Queen Camilla's Coronation Crown Will Be a Modern Royal First — and Honor Queen Elizabeth II

The historic royal heirloom that will be placed onQueen Camilla’s head when she is crowned alongsideKing Charles IIIon May 6 has been revealed. It will mark the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the coronation of a Queen Consort instead of a new commission being made, the palace said, “in the interests of sustainability and efficiency.” The last time a Queen Consort’s crown was reused was in the 18th century, when Queen Caroline, consort of George II, wore Mary of Modena’s crown....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Cynthia Francis

Queen Elizabeth Gets a Sweet Birthday Surprise from Winnie the Pooh in New Animated Special

Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty. inset: disney Queen Elizabethis being showered with love for her 95th birthday, including one sweet surprise from Winnie the Pooh! In honor of Her Majesty’s milestone occasion, Disney released an animated special showing the beloved bear and his friends gifting the Sovereign a sweet birthday treat. The 45-second animation — titledWinnie the Pooh and the Royal Adventure— was dropped this week ahead of theTrooping the Colour, an official birthday celebration forQueen Elizabeth, who turned 95 in April....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Thomas Morgan

Queen Elizabeth Remembers George H.W. Bush — Who She Knighted in 1993 — with 'Great Fondness'

Queen Elizabeth IIis among the leadersmourningGeorge H.W. Bushafter the former presidentdied at age 94 on Friday. “It was with sadness that I learned of the death of President George H W Bush last night,” the Queen, 92,said in a statementon Saturday. “President Bush was a great friend and ally of the United Kingdom. He was also a patriot, serving his country with honour and distinction in Office and during the Second World War,” she continued....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Michael Smith

Queen Elizabeth Wrote 'Wickedly Funny' Letters to Royal Staff Member's Dogs — From Her Corgis!

Queen Elizabeth’s playful side came out in a series of letters to her former equerry — written from her belovedcorgisto the staff member’s dogs! “He would write these letters from their Jack Russell to the corgis, and the Queen would write these letters back,” Armstrong recalled, according toThe Telegraph. “And they put this series of letters up, and they are so funny. I wish I could remember them.” Armstrong added that the notes were so “wickedly funny” that he had to hold his stomach from laughing....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Patricia Bryant

Queen Elizabeth's Windsor Castle Home Is Decked Out for Christmas — with a Special Twist

Windsor Castle Christmas Decorations.Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Windsor Castle. The home whereQueen Elizabethhas been staying for much of the past two years is all decked out for the holidays.The Royal Collection Trustshared new photos and videos of ornately decorated Christmas trees featuring red and gold ornaments in St. George’s Hall, whereMeghan MarkleandPrince Harryhad their royal wedding reception and memorablyintroducedtheir sonArchie, now 2, to the world....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Christopher Johnston

Quentin Tarantino Almost Cast Jennifer Lawrence for This Role in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

Quentin Tarantino (L); Jennifer Lawrence.Photo: Getty (2) OneOnce Upon a Time In Hollywoodportrayal almost looked entirely different,Quentin Tarantinois now revealing. While chatting on Monday’s episode of Marc Maron’sWTFpodcast, the 58-year-old director opened up about howJennifer Lawrencewas originally considered for the role ofCharles Mansoncult member Squeaky Fromme, a part that would later go toDakota Fanning. “She read it, and afterward, we talked about it a little bit. She was interested in doing it, but something didn’t work out,” Tarantino continued, adding that Lawrence, 30, is “a very nice person, and I respect her as an actress....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Meghan Davis

R. Kelly Ex on Singer Withholding Child Support: 'By Trying to Punish Me, Your Children Suffer'

Three days after being arrested for the second time in less than two weeks, the 52-year-old singer wasreleased from jailover the weekend after a payment for the $161,000 in back child support he owed was made anonymously on his behalf. CNN previously reported that court documents showed Kelly owed the unpaid child support to his ex-wife,Andrea Kelly. In January, ahead of the premiere ofSurviving R. Kelly, Andrea told PEOPLE that the singer no longerhad any contact with their three children— and had stopped supporting them financially....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · James Kim

