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Photo: Courtesy Elisabeth Milch When Elisabeth Milich shared a photo of her meager salary on Facebook last year, she never thought the simple post would change her life — and the lives of other teachers. Last year, Milich, a 43-year-old second-grade teacher at Whispering Wind Academy in Phoenix, posted a shot showing her $35,000 teaching salary. Her intent, she says, was to highlight that many teachers struggle with the salary while having to pay for additional class supplies....

When an Asian-American college student noticed alack of diversityat his local McDonald’s restaurant, he took matters into his own hands. In mid July, Jevh Maravilla created a fake poster for the fast food chain starring himself and his fellow Filipino friend Christian Toledo and hung it at a Pearland, Texas location. After the ad had stayed up untouched for nearly two months, Maravilla came clean on Twitter. Thetweethas now been retweeted more than 250,000 times and liked nearly 1 million times....

After droppingtwo songs in 24 hourslast week, it’s safe to saySelena Gomezis having a moment — and her stylistKate Youngis ushering in this new era in her music with some major fashions. Speaking with PEOPLE at the fourth annualWWDHonorson Tuesday night at New York City’s InterContinental Barclay, the in-demand celebrity stylist opened up about dressing her longtime client for success. Getty (4) Sean Zanni/Getty “I also thought it was really great that her hair and makeup looked like Selena,” she added....

Photo: Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Formal criminal charges have been filed in Florida against a 50-year-old substitute teacher, accused of having a sexual encounter with one of her students and sharing nude photos of herself with others. It was unclear Friday if she has entered pleas to the charges, and PEOPLE was unable to determine if she has retained an attorney who could comment on her behalf. She was released on $12,000 bond and efforts to reach her were unsuccessful Friday....

When Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay hits the sidelines on Sunday forSuper Bowl LIII, he’ll be the youngest in NFL history to do so. McVay, who turned 33 on January 24, is only two years into taking over coaching duties for the Rams, a team that — before his arrival — had not seen a winning season since 2003. In that time, he has earned coach of the year honors, became ameme, and steered the Rams to an eight-game winning streak along the way....

Photo: SWNS The next time you get a chance to order a strawberry daiquiri out in public, don’t worry about what the bartender might think: according to new research, people who prefer fruity drinks are more fun. In an effort to explore the various stereotypes associated with different types of alcohol, a recent survey asked 2,000 Americans of legal drinking age to weigh in on their own go-to drink order....

A woman looking at the flood damage in Germany.Photo: Adam Berry/Getty Survivors are speaking out and recalling the harrowing scenes thatunfolded in Germany after severe flooding devastated several areas of the country, killing more than 180 people. According toReuters, the storm in Western Europe —which began Wednesday— marks one of the worst rainfalls and floods that the country has seen in nearly six decades. Those who were lucky enough to escape the floods say the terrifying ordeal was unlike anything they’ve ever experienced....

Susan Sarandonis opening up about a “little” fall that has left her with a concussion, a fractured nose and a “banged up knee.” The incident has forced the actress, 73, to miss an “opportunity” to campaign with 2020 presidential candidateSenator Bernie Sandersin New Hampshire on Saturday. Sarandon revealed the news on Friday,sharing two photosof her injured face. “A little slip = concussion, fractured nose, banged up knee. So, looks like I won’t be able to meet the folks in New Hampshire with Senator Sanders tomorrow....

Photo: H.K.H. Kronprinsessan Christmas celebrations are underway for the Swedish royals, andPrincess Victoriawas there to capture the special moment. The officialInstagramfor the royal family shared photos ofPrincess Estelle, 6, andPrince Oscar, 2, dressed up for St. Lucia’s Day. The Dec. 13 holiday honors a young girl who would secretly bring food to persecuted Christians. According to the story, St. Lucia would wear candles on her head so she had both her hands free to carry the goods, like the crown with candles (don’t worry – they’re electric!...

ForSZA, it’s been like “all the stars are closer” since the runaway success of her 2022 albumSOS— so much so that she doesn’t quite know what’s next. The R&B superstar, 34, sat down withZane Lowe, 50, to talk about her whirlwind year in anApple Music Radio interview. In the interview, which debuted on Tuesday, the “Kill Bill” singer admitted that she feels like she doesn’t have any more goals since she’s already accomplished more than she could have fathomed....

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora at the amfAR Gala Venezia on Sept. 2, 2023, in Venice, Italy.Photo:Ryan Emberley/amfAR/amfAR via Getty Ryan Emberley/amfAR/amfAR via Getty Rita Oramight be husbandTaika Waititi’s next leading lady. “That’s probably on the cards, yeah,” says Waititi, 48. As for his new film, it’s based on a true story and follows Dutch-American manager Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) “in the slow-paced island community” of American Samoa, where he is “determined to inject footballing discipline into the team as they make a qualifying run for the 2014 FIFA World Cup,“according to a synopsison TIFF’s website....

Tamron Hallis defendingGabrielle Unionin the wake of her controversialAmerica’s Got Talentfiring. “[Difficult] is the go-to word. It’s a trope when it comes to women. We are difficult, black women are angry and difficult,” said Hall, 49. “I have in this business watched men storm out of rooms, puffing and huffing, and no one says anything. A woman speaks up, you’re difficult. We just did a show on likeability trap, that women are always in this likability trap....

Taraji P. Hensonmade a fashionable return to theBET Awards. On Sunday, theEmpirestar, 51, hosted “Culture’s Biggest Night” for thesecond year in a rowand wore 14 different looks throughout the evening. The actress completed the look with disco platform shoes, diamond jewelry from Wempe Jewelers, and metallic nails. She wore her hair in a glamorous slicked back, waist-length ponytail. Taraji P. Henson.Amy Sussman/Getty Of course, her fashion didn’t stop there....