commander. The hit reality show premiered in March 2012 and ended in March 2017 after 11 seasons. […]

Teddy Swims Felt Like He ‘Made It’ Watching ‘Spy Kids 2’ With Daryl Sabara

Teddy Swims was nominated for a Grammy, has played arenas and has appeared on several late-night shows — but the “Lose Control” singer only felt like he finally made it when he met Spy Kids star Daryl Sabara. “Growing up, I saw Spy Kids 2 in the theater with my mom multiple times, so I […]

Celeb Sightings

Inside Beyonce’s May 1 Star-Studded ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ Show

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour is the hottest ticket in town — and Us Weekly was lucky enough to catch the icon in action during her second stop at SoFi Stadium. Hosted by SoFi on Thursday, May 1, Mindy Kaling, Ariana Madix, Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan were just a few stars having the times of […]

Geena Davis Reflects on Working With Ex Jeff Goldblum, Her New Book, More

Geena Davis is an award-winning actress, beloved by her peers and proud of the work she’s done — and she’s not afraid to say it. “Gosh, I love so many of my movies and roles. Every movie I’ve ever done, I wanted to do a sequel to, so I could be that character again, except […]

Anthony Anderson Is 'An Executive Member at Costco': His Fave Items

Just like Us, Anthony Anderson still has to go through customs when traveling internationally — but not so just like Us, the Black-ish alum has been recognized by some of Hollywood’s greats. “The last person who had no idea who I was was a customs agent in Spain,” Anderson, 54, reveals in his Just Like […]

The Dark Reason Why David Blaine Won’t Do a Death-Defying Stunt This Year

David Blaine is no stranger to walking the line between life and death — but the magician isn’t doing any life-threatening stunts this year for one particularly dark reason. “I’m superstitious and don’t want to do any death-defying stunts this year because I am 52 years old, and Harry Houdini and other magicians that I […]

Danielle Brooks Reveals the Reasons She Didn’t Get a Car Until 2019

Danielle Brooks waited until she was in her thirties to purchase her first vehicle — and when she finally did, it came at the perfect time! “I just got my first car in 2019 because I had my daughter [Freeya, 5, who she shares with husband Dennis Gelin],” the actress, 35, shared in Us Weekly’s […]

Gail Simmons Reveals the ‘Embarrassing’ Secret She Told Patrick Stewart

Stars, they’re just like Us — they get starstruck too! In this week’s issue of Us Weekly, on stands now, Gail Simmons revealed that in 2010 — after Top Chef won an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Series — the cast celebrated their big win at an afterparty where she crossed paths with one of […]

Melrose Place’s Amy Locane on Life After Prison: ‘I Have a Lot of Remorse’

Five days before Christmas 2024, Amy Locane emerged from her second stint in prison forever changed. The Melrose Place alum, 53, had served roughly six and a half years behind bars for a DWI crash in 2010 that killed a 60-year-old woman. First incarcerated from 2013 to 2015, Locane was plucked from her life and […]

Mark Hoppus Reflects on His Life, Legacy and Blink-182 After Cancer Battle

Artwork, books, a guitar and a Spotify award for Blink-182’s hit “All the Small Things” hitting 1 billion streams rest neatly behind Mark Hoppus as he sits down at his desk to discuss his new memoir, Fahrenheit-182, with Us. It’s been quite the ride for the pop-punk star, whose band rose to fame in the […]

Mark Hoppus Was 'Starstruck' by Melissa Joan Hart Wanting to Date Him

Mark Hoppus may be the cofounder of one of the most influential bands of all time, but he admits to being surprised when Hollywood starlets expressed their interest in him. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, the Blink-182 musician, 53, dished on his decision to include two juicy stories about a one-off encounter with […]

Mark Hoppus on How His Cancer Diagnosis Helped Improve Bond With Blink-182

During his cancer battle, Mark Hoppus’ relationship with his Blink-182 bandmates Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker only grew stronger. “I think that we’re much more honest with each other. The communication is a lot better. We’ve set up boundaries of what we want to do,” Hoppus, 53, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of the release of […]

Kathy Griffin Adds Sharon Stone ‘Random Text Chains’ to ’Torture’ Her

When it comes to Kathy Griffin’s pranks, nobody is safe. “I’m friends with Sharon Stone and one of the things I do to torture her is adding her to random text chains with people she doesn’t know,” the “Talk Your Head Off with Kathy Griffin” host, 64, told Us. “I have her on four text […]

Sustainable Stars

Vintage Fashion Is a Must-Have for Celebrities — And It Can Be Yours, Too

For centuries, fashion has inspired, fostered creativity, sparked innovation and brought joy. However, the industry and its endless offerings can be harmful to the environment. In fact, it’s the second-biggest consumer of water and responsible for about 10 percent of global carbon emissions. But there is good news! Eco-friendly fashion is more in demand than […]

Fortune Feimster Opens Up About a Missed Opportunity With Dolly Parton

Fortune Feimster is still reeling after not making the most of her time with Dolly Parton. “I met Dolly Parton at a party a few years back. I really wanted a picture with her, but the event said no pictures at the party, so I obliged,” the comedian, 44 — whose new stand-up special Fortune […]

Shania Twain and More Stars Share Their Favorite Feel-Good Style Moments

Celebrities are telling Us about the outfits that have made them happy, from elegant gowns to cozy casuals. For Frankie Grande, fashion has the power to transport him to another time and place. Take for instance the ensemble he wore to the 40th Annual Artios Awards in February. “This outfit is making me really happy […]

Denise Richards Walks Us Through Her Career: From ‘Wild Things’ to ‘RHOBH’

Denise Richards was “scooping ice cream at Häagen-Dazs” when she got her big break. Her first gig came following a model search for Esprit, in which she came in second place — but it got her an agent. After traveling the world as a professional model, Richards, 54, moved to Los Angeles to pursue an […]

Nick Offerman Shares Secret to 20+ Year Marriage to Megan Mullally

After more than two decades of marriage, Nick Offerman’s relationship with Megan Mullally is stronger than ever — and it all comes down to laughter. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Offerman, 54, opened up about how he and Mullally, 66, have managed to stay rock solid since exchanging vows in 2003. “There are […]

Jessie James Decker Likes How She Looks ‘Now’ Better Than When She Was 23

After welcoming her fourth child last year, Jessie James Decker was disappointed her body wasn’t bouncing back as quickly as she hoped. “Even after I stopped nursing, I was like, ‘Wow, [the weight] is not coming off as fast as it did before. I’m going to have to really go for it this time,’” Decker, […]

Bella Thorne Talks Getting 'Close' With Zendaya After 2 Hour Sit-Down

Bella Thorne is reminiscing about the early days of her acting career. During an interview to promote Passes, Thorne, 27, reflected on her time as a Disney Channel star. “One of my favorite memories is me and Zendaya getting really close on the Good Luck Charlie ‘Shake It Up’ episode,” the actress told Us. (Thorne and […]

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