Brett Youngwas all smiles on Sunday night as he and his pregnant wifeTaylorposed for photos ahead of the2019 ACM Awardsin Las Vegas, wearing a creatively checkered suit. Taylor, meanwhile, rocked a three-quarters-sleeve purple minidress, completing the look in silver heels and a matching clutch. Of deciding to start a family so soon after their nuptials (the couple married in November), Taylor explained, “We’veknown each other for quite a whileand at our age, I think we were just ready to start a family....

Photo: Art Streiber/MSNBC Brian Williams is leaving MSNBC and NBC News, PEOPLE confirms. In a memo to staff on Tuesday, MSNBC President Rashida Jones announced the news that Williams will be ending his run as host ofThe 11th Hourat the end of the year to “spend time with his family.” Williams has been with NBC News for 28 years. His contract ends in December. “NBC is a part of me and always will be,” he said in a statement of his own on Tuesday....

ThoughBritney Spears‘ father Jamiestepped downas her primary conservator, the move was only temporary. A source tells PEOPLE the 67-year-old Spears patriarch “never stepped down fully” from the responsibilities of overseeing his daughter’s personal affairs. “He will continue to be the conservator,” the source says. “Britney and Jamie always had a complicated relationship. Her dad can be very stern, firm and stubborn. Britney many times rebelled against him.” Last Thursday, PEOPLE confirmed a judge granted a motion to seal court transcripts after lawyers for Britney and Jamie asked that personal details — including medical information and discussion related to Britney’s sons — remain protected....

Britney Spears.Photo: John Shearer/WireImage Britney Spearsis ready to speak for herself. At a hearing about her long-standing conservatorship in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Spears' lawyer, Samuel D. Ingham III, said that the pop star “requested that I seek from the court a status hearing at which she can address the court directly,” according toThe New York Times. While Ingham did not specifically state what Spears, 39, would like to talk about when she addresses the court, he said that it would pertain to the “status of the conservatorship,” which she has been under for 13 years....

Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury.Photo:Christian Petersen/Getty Christian Petersen/Getty On the first anniversary of her release from Russia,Brittney Grineris spreading the love — and asking others to remember those who haven’t yet come home for Christmas. In a heartfelt message to her fans and followerson Instagram, the 33-year-old WNBA star and her wifeCherelle Grineroffered a message of thankfulness but said “the work is not done” in bringing home Americans around the world who are wrongfully detained....

Lindsay Mendez poses at the opening night of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” on Broadway at The Hudson Theater.Photo:Bruce Glikas/WireImage Bruce Glikas/WireImage Lindsay Mendezis going to be a mom again! Sharing a photo of three pairs of matching shoes and one tiny pair of knit booties, Mendez expanded on the family’s happiness in her caption. 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 juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty; Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyBeing out in public at the same place as your ex can be spooky.Brody Jenner and girlfriendJosie Canescoattended Wednesday’sNights of The JackFriends & Family VIP preview night, along with his exKaitlynn Carter.Both theThe Hills: New Beginningstar, 36, and the 22-year-old model seemed happy as can be at the event, with Jenner wrapping his arm around Canseco’s waist as she embraced him. They were affectionate throughout the night, holding hands as they walked off the red carpet....

Brody JennerandKaitlynn Carter‘s relationship may be over, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be friendly with each other on Instagram! On Friday, Carter, 30,shared a photofrom herLake Como getawaywithMiley Cyrus, which shows the pair posing in swimsuits while aboard a boat. “We are Italians now 😊🇮🇹,” Carter captioned the photo, with her message originally written in Italian. Her Italian vacation comes just one week after PEOPLEconfirmed her splitfrom Jenner after a year of marriage (although a source said they were never legally wed)....

Brooke Shieldsis getting real about raising teenagers. When Shepard, 46, asked how old her two children are, Shields responded with a cheeky, “18 and a–hole.” TheBless This Messstar then correctly guessed the age of theBeginning Is Nowfounder’s youngest, Grier, who is 15 years old. “It’s so much fun,” Shields said sarcastically about being a mom of a teen. “[Grier] just FaceTimed me about this dress that she wants to buy, and I’m trying to tell her what is the best plan of action to get said dress… then I get a text saying, ‘I really don’t appreciate the way you talk to me....

The K-pop sensation — comprising Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook — took the stage onBritain’s Got Talenton Thursday to perform their record-breaking song “Boy with Luv.” “We’re really happy to be back, it’s our first live show here in the UK. We’re really honored to be here,” said RM, 24, following the group’s performance. The BTS visit was a part ofBritain’s Got Talent‘s second-to-last semifinal episode before the show’s grand finale on Sunday....

Bubba Wallace and Amanda Carter.Photo: Bubba Wallace/FacebookNASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has enjoyed every extra minute at home with his longtime girlfriend amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Chatting with PEOPLE last weekas part of his partnership with McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Mentors Program, the trailblazing athlete opens up about spending time with his girlfriend Amanda Carter and their adorable newAussiedoodlepuppy, Asher.“We’re fortunate to have two more days at home now [because] I’m flying out the day of the race and sometimes the night before, so that’s different, but we manage it,” Wallace says, noting his NASCAR schedule changes due to the pandemic....

Josh Allen, Damar Hamlin.Photo: Timothy T Ludwig/Getty; Megan Briggs/Getty Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is asking for prayers for Damar Hamlin as heremains in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrestduring their game Monday night. “Please pray for our brother,“Allen tweetedlate Monday. Allen’s support comes asthe family of Hamlin asked fans to keep the NFL player “in your prayers.” In a statementshared Tuesday morning, Hamlin’s family said they will share updates on the 24-year-old “as soon as we have them,” and thanked fans and medical personnel for their help....

Busy Philipps.Photo: Simon Russell/Getty Images Busy Philippsis not giving up. For Philipps, the news comes amid her 43rd birthday on Saturday. The actress shared how she was feeling via her Instagram Story, writing, “I couldn’t do it yesterday but it’s my birthday so even though I woke up crying, I’m making myself move,” alongside a video of her exercising. “Because I won’t stop. We can’t stop,” she added. Philipps previously joined protestors on the street in New York City to rally for pro-choice legislation after Friday’s decision....