The Music World's King and Queen: Aretha Franklin Dies 41 Years to the Day After Elvis Presley

The Queen of Soul died on the same day as the King of Rock and Roll. Music legendAretha Frankindied Thursday morningof advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type at the age of 76 — exactly 41 years afterElvis Presleydied under extremely different circumstances. While the death of the “Respect” singer was anticipated in recent days, Presley’s death stunned the world. He was just 42 years old when Ginger Alden walked into the bathroom adjoining the palatial master bedroom of Graceland and discovered the star’s body....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Shawn Bradshaw

The One Cleaning Product I Use to Scrub, Wipe and Scour Every Single Thing in My Home

Buy It!Branch Basics Starter Kit, $59;branchbasics.com Scrubbing down every surface of my apartment isn’t necessarily my idea of a thrilling Saturday afternoon activity, but when it does go down, I’ve always reached for those staple cleaning products that are likely under every sink in America. Recently, as I’ve been making an effort to make every area of my life a little more eco-friendly — finding a cute reusable coffee cup, discovering the weird satisfaction of composting — I’ve been second guessing the vibrant blue liquids and nose-wrinkling chemical smells of my go-to bottles....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Joshua Kane

The Queen Is Hiring! Buckingham Palace Has a Job Opening — Including Live-in Accommodations

Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage Calling all foodies — get your royal résumés ready! Queen Elizabethis looking for a kitchen porter, and the full-time job comes with some dream perks — like living at Buckingham Palace! No experience in the kitchen? No problem! Though general knowledge of food safety and a positive attitude are must-haves, no experience is necessary as training will be provided for the £19,935.80 (about $25,370) per year job....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Kristin Hall

The Short-Form Shows on Quibi, Facebook Watch and Snapchat We're Most Excited for in 2020

AsNetflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon, Apple and morewage the streaming wars, there’s another battle brewing among newer platforms promising short-form programming. Facebook Watch and Snapchat, both of which are completely free, currently boast numerous short-form shows with stars likeJessica BielandElizabeth Olsen. Facebook Watch shows typically include a running time of about 15-20 minutes per episode, while Snapchat Original episodes average five minutes in length. And come April 2020, up-and-coming streaming networkQuibi, short for “quick bites,” will hit phones — and it has has secured support from Hollywood heavyweights fromChrissy TeigenandAndy CohentoJennifer LopezandZac Efron....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Rachel Moon

The Story Behind the Royals' 'Intimate Connection' to Remembrance Day, More Than 100 Years Later

Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton.Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Queen Elizabethmay have recently been told toease upon her typically hectic schedule, but the 95-year-old monarch has a commitment this Sunday she absolutely does not want to miss. The National Service of Remembrance, otherwise known asRemembrance Sunday, is the culmination point of a four-day period when the royal family and the British public come together to honor those who have died in conflict since World War I....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Bobby Brown

The Sweet Story Behind Princess Charlotte's First Brooch from Queen Elizabeth

There’s more to the story ofPrincess Charlotte’s heirloom brooch fromQueen Elizabeth. The 7-year-old princess wore herfirst broochto her great-grandmother’s funeral on Monday, where PEOPLE exclusively confirmed that the small diamond horseshoe was a gift from the late monarch. Days later, the sweet piece was identified as having belonged toQueen Elizabeth’s mother,Queen Elizabeththe Queen Mother. The Queen Mother was first pictured in the equestrian pin in 1929 and likely passed it down to her horse-loving eldest daughter....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Joseph Wright

The Weeknd Puts His Arm Around Bella Hadid as the Pair Enjoy a Romantic Stroll in Paris

Romance is in the air! Almost one month afterThe WeekndandBella Hadidwerespotted kissingat an afterparty in Cannes, France, the pair took a stroll through the streets of Paris together. In addition to walking around with his hand wrapped around the 21-year-old model’s shoulder (see the photo onEntertainment Tonight), the stars were also shared some wine at a local cafe. Making it even sweeter: The Weeknd, 28, went on to pick up a couple of individually wrapped red roses....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Jason Walker

