Michael DeLancey is refusing to let an injury define his life — and he's hoping to inspire other injured veterans to do the same. DeLancey, 35, tells PEOPLE his life was forever changed on Sept. 1, 2006 when he was critically injured in a sniper attack during the war in Iraq. At 21, DeLancey was serving his third year in the U.S. Marine Corps, and doctors believed he wouldn't survive. But DeLancey defied the odds, and though he's now paralyzed from the chest down and only has one functional lung, he is using his experience for good.

Spider-Man 2 is no doubt one of the biggest successes of 2023. It might not have a length of 100 hours like other open-world games, but it’s full to the brim with secrets and references to uncover. While many fans have already completed the game and are waiting for Spider-Man 2’s New Game Plus mode, others have completed the game and are actively looking out for such secrets. Among those secrets and references in Spider-Man 2 are a couple of very interesting unlockable suits.

Quality Control Music‘s co-founder Coach K and Warner Records music executive Mel Carter have signed a deal to acquire 32 Bojangles restaurants through their franchise development company Melanbo. In doing so, they plan to open 14 new sites in the Greater Atlanta area. “I’m proud to do this with Mel and to keep pushing forward Black entrepreneurship,” Coach K said of the acquisition. “We built our way up in music and it’s exciting to branch out in so many ways and to join forces with the number one Black-owned franchise.

Another season of American Idol has arrived, celebrating the show’s 21st birthday. Sunday, Feb. 19’s premiere saw judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, as well as host Ryan Seacrest, head to Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans to find the best voices. American Idol Season 21 Episode 1 featured contestants who share names with Katy, Lionel, Luke, and even Ryan. Plus, one former Idol contestant returned for another chance to go the distance.

As Golden State ruled the NBA for almost a decade, the Hall of Fame status of Stephen Curry became well cemented. However, an integral part of the dynasty has been Klay Thompson. Although his shooting prowess is undeniable, after the setbacks that he faced in recent years with injuries, fans have started to forget how good of a player Thompson was during his prime. Thankfully, a 7x NBA champion decided to put his faith (and his money) on the Warriors’ sharpshooter.