‘Gold Rush’ castmember and gold miner Parker Schnabel.Photo:Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Warning: This post contains spoilers from the first episode of Discovery Channel’sGold Rush season 14. In the 10 yearsParker Schnabelhas mined Canada’s Yukon territory, theGold Rushveteranhas never made a gamble as big as the one in last week’s episode. In the final moments of the reality show’s season premiere, Schnabel, 29, handed over a check for $15 million to acquire Dominion Creek, a large stretch of untouched land that could potentially yield 80,000 ounces of goldworth $160 million....

Photo:Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Republican Sen.Markwayne Mullinbacktracked after saying he doesn’t want “reality” when it comes to teaching children about race. The remark came during a recent Senate hearing about child care. At one point, Mullin asked a panel whether children should learn about Jesus or about racism, specifically pointing to a children’s book calledOur Skin: A First Conversation about Raceto try and demonstrate his point....

Turns out, any pop culture moment can beturned into a cake. At the 2015Grammy Awardson Sunday night,Rihannastepped onto the red carpet with her two-tiered,hot pink Giambattista Valli gown, looking like a beautiful Barbie birthday cake thatlittle girls definitely dream abouthaving at their sixth birthday parties. Sure enough, the frothy pink gown has inspired chef and author Claire Thomas ofThe Kitchy Kitchento create a confection in its likeness. The recreation is on point, from the pink frosting gown and metallic detailing on the bust to Rihanna’s neck tattoos and bun on her head....

Mandy Barnett.Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Just like the rest of us, songstressMandy Barnetthas a dreaded closet in her home that she does her best to avoid at all costs. But when The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum called last year looking for some of the traditionalist’s most treasured Grand Ole Opry items to feature in their newest exhibition,American Currents: State of the Music,Barnett knew what she had to do....

Grant Wahl and Céline Gounder.Photo: celine gounder/twitterCéline Gounderhas PresidentJoe Biden, First LadyJill Bidenand Vice PresidentKamala Harrisin her corner as she mourns the loss of her husband, Grant Wahl.On Tuesday, the infectious disease doctor, 45, sharedcondolence letterssent from the White House late last month, following the death of her 48-year-old journalist husband from anaortic aneurysmwhile covering the2022 FIFA World Cupin Qatar.“I know what it means to lose a spouse — your rock, your inspiration, your everything,” President Biden wrote, referring to thedeath of his first wife, Neilia Hunter Biden, who was killed, along with their infant daughter Naomi, in a 1972 car accident....

Emma, George and Lettie Pattison.Photo: John Wildgoose/Epsom College On Tuesday, Surrey Police said in an updated statement that incident “is now being treated as a homicide investigation.” They said they are confident this is an “isolated incident with no third-party involvement.” A firearm found at the scene was licensed and registered to George, they said. Emma Pattison and Lettie.Emma Pattison/Twitter On Saturday night, Emma Pattison made a frantic call to a relative before she was killed,The Timesreports....

Duff McKagan and Susan Holmes McKagan instagram with daughters Grace and Mae in June.Photo:Duff McKagan/instagramIn 1996, Guns N' Roses bassistDuff McKaganwas set up on a blind date with model Susan Holmes through a mutual friend.“We talked on the phone a few times, and she was a mixture between one of my sisters that made me feel comfortable, but she was also super sexy,” McKagan, 59, recalls to PEOPLE in this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday....

Duff Mckagan in New York City in September 2023.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Images Cindy Ord/Getty Images Duff McKaganhas a lot to be grateful for. The bassist, 59, released his third solo album,Lighthouse, on Oct. 20, and now, after wrapping upGuns N' Roses' world tour in Mexico on Nov. 6, he’s getting ready for some much-deserved downtime over the holidays with his wife of nearly 25 years, model Susan Holmes, 51, and their two daughters: Grace, 26, and Mae, 23....

Gus Kenworthy.Photo: Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images Gus Kenworthyis eyeing up a lead role in a gay rom-com. The former freestyle skier, 31, told PEOPLE how he hopes to follow up his80 For Bradycameo at the Gold Meets Golden 10th Anniversary in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles on Saturday. “Honestly, it would be something similar toBroswhich we just saw, but like my dream as a kid was to be the lead in a rom-com,” Kenworthy said of his dream role....

Gwen Stefaniis sending her youngest son a special birthday message! On Friday, the No Doubt singer helped to ring in her son Apollo’s sixth birthday with a sweetsocial media tribute, featuring boyfriendBlake Shelton. In the adorable selfie, Stefani, 50, poses next to Apollo while Shelton wraps his arms around the birthday boy and shows off his Oreo-topped celebratory cake. “6 years ago GOD blessed us w this little angel ? boy ?...

Blake Sheltonhas officially cemented his status as a Hollywood star. Shelton’s wife Gwen Stefaniand longtime friendCarson Daly— who officiated the couple’s wedding — both gave speeches at the event, as didAdam Levine. “The reasonBlake Sheltonis here today on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is because you are part of the country dream, the Hollywood dream and you are part of the American dream,” Stefani, 53, said onstage. “And everybody knows you are my dream come true....

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/Getty Gwen Stefaniis showing some love for husbandBlake Sheltonas he begins to take stock of his big night. On Monday, Stefani shared a sweet message for Shelton on social media in honor of his final days onThe Voiceafter 23 seasons. “So proud of this guy,” Stefani, 53, wrote on herInstagram Stories, alongside a photo of Shelton smiling. “Last Monday ever onThe Voice.” The country star, 46, shared his thoughts later in the day, looking back on the reality competition for the last time with a thoughtful Instagram post of his own....

Engaged or not,Gwen Stefaniis committed to her future withBlake Shelton.The No Doubt frontwoman, 49, opened up about her relationship toToday‘s Natalie Morales in an interview that aired Wednesday, and revealed a few surprising details about the couple’s approach to Christmas shopping — and marriage.The “Sweet Escape” singer said that she and her country star boyfriend, 42, bond over their past relationships and divorces — her fromGavin Rossdale, and him fromMiranda Lambert....