No Caps, No Gowns: See How European Princesses Dressed to Snag Their Diplomas

No Caps, No Gowns: See How European Princesses Dressed to Snag Their Diplomas

Patrick van Katwijk/WireImage; Carlos Alvarez/Getty Some of Europe's royal families are celebrating new college graduates! Princess Arianeof the Netherlands celebrated the completion of her exams at the United World College of the Adriatic in Italy on May 24, alongside her parents,King Willem-AlexanderandQueen Máxima. The official Instagram account of the Dutch royal house shared a picture of the 18-year-old princess with her proud parents, as well as a photo of her holding up her certificate. Instead of the American tradition of wearing a cap and gown, Ariane sported a chic maxi dress with hoop earrings to collect her diploma. "Today the school marks the end of the exam period with the traditional Graduation and Academic Year Closing Ceremony," the caption read in Dutch. "The results of the exams are expected at the beginning of July." As the King and Queen's youngest daughter, Ariane is currently third in line to the throne behind her sisters,Princess Catharina-Amalia, 21, andPrincess Alexia, 19. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) The royal family of Spain also had a graduate to celebrate, asPrincess Sofia, 18, completed her International Baccalaureate studies at United World College of the Atlantic on May 24. An Instagram post on the Spanish royal family's account noted that Sofia's parents,King FelipeandQueen Letizia, attended the ceremony alongside the families of other graduates. They posed for the requisite proud family photos, even sharing candid shots of the King and Queen embracing their daughter. Sofia and her mom twinned in bold red outfits, with the graduate walking across the stage in a jumpsuit with an asymmetrical off-shoulder neckline. Sofia's older sister, Princess Leonor – the heir to the Spanish throne – was unable to attend her graduation, as she is currently completing her Naval Military Academy training aboard the Juan Sebastián de Elcano. However, the Instagram post noted that Leonor was able to call Sofia to congratulate her following the ceremony. Both Ariane and Sofia's older sisters, Princess Alexia of the Netherlands and Princess Leonor of Spain, also studied at the school. Housed in a 12th-century castle on the coast of Wales, UWC Atlantic has teasingly been referred to as a "Hippie Hogwarts" due to its "ancient atmosphere and somewhat eclectic course offerings." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casa de Su Majestad el Rey (@casareal.es) Elsewhere in Europe, another royal daughter announced her plans for continuing education. Princess Ingrid Alexandraof Norway plans to travel to Australia to pursue a three-year undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney, with a focus on international relations and political economy. "The Princess will be studying full-time and reside in a student residence on campus," the Norwegian Palace said in a press release on May 26. "Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come." Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 21, is the eldest child ofCrown Prince Haakonand the second child ofCrown Princess Mette-Marit, placing her second in line for the Norwegian throne behind her father, who will succeed his father,King Harald. Per Ole Hagen/Getty Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Her decision to study abroad comes during a time of turmoil for the royal family, as her older step-brother, Marius Borg Høiby, was arrested last August and is currentlyfacing multiple chargesof rape, abuse, reckless behavior, violations of a restraining order and more. He has denied all allegations. Borg Høiby was four years old when his mother, the crown princess, married the future king of Norway. He has never had a royal title, nor a role as working royal. He is, however, occasionally included in official family portraits alongside his parents, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and their younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, 19 – such asthese photostaken to celebrate Ingrid Alexandra's 18th birthday in June 2022. Read the original article onPeople

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May 28, 2025

No Caps, No Gowns: See How European Princesses Dressed to Snag Their Diplomas

No Caps, No Gowns: See How European Princesses Dressed to Snag Their Diplomas Patrick van Katwijk/WireImage; Carlos Alvarez/Getty Some of Eu...

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“DWTS” Pro Britt Stewart Teases Season 34 Partner — and Fans Think There Might Be a “High School Musical” Reunion in Store!

"DWTS" Pro Britt Stewart Teases Season 34 Partner — and Fans Think There Might Be a "High School Musical" Reunion in Store!

