She Went Viral Talking About the 'Loneliness' of Being Single. Months Later, at 42, She Shares a Major Update (Exclusive)

Mia Chard’s TikTok (left); Mia Chard (right).Photo:Mia Chard/TikTok; Courtesy Mia Chard Mia Chard/TikTok; Courtesy Mia Chard In April 2024,TikTokuser Mia Chard decided to get really vulnerable about a difficult part of her life. In the video, she began, “I’ve been single my entire life.” She noted that she was just months away from turning 42 and, she said, “I’ve never had anybody love me or desire me or want to be with me.

Shelby Van Pelt Announces Book Tour forRemarkably Bright CreaturesPaperback Edition (Exclusive)

Karen Forsythe; Ecco Ecco “With the paperback coming, I’m thrilled that even more readers will get to know Marcellus the octopus,” she adds. “Now he’ll be easier to travel with or stash in a bag.”Van Pelt, who debuted on the literary scene withRemarkably Bright Creatures, says she’s also looking forward to getting to interact with the novel’s fans while on the road. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it?

Shelter Dog with No Applications Gets to Pick His Own Christmas Toy in Heartfelt Video (Exclusive)

Julie Saraceno TikTok.Photo:Julie Saraceno Julie Saraceno Julie Saraceno’svideoshowcasing shelter dogs at theBenton Franklin Humane Societyin Washington picking their own Christmas gifts is nothing short of adorable. One now-viral clip, however, highlights one loving shelter pup named Finn who is in desperate need of a home. Saraceno, a dedicated volunteer since 2020, tells PEOPLE exclusively, “I love making the dogs feel special while they wait for their forever homes." Last year, she noticed a demand from people across the country who wanted to help the dogs she spotlights on her TikTok page after watching her videos.

Shemar Moore Recalls Struggling with Being Mixed-Race as a Kid: 'Where Do I Fit In?' (Exclusive)

Shemar Moore.Photo:Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty An only child born in Oakland, Calif., tomother Marilyn Wilson-Moore, who was White, and father Sherrod Moore, who was Black, theS.W.A.T.star, 54, recalls pondering as kid, “‘Am I Brown enough? Am I Black enough? Do I walk the walk? I’ll never be White because I’m too Brown. How should I talk? How should I move? How should I dress? Where do I fit in?

Shemar Moore Says He Finds Purpose in Being a Dad to ‘Miracle’ Daughter Frankie: ‘She Saved My Life'

Shemar Mooreis a proud girl dad. TheCriminal Mindsactor, 54, appeared on the Friday, Jan. 24 episode ofThe Jennifer Hudson Showand raved about how his daughterFrankie, 2, is a “miracle” who gave him “purpose.” “That girl truly has given me purpose,” he added. “She saved my life.” 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.