Carson Daly’sson admits he still gets nervous interviewing celebrities. In an exclusive clip from this week’s episode ofNBC Nightly News: Kids Edition,Jackson, 14, sits down withLL Cool Jto talk about the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. “So do you like where hip-hop is headed now? Because it’s changed a lot over 50 years,” Jackson asks. “It has, it has. I think you have to be the change you wish to see. Is there room for more?...

‘A Life Changing Event,’ winner of the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards.Photo:Michel ZoghzoghiPhotographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam’s annualComedy Pet Photography Awardscelebrate the positive role pets have in people’s lives — and the hilarious moments captured in their day-to-day antics. “To be able to laugh out loud with these lovable creatures is the reason this competition exists,” said Sullam.Above is the 2023 winner,Michel Zoghzoghi’s photo “A Life Changing Event.” Zoghzoghi, of Lebanon, grabbed this snap of his rescue kittens Alex and Max — whom he calls “a lethally cute duo” — showcasing their shy and playful personalities (we’ll let you guess who is who)....

Dr. Rochelle Walensky.Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty The director of the Centers for Disease Control and top health experts spent the weekend defending the agency’s decision tolift mask requirements for fully vaccinated people, emphasizing that only unvaccinated people are at risk without a mask. Amid concerns that unvaccinated people would abuse the new mask recommendations and worries that it was too early for Americans to start going without them, CDC Director Dr....

Pregnant woman getting vaccinated.Photo: getty The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people who are pregnant or want to become pregnant to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The recommendation was made Wednesday as numbers of pregnant people infected with the coronavirus soar nationwide. Those breastfeeding are recommended to get vaccinated as well. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and it has never been more urgent to increase vaccinations as we face the highly transmissible Delta variant and see severe outcomes from COVID-19 among unvaccinated pregnant people,” CDC Director Dr....

01of 28VODKAAbsolutAbsolutFor this vodka company, “Pride is not just a month it’s something the brand is always a supporter of (and has been since the early ‘80s)” a representative for the company says in a statement. This bottle is available for $19.99 in select liquor stores year round, and was designed in collaboration with Gilbert Baker who created the original LGBTQ flag. 01of 28 VODKA Absolut For this vodka company, “Pride is not just a month it’s something the brand is always a supporter of (and has been since the early ‘80s)” a representative for the company says in a statement....

01of 21Jennifer Lopez & Ben AffleckOn The JLoAs an early Valentine’s gift to his pop icon girlfriend,the actor created a special version of her “On My Way” music videothat featured clips of the two of them from the first time they dated, between 2002 and 2004. 01of 21 Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck On The JLo As an early Valentine’s gift to his pop icon girlfriend,the actor created a special version of her “On My Way” music videothat featured clips of the two of them from the first time they dated, between 2002 and 2004....

01of 11 Dakota & Elle Fanning Dave Benett/Getty Images The two have partnered up before in films likeI Am Samand the 2002 mini-seriesTaken, but not exactly as siblings. In both productions, little sister Elle played younger versions of Dakota’s characters, which makes sense because of their strong family resemblance. But for the first time ever, the duo willportray sisters in the adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s best-selling novelThe Nightingale. The statement continued, “As sisters, to share our artistry with each other while bringing such a powerful sister story to life is a dream come true....

Chadwick Bosemanis continuing his winning streak.The actor received a posthumous award for best actor at Sunday’s 26th annual Critics Choice Awards for his performance in the Netflix filmMa Rainey’s Black Bottom. Bosemandiedlast August at age 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer.Boseman’s widow,Simone Ledward Boseman, accepted the award for him.“Wow. It has to be said aloud that for those of us who know Chad intimately, personally, professionally, those he taught, those he gave a word of advice, those who taught him — it is so hard to find a celebratory feeling in these moments,” she said as she fought back tears....

01of 161LET’S TALK ABOUT ITMat Hayward/GettyElizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany speak on stage during ACE Comic Con on Saturday. 01of 161 LET’S TALK ABOUT IT Mat Hayward/Getty Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany speak on stage during ACE Comic Con on Saturday. 02of 161CUT IT OUTRobin L Marshall/GettyThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airalumna Tatyana Ali 02of 161 CUT IT OUT Robin L Marshall/Getty The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airalumna Tatyana Ali...

Charlize Theronis describing her own experience with sexual harassment from a famous director — and how she’s previously named him before.TheBombshellactress, 44, recounted experiencing sexual harassment when she was a young actress in a recentwide-ranging interview with NPR. Over the course of the talk, she revealed that she’s disclosed the identity of the director who had allegedly harassed her before — but it had never been printed.“I actually did disclose his name,” she said....

Cheez-It new merchandise.Photo: Cheez-ItCalling all Cheez-It lovers!The crunchy snack company unveiled their new websiteCheezItHQ.comthat is dedicated to merch for superfans ranging in prices from $3 to $55.Cheez-It aficionados can shop from custom crew socks, a fanny pack, abeercan koozie, a wine bottle holder, a hoodie, a beanie and much more.The range of merchandise comes in the brand’s signature red and oranges, similar to the snack box and logo.Cheez-It new merchandise.cheez itTo celebrate the new website, Cheez-It is releasing a limited-time Extra Toasty Superfan 4-Pack which includes Original Extra Toasty, Extra Toasty Extra Cheesy, Extra Toasty Extra Spicy and Extra Toasty Cheddar Jack....

Forget snow suits —Chelsea Handleris all about her birthday suit! To celebrate her 45th birthday Tuesday, the comedian hit the slopes in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada for an unconventional day of skiing in her underwear. Not only did Handler ride down the mountain pantsless, but her hands were full, with a marijuana joint in one hand and a margarita in the other. The television personality documented the day’s antics on herInstagram, sharing several photos and videos of her birthday fun with her friends....

Photo: Matt Baron/Shutterstock Chelsea Handlerhas never been afraid to bare it all — and her 47th birthday is no different! OnInstagramFriday, the actress and comedian stripped down to her birthday suit as she hit the slopes to ski. Handler wore nothing but blue underwear and American flag stickers over her breasts. She also attached an American flag and a Canadian flag to her ski helmet. All the while, Handler held a beverage in one hand and a marijuana joint in the other....