John Travolta Tears Up as He’s Surprised with Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival: 'This Is Beyond the Oscar'

John Travolta received an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes while premiering his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach

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• The movie is based on a book he wrote for his late son, Jett

• Travolta walked the red carpet with his daughter Ella Bleu Travolta, who stars in the movie

John Travoltacame intoCannes Film Festivalexpecting to premiere his directorial debut,Propeller One-Way Night Coach, but is walking away with something he hadn't dreamed of: an honorary Palme d’Or.

Festival head Thierry Frémaux surprised Travolta, 72, with the prestigious award onstage at the Debussy Theater on Friday, May 15, calling him "one of the greatest actors" deserving of an award.

"I can't believe this. This is the last thing I expected," Travolta said, getting visibly teary-eyed. "You said this would be a special night, but I didn’t think you meant this. This is a humbling moment. This is beyond the Oscar.”

Propeller One-Way Night Coachis based on Travolta's 1997 book of the same name, about an 8-year-old boy named Jeff who loves aviation and takes a cross-country flight with his mom to Hollywood. Travolta wrote the book for his late son,Jett.

"When I met with [Frémaux] in November, I had no expectation that my film would be accepted, and when Thierry said it was ... making history because it would be the first film being accepted that early, I cried like a baby," Travolta said while accepting the award.

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Earlier that evening, Travolta walked the red carpet alongside the film's cast, which includes his daughter,Ella Bleu Travoltaas well as Clark Shotwell, Kelly Eviston-Quinnett and Olga Hoffmann.

"This is the blueprint of my life and everyone that was in the movie is sitting in the audience right there, my family, and this is why this film exists and why I exist as an artist because of that group of people right there," Travolta said of the movie.

Hours earlier, Travolta and Ella arrived in style as the actor piloted his own flight to France, joking that champagne for all aboard was "on me." The actor posted a snippet of him announcing the flight to the passengers onInstagramafter sharing that he was "really excited" to debut his movie in Cannes.

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Propeller One-Way Night Coachreleases on AppleTV on May 29.

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John Travolta Tears Up as He’s Surprised with Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival: 'This Is Beyond the Oscar'

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Martin Short Reveals Late Wife Nancy Dolman's Last Words and the Heartbreaking Connection to Daughter Katherine's Death

Martin Short is reflecting on the deaths of two loved ones

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• The actor discussed the last words of his wife, Nancy Dolman, during a Friday, May 15 interview with The New York Times

• Short's new documentary, Marty, Life Is Short, is now streaming on Netflix

Martin Shortis getting candid about love and loss.

The actor, 76, reflected on the 2010 death of his wifeNancy Dolmanand the recent death of his daughterKatherinein an interview withThe New York Timespublished Friday, May 15.

During the discussion about his new Netflix documentaryMarty, Life Is Short,Short drew a parallel between the two moments in his life as he recalled his late wife's last words to him. Dolman, who was 58, died of ovarian cancer in 2010, while 42-year-old Katherine diedby suicidein February.

“Martin, let me go," Short recalled of Dolman's message.

“Katherine was saying: Dad, let me go,” he added. “I don’t see any difference between mental illness as a disease and cancer as a disease. In some cases, both are terminal. And in some cases, both are survivable.”

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Short also told theTimesthat the most recent loss in his life was different. “This is your child,” he said. “I am trying to head toward the light.”

Short is also dad to Oliver, 40, and Henry, 36, whom he shared with his late wife of 30 years. The pair met in 1972 and later married in 1980.

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TheOnly Murders in the Buildingstar shared a similar sentiment during a Sunday, May 10, appearance onCBS News Sunday Morning, calling the death of their daughter "a nightmare for the family."

"But the understanding that mental health and cancer, like my wife [had], are both diseases," he said. "Sometimes with diseases, they are terminal. My daughter fought for a long time with extreme mental health, borderline personality disorder, other things, and did the best she could until she couldn't."

He added, "So Nan's last words to me were, 'Martin, let me go.' And what she was saying was, 'Dad, let me go.' So I hold a deep desire. And that's why I'm involved in this organization,Bring Change to Mind... taking mental health out of the shadows, not being ashamed of it, not hiding from the word 'suicide,' but accepting that this could be the last stage of an illness."

The Los Angeles coroner confirmed that Katherine died by suicide in February. At the time, the Short family said in a statement that she was "beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”

Katherine worked in private practice as a licensed clinical social worker and also part-time at the clinic Amae Health to provide community outreach, family support groups, peer support and psychotherapy. She mostly remained out of the public eye, but attended a few events with her father over the years.

Elsewhere during hisSunday Morningconversation, Short explained why it was important for him to speak out after his daughter's death. “If I said to the audience, any audience I was in, ‘How many have lost anyone from suicide?' you'd be stunned by the hands that would go [up]. ‘How many have mental health in their family?' You'd be stunned by the hands that would go up," he said.

