Christopher Meloni Goes Nearly Nude in 'Sexy' Sock Commercial: 'Better Than Being Naked'

Photo:Scott Gries/NBC via Getty Images Scott Gries/NBC via Getty Images Christopher Meloniis taking italloff … except for his socks! In announcing his new partnership withTommie Copperin a steamyInstagram Reel, theLaw & Orderstar showed off his best — and only — accessory. The high-innuendo video opens with Meloni, 62, laying in bed beneath the sheets. “Hey. Come a little closer. I want you to see the magic that’s under these sheets,” he teases....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Carol Roberts

Cindy McCain on Her Next Chapter as an Ambassador in Rome — and the Hope and Heartache of Organizing Aid

Cindy McCain at Korczowa refugee center in Poland, at Ukrainian border.Photo: Department of State Cindy McCain, widow of the late ArizonaSen. John McCain, is relishing the value of her new role as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. “They’re scared, they’re terrified. … They’re traumatized from what they’ve seen or been through,” she tells PEOPLE in a Zoom interview from her office in Italy....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Heather Swanson

CMA Awards Stars Kicking It with Their Younger Selves

01of 10 FAITH HILL & TIM MCGRAW To help get your country music knowledge up to award-worthy standards ahead of the Nov. 13 CMA Awards, we rounded up some of the genre’s most popular acts and saddled them up beside their younger selves. First up: The power couple of country music,HillandMcGraw, who only get better with age. 02of 10 CARRIE UNDERWOOD FromAmerican Idolcontestant to CMA Awards queen,Underwoodhas come a long way....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Shari Taylor

Coca-Cola Announces Plans to Discontinue Honest Tea, Co-Founder Calls Decision a 'Gut Punch'

Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Honest Tea will be phased out of the Coca-Cola lineup as Gold Peak and Peace Tea step up in its place. According to astatement, the end of Honest Tea means greater focus and resources for the two otherCoca-Colaready-to-drink teas: Gold Peak and Peace Tea. “Ongoing supply chain challenges mean we are having to prioritize production and distribution of certain product SKUs, and that we’ve been unable to meet consumer demand for Gold Peak,” Sabrina Tandon, the ready-to-drink tea group director atCoca-ColaNorth America Operating Unit, said in a statement....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Ronnie Boyd

Coco Gauff Teases Frances Tiafoe About His US Open Outfit, Jokes Carlos Alcaraz 'Looked Better'

Photo:AELTC/Jed Leicester - Pool/Getty; Vaughn Ridley/GettyCoco Gauffis serving off the court — fashion criticism, that is. Just ask fellow tennis superstarFrances Tiafoe.During a US Openpress conference, Gauff (whobeat Caroline Wozniacki Sundayto become the first U.S teenager in more than 20 years to reach the quarterfinals) said she’d spent some of her off-court time playing fashion police for some of the male players. She particularly gave a hard time to fellow U....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1895 words · Eric Owen

Colin Kaepernick's Nike Ad Wins an Emmy for Best Commercial

Colin Kaepernick‘s headline-making Nike commercial, “Dream Crazy,” has taken home an Emmy. The 2-minute ad — which was firstreleased in September of last yearand was part of the company’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign — received the award for outstanding commercial at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday night. In the commercial, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, 31, narrates an inspiring message about the power of dreaming big and encourages fans to “believe in something....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Caroline Brooks

Colleen Ballinger 'Finally' Brings Newborn Twins Home After 6 Weeks in NICU: 'Best Christmas Gift'

Photo: colleen balinger/ instagram Colleen Ballingerbrought her babies home just in time for Christmas. On Tuesday, the 34-year-old YouTube star revealed that her newborn twins, Wesley Koy and Maisy Joanne — who she shares with husband Erik Stocklin — are “finally” both at home following their stay in the neonatal intensive care unit. TheHaters Back Offactress — who is also mom to 2-year-old sonFlynn Timothy— sharedphotosat home of Wesley and Maisy lying on her chest as she smiles and kisses their heads....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Amber Romero

College Student, 21, Allegedly Killed by Roommate While Studying Abroad in Netherlands: Reports

Photo: Facebook Police reportedly found Sarah Papenheim’s body in her apartment in Rotterdam on Wednesday, about a mile from Erasmus University. Papenheim was studying psychology and was focusing on suicidal behavior, as her older brother killed himself three years ago, theStar Tribunereports. Her mother, Donee Odegard, told KRCR that Papenheim had been beaten as well as stabbed. Speaking with theStar Tribune, Odegard said her daughter, who lived in the Netherlands since 2016, was likely attacked when she returned to her apartment from staying with her boyfriend in order to get some clothes....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Gregory Williams

Colman Domingo to Play Michael Jackson’s Father Joe inMichaelBiopic

(Left to right:) Colman Domingo; Joe Jackson.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic Fresh off hisOscar nomination,Colman Domingois ready to play another famous figure. TheRustinstar is set to portray the late Joe Jackson in the upcomingMichael JacksonbiopicMichael, Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced Thursday via a press release. Scheduled for release April 18, 2025, the biographical film will star the King of Pop’s nephewJaafar Jacksonin the title role....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Lisa Cordova

Colo. Dad Accused of Trying to Kill 5-Year-Old Son by Assaulting Him, Pulling Him into Icy Creek

Photo: Denver Police Department A Denver man who was recently rescued from a fenced-off drainage culvert along with his 5-year-old son is now behind bars for his alleged role in the incident. Michael Ninomiya, 42, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder, attempted child abuse knowingly or recklessly causing death, and attempted child abuse knowingly or recklessly causing serious bodily injury. Firefighters eventually found them in a fenced-off drainage culvert along the High Line Canal....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Patricia Bradford

Colo. Teen, 17, Was Slain in Family Home in 2017 — Now FBI Thinks It Was Possibly a Hate Crime

Maggie Long.Photo: Facebook Federal investigators have re-classified the 2017unsolved murder of 17-year-old Maggie Longin her family’s Colorado home as a possible hate crime. Long was reportedmissing on Dec. 1, 2017after she didn’t show up to an evening concert at her high school. That same night, her remains were found in her burned down Bailey home. However, authorities now think Long may have been targeted because she was Asian American....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Alexander Alexander

Colorized Footage of Tasmanian Tiger Brings an Extinct Species Back to Life

A stunning renovation of 88 - class - old archival footage provides a colorized view of the last Tasmanian tiger in incarceration . Tasmanian tigers were last seen in the 1930s , and there ’s no known footage of them in color . The only footage we have — approximately 100 second worth in full — shows specimens in captivity , all in pitch-dark - and - white . What ’s more , there ’s no known footage of them in the wild , nor are there any recordings of their vocalizations ....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Henry Kline

Congress Promised a Productive Lame-Duck Session: Here's What They're Accomplishing in Final Weeks of Term

State of the Union 2022.Photo: Shawn Thew - Pool/Getty Earlier this week, the Republican Partyregained the majority of seatsin the U.S. House of Representatives, just days after Democrats maintained control of the Senate. But while Congress now awaits a shift in the power balance — a period of time often referred to as a “lame-duck” session, when efficiency is at a low just before the term ends — Democrats are working overtime to make strides in a number of areas while they can, tackling issues like marijuana legalization and gay marriage....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Shawn Thompson