Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 19, 2026. Here are key takeaways:
• Leaving the NFL: Aaron Rodgers confirmed he will retire after the 2026 season following his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal worth up to $25 million. The quarterback credited conversations with new head coach Mike McCarthy, his former Green Bay Packers coach, as a key factor in his decision to come back.
• Rare remarks on her ex: Mandy Moore revealed that her husband Taylor Goldsmith asked her father for his blessing before proposing, unlike her ex-husband Ryan Adams. Speaking on the “That Was Us” podcast, the actress said her dad was “very touched that it was done in the traditional way.”
• Hard times: Sheryl Crow recalled discovering ex-fiancé Lance Armstrong was dating a “really famous actress” while she was battling breast cancer in 2006. The singer told Bobby Bones‘ “The Bobbycast” podcast that she split from Armstrong and received her diagnosis in the same week, going on to adopt sons Wyatt and Levi after entering remission.
Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance
