Leonard Riggio, Barnes & Noble Founder and Former Chairman, Dies at Age 83

Leonard Riggio in 2005.Photo:A. Messerschmidt/Getty A. Messerschmidt/Getty Leonard Riggio in 2003.Rose Hartman/Getty Rose Hartman/Getty Riggio founded Barnes & Noble in 1971, when he acquired the trade name and the then-flagship store in Manhattan.“We shaped New York bookselling as much as New York shaped us,” Riggio toldPublisher’s Weeklyin 2007. Throughout his nearly 50 years at the helm of the company, Riggio helped expand the store nationally and opened some of its first superstores.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti Enjoy a Beach Day Together During St. Barts Vacation

Leonardo DiCaprio and Vittoria Ceretti during St. Barts beach day.Photo:BACKGRID BACKGRID Leonardo DiCaprioandVittoria Cerettiare spending the last days of 2024 on a tropical getaway. For the beach day, DiCaprio, 50, wore bright blue swim trunks and a multicolored trucker hat, while Ceretti, 26, wore a black two-piece bathing suit. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Vittoria Ceretti and Leonardo DiCaprio during St. Barts beach day.

Leonardo DiCaprio Says He Was 'Starstruck' Meeting Luke Perry on theOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodSet: 'It Was Incredible'

Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Everyone gets starstruck sometimes — even A-listers likeLeonardo DiCaprio. “Having been born and raised in Los Angeles, and worked in this industry my entire life, it has, in many ways, greatly shaped who I am,” he continued. “There was an immediate sense of excitement in seeing Luke Perry on set. It was incredible.” 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.

Leonardo DiCaprio Sits Courtside in L.A., Plus David & Victoria Beckham, Prince William and More

Stars have been everywhere this week, fromDavid and Victoria Beckhamgetting all dressed up in Paris toLeonardo DiCapriocatching the Lakers play in L.A. Over in England,Prince Williamvisits a hospital while in the Big Apple,Lionel RichieandCarrie Underwoodmake an early morning appearance.Here, are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Stars have been everywhere this week, fromDavid and Victoria Beckhamgetting all dressed up in Paris toLeonardo DiCapriocatching the Lakers play in L.

Leonardo DiCaprio to Donate $1 Million for Relief Efforts as L.A. Fires Are 'Devastating Our City'

Leonardo DiCaprio on May 21, 2023.Photo:Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Leonardo DiCapriois pitching in to help Los Angeles recover from the devastating wildfires. The Oscar winner, 50, announced on hisInstagram StoriesWednesday, Jan. 15 that he is donating $1 million toward relief efforts. “The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city. I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild’s Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts,” he wrote.