Photo: GettyAn inmate at a Colorado prison has been confirmed as the first person in the United States to test positive for the current strain of bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI) after direct exposure to infected poultry, health officials confirmed Thursday.TheU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) and theColorado Department of Public Health and Environment(CDPHE) say the man, who is under 40, only reported fatigue as his symptoms and he is in isolation while being treated with the antiviral drug oseltamivir....

Photo: Getty (3) It’s your day, middle children!That’s right, Aug. 12 marks Middle Child Day, a time to celebrate kids (and grown-up kids) who often feel they’ve been overlooked — a part of what some call “middle child syndrome.“However, in these famous families, it seems the middle children found a way to break the mold and shine. Here, 10 celebrities who have olderandyounger sibs. It’s your day, middle children!...

Michael Avenatti, the California attorney who rose to fame while representing adult film star Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Donald Trump, was found guilty Friday on charges of trying to extort $25 million from the Nike shoe company. Avenatti was arrested last year on charges that alleged he tried to bribe Nike into paying him $25 million while threatening to expose the shoe company for allegedly making illicit payments to top high school basketball players,according to CNN....

01of 19 Alexis and Jimmie Allen Mike Coppola/Getty 02of 19Maren Morris and Ryan HurdMaren Morris and Ryan Hurd.Jason Kempin/GettyThe couple proved that caramel and chocolate go as well together in real life as they do in a Twix bar. “She goes first and I find something to go with it,” he said of their complementary looks on the red carpet. 02of 19 Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd....

Photo: Chandler Powell/Instagram Chandler Powellis loving his role as a first-time dad. On Sunday, Powell celebrated his first Australian Father’s Day since welcoming his daughterGrace Warriorwith his wifeBindi Irwinback in March. Powell, 24, commemorated the holiday with a sweet post onInstagram, featuring an adorable photo of the new dad smiling at his 5-month-old daughter while holding her up in the air. “Being Grace’s dad is the greatest gift of all❤️ Love my girl!...

Photo: ABC/Getty Fans ofGrey’s Anatomyare getting a special treat in the new year. On Thursday, some cast members of the beloved medical drama will join Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley for an episode ofStars in the Houseto talk all thingsGrey’s Anatomyin support of The Actors Fund, PEOPLE can exclusively announce. Several fan favorites from the ABC series will gather for the virtual event to discuss filming the current season, honoring frontline workers and the importance ofvaccination....

01of 11 Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly Michael Buckner/Getty; Ron Antonelli/NY Daily News via Getty Theron plays the anchor, 48, inBombshell, which centers on the women working at Fox News and how they took on Roger Ailes, the former CEO of the news organization and the culture of sexual harassment he fostered. 02of 11 Rochelle Brodin/Getty; Noam Galai/Getty Hunstman recently departedFox & Friendsto joinThe Viewas a conservitive ally to Meghan McCain....

Charlize Theron rocks a pearl bodice top as she attends the grand opening of Breitling’s Meatpacking boutique in New York City on Wednesday.Photo:Dia Dipasupil/Getty Dia Dipasupil/Getty Charlize Theronis not living in regret over some of her past fashion choices. The actress, 48, says that when she reflects on her style, there are “very few” — if any — looks she views with regret. Though she’s confident in her choices, she admits that she’s aware that the public might not always agree with her sartorial sense....

Photo: Emmy Medders Instagram Chase ChrisleyandEmmy Meddershave made some noticeable changes to their social media pages later, prompting fans to wonder about the state of theirengagement. Naturally, worries aboutthe couple’s up-and-down relationshiphas arisen, with oneReddituser observer noting how Medders, 26, “keeps taking pics without her ring and they haven’t been photographed in a long time.” Another speculator noted that Medders “unpinned their engagement photos” from her Instagram before removing them....

Tina Fey and director-star Branagh in ‘Venice’.Photo:Rob Youngson/20th Century Studios Rob Youngson/20th Century Studios Director-starKenneth Branaghhas returned to the role of Hercule Poirot — the brilliant Belgian detective with the meter-wide mustache and a bizarre accent that suggests hard-boiled eggs (shells included),given a spin in the Cuisinart — for his third Agatha Christie adaptation.A Haunting in Veniceis a typically sumptuous Branagh production, with a randomly starry supporting cast that includes Michelle Yeoh and Tina Fey....

David Burtka.Photo: David Burtka/Instagram David Burtkais on the mend. On Wednesday,Neil Patrick Harrisrevealed on Instagram that his husband, 45, was in recovery and “doing well” after undergoing a “fairly intensive” hours-long spinal surgery. “David is recovering from spinal surgery. It was fairly intensive, took over seven hours, but he’s in good spirits and doing well,” theHow I Met Your Motherstar, 47, wrote alongside aphotoof the chef andcookbook authorin a hospital bed giving the camera two thumbs up....

One week afterWill Smithslapped Rock, 57, at the 94thAcademy Awards, Handler, 47, spoke to PEOPLE’s Jeremy Parsons and Janine Rubenstein at theGrammy Awardsin Las Vegas, saying she thinks her fellow comedian “handled himself with such aplomb” after the incident. “He was a professional — and that was a great example for all performers, all comedians, to not be reactive in the moment,” she said. “It wasn’t necessary to be reactive. I think the reaction is heard now and it’s appropriate, and people have really felt for him....

Cher and boyfriend Alexander “A.E.” Edwards in February 2023.Photo:Jason Lowrie/BFA.com/ShutterstockCherstill believes in love — and is relishing it.Since the entertainment legend andher boyfriend, music producerAlexander “A.E.” Edwards, went public with their relationship last year, their romance has fueled headlines.But she says she’s “not surprised."“Alexander’s got diamond teeth, tattoos, white hair, and he’s way younger. He’s a beautiful man,” Cher, 77, says of her beau, 37. “Also, I think it’s fun to be interested in somebody else’s love life!...