Queen Elizabeth Just Fulfilled Her Most Important Constitutional Role — and Why 'Kissing of Hands' Is Part of It

Queen Elizabethfulfilled her most important constitutional role on Friday: appointing a new Prime Minister. Conservative party leader Boris Johnson traveled to Buckingham Palace just before 11 a.m. for a private audience with the Queen, having secured an 80-seat majority in Thursday’s British general election — his party’s largest since 1987. Johnson is the 14th British Prime Minister to have made the short journey across London, following in the footsteps of Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher and the Queen’s first Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Andre Jones

Queen Elizabeth Misses First Day of Royal Ascot as Family Members Arrive at Glam Horse Race

The royal family is back to the races as day one ofRoyal Ascotkicked off on Tuesday. WhileQueen Elizabethwas missing from the opening day of Britain’s most popular horse racing event, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall will lead the royal processional around the track. Charles' nephew, Peter Phillips, will also ride in the carriage with the couple. His mother Princess Anne will ride in another carriage.Princess Beatriceand her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi also attended the glam event....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Lacey Taylor

Queen Elizabeth Reveals What's in Her Famous Handbag in Surprise Tea Time with Paddington Bear Skit

Queen Elizabeth appears in a skit with Paddington Bear.Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty In a pre-recorded skit that aired for attendees at the celebratory concert at Buckingham Palace in London, the Queen showed off her comedy and acting chops while hosting the beloved character for tea. After Paddington thanks the monarch for having him during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the Queen asks, “Tea?” Paddington drinks straight from the teapot, leaving only a few drips for the Queen — but she calmly responds, “Never mind....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Emily Hull

Queen Elizabeth Skips Traditional Welcome Event at Her Scottish Castle for 'Reasons of Comfort'

Queen Elizabeth.Photo: Frank Augstein - WPA Pool/Getty Queen Elizabethis skipping an annual event that traditionally marks the beginning of her summer vacation in Scotland. That arrival will now happen privately on the estate grounds, a royal source confirms. The plans have been changed for the Queen — who has been experiencing mobility issues causing her to cancel public appearances and duties for several months now — for “reasons of comfort,” the royal source says....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Christine Lopez

Quinta Brunson Says She Won't Put Various Awards in Her Home Because It 'Looks a Little Obnoxious'

Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via GettyQuinta Brunsonhas been taking home quite a few trophies for her work onAbbott Elementary, but she is still looking for the perfect place to display them.The Emmy and Golden Globe winner, 33, opened up to PEOPLE at the Independent Spirit Awards Saturday night, when she revealed exactly where she plans on storing all her new accolades.“I’m going to put them in my office at Warner Bros. I just recently signed an overall deal there, so I have an office that I’m just going to fill with trophies,” she says....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1603 words · Heidi Johnson

R&B Singer B. Smyth Dead at 28, Just 3 Weeks After Releasing Single from His ICU Bed

B. Smythhas died. He was 28. The R&B singer’s older brother Denzilconfirmed the tragic newswith a video posted on B.Smyth’s Instagram page Thursday, saying the “Win Win” singer, whose real name was Brandon Smith, “passed away this morning from respiratory failure after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.” “On behalf of my brother and my family we want to say thank you to all of you for all of your love & support throughout the years,” Denzil wrote in the caption of the post....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Sarah Williams

Rachel Brosnahan Shares First Photos from 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 4: 'It's on Its Way'

Photo: rachel brosnahan/InstagramNot all hope has been lost for Midge Maisel.On Sunday,Rachel Brosnahanshared the first photos from season 4 ofThe Marvelous Mrs. Maiselon Instagram, giving fans their first look at what’s to come on the hit Amazon Original series.“First peek at Season 4 of@maiseltv! Pinky promise it’s on its way soon,” she captioned the post. “Can’t wait for you to see 🖤"In the two photos, Brosnahan, 31, (as Midge Maisel) is seen lying in a glitzy dressing room....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · William Ross

Rachel Platten Is Teaching Her Daughters They Can 'Overcome Anything' in New Song 'Girls' (Exclusive)

Rachel Plattenis conveying a message of strength for her daughters and women everywhere. In celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, the “Fight Song” songstress released her latest inspirational track"Girls." The song represents a new era for Platten, who is ready to share her experience overcoming postpartum depression through music — and the love she has for her two daughters Violet, 4, and 20-month-old Sophie. “It was really important to me to get to send a message to my daughters, mark this period of time and let them know how I was feeling, how important [they are] and how much love I have for them,” Platten, 41, tells PEOPLE exclusively....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Tiffany Dickerson

Rachel Zegler Marks 2-Year Anniversary with Boyfriend Josh Rivera: ‘Love You More and More Each Day’

Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera.Photo:Rachel Zegler/Instagram Rachel Zegler/Instagram Rachel Zegleris celebrating a special anniversary with a very special costar. “2 years!” Zegler, 22, wrote in the post’s caption. She added, “happy anniversary, whammo. i love you more and more each day.” She concluded with a sweet parenthetical: “you are the most grounded part of me.” Rachel Zegler and Josh Andrés Rivera.Emma McIntyre/Getty Zegler and Rivera met on the set of 2021’sWest Side Story, in which they played Maria and Chino, respectively....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Jacob Bullock

Rafael Nadal Tells Fans He's 'All Good' After Injuring Nose with His Racket During Second Round US Open Win

Rafael Nadal suffers bloody nose at 2022 US Open.Photo: COREY SIPKIN/AFP/Getty Not even a bloody nose could stopRafael Nadalfrom advancing to the next round at theUS Open. The 36-year-old tennis great was in the fourth set againstFabio Fogniniduring Thursday’s second round match when his racket ricocheted off the ground while he was going for the ball. The star immediately stopped playing and went over to the side lines where he received medical attention for the bloody cut on his nose....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Tony Doyle

Rapper Bhad Bhabie, 15, Reportedly Drops $40,000 on New Teeth: See Her Smile

Photo: Rob Latour/Variety/REX/Shutterstock CashBhad Bhabieoutside with a new smile. The 15-year-old rapper (née Danielle Bregoli) — who is known for her viral appearance onDr. Philthat spawned her “Cash Me Outside” catchphrase — reportedly spent $40,000 on porcelain veneers and has been rocking her new look since Thursday, according toTMZ. Bhabie also shared a screenshot of the TMZ article about her teeth to her Instagram Story and wrote, “Thank u @draamirwahab U the GOAT [greatest of all time] bich....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Jose King

Rapper Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in Hospital for Bleeding Artery in Lung: Reports

Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in November 2022.Photo:Scott Dudelson/Getty Scott Dudelson/Getty Dee did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. According to the outlet, Dee did not state why the 50-year-old was hospitalized. However,AllHipHopreported on Sunday that Krayzie Bone checked himself into a hospital in Los Angeles on Friday after he started coughing up blood. Doctors reportedly detected in the musician’s CAT scan a bleeding artery in one of his lungs....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Alan Benitez

Rapper Vic Mensa Celebrates 2 Years Sober: 'Building the Best Version of Myself'

Vic Mensa in New York City on Aug. 24, 2023.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Cindy Ord/Getty Vic Mensasays he is dedicated to a healthier lifestyle, celebrating two years of sobriety and “building the best version of himself.” On Monday, the “U Mad” rapper, 30, announced his new milestoneon Instagram, giving fans a detailed update on his mental state. “2 Years Sober 🎊,” Mensa began his post. “In many ways i would liken it to running up hill - at first it is difficult, but after time your strength increases, your endurance increases,” he wrote....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Chris Lee