Photo: ABC Photo Archives/Disney/Getty Jo Marie Paytonand Reginald VelJohnson, stars of the beloved ’90s sitcomFamily Matters, took their roles as parents just as seriously behind the scenes as they did on camera! Speaking to an audience, as well as formerEven Stevensstar and panel hostChristy Carlson Romano, Payton, 71, got the conversation rolling after revealing that she and VelJohnson took an active role in parenting the young stars as though they were their own children....

Together for only the second time since the finale of their beloved show aired in 2004,Jennifer Aniston,Courteney Cox,Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc,Matthew PerryandDavid Schwimmerreunited for two days to film the unscripted specialFriends: The Reunion, premiering May 27 on HBO Max. “I feel like we can pick up right where we left off, and no time’s passed,” Kudrow, 57, tells PEOPLE for this week’s cover story. “We’re connected no matter what.” For moreof the exclusive interview with theFriendscast, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere....

Michael Tran/FilmMagic. FormerFuller HousecostarsCandace Cameron BureandLori Loughlin’s friendship is still going strong. “Yes, I’ve talked to Lori many times [since her release from prison],” Cameron Bure, 45, said onDaily Blast LiveTuesday. The Hallmark star added, “And she’s doing well.” The actress, known for her role as Aunt Becky, wasreleased from the federal correctional facilityin Dublin, California, in December and has kept a low profile since. Candace Cameron Bure.Frazer Harrison/Getty...

Not everyone could survive the final season ofGame of Thrones— and accepting his character’s fate wasn’t easy forConleth Hill. On Sunday, HBO gave fans a parting look at the making of the beloved fantasy series with a two-hour documentary,The Last Watch. Some of the most interesting moments were the emotional table reads, where certain actors learned their characters’ outcomes for the very first time. Hill — who played Lord Varys since season 1 — had a tough time finding out that the Spider would meet his end at the hands of Daenerys Targaryen’s (Emilia Clarke) last surviving dragon in thepenultimate episode, “The Bells....

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsso after his transformation.Photo: Hafþor Julius Bjornsson/instagram Hafþór Júlíus Björnssonis updating fans on his fitness journey! TheGame of Thronesactorpostedabout his weight loss and body transformation on Instagram Tuesday, sharing before and after photos from the last year. He wrote: “From 205kg to 155kg,” which is about 451 pounds to 341 pounds. Björnsson — who is best known for his role as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane onGoT— used to compete in Strongman competitions....

GLOWis coming to an end.The hit Netflix series, starringAlison Brie,Betty GilpinandMarc Maron, was renewed for a fourth and final season, the streaming platform announced Friday.“All good things must come to a GLOWing end,” reads the announcement from the show’s official Twitter account. “We’re coming back for a fourth and final season!”Along with the announcement, Netflix released a video montage looking back at some of the most memorable moments from the show....

Two of Hollywood’s outspoken and passionate advocates about mental health are coming together to talk about their experiences and how they work to remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues. PEOPLE has the exclusive premiere of a candid conversation betweenGood Morning America’smeteorologistGinger Zeeand Broadway’sFrozenstarPatti Murin— staged in support of Philosophy’s hope & grace initiative, which donates a portion of all of the beauty brand’s proceeds go to women’s mental health organizations....

Jason Georgeis weighing in onJustin Chambers‘Grey’s Anatomyexit. More than a week afterChambers confirmed his departure from the ABC medical drama, George addressed the cast shakeup. Chambers is one of the few remaining original cast members from the series’ debut season in 2005. “That’s an amazing achievement, so if he says it’s time, it’s time,” added George, who joined the cast in 2010 and has since gone on to star in theGrey’s Anatomyspinoff,Station 19....

This post contains spoilers from Thursday’s episode ofGrey’s Anatomy. Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) told Maggie that she was disloyal for leaving the hospital for a better opportunity. She responded, “I hate that you’re upset but I’m not going to apologize” before she was paged to help Nola. Maggie decided to delay her flight to treat Nola and was forced to do an emergency procedure when the tumor caused fluid to gather around her heart....

It’s a Halloween anyHarry Potterfan would cast a spell for!For the second year in a row, Potterheads will be able to spend the spookiest night of the year enjoying Hogwarts After Dark, the three-date event held atWarner Bros. Studio Tour in London.Along with the occasional sightings of Death Eaters, fans can sit in the Great Hall for a two-course dinner that includes smoked duck,pumpkin purée, blood orange jelly, goat cheese ravioli and roast lamb....

Photo: Courtesy Erin Peoples All Austin Potter wanted to do was take advantage of the weather, but a sunny day ended in tragedy as his girlfriend watched helplessly from the shore. While Peoples took her 5-year-old son, Liam Okkerse, to his speech therapy appointment, Potter knocked out all the chores on her list, from vacuuming to washing dishes. “I said, ‘Well, I guess I can’t say no,’” she tells PEOPLE....

Photo: AP/Shutterstock Two months before the death ofGeorge Floydat the hands of police, another man died in police custody after he repeatedly shouted “I can’t breathe” to officers. Edward Bronstein, 38, was suspected of driving under the influence on March 31, 2020, when California Highway Patrol officers detained him. He died in custody while police were restraining him to draw his blood. Bronstein’s family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in December 2020, PEOPLE confirms....

Photo: Facebook Arthur Medici snapped a smiling selfie with his friend Isaac Rocha on Saturday before the pair headed into the water at Cape Cod. Rocha never could have imagined it would be the last moment he would share with his friend. Just moments later, Medici was killed in a violent shark attack. “I already heard him screaming and I saw a lot of blood in the water,” Rocha toldToday....