Leon Bennett/Getty; Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Dancing with the Starspro Britt Stewart sent the internet abuzz after teasing that she might be partnered with aHigh School Musicalstar on the upcoming season of the show Stewart, 35, posted a video to TikTok dancing to "Get'cha Head in the Game" and Bart Johnson, who played Coach Bolton in the movie trilogy, left a comment that sent fans speculating Zac Efron's younger brother Dylan Efron is another potential contender that fans think Stewart could be dancing with this season Is aHigh School Musicalreunion in the cards forDancing with the Starsseason 34? ProBritt Stewarthas sent fans into a frenzy of speculation after she posted a TikTok dancing to a remix of"Get'cha Head in the Game,"which was sung byZac Efron's character Troy Bolton in the first movie. Stewart, 35, was a backup dancer in the movie trilogy(she shared aclipof her dancing to "We're All in This Together" on Instagram ahead ofDWTS' Disney Night in October 2024), and she channeled that experience in the TikTok too. "Was not expecting this remix, but here we are!" she captioned the video, which many fans interpreted as a hint at who her partner for the upcoming season could be — especially when Bart Johnson, who played Efron's dad and coach in the movie trilogy, commented on the post. "This seems like a great video to drop to introduce your next season partner 🏀🐾," Johnson, 54, wrote. Another comment pointed out that it could be a clue about Efron's younger brother instead of Johnson, though. "Why do I feel like this is foreshadowingDylan Efronas her partner this season?" one fan wrote. Dylan, 33, would also make sense as a possible celebrity partner given his recent turn onThe Traitors,whichhe won alongside Gabby Windey, Dolores Catania and Ivar Mountbatten. He recently weighed in on whether he'd be interested in joining the ballroom dance competition series, as he toldEntertainment Tonightat the 2025 American Music Awards that he'd "be open to it." "I don't dance, so it would be tough, but I love challenging myself," he said. "I would have to learn quickly, I would have to learn quick." RGR Collection / Alamy Johnson, meanwhile, is often showing off his dance moves — both ironically and seriously — on social media. In 2023, he posted adanceon TikTok with the caption, "My audition for DWTS 🕺🏻," so it's likely he'd be interested should he get the call. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Two celebrity contestants for the upcoming season ofDancing with the Starshave already been announced:Robert IrwinandAlix Earle. Dancing with the Starsseason 34 is set to premiere this fall. Read the original article onPeople

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“DWTS” Pro Britt Stewart Teases Season 34 Partner — and Fans Think There Might Be a “High School Musical” Reunion in Store!

"DWTS" Pro Britt Stewart Teases Season 34 Partner — and Fans Think There Might Be a "High School Musical" Reunion in Sto...

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Daughter Silences Mom During Horror Movie, Leading to Rift Over Her 'Embarrassing' Screams

Daughter Silences Mom During Horror Movie, Leading to Rift Over Her 'Embarrassing' Screams

Getty A Redditor went to the movies to watch the newFinal Destinationfilm with her mom, who loudly screamed during every scare scene Fed up with the noise, the poster covered her mom's mouth mid-movie to avoid more embarrassment Her mom was left furious, saying the movie was ruined, and gave her the silent treatment on the way home A woman turns to Reddit for support after an embarrassing and dramatic trip to the movies with her mother. In a now-viral post, she shares a mortifying experience that unfolded during a screening of the newFinal Destinationfilm. "Today I went to see the newFinal Destinationwith my mom at the movie theater," she writes inher post. "Every time a character was killed, she screamed bloody murder like she had just witnessed the character actually die in front of her." The poster explains that her mom has always had over-the-top reactions to scary movies, even at home. "Every time we've seen a movie where something even slightly scary happens, she gasps super loud or screams at the top of her lungs," she says. Getty While those reactions are fine in a private space, she admits things change in public. "When she does this at movie theaters it's so embarrassing," she writes. Once the movie started, things quickly spiraled. "A character dies and she immediately yells like she's never yelled before," the poster recalls. "I'm leaning away from her out of embarrassment and I swear the lady next to me is glaring at my mom." What began as awkward quickly became unbearable. "Well this happens again and again and again and it gets to a point," she says. In a moment of desperation, she acted. "During the next death, I cover her mouth with my hand and let her scream into it," the poster admits. Her mom didn't take the gesture lightly. "After she's done yelling and realizes that my hand is on her mouth, she pulls my hand off and glares at me," she shares. The tension between them simmered as the film continued. "For the rest of the movie she stays silent and I'm like 'cool, finally,' " the woman writes. "Then we watch the rest of the movie with no other yells from her." But just when the movie ended, the real drama began. "Movie finally ends, we get out of the movie theater, into her car, and she starts yelling at me," she reveals. Her mother accused her of being disrespectful "for putting my filthy hand over her mouth and that I was an a-hole," the poster says. Getty Trying to explain herself, she shared her frustration. "I tell her that every time she screamed like she'd witnessed death in front of her, I got embarrassed and people started looking at us!" Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Unfortunately, the conversation didn't go over well. "Now she won't speak to me," the poster writes. "I heard her discussing the movie with my dad and then she mentioned that her experience of the movie was ruined when I put my hand over her mouth." Commenters, however, are backing the poster up. "If she managed to keep her yap shut through the rest of the movie then she's clearly screaming on purpose the rest of the time. Rude as hell to do in a theater. Personally I'd never go to a movie with her again," writes one. Adds another, "So let her be upset. Her experience was ruined to the same extent that she ruined your experience and ruined the experience of every other paying movie-goer." Read the original article onPeople

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Daughter Silences Mom During Horror Movie, Leading to Rift Over Her 'Embarrassing' Screams

Daughter Silences Mom During Horror Movie, Leading to Rift Over Her 'Embarrassing' Screams Getty A Redditor went to the movies to wa...

