Karyn Wagner was beyond touched when she learned this week that late NBA superstar Kobe Bryantgifted his wife the blue dress from 2004 filmThe Notebook. The costume designer revealedin an interview withThe Hollywood Reporterthis week that she had “zero idea” the Bryants now owned the ’40s-style dressRachel McAdamswore in the drama. Though Vanessa, 37, posted a photo of the dress back in 2013, most learned of Kobe’s gift to his wife on Monday duringher eulogyat thecelebration of lifefor the late athlete and their daughter in Los Angeles....

Photo: Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix Madison BaileyknewOuter Bankswas going to be special early on. Since its premiere in 2020, the Netflix series has amassed a huge following as well as jump-startthe careers of its young stars. “From our first few couple days on set, I knew we had something,” Bailey, 24, tells PEOPLE. “I’m just so grateful that what we knew was special other people felt was special,” she adds. “I think this third season is really going to catapult all of that....

A 12-year-old Georgia boy is being hailed a “hero” after saving the life of a friend who began choking at school. Liberty Middle School student Christian Swope was eating lunch on Wednesday when he realized that his friend couldn’t breathe, according toa press release from Newton County Schools. Swope, 12, immediately jumped into action and began performing the Heimlich maneuver on his friend until the food was successfully dislodged from his classmate’s throat, the press release stated....

Kandi Burrussnearly became a mother of five. On Sunday’sReal Housewives of Atlantaseason 12 premiere, the Grammy winner, 43, revealed that the surrogate she and husband Todd Tucker, 46, were using was initially pregnant with twins, but one of the embryos was lost. “We actually was supposed to be having twins, and then one of them didn’t continue,” Burruss explained, adding, “I was sad at first, but then I just had to be grateful that the one made it....

Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty; Prince Williams/ GettyThe Real Housewives of Atlantaare back with familiar faces and all-new drama.A first trailer for the 15th season of the Bravo series showsKim Zolciak-Biermann’s return after she stepped away from the series during season 5. “Kim, your tits look smaller,” the ladies joke at a dinner with the comeback queen.Most of the clip focuses on the longstanding Atlanta women, though, as they forge — and test — friendships at home and in Portugal....

Erika Girardiis closing the door on any future marriages amid her ongoing divorce from estranged husbandTom Girardi. “Probably not,” she said before joking, “I don’t know, I may need free legal,” in a reference to her and Tom’svarious legal woes. Answering whether she’ll get married again, Erika replied: “I am married.” She then asserted, “No I will not. Never.” Erikafiled for divorcefrom Tom, 82, in November 2020 after 21 years of marriage, telling PEOPLE at the time, “This is not a step taken lightly or easily....

The women ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillshad very different reactions toDorit Kemsley’sharrowing home invasion.In PEOPLE’s exclusive look at the new season,Kyle Richardsis very emotional after hearing that Dorit, 45, was held at gunpoint in her own home. Because of this,Sutton Strackevisits Kyle, 53, at her home to help lift her spirits.Upon greeting a tear-filled Kyle at the door, Sutton says, “Aw, it’s going to make me cry!““My allergies are so bad, so I look like I’ve been crying,” she continues....

Photo: Stephen Ruiz - SRG Estates; Inset: Dr. Jen Armstrong/Instagram Real Housewives of Orange Countystar Jennifer Armstrong is selling her multimillion-dollar Newport Beach, Calif., home, PEOPLE confirmed. Armstrong, 41, and her husband Ryne Holliday, 42, along with their three children are moving out of the more than 3,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, three-bathroom property that was seen on season 16 of the Bravo reality series. The family is looking for a “fresh start,” Armstrong toldPage Sixof the move, adding, “Our home is for sale with 180-degree ocean views in a market where there’s no inventory....

Dorinda Medley‘s drinking hasled to some of the funniest momentsonThe Real Housewives of New York City‘s 10 seasons. But for the reality star, any accusations that she has a drinking problem are no laughing matter. During an appearance on Wednesday’sWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,Medley addressed the criticism of her alcohol consumption, calling any suggestions it’s an indication of a problem “the most ridiculous thing.” “I don’t have a drinking problem,” she continued....

Months beforeLuann de Lessepschecked herself into analcohol treatment programagain, herReal Housewives of New York CitycastmateDorinda Medleywas predicting that a relapse was on its way. During the cast trip to Colombia, filmed in February, Medley told her fellow New York Housewives that de Lesseps would not be sober for long. “She’ll be drinking in three months,” Medley said. “She already told me that.” Medley herself was drinking when she made the comment, and was pretty angry with de Lesseps....

Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Eboni K. Williamsis taking some time away from social media. Williams then advised her followers to “stay” with these particular episodes throughout the show’s 13th season. “As I’ve said on Instagram posts recently, this season is different — yeah, for those of you saying it’s different this season, you’re right,” she continued. “We’re in a pandemic, we’re in the middle of the most dynamic call to action around racial reconciliation, certainly in our generation....

Jill ZarinandBethenny Frankelhave put their differences aside — but their friendship will never be what it once was. During an interview withJeff Lewison hisRadio Andy Sirius XM showThursday, Zarin, 55, opened up about the nature of their relationship these days, revealing that it’s “definitely better than it’s ever been” since their epic falling out on season 3 ofThe Real Housewives of New York Cityin 2010. But according to Zarin, their paths don’t cross much....

Photo: Sophy Holland/BravoSonja Morgan’s friends are worried about her.During Tuesday’s episode ofThe Real Housewives of New York City,Luann de Lesseps,Ramona SingerandLeah McSweeneydecided to confront Sonja about her recent drinking habits.“We’re being irresponsible if we don’t talk to her about this,” said Leah.The concern over Sonja’s alcohol intake started after several nights out, where the reality star appeared to get significantly drunker than the rest of the group.But things really came to a head during their trip to Salem, Massachusetts, where Sonja and Bershan Shaw found themselves in a drunken, physical altercation after anargument escalated....