There Were No Domestic Violence Calls to Jimmie Johnson's In-Laws House Before Murder-Suicide: Police

Terry Lynn Janway, Jack Janway, and Dalton Janway.Photo:Janway Chiropractic & Acupuncture Clinic Facebook (2)There were no warning signs that made police believe NASCAR driverJimmie Johnson’s mother-in-law might murder her husband and11-year-old grandsonat the family’s home on Monday night, authorities told PEOPLE this week.Investigators in Muskogee, Oklahoma believeTerry Janway, 68, shot and killed her husband Jack, 69, and Johnson’s nephew Dalton before shooting herself when officers arrived on the scene shortly after 9 pm local time....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1440 words · Bridget Brown

These Jumbo Blueberry Muffins Inspired by 'Abbott Elementary' Deserve All the Gold Stars

Photo: JENNIFER CAUSEYOnAbbott Elementary, the ABC comedy about a group of hardworking staff in an underfunded Philadelphia public school, the teachers' lounge becomes the place to share their tales from the classroom, unwavering loyalty to the Flyers and homemade treats.Like theEmmy-winning series itself, these jumbo muffins — generously studded with juicy blueberries and baked with a sweet, crunchy top — deserve all the gold stars.Gilles Mingasson/ABCAbbott Elementary’s Jumbo Blueberry Muffins6 Tbsp....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Morgan Lopez

These Photos of Shirtless, Ripped Tim McGraw Are Truly Something to Be Seen

01of 12David NeedlemanTim McGraw is 56 years old on May 1, 2023, but you wouldn’t know it from his abs.In 2019, McGraw released a health and fitness book,Grit & Grace, which details his 10-year transformation, and frequently posts some prettyscorching hot photosto his Instagram.In the name of research, we compiled every shirtless photo of the country singer we could find. We would like to preemptively apologize toTim’s lovely wife, Faith Hill, for lusting after her husband....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Annette Smith

They're Engaged! David Foster Proposes to Katharine McPhee During Romantic Italian Getaway

Congratulations are in order forKatharine McPheeandDavid Foster! The couple are engaged, the actress and singer’s rep Leslie Sloane confirms to PEOPLE. McPhee, 34, confirmed the news herself (viaAriana Grandegif andtextwithJust Jaredfounder Jared Eng) on social media, writing that 68-year-old Foster popped the question during their vacation to Italy, which they’ve been documenting on Instagram over the past few days. “He did it at the top of this mountain in Anacapri. Totally dark, only stars....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Alyssa Fields

This Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner That 'Busts Up Grime' Is Just $150 at Amazon Today

Photo: Amazon If you haven’t quite finished up yourspring cleaning, you may want to grab a heavy-duty steam cleaner to rid your floors of stubborn stains that you just can’t seem to get rid of. Consider nabbing theMcCulloch Heavy-Duty Steam Cleanerwhile it’s on sale at Amazon. The customer-loved device is a must for removing stains naturally — without the use of harsh chemicals. Instead, the steam cleaner relies on hot, pressurized steam to eliminate grease, grime, and stains from a slew of surfaces, including ceramic, tile, grout, granite, sealed wood, appliances, grills, and cars....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Jeffrey Franklin

This Video Proves, Between You and Your Dog, Your Dog is the Better 'American Ninja Warrior'

For those who have watchedAmerican Ninja Warrior, there was likely a moment where you wondered: “Could I complete this obstacle?”The answer: Your dog might be able to.In partnership withThe Secret Life of Pets 2,which hit theaters nationwide this Friday, NBC’sAmerican Ninja Warriordecided to give canines a chance to run the famous obstacle course.The results of this adorable challenge will air on tonight’s episode ofAmerican Ninja Warrior, but PEOPLE has a sneak peek at how some of the dogs did on one of the obstacles....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Thomas Collier