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'Good Morning America' Anchor and Wife Suffer Heartbreaking Family Loss
'Good Morning America' Anchor and Wife Suffer Heartbreaking Family Loss originally appeared on Parade. Good Morning America anchor George Stephanopoulos and his wife, Ali Wentworth, are reeling from a family loss days after a milestone celebration. Wentworth and Stephanopoulos lost their beloved dog Cooper just days after watching their oldest daughter Elliott graduate from Brown University. Taking to Instagram, Wentworth shared their sad news in a tearjerker post. 'I lost my longtime companion. The greatest dog and integral part of our family. He once swam after a giant Elk in a pond. Ate a whole bottle of melatonin and felt nothing. Always devoured all the candy in our Christmas stockings. Slept at the foot of our bed and dreamt running in place. He loved every species. Especially humans. Kissed and cuddled everyone that came through our door,' she began her caption. The social media share included a video tribute to Cooper to show just how much his family loved him. 'Cooper was unconditionally adored by all. I will miss him with all my heart. See you on the other side, Coop! We still have many squirrels to chase….' Wentworth ended her tribute. The comments section of the Instagram post was filled with love and support for Stephanopoulos, Wentworth, and their girls. Several of the condolence comments were from familiar faces. 'A special kind of heartbreak,' wrote Jennifer Garner, while Andy Cohen commented, 'oh my gd! Ali! I'm so sorry!!! I feel a connection to Cooper through Wacha. I am so sad about this.' Beth Stern, wife of shock jock Howard Stern, shared, 'Cooper helped me rescue that gull on the beach during one of our many beach walks... The bestest boy!!!!' and actress Demi Moore replied, 'Sending you all love! They are truly the most heart expanding gift we are blessed to share our life with!' 'Aww. I loved him. So sorry honey!' stated Will & Grace star Sean Hayes. That's just a snippet of the outpouring of love written to Wentworth, Stephanopoulos, and their family after they lost their beloved dog Cooper. Good Morning America airs weekdays on ABC. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 'Good Morning America' Anchor and Wife Suffer Heartbreaking Family Loss first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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21 hours ago
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Celebs packing MSG for Game 5 of Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals
The hottest stars had prime real estate on celebrity row at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night. Actor Timothee Chalamet and his girlfriend, beauty mogul Kylie Jenner were on hand to watch the home team's quest to keep their season alive and bounce back from a 3-1 series hole. Advertisement The couple were holding hands as they made their way to the court. Actor Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Teller enjoyed a date night at The Garden, and sat alongside Chalamet and Jenner celebrity row. Knicks superfans Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan were all courtside to support them for what many have said is the biggest game in team history. Miles Teller, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at Game 5 on May 29, 2025. AP Actor Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner and Ben Stiller react court side during Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images Gayle King and Michael Strahan on celebrity row during the first quarter of Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals on May 29, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Television personalities, Gayle King, co-host of 'CBS Sunday Mornings' and Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan were among the stars sitting court side. Actresses and 'Law & Order: SVU' star s Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish cheered while being featured on the Jumbrotron. Music artist Shaboozey reacts during the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. AP Singer Shaboozey and actors Amy Schumer, Michael Imperioli and Maude Apatow were in the building. Advertisement During the 'NBA on TNT' pregame show, Lee, who sported an orange and blue striped suit, said, 'I would give up an Academy Award. Oscar, for the Knicks to win a Championship.' Charles Barkley replied, 'Well you're gonna keep 'em!' referring to director's two Oscar awards. Ben Stiller reacts during Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2025 in New York City. NBAE via Getty Images Tracy Morgan attends the game between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on May 29, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NBAE via Getty Images Knicks legends Bill Bradley, Bernard King and Patrick Ewing took in the action from their courtside seats. Spike Lee sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals on May 29, 2025. Instagram/New York Post Sports Patrick Ewing arrives at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals on May 29, 2025. Instagram/New York Post Sports There has been no shortage of star power throughout the Eastern Conference finals in both New York and Indiana. Chalamet, Stiller, and Lee made the trip to Indianapolis, where the Pacers beat the Knicks 130-121 on Tuesday night. Timothee Chalamet and Spike Lee exchange a high-five cheering on the Knicks. Getty Images However, there isn't an NBA arena that has a celebrity row quite like the Knicks, especially during the playoffs. Advertisement Tickets aren't available for purchase because it's invite only. Timothee Chalamet before Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals on May 29, 2025. Instagram/Timothee Chalamet The coveted courtside seats are typically reserved for A-listers and Knicks diehards, former Knicks PR chief and media consultant Joe Favorito told The Post. The attention around the celebrity presence tends be heightened in New York partly because of the history of celebrity row and the legacy of The Garden. Others aren't concentrated on the celebs in the building, including Boomer Esiason. Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the Eastern Conference finals. NBAE via Getty Images On his radio show Tuesday morning, Esiason explained that the Knicks play better on the road than they do at home because they 'hate' playing in front of the famous court side crowd. Advertisement 'I think they're just sick and tired of all the goddamn celebrities at home,' he said. 'They hate playing in front of these people, and they'd just rather get away from all of that and go play. Go play defense and figure out a way to win on the road. There's something to be said about that. When you go on the road, it's you and your teammates. That's it.' The Knicks will have the home crowd rallying behind in them in a do-or-die Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals for them. The Pacers have two-time All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who's been clutch in closing moments throughout the series. Advertisement The winner will face the Western Conference champion Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals, beginning Thursday, June 5 in Oklahoma City, and airing on ABC.
