The decision to letLevi McConaughey join social mediawas not one his mom and dad took lightly.In fact, beforeMatthewandCamila Alves McConaugheygave their blessing, they made sure Levi, whojoined Instagram in July around his 15th birthday, knew what he was in for.“We thought he was ready,” the actor, 53, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue.“After two to three years of talking about the pitfalls and the upfalls and the downfalls, and him shadowing me on my IGs and his mother on hers and picking out people that he looked up to and talking to them about it, we felt he’s got enough information and is mature enough to tell his own story....

Matthew McConaugheyis reminding kids not to give up amid a difficult few years. In an exclusive clip from Thursday’s episode ofNBC Nightly News: Kids Edition, Carson Daly’s 12-year-old son Jackson chats with the actor about his upcoming filmSing 2and asks him to share his thoughts on staying positive amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “It’s been a hard two years for kids because COVID and homeschooling…what’s the overall takeaway that kids can get from this movie?...

Matthew and Kay McConaughey.Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images Camila Alves McConaugheyand her mother-in-law Kay McConaughey took to Instagram to share some inspiring words of wisdom. In an Instagram Live video Thursday, Alves McConaughey prompted Kay to tell the public something that she often told her sonMatthew McConaugheyas he was growing up. “So what did you want to share with people today?,” the 41-year-old model asked her mother-in-law in the video, which she captioned when posting to her main feed, “Kay just asked me to talk to you!...

Mauricio Umanskyis spending time with a new woman amid his separation fromKyle Richards. On Thursday, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Umansky and influencer Alexandria Wolfe are “getting to know” each other. the image direct “Mauricio and Alexandria have been enjoying each other’s company upon meeting in Aspen,” the source says. “They have become good friends.” Wolfe, 31, who is from New York and now lives in Los Angeles, is spending the holidays in Aspen....

Photo: Paramount Pictures/Everett Maxwell Caulfield is admitting that he struggled watching hisGrease 2costarMichelle Pfeifferrise to fame while his own career stalled after the movie came out. The actor, 61, played Michael in theGreasesequel, which hit theaters in 1982. Caulfield recently toldPage Sixthat “it was, psychologically, quite a kick in the pants” to see his costar go on to score bigger roles in more popular movies. AfterGrease 2debuted, Pfeiffer, now 63, was cast inScarface,and went on to star in films likeDangerous LiaisonsandBatman Returns....

Photo: Mcdonalds/Uber Eats Alert: McDonald’s just announced the arrival of their first new seasonal McFlurry in seven years — the Snickerdoodle McFlurry! The new dessert item will combine McDonald’s iconic creamy vanilla soft serve with crumbles of sweet cinnamon cookies, making for a spiced-up twist on a classic treat. The special McFlurry will officially be available in restaurants starting in late November for a limited time only. Fortunately, those who order McDelivery using the Uber Eats app can get exclusive first access to it from the comfort of their own homes starting Monday, November 11 through November 17....

Self-serve soda machine at McDonald’s.Photo:Getty Getty By the end of 2032, McDonald’s plans to phase out self-serve drink stations from its restaurants in the U.S., PEOPLE can confirm. The company wants to ensure a uniform experience for customers and crew members across all ways of ordering, including McDelivery, the app, kiosk, drive-thru or inside the restaurant. Fans of the Golden Arches shared their disapproving thoughts about the change on X (formerly known as Twitter)....

Photo: GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSRita Kimball’s pet is a Doritos-loving, porch-napping chihuahua — and he just so happens to be the newly crowned world’s oldest dog!The 23-year-old rescue pup named Spike earned the GuinnessWorld Records title of World’s Oldest Living Dogon Thursday, the organization announced,displacing previous title holder Gino, a 22-year-old mixed breed pup from Los Angeles.“Most of our family knew that Spike was old but didn’t know he had a shot at being the oldest in the world,” Kimball said....

Warren Snipe.Photo: Warren Snipe/InstagramThis year’s Super Bowl pregame event will feature a special performance from Warren “Wawa” Snipe, a deaf rapper, actor and performer.Before the kickoff of Super Bowl LV in Tampa on Sunday, Snipe, 50, will perform the national anthem and “America the Beautiful” in American Sign Language (ASL). The National Association of the Deaf (NAD)announcedthat Snipe would be performing at the event in a statement last month.“I was very honored and humbled to be selected to perform these songs at the Super Bowl,” said Snipe....

01of 89Thinking PinkJamie McCarthy/GettyMegan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are a perfect match at the premiere of his documentary,Life in Pink,in N.Y.C. on June 27. 01of 89 Thinking Pink Jamie McCarthy/Getty Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are a perfect match at the premiere of his documentary,Life in Pink,in N.Y.C. on June 27. 02of 89Shoulder OnRaymond Hall/GC ImagesHeidi Klum has a seriously stylish moment while out in N.Y.C. on June 27....

Photo: Megan Fox/Instagram Megan Foxis showing her soon-to-be husband some love on his birthday. On Friday, theTransformersstar, 35, shared a sweet tribute toMachine Gun Kelly(real name Colson Baker) as she celebrated his 32nd birthday. Posting a picture onInstagramof the musician giving her a piggyback ride, Fox raved about him in the caption, “Today your mom told us that you were born a month early (you were SO meant to be a Gemini, you charming mercurial Svengali)....

Megan Foxshares a very personal story in her new book of poetry. The actress, 37,describes a miscarriagein two poems featured inPretty Boys Are Poisonous. In a sit-down about the collection withGood Morning America, Fox talks about the miscarriage being something she experienced alongside fiancéMachine Gun Kelly(real name Colson Baker). “I’ve never been through anything like that in my life. I have three kids, so it was very difficult for both of us and it sent us on a very wild journey together and separately…trying to navigate, ‘What does this mean?...

The Royal Fab Four together again! Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryenjoyed a night out withPrince WilliamandKate Middletonat the Royal Foundation Dinner at Victoria House in London on Thursday. The couples were photographed separately at the event. Tom Walker, who performed at the dinner, shared photos of the royal family members on Twitter and Instagram. “I had the absolute honour of performing for and meeting The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge & The Duke and Duchess of Sussex for the annual @kensingtonroyal #RoyalFoundation dinner last night,” Walker captioned the images of him meeting the royal foursome....