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The Mavericks have lost their lead singer. Raul Malo, who co-founded the band with Paul Deakin, Robert Reynolds, and Ben Peeler in 1989, died on December 8 after a battle with colorectal cancer, his family said. He was sixty.

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Pamela Anderson is opening up for the first time about the real story behind her much-talked-about relationship with Liam Neeson. After months of speculation, the 58-year-old actress reflects on their brief romance and what it ultimately became.
 
In this week's PEOPLE cover story, Anderson shares that the connection began only after the pair finished filming The Naked Gun. "If you must know, Liam and I were romantically involved for a short while but only after we finished filming," she says. What followed was what she describes as an "intimate week" at Neeson's home in upstate New York — though she points out, "I had my own room." Their assistants were present, and family members dropped by throughout the visit.
 
During the week, Anderson says they enjoyed a cozy dinner "at a tiny French restaurant," where Neeson introduced her as the "future Mrs. Neeson." She also spent time in his garden, tending "a rosebush overgrown with mint," something she says "he appreciated." Anderson refers to the period as their "romantic lost week," a time marked by small, tender moments — including Neeson running outside "in his bathrobe" to chase away a bear that had wandered up to the breakfast window.
 
Once the week ended, they separated to work on other projects. But the connection resurfaced months later when they reunited for the summer press tour promoting The Naked Gun, released in August. The pair held hands on carpets, snuggled during interviews, and Anderson even dabbed lip balm on Neeson's lips during Watch What Happens Live. "We were having fun," she says, comparing the dynamic to "a little bit like a Nancy Meyers film."
 
Their closeness fuelled dating rumours, especially after Neeson shared in late 2024 that he was "madly in love" with her. A source later claimed the two had "always had chemistry" and that their friendship "naturally developed into more." But Neeson avoided confirming anything publicly, saying on Today, "We discovered we had a lovely, budding chemistry — as two actors. Let's just let it breathe."
 
Throughout it all, Anderson brushed off assumptions that the relationship was crafted for publicity. "I always was laughing when people thought, 'Oh, that's a publicity stunt.' ... 'A publicity stunt? This is real. We have real feelings.'"
 
While Anderson admits, "I adore Liam," she adds that "we are better friends, in full honesty." 

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Eric Dane is preparing to share his complete life story, covering the spectrum from his iconic television roles to his ongoing battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The upcoming book, titled Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments, is scheduled for a 2026 release through Maria Shriver's publishing imprint, The Open Field, a division of Penguin Random House.
 

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Pamela Anderson is finally pulling back the curtain on her whirlwind connection with Liam Neeson, confirming long-rising rumors and adding new layers to a relationship that fans once dismissed as pure publicity. In a newly shared account, the Baywatch icon revealed that she and the Taken star shared what she calls an "intimate week" together, one defined not by scandal, but by unexpected tenderness, quiet companionship, and a surprising dose of old-fashioned charm.

According to Anderson, the romance began only after filming on The Naked Gun wrapped. She says Neeson invited her to his upstate New York home, where the two settled into a soft, PG-rated rhythm surrounded by assistants, occasional family drop-ins, and separate bedrooms. Still, the intimacy was undeniable. During a dinner at a small French restaurant, Neeson introduced her to staff as the "future Mrs. Neeson," a moment Anderson remembers with both amusement and affection.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will have to wait a little longer before facing each other in court. The civil trial stemming from Lively's allegations against her It Ends With Us director and co-star has been officially moved from March 9, 2026, to May 18, 2026, following a ruling from Judge Lewis J. Liman in the Southern District of New York. During a post-discovery hearing, the judge explained that his schedule now includes two criminal trials, noting that "as important as this case is ... criminal trials take precedent."

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