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Chris Harrison.Photo: Eric McCandless/Getty Images TheBachelorfranchise doesn’t want the same mistake to happen again. AfterChris Harrison’s controversial interview with Rachel Lindsay — during which he failed to denounce current contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’spast racist actions— a source tells PEOPLE the network is working to make “appropriate changes.” “A lot of work is being done behind the scenes to make the appropriate changes and proper moves going forward with the franchise,” says the source....

Photo: Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty; Stefanie Keenan/Getty It’s aBachelorNation reunion! Katie ThurstonandBlake Moynes, who got engaged on the most recent season ofThe Bachelorette,hung out with fellowBachelorettecoupleClare CrawleyandDale Mossat the U.S. Open Thursday night. Thurston, 30, documented the moment on her Instagram Story, teasing in a video about how Crawley, 40, was technically Moynes' ex because he first appeared on her season of the ABC dating show before joining Thurston’s....

Photo: Jake Baker/Instagram Below Deck Mediterranean’s Malia White sealed it with a kiss! White and costar Jake Baker appeared to confirm their relationship with a PDA-packed Instagram over the weekend. Baker — who appeared as an engineer on season 6 of the Bravo series — shared aphoto of the twosharing a kiss while standing poolside and wearing matching black bathing suits. “🖤,” the engineer captioned the photo. Last month, Baker shared another photo with White while celebrating her 31st birthday....

Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Jim Parsonsis perhaps best known for his iconic performance as Sheldon Cooper onThe Big Bang Theory— but according to one of the show’s co-creators, the actor was almost passed over for the role. During an appearance on theAt Home with the Creative Coalitionpodcast, Bill Prady, who created the show alongside Chuck Lorre, revealed that Lorre wasn’t sure about casting Parsons following his audition. “We saw — oh God, I don’t know, 100 people?...

A rematch may be coming betweenBachelor in Paradise‘s Jordan Kimball andChristian Estrada. During Monday’s episode, the two menengaged in an altercationand were subsequentlykicked off theshow when Kimball, 27, attempted to rip a piñata Estrada had set up for Nicole Lopez-Alvar because his friend,Clay Harbor, was also wooing her. Estrada addressed the incident on Thurdsay’s episode ofThe Domenick Nati Show—and challenged Kimball to round two. “If Jordan tries to shake my hand at the reunion, I won’t shake it until after we fight,” Estrada said....

Joe AmabileandSerena Pitt’s love story started on the beaches of Mexico — so it makes perfect sense that now, as a married couple living in New York City, theBachelor in Paradisealums call a taco and margarita night one of their favorite at-home dates.“If we’re staying at home, we’re usually pasta and wine, or tacos and margaritas. Those are our two favorites,” Pitt, 25, told PEOPLE atOlmeca Altos Tequila’s taco-filled date night in New York City on Tuesday....

All Marvel fans can enjoyBlack Widowfrom home earlier than expected.TheScarlett Johanssonsuperhero movie will be available to all Disney+ subscribers starting Wednesday, the streamer announced Tuesday.Black Widow, which premiered in theaters July 9, also debuted on Disney+’s Premier Access tier, where subscribers could stream the film for a $30 fee.Now, the movie will be included with all Disney+ subscriptions at no added cost. The film previously earnedover $200 millionglobally at the box office when it opened this summer, and saw $125 million in streaming profits, according toVariety....

Deon Cole is rememberingBob Saget— and his unwavering kindness — after the actor’s sudden death. “I know we don’t know each other and only saw each other on your show withTiffany [Haddish]. But I’ve lost a lot of people and just wanted to reach out and send my deep sympathies through this crazy difficult time you’re going through,” Saget wrote at the time, according to the screenshot. “That’s it — just wishing you and your family well man....

Jenifer Lewisis urging compassion in the wake of theJussie Smollettcontroversy. “I’m not going to lie to you, I am one of the most compassionate people on this planet. I love people. I’m an entertainer,” said Lewis, 62. “But when we make a mistake — I mean, who knows the true story? But I do know that we have to have compassion. But more than that, there has to be consequences — for whatever happened....

Quinton Aaronis defending hisThe Blind SidecostarSandra Bullockamid some online criticism she’s received for playingLeigh Anne Tuohyin the hit 2009 film, for which she won her Best Actress Oscar. In the days since the film’s subjectMichael Oherfiled a petition alleging Leigh Anne and her familylied about adopting himwhile making millions off his life story, some social media users began suggesting that Bullock, 59, shouldreturnherAcademy Awardfor portraying Leigh Anne. On Tuesday, 39-year-old Aaron — who played former NFL player Oher in the movie — shot down any criticism made against Bullock in an interview withTheNew York Post....

The Weekndis the star of Pepsi’s 2021 Super Bowl LV commercial! In November, it was announced that “Starboy” Abel Tesfaye, 30, would headline this year’s halftime show. The game will kick off on Sunday, Feb. 7. JAY-Z issued a statement when the news was announced, saying, “This is an extraordinary moment in time and the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is going to be an extraordinary experience with an extraordinary performer....

Photo: Alison Buck/Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Robin Marchant/Getty Images Susan Olsenis setting the record straight on one of the lingeringBrady Bunchrumors. “I disliked the rumors thatFlorence HendersonandBarry Williamshad an affair,” Olsen, 61, said during an appearance at The Hollywood Museum, according toFox News. “Barry had a crush on her,” Olsen said. “She was very kind to him. She let him take her out for her birthday....

If there was one possible upside to 2020, it’s that Leslie Jordan became a big star. Long known as a reliably funny supporting actor (best known for his recurring role as Beverley Leslie onWill & Grace), when the pandemic began last March, Jordan headed home to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Like a lot of us, the 65-year-old clutched his phone day and night. But eventually Jordan turned it around — and turned the camera on....