“So why pretend that this is your own pain? Maybe by sharing your pain it will help other people's pain,” he added.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at988lifeline.org24/7.

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The Decision Carrie Underwood Made That ‘Did Wonders’ for Her Marriage [Report]

Carrie Underwoodmay have just wrapped another season ofAmerican Idol, but according to a new report, she still has no interest in putting her career into overdrive.

On Monday (May 11), the singing competition crowned its Season 24 winner, and insiders say the country superstar is looking forward to slowing down, spending more time at home with husbandMike Fisherand their two sons — a decision that has reportedly “done wonders” for their marriage.

While some people in Underwood’s circle reportedly believe she could be doing even more professionally, the singer appears perfectly content with the balance she’s created.

Choosing Balance Over Burnout

The 43-year-old currently splits her time between filmingAmerican Idolin Los Angeles and spending time with her family on their 400-acre Tennessee farm.

“She’s perfectly comfortable with her current situation,” a source toldStar, adding that Underwood feels she’s getting “the best of both worlds.”

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The insider also claimed Underwood understands that constantly chasing bigger opportunities comes with tradeoffs.

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Chasing the dollar can come with plenty of downsides that don’t always make it worthwhile.

That mindset lines up with what Underwood recently hinted at herself when she casually revealed onJimmy Kimmel Live!that she has no plans to tour in 2026.

Some Think She Could Be Doing Even More

According to the report, not everyone around Underwood agrees with her slower pace. “There’s still a feeling in her circle that she’s making too big a sacrifice right now,” the source claimed.

The insider even suggested Underwood could expand far beyond country music if she wanted to, adding, “She could be the modern-dayDolly Partonif she decided to take off the handbrake and really go for it with her career.”

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Insiders believe that the “Blown Away” singer would likely be a natural fit for TV and movie roles — and even a future talk show opportunity, especially with speculation continuing aroundKelly Clarkson’s long-term TV future.

Her Marriage Is Reportedly Benefiting

Perhaps the biggest reason Underwood seems content slowing things down is what it’s reportedly doing for her home life.

“Staying at home more has done wonders for her marriage,”the source claimed, adding that if turning down work helps keep things strong with Fisher, “then it’s a small price to pay.”

After years of balancing touring, television, residencies, and family life all at once, it sounds like Carrie Underwood is finally embracing something she hasn’t had much of in a long time: breathing room.

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Gigi Hadid Wears Necklace with Meaningful Nod to Relationship with Bradley Cooper

Gigi Hadid wore a custom gold dog-tag necklace engraved with her and Bradley Cooper's initials

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• The $2,995 dog tag pendant is a custom design from Sheryl Lowe

• Hadid recently called Cooper her "happy thought" while discussing staying focused at the 2026 Met Gala

Gigi Hadidwears her heart on her sleeve.

The 31-year-old model showcased a custom gold dog-tag pendant necklace engraved with her initials and those of her boyfriend,Bradley Cooper, 51.

“love 🌻 🌻 thank you queen @sheryllowejewelry,” a text overlaid on top of the photo read.

The pendant, which retails for $2,995, is made of 14k yellow gold and is trimmed in approximately 0.48 carats of glittering diamonds, designer Sheryl Lowe'swebsiteexplains.

Hadid had it custom-engraved to read “G 🤍 B."

Lowe shared Hadid's photo as well as a close-up of the necklace on her Instagram Stories, which featured a diamond rose (though not worn by Hadid).

The fashionista wore the statement piece with a golden opal necklace, also designed by Lowe. The "Gigi Knotted Necklace" currently retails for $2,200.

Hadid's subtle declaration of love comes days aftershe gushed about Cooperwhile chatting withAshley GrahamandCara DelevingneduringVogue's red-carpet livestreamat the2026 Met Gala.

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Speaking to how she stays focused in front of the cameras, Hadid said, "I try to bring my mind to a happy place. What we do in our job is go to a happy place, think of happy thoughts and the smile comes through the eyes and it makes you come to life."

"First happy thought,Khai, my daughter and then my man," she said. "When I think about Khai maybe I'm giving joy. And then I'll serve something else to Bradley for the camera."

Hadid attended the event wearing acustom, sheer Miu Miu gown, with floral embroidery and crystal embellishments.

While she and Cooper didn't walk the red carpet together, the Academy Award nominee made a surprise appearance inside the event.

A picture taken by Landon Nordeman at the Met Gala and published byThe New York Timesshowedhim and Hadid reuniting at the party.

The couple has beenromantically linked since October 2023and made theirrelationship Instagram official in May 2025.

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"They'vetalked about blending their lives more, but they're not pushing it," a source exclusively told PEOPLE about the couple in August 2025. "They're on the same page about what they want long-term, and they're letting it happen naturally."

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