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Ed Gale, Chucky and ‘Howard the Duck’ Actor, Dies at 61

Ed Gale, Chucky and 'Howard the Duck' Actor, Dies at 61

Ed Gale, who made his film debut wearing the "Howard the Duck" suit and went on to play Chucky in "Child's Play" and two other films in the series, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 61. His niece Kayse Gale wrote on Facebook, "It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ed Gale. Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife. Ed hitched a ride to California when he was twenty years old, with $41 and a dream, and he never looked back. He lit up the silver screens in cult classic films like Howard the Duck and Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, earning himself some serious street cred at every con he attended. Which he never stopped bragging about. Ever. More from Variety 'Child's Play' Co-Screenwriter John Lafia Dies at 63 'Chucky' TV Adaptation Scares Up Straight-to-Series Order at Syfy Box Office: 'Toy Story 4' Dominates With $118 Million Debut "Over the course of his career he appeared in over 130 movies, TV shows, and commercials. With this wide ranging body of work, he leaves behind legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners.Ed's favorite role was that of the 'fun uncle.' His love language was sharing his love of the entertainment industry and the magic of Hollywood with his nieces. "Ed loved 7 eleven hotdogs with disgusting amounts of ketchup. He enjoyed reminiscing about his glory days DJing at the Plainwell roller rink. He hated Bill Maher for no good reason. He delighted in the slow build up of telling a good story, and cheating at cribbage. He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed. Rest in love you cranky bastard," she concluded. Gale went on to wear the devilish doll suit in "Child's Play 2" and "Bride of Chucky," costumed as the possessed doll with the soul of a serial killer. In the TV series "Land of the Lost," Gale played the dinosaur Tasha. He had a brief appearance on "My Name Is Earl" as a carnival performer, and he had a supporting role in the Matthew McConaughey film "Tiptoes," which revolved around a family of little people. His other appearances include "Oh Brother, "Where Art Thou," "Baywatch," "3rd Rock From the Sun," "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" and "Friday the 13th: The Series. Gale was also a familiar face at fan conventions and personal appearances for his films. Born in Plainwell, Mich., he moved to Los Angeles to become an actor and appeared in more than 130 movies, TV shows and commercials. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Ed Gale, Chucky and ‘Howard the Duck’ Actor, Dies at 61

Ed Gale, Chucky and 'Howard the Duck' Actor, Dies at 61 Ed Gale, who made his film debut wearing the "Howard the Duck" sui...

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Suge Knight says Diddy should 'walk free' while other execs face charges

Suge Knight says Diddy should 'walk free' while other execs face charges

An unlikely person has come toSean "Diddy" Combs' defense. Suge Knight, the Death Row Records founder and longtime rival of Diddy, said in a new interview from prison that the Bad Boy Records founder ought to be found not guilty. "I say this all the time, Puffy and I are not friends, but Puffy should definitely walk free," Knight, 60, told Chris Cuomo on "Cuomo" on May 27, referring to Diddy by his 1990s-era moniker. "The most important thing is that it was other executives that was involved in Puff's life. And for Puffy to be the only guy that gets on the stand is a sad day for hip-hop." Knight's name has been brought up during testimony in Combs' sex-crimes trial, including an incident in which the producer's ex-girlfriendCasandra "Cassie" Ventura Finerecalled Combs packing up guns from his safe and leaving his Los Angeles home in search of Knight at a nearby diner. AndCapricorn Clark, Combs' former assistant, said her personal connection to Knight – as the father of her best friend's children –caused friction with Combs. Suge Knight'ship-hop beef with Diddy resurfaces in Cassie Ventura's trial testimony Knight recalled Clark getting "beaten up, allegedly," and said she was approached by an "executive from Interscope." He said, "When they talked to him, Interscope gave Capricorn a million-dollar check (to) say nothing about the incident with her and Puffy. "So when Jimmy, I think, gave her that check, that's when all hell broke off," Knight continued, not specifying the executive's last name. "But at the same time, I don't think there's a case where Puffy should be going to prison." Knight is not involved in Combs' case and is incarcerated at a San Diego, California, correctional facility, after being convicted and sentenced to 28 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in 2018. Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records, has not appeared at Combs' trial, but the music executive has been referenced in court testimony. USA TODAY has reached out to Iovine's reps for comment. Clark has previously testified on the stand that after falling out with Combs, the Revolt TV founder tried to blackball her. She alleged that she met with Iovine for what she thought was a job opportunity, but the Beats Electronics co-founder, among others, gave her awarning on Combs' behalf. "They were there to tell me to leave Puff alone and that this wasn't going to end well for me," Clark said. In response, the judge sustained the prosecution's objection. Contributing: Patrick Ryan, Josh Meyer and KiMi Robinson This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Suge Knight: Diddy should 'walk free' in sex-crimes trial

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Suge Knight says Diddy should 'walk free' while other execs face charges

Suge Knight says Diddy should 'walk free' while other execs face charges An unlikely person has come toSean "Diddy" Combs...

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