Why Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin Did Not Get Along When They First Met: 'She Was Thoroughly Unimpressed by Me'

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song on Oct. 19, 2024.Photo:ALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty ALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Brenda SongandMacaulay Culkinhavebeen together for years, but the couple’s first meeting did not portend romance. Song, 36, and Culkin, 44, opened up about their relationship toCosmopolitanin an article published Monday, Jan. 27; as they spoke aboutpossibly elopingfollowingtheir 2022 engagement, the couple flashed back to 2014, when they first met at their mutual friendSeth Green’s home.

Why Charlie Puth Doesn't Have a 'Dream Collab' in Mind Ahead of His Next Album (Exclusive)

Charlie Puth performs in Auckland, New Zealand in November 2023.Photo:Dave Simpson/WireImage Dave Simpson/WireImage ThoughCharlie Puth’s previous collaborations have resulted in songs like “See You Again,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore” and “Marvin Gaye,” the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter says there isn’t a big name on his mind for the next hit partnership. “There’s no dream collab,” he tells PEOPLE when asked if he has a could-be collaborator on his bucket list. “But the dream — one of the dreams — is to collaborate with somebody who is really talented but just hasn’t gotten a shot yet, and their dreams all the way come true or start to come true as a result of us collaborating.

Why Charlie Puth Has 'No Problem Making Fun' of Himself on New Roku Show: 'It's Just Not That Serious' (Exclusive)

Charlie Puthis lighting… something. The object the star has in his hands is thick, cylindrical and known for its potent aroma. But it’s not what you think. “This isn’t a giant doobie,” he clarifies over Zoom. “This is a piece of sandalwood. I guess it’s for the vibe.” Puth may be best known as a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter (with perfect pitch!) but right now, the vibe is all about something else entirely:The Charlie Puth Show,his new mockumentarylaunching Friday, Oct.

Why Clay Aiken Says Parenting Son Parker, 16, Is 'Happy and Heartbreaking at the Same Time' (Exclusive)

Clay Aiken and son Parker.Photo:Victoria Sirakova/Getty; DISNEY/Eric McCandless Victoria Sirakova/Getty; DISNEY/Eric McCandless WhenClay Aikendecided to step back from music over a decade ago, he did it for his now-16-year-old sonParker— and he has no regrets.Looking back on those 16 years, theAmerican Idolalum reveals why he thinks raising a son is “happy and heartbreaking at the same time.““I’d say the most wonderful part has been watching him grow into a young man.

Why Clippers' Norman Powell Lives by the Phrase ‘Understand the Grind’ — and How His ‘Rough’ Hometown Inspired It (Exclusive)

Norman Powell #24 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on January 15, 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty He has his mantra: “Understand the grind.” That phrase is a “key piece” of who Powell, 31, is today, he tells PEOPLE. “It started from me and my friends in high school having a conversation, we just asked ourselves, how come we don’t see a lot of successful people coming out of our neighborhood?