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'Stolen' Charles Darwin Notebooks 'Worth Millions' Returned to Library With Mysterious Note 20 Years Later

Photo: STUART ROBERTS/University of Cambridge/AFP via GettyNotebooks belonging to Charles Darwin — the English naturalist known for proposing the theory of evolution — were mysteriously returned to Cambridge University after they were likely stolen more than 20 years ago, the British institution said.The notebooks were left in a pink gift bag placed outside of librarian Jessica Gardner’s office on March 9, according to apost on the university’s website. It was the first time any Cambridge staff members had seen the two items since they were alerted to their disappearance during a routine check in January 2001....

'Summer House' 's Amanda Batula Says Fostering Dogs Makes Her 'Excited' for Babies with Kyle Cooke

Amanda Batulaand herSummer Housecastmates did a lot of dressing up with nowhere to go last summer thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, as moreAmericans get vaccinatedand COVID restrictions continue to ease around the country, Batula, 29, is looking forward to resuming the ritual of getting ready for a night out, so she partnered withSkintimateto curate playlists and create cocktails and a video series that’ll set the right tone for the evening....

'Talladega Nights' Child Star Houston Tumlin Struggled with PTSD and Depression Before Death, Says Mom

Houston Tumlin.Photo: Houston Tumlin/Instagram; Inset: Sony His mom, Michelle Tumlin,told TMZthat the former actor had suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression following his service in the military. “Houston Lee Tumlin was so much more than a child actor from ‘Talladega Nights,’ " she said. “My beautiful boy brought joy to everyone he encountered and made them feel special. Houston fought his battle for years, and we will continue to fight for him....

'Teen Mom' 's Chelsea Houska Shares Tearful Reaction to HGTV Show Season 2 Renewal: 'Means So Much'

Photo: Chelsea Houska/INSTAGRAM Chelsea HouskaandCole DeBoerare celebrating some big news! “We just wanted to get on with you guys to let you know that we haveofficially greenlit season 2 ofDown Home Fab,” a producer told the couple in a screen recording of the FaceTime call. As Houska put her hands over her mouth in disbelief, DeBoer responded: “No way.” “You guys don’t understand how much this means to us,” said Houska, 31, choking up....

'The Bachelor' 's Bekah Martinez Introduces Her New Man, Says She Won't Be on 'Bachelor in Paradise'

The Bachelor‘sBekah Martinezhas a new boyfriend — and they just became Instagram official! In the shot, Martinez wraps her arms around Grayston Leonard. “My own private paradise,” she captioned the photo. Leonard, 29, also shared the photo on hisown account. He joked that Martinez finally allowed him to post a photo of her. “@whats_ur_sign has finally lifted the restrictions on my Instagram. The training wheels are off and this lil boy gets to run wild and share my love and affection publicly....

'The Bachelor' 's Bri Springs Says Life After Show Has Been 'Mentally Draining': 'I've Felt Defeated'

Bri Springs.Photo: Bri Springs/instagramBri Springs is opening up about life afterThe Bachelor.In an Instagram poston Sunday, Springs revealed that while her world “has been full of wonderful surprises” since appearing onMatt James' season of the ABC dating show, it’s also had its difficulties.“Life after the show has been full of wonderful surprises. But it has also been mentally draining and there have been times and situations where I’ve felt defeated,” revealed Springs, who was sent home during last week’s episode....

'The Bachelor' 's Lesley Murphy Introduces New Boyfriend 9 Months After Dean Unglert Split

Lesley Murphyis off the market! TheBacheloralum and travel blogger introduced her new boyfriend to fans on Instagram Monday ahead ofColton Underwood‘s season premiere. So who’s the lucky guy? Murphy, 31, is dating Alex Kav, a professional drone pilot from Australia. “Boy meets world — World, meet boy,” she captioned a stunning photo of the couple kissing in Norway. “Thought it was about time to let y’all in on the newest addition to The Road Les Traveled!...

'The Bachelorette' 's Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Reveal Their Plans for the Future — and Kids

Fans saw theirhappy engagementon the season finale ofThe Bachelorette— and now,Katie ThurstonandBlake Moynesare busy planning for their future.But, first things first. “We are still living in two different countries at the moment,” Thurston, 30, who lives in Washington while Moynes is in Ontario, Canada, tells PEOPLE. “We have no doubts we’re getting married, but we have to figure out a few things first!“For Moynes, 30, that means finding the “anchor” of home....

'The Bachelorette' 's Luke P. Makes Desperate Plea to Win Over Hannah Brown: I Care 'So Much'

They may be on shaky ground, but Luke P. isn’t giving up onHannah Brownjust yet.In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek at Monday’s episode ofThe Bachelorette,the controversial contestant prepares to face Hannah after their“terrible” one-on-one datein Scotland.“I’m shocked. I’m confused,” he says of his uncertain future on the show. “It never crossed my mind that I’m going to go home.”Nevertheless, he insists his feelings are stronger than ever.“From the moment I met her, I’ve felt things that I’ve never felt in my whole entire life,” he says....

'The Bachelorette' : Meet the 32 Men Vying for Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey's Hearts

Photo: ABC 01of 33 craig Sjodin/abc Scroll through to meet the 32 men who will be vying for their hearts as the two best friends ready to take a leap of faith and fall in love all over again. 02of 33Alec, 27ABCWedding Photographer from Houston, Texas"Alec is a self-proclaimed ‘lover boy.’ He’s charismatic, athletic, funny and, why lie, he loves to be the center of attention. Alec describes marriage as sacred and he isn’t interested in settling for anything less than his true soul mate....

'The Bachelorette' : See Hannah Brown's Stunning Portraits Ahead of Her Season Premiere

The Bachelorette is in the building!With the season 15 premiere less than a month away, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal starHannah Brown‘s stunning portraits — and it’s clear she hasn’t lost her camera-ready smile since herpageant queen days.In two of the images, Brown, 24, poses on a plush pink couch wearing a plunging grey gown.ABC/Ed HerreraABC/Ed HerreraIn the other images, the Alabama-born star wears a slightly more casual look, slipping into a blue snakeskinRamy Brook minidressand accessorizing with — no surprise here — a bouquet of red roses....

'The Crown' 's Dominic West Told Producers They Cast 'Wrong Person' as Prince Charles: 'I Didn't Look Like Him'

Dominic West; Prince Charles.Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images; Samir Hussein/WireImage Dominic West’s casting asPrince CharlesinThe Crowncame as a surprise — including to him. The actor, 52, says he had major reservations about taking on the role in Netflix’s hit drama about the royal family. “It’s quite disconcerting as I didn’t look anything like him when I looked in the mirror,” he told theDaily Mail. “I kept telling the producers that they had cast the wrong person....

'The Hills' : Audrina Patridge Flirts with Ex Ryan Cabrera, Says They'll Always Have 'Chemistry'

In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek at Monday’s episode ofThe Hills: New Beginnings,Audrina Patridgeheads out on a much-needed boating excursion with friends. “It’s so nice to get out of the city and leave all my worries and issues at the shoreline, hop on a boat and just go,” she says. “This is my happy place.” When she meets up withMischa Bartonon the docks, she reveals she invited a special guest to join them: her exRyan Cabrera....