R. Kelly Loses Sexual Abuse Case by Default After Failing to Show Up to Court

In the lawsuit, which was filed in February, the alleged victim, who is identified in court documents as H.W., claimed that in 1998, when she was 16, Kelly began sexually abusing her, according to theChicago Tribune. She is now 36. The woman is one of the four alleged victims Kelly wascharged with abusing in February, for which the singer faces 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. On Tuesday, a Chicago judge issued a default judgment in the case, as neither Kelly nor his lawyers filed an answer to the suit, or made an appearance in court....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Stephanie Powell

R. Kelly Released from Jail After Paying His $100,000 Bond

Hours earlier, Kelly’s attorney Steven Greenbergpleaded not guiltyon Kelly’s behalf, reported theAssociated Press. Kelly, 52, appeared in court on Monday, after spending the weekend in Cook County jail, as he failed to post the $100,000 payment necessary for him to make bail, according toCNN, who also reported that the singer appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit. TANNEN MAURY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock In a court appearance on Saturday, a judge ordered that Kelly —who surrendered to police on Friday night—be held on a $1 million bond....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Mark Wright

Rachael Ray Shows How to Make a Full Thanksgiving Dinner in One Hour (Yes, Really)

If you’re hostingThanksgivingand actually want to spend some time with your familyoutsidethe kitchen this year (no judgements if you don’t), consider taking a few pointers from the queen of quick meals,Rachael Ray. The biggest time saver Ray shares is for the main event: the turkey. Instead of cooking a full bird, the Food Network star suggests making it the way that turkey is usually prepared in restaurant kitchens. “We make turkey in pieces, whole pieces of breasts and legs and drummers[…]so that we can cook up as many of those parts as we need,” she says....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Mallory Sanchez

Rachel Lindsay Says She's 'Disappointed' by Taylor Nolan's 'Shocking' Resurfaced Tweets

Rachel Lindsayis reacting to Taylor’s Nolan’s resurfaced tweets as theBachelorfranchise continues to come under fire for perpetuating racism.Nolan, who appeared alongside Lindsay onNick Viall’s season ofThe Bachelor,apologizedon Monday after offensive tweets of hers began circulating on social media. In thetweets, originally posted between 2011 and 2012, the reality star, now 27, insulted minority groups such as Jews, Asian Americans and Indians. She also used several homophobic and fat phobic slurs.Lindsay, the first Black Bachelorette, noted on the latest episode ofHigher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsaythat she and Nolan weren’t close when they were costars but she has “since become cool with her” over the last year....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Janet Davenport

Rachel McAdams Talks 'Guilt' of Taking a 2-Year Break from Acting: 'I Needed to Stay Sane'

Photo: Mark Seliger Rachel McAdamsis reflecting on her decision to take a break from Hollywood. While speaking withBustleabout her role in the new film adaptation ofJudy Blume’sAre You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, McAdams, 44, told the outlet: “I guess I always had a sense that it would be OK; either it’s going to work out or it’s not,” when it came to pausing her career. That time away from the spotlight “really helped me feel empowered,” she said....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Matthew Johnson

Rachel Wolfson — 'Jackass' ' First Female Star — on Her 'Strict' Upbringing and Bonding with the Guys

Photo: Vivien Killilea/Getty Rachel Wolfsoncould always picture herself as one of theJackassguys. Wolfson is the first female cast member, a breakout newbie inJackass Forever, but she says she assimilated pretty seamlessly into the band of bruised daredevils. “Honestly, doing standup and having that as my background and also playing sports, I’ve always been kind of ‘one of the guys.’ I have a lot of guy friends and I just know how to interact with guys....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Dr. Randall Walton