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Ariana Grande to star in new 'Meet the Parents' film
Ariana Grande is slated to star in the next installment of the " Meet the Parents" franchise. Universal Pictures confirmed to "Good Morning America" on Friday that the Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated " Wicked" actress will star alongside Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the new film, which is expected to arrive next year. Grande shared the news on her Instagram story, writing, "very thrilled to be joining (meeting) the family !!!!!!!" Details about the film's plot and Grande's character have not been released. John Hamburg, the screenwriter for the previous three "Meet the Parents" films, wrote the screenplay for the fourth movie and is set to direct. De Niro will co-produce with Jane Rosenthal through Tribeca Productions. Stiller is also a producer on the project with John Lesher through Red Hour Films. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, original cast members Teri Polo and Blythe Danner will also return for the new film. The first "Meet the Parents" film was released in 2000. It followed Stiller's dealings with his girlfriend's parents, particularly her overprotective father. The film brought in $330,425,040 in worldwide box office, according to the Numbers, and spawned two successful sequels, "Meet the Fockers," which premiered in 2004, and "Little Fockers," which hit theaters in 2010. The new film will arrive in theaters Nov. 25, 2026.
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Faizan Zaki and His Coaches Address Shocking Flub Before Scripps National Spelling Bee Win: 'I Was Stunned'
Faizan Zaki was already close to winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition on May 29 when he botched the spelling of a word Despite his fumble, the 13-year-old student was able to secure the win Now, he and his coaches are reflecting on that colorful momentFaizan Zaki and his coaches are sharing their perspective after the 13-year-old boy overcame a flub and ended up winning the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. 'I was stunned, but still cautiously optimistic,' Scott Remer, one of the boy's coaches, told The New York Times of the nerve-racking moment during the final round. 'But that's why it's critical to ask questions and collect oneself before spelling.' Zaki, who was last year's runner-up, was close to victory, with just two words to go, when he rushed into the spelling of 'commelina." Instead of asking standard clarifying questions about the word's origin and definition — derived from New Latin, 'commelina' is the name for a genus of creeping, flowering herbs — he rushed into spelling, the Associated Press reported. 'K-A-M,' said Zaki, before pausing, the outlet reported. 'OK, let me do this. Oh, shoot!' 'Just ring the bell,' the teen then told judge Mary Brooks. As the rules of the competition go, that resulted in two spellers returning to the competition. Fortunately, that didn't end up being the defining moment of Zaki's story as he ended up winning this year's competition during the 11th round of the finals with the word "éclaircissement." (The word means "a clearing up of something obscure," according to Merriam-Webster.) While standing next to his hard-won trophy that night, Zaki said the memory of the flub wasn't likely to go away quickly. 'I'm definitely going to be having nightmares about that tonight,' he said, according to the AP. The champion was avidly watched during the centennial competition, which included 243 students from across the U.S. and the globe. Securing the win involved practicing almost 40 hours a week, Zaki during an appearance on Good Morning America. At the end of his victorious final round, Zaki said he was so excited, he was breathless. "Those last couple of letters, I was gasping for air," he said on the show. "I was like hyperventilating with excitement." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Zaki also explained his more casual approach to the spelling competition. "I've been in this for seven years so at this point I'm not really that nervous," added the teen. "I'm definitely confident but not overconfident. I also have that casual style." Read the original article on People
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Taylor Swift reclaims her masters, shares powerful letter: 'My greatest dream come true'
Taylor Swift's masters are now hers. The singer shared the news in a moving letter on her official website Friday, writing, "All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me." "And all my music videos. All the concert films. The album art and photography. The unreleased songs. The memories. The magic. The madness. Every single era. My entire life's work," she added. Swift went on to say that she was able to buy back her music from its current owner, Shamrock Capital, "with no strings attached" thanks to the support for her re-recordings, as well as the success of her global Eras Tour. She thanked the company for being "the first people to ever offer this to me," noting that their interactions have been "honest, fair, and respectful." She added, "My first tattoo just might be a huge shamrock in the middle of my forehead." The letter comes nearly six years after Swift announced on "Good Morning America" that she would be re-recording her first six albums from her former label in order to take ownership of the records that made her a household name.
