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Husband Who Discovered Estranged Wife Had Drowned Their 2 Kids in Murder-Suicide Shares Heartbreak

Derek Johnson, Nancy Johnson, and their children Mia and Jacob.Photo:Gofundme Gofundme Nancy Johnson drowned her son Jacob Johnson, 2, and daughter Mia Johnson, 5, in the bathroom and slashed her daughter’s throat before she hanged herself, authorities said, according toNBC 15 News. The children’s autopsies revealed that both died from drowning, but Mia’s blood loss due to her knife wounds contributed to her official cause of death, authorities said, according to the outlet....

I Was Lucky Enough to Meet Grumpy Cat 4 Times, and I Am a Better Person for It

This week,we lost a legend. The world knew her asGrumpy Cat. Her family knew her as Tardar Sauce. And I knew her as a kind, patient acquaintance, who, in her own way, changed my life. So when I was assigned to cover a Friskies event, where Grumpy Cat, then just 1 year old,was being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, it became a life highlight before it even happened. I, a self-identifying cat lady since 5, was going to meet the Internet’s meme marvel, the one entity all of Reddit could agree was good....

Ice Spice Calls Taylor Swift Her 'Sis' as Singer Praises Her Dedication: She 'Impresses the Hell Out of Me'

Ice Spice.Photo:Quil Lemons for Variety Quil Lemons for Variety Ice SpiceandTaylor Swiftmake the sweetest duo. In a cover story interview withVarietyon Thursday, the “In Ha Mood” rapper opened up about her relationship with theMidnightssongstress. “She’s so funny. We was sipping on a little something something. Just chatting, vibing.” Kevin Mazur/Getty In May, Swift, 33, tapped Ice Spice for a remix of “Karma” and brought her onstage as a surprise guest during her Eras Tour stop at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — and again the following two nights....

Idaho Mom Warns of Carbon Monoxide Dangers After Her 5 Children and Sister-in-Law Survive Poisoning

Ashlyn Hansen and her family.Photo: Ashlyn Hansen An Idaho mom is urging others toinstall carbon monoxide detectorsin their homes after her family nearly died from being poisoned last week. Ashlyn Hansen tells PEOPLE she feels fortunate that nothing worse happened to her five children and sister-in-law, Heather Hirschi, following their recent exposure tothe colorless, odorless gas. “I’m feeling so incredibly grateful for the fact that I still have all of my kids with me today,” Ashlyn, 32, says of daughter Hadlee, 11, and sons Gunner, 10, Gage, 7, Sawyer, 4, Kade, 2, and Crew, 2 weeks....

Idaho Senate Kills Bill that Would Have Made It a Felony to Get Trans Kids Gender-Affirming Care

Idaho’s State Capitol.Photo: Getty Idaho’s Republican-led state Senate killed a bill that would havemade it a felony for parents to help transgender teens receive gender-affirming health care, a surprise move that comes after a national outcry over the policy. Senate Republicanssaid in a statementTuesday night that while they still oppose gender reassignment surgery for kids under 18, they were blocking the bill because it undermined parental rights and amounted to government overreach....

Idaho Teen Who Died 3 Times After Being Trampled By Bull Plans to Ride Again: It's My 'Passion'

The odds were against Wyatt Bruesch on May 19 when a bull bucked him off at a rodeo event in Idaho and then struck him with the force of a freight train. “The next thing I knew, that bull was trampling the left side of my chest with everything it had,” the 16-year-old from Albion tells PEOPLE, “I was fighting for air. It was the worst kind of pain you can imagine....

Idris Elba Says He Hopes to 'Lean Away' from Acting to Focus on His Music: 'Some Will Hate It'

Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Idris Elbais planning to go all in on his music career. TheSonic the Hedgehog 2star, 49,toldVanity Fairfor the magazine’s 2022 Hollywood Issue that he hopes to “lean away from the acting work” to dedicate his full attention to music-making in the coming years. Elba played a deejay on Netflix’sTurn Up Charlieseries, and has explored other musical endeavors, includingperforming at Coachellain 2019 andserving as deejayforMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry’s wedding reception....

Iggy Azalea Speaks Out About Backup Dancer Who Suffered a Seizure After Collapsing on Stage

Fans ofIggy Azaleawere left stunned Thursday night when one of her backup dancers suffered a seizure on stage during her concert. While performing her song “Black Widow” in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one of her three backup dancers suddenly collapsed. Though Azalea, 28, called a medic, fans were shocked when she continued on with the show. A number of fans recorded the incident as many questioned why the star chose to finish out the concert....

iHeartRadio Music Awards 2019: Check Out the Complete Winners List!

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia It’s time to find out who came out on top of the 2019iHeartRadio Music Awards. TOUR OF THE YEAR Taylor Swift, Reputation Stadium Tour ARTIST OF THE DECADE Garth Brooks iHEARTRADIO INNOVATOR AWARD Alicia Keys L’OREAL PARIS FANGIRLS AWARD Halsey MOST THUMBED-UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR Imagine Dragons POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR Ariana Grande,Sweetener ALTERNATIVE ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR Panic! at the Disco –Pray for the Wicked...

Ilhan Omar Calls Lauren Boebert 'Insurrectionist' with 'Pervert' Husband After 'Jihad Squad' Member Insult

Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty; Tim Evans/Bloomberg via Getty During debate on a resolution tocensure Rep. Paul Gosarfor posting ananime video depicting violenceagainst another member of Congress, fellow Republican Rep.Lauren Boebertdelivered a diatribe Wednesday that included a racist comment directed at Rep.Ilhan Omar. An unabashed progressive Democrat who is part of “The Squad” of six left-wing members, Omar is the first Somali-American and one of the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress....

Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Re-Proposed to Wife Following Reconciliation: 'The Answer Has Always Been Yes'

Dan Reynolds surprised wife Aja Volkman with a very special gift this Christmas: an engagement ring! On Thursday, musician Volkman, 32, announced in a heartfelt post on Instagram that the Imagine Dragons frontman, also 32, hadpopped the questiononce again on Christmas Day, nearly one year after their reconciliation. “The answer has always been yes,” she wrote. “We didn’t speak much to each other for seven months. Then we started dating again,” Volkman toldParentsin their December cover story....

In Her Own Words: Blogger Gabi Gregg on Accepting That 'Thinness Shouldn't Be My Primary Obsession'

RYAN MICHAEL KELLY Fashion blogger Gabi Gregg (a.k.a.Gabi Fresh)opens up to PEOPLE about learning to feel confident in her own skin as she models her latest lingerie line — plus, why it’s important to continue to break down industry ideals. As I got older, I grew into my identity but continued to buy into the idea that my life would get exponentially better as soon as I lost weight. I loved fashion, and I would fantasize about the day when I’d finally reach my goal size and confidently wear sexier clothing, bikinis and lingerie....

Inside Dollywood's 'Incredible' Calming Room for Children with Autism

Photo: The Dollywood Company A day at theDollywood Family Amusement Parkis filled with enough sights, sounds and colors to overstimulate anyone ⁠— especially those with autism. That’s why Dollywood safety manager Judy Toth, who noticed an influx of families with children on the spectrum at the Tennessee park, decided to take action to help make their trip all the more memorable. The result? A first-of-its-kind calming room that serves as a refuge of sorts for families seeking a break from the non-stop hustle and bustle of the 150-acre theme park....