Norman Lear Currently Has 23 Projects in the Works — and No Plans to Slow Down at 100: 'A Great Gift'

Even at 100 years old,Norman Learloves to work.In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, the legendary Hollywood writer and producer — who turned 100 on Wednesday — reflects on his extraordinary career, opens up about the lessons he’s learned, and shares why he doesn’t plan on slowing down any time soon.“My awards and accolades mean a great deal to me, but they don’t mean as much as the drive to the studio today,” says Lear, who iscelebrating his centennial birthday with family in Vermont.

Norman Lear's Wife Breaks Silence After TV Legend's Death at 101: 'He Would Want Us to Laugh'

Lyn and Normal Lear attended Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter to celebrate his 100th birthday.Photo:Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images Lyn Learis reminding creatives her late husband,Norman Lear, would want the best for them. “I would have been there tonight if not for the passing of our beloved Norman,” she said. “He was so proud of the work of The Lear Center and Hollywood Health and Society.

North Carolina Man Charged with Allegedly Murdering and Burying Roommate in Shallow Backyard Grave

Mugshot of Elvin Noel Baca, who was arrested for allegedly murdering his roommate.Photo:The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook A North Carolina man has been charged with first-degree murder and failure to report a death after the body of his roommate was discovered “buried in a shallow grave” in a backyard, authorities said. According to NBC affiliateWECT, Baca, 34, later appeared in New Hanover County court on Thursday, when it was decided he would be held without bond.

North West Gives Mom Kim Kardashian a Minion Makeover in New TikTok — Watch the Clip!

North West and Kim Kardashian.Photo: Kim and North/TikTokNorth Westis once again showing off her makeup skills!In thelatest postto North andKim Kardashian’s joint TikTok account, the 9-year-old transforms her famous mom into a Minion from theDespicable Me/Minionsfranchise.In the short clip, West works from a set of colorful makeup palettes and covers her mom’s face in yellow pigment. From there, she draws on a pair of the Minions' iconic goggles and completes the look with a shimmery blue lip color.

North West Is Dad Kanye West's Style Twin in His Vintage Jacket at Paris Couture Fashion Week

Photo: Pierre Suu/GC; Steve Granitz/WireImage North Westpulled a piece out of her dad’s fashion archive and added her own stylish flare. On Monday, the 9-year-old daughter of rapperKanye West, 45, andKim Kardashian, 41, was photographed stepping out for Paris Couture Fashion Week with her SKIMS founder mom. The oldest of the former couple’s four kids had a major fashion moment wearing her dad’s Pastelle varsity jacket. She paired it with black pants and Balenciaga’s chunky steel-toe Hardcrocs and accesorized the look with a tiny purse and bright blueLouis Vuitton1.