Why Jill Duggar Dillard Considers Her Family's Church a 'Cult': 'It's Fear-Driven' (Exclusive)

Jill Duggar Dillardis calling it like she sees it. Gothard resigned from his IBLP leadership position in 2014 amid sexual harassment and molestation accusations, which he denied, calling them “false accusations” that were aimed at destroying him and the IBLP. Now that she’s no longer connected to IBLP, Jill tells PEOPLE why she considers the organization she was once long associated with to be a “form of a cult.” Larsen & Talbert...

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Steven Taylor

Why King Charles' Scotland Coronation Celebration Might Be the Last of Its Kind

Prince William and King Charles at Scotland’s coronation celebration on July 5.Photo:ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images On Wednesday, the government of Scotland honored King Charles andQueen Camilla’s May 6 crowning in London with a day of festivities in Edinburgh. The King, 74, and Queen, 75, participated in a Royal Procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. Giles’ Cathedral for a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Scott Clark

Why Mariah Carey Is Getting Mom Shamed After Posting Video of Her Twins Singing in the Car

Photo: Mariah Carey/Twitter Mariah Careyis facing backlash after sharing a video of her 7½-year-old twinsMoroccan Scott and Monroetraveling in a car — allegedly without wearing seat belts. The “All I Want For Christmas Is You” singerposted the cute clipon Wednesday, which showed the kiddos rocking out to their mom’s 1994 seasonal hit from the backseat of the vehicle. “Roc & Roe have been practicing the backgroundvocals to ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You,’we’re gonna take this one step at a time — we’re very excited about it!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Katelyn Cortez

Why Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew Are 'Likely' to Receive Jubilee Medals from the Queen

To celebrate her 70th year on the throne,Queen Elizabethwill be awarding special Platinum Jubilee medals next month — but as non-working senior royal family members, willPrince Andrew, Prince Harry andMeghan Marklebe included? The commemorative medals are awarded to members of the armed forces, police, fire, emergency and prison services as well as members of the royal household and the monarch’s family. The palace will not talk about specific members of the royal family following reports that Prince Andrew,Prince Harryand Meghan will receive the medals despite no longer being working members of the family....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Robin Lopez

Why Prince William and Prince Harry's Split Is 'Future-Proofing' for Succession to the Throne

DividingPrince WilliamandPrince Harry‘s offices was a necessary step moving forward for the royal family. The move is a natural progression for the royal family, as William will one day become the Prince of Wales – and all that entails as heir to his father,Prince Charles– so William will have very different responsibilities from his younger brother. “This is a future-proofing exercise,” a member of their team tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story about dividing the Sussex and Cambridge “courts....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Katie Alexander

Why Self-Care Is Essential for Mental Health — and How to Practice it Without Spending a Penny

Self-care is a major buzzword for 2019, but there’s a sentiment that taking time for your mental health istoo indulgent or expensive for the average person. While yes, massages and retail therapy requirea good amount of cash, there are plenty of totally free ways to reduce stress.That’s the message that theCrisis Text Linewants to send on July 24, International Self-Care Day. To mark the occasion, Crisis Text Line is encouraging people to take time for themselves, and sharing the tips that they give their texters every day....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Diane Edwards

Wil Wheaton Reveals He Considered Suicide as a Teen but 'Didn't Know How': 'I Am a Survivor'

Warning: The following story contains language about suicide. Wil Wheatonis opening up more about the trauma he endured during his adolescence. The 49-year-old actor spoke withAccess Hollywoodfor the outlet’s “Surviving Child Stardom” series in aninterview published Tuesday, revealing he once considered suicide. Wheaton went on to say that he “learned, as a child” that if he wanted to get the “attention and approval from my parents” that all kids “deserve unconditionally,” he had to “do what Mom wants....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Traci Goodwin

Will Smith Omits Chris Rock from Apology as He Wins Oscar: 'Love Makes You Do Crazy Things'

Will Smithhad a tear-filled speech when accepting his first-ever Oscar after an onstage scuffle with Chris Rock. The 53-year-old star won Best Actor at the 94th annualAcademy Awardson Sunday, earning another accolade for his performance as Richard Williams, the father of tennis stars Venus andSerena Williams, inKing Richard. The win came several minutes afterSmith smackedcomedian Rock onthe Oscarsstage after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. After the remark, Pinkett Smith rolled her eyes and Smith took to the stage and hit Rock....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Jason Thompson

Will Smith Was Going to Be a Surprise Grammys Performer — but Had to Drop Out for 'Bad Boys 4'

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.Photo: Will Smith/Instagram Will Smithwas set to make his musical comeback at the Grammys Sunday night — but had to cancel the surprise. The Fresh Prince was originally supposed to be part of the65th Annual Grammy Awards'50th anniversary of hip-hop tribute performance,Questlove— who produced the over 10-minute-long performance —toldVariety. HostTrevor Noahpreviously insinuated there would be afew surprise performances, however, Smith, 54, had to drop out after starting to shootBad Boys 4....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Rebecca Flowers

Willem Dafoe Says Keeping Spider-Man: No Way Home Role Secret Was a 'Fun Little Game'

Photo: Courtesy of Sony Pictures Warning: This post contains spoilers for Marvel’s latest Spider-Man film,Spider-Man: No Way Home. Willem Dafoedidn’t stress about keeping hisSpider-Man: No Way Homecameo under wraps. In fact, Dafoe, 66, said he created “a fun little game” out of his secret. Dafoe, who professed he’s “a bad liar,” told the outlet he didn’t have to fib about his involvement in the superhero flick, explaining, “Often I go off and people don’t ask where!...

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Renee Fisher

Will Smith Once Contemplated Killing His Father to 'Avenge' His Mother: Read Excerpt from His Memoir

Will Smith.Photo: Phil Mccarten/Invision/AP/ShutterstockThe story ofWill Smithis more complicated than anyone ever knew.In this week’s issue, PEOPLE has an exclusive excerpt from the 53-year-old star’s revealing new memoirWill, out Nov. 9. In it, Smith lays bare painful family secrets, including a traumatic childhood incident involving his late father, Will Sr., that he says scarred him for years to come.Early in the book, Smith sets up the complicated relationship he had with his father William Carroll Smith Sr....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1884 words · Courtney Thompson

Winona Ryder Appears to Revisit Her 'Edward Scissorhands' Character in Super Bowl Ad Tease

Winona Ryderseems to be stepping back into a familiar role. On Thursday, Cadillac released ashort teaserof its upcomingSuper Bowlad — which is set to air during Sunday night’s game — that features the 49-year-old actress seemingly reprising her role of Kim Boggs from the popular 1990 film,Edward Scissorhands. Panning in on a pink house that is adorned with an expertly crafted duck-shaped bush on its front lawn, the clip then transitions to a scene of Ryder standing in a kitchen making what appears to be a smoothie....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Anita Reyes

Woman Dies After Being Shot During Riot as Trump Supporters Stormed the Capitol Building

Rioters breach Capitol building.Photo: Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Awoman who was shotinside of the Capitol building during the rioting of Donald Trump supporters Wednesday has died. The woman, whose identity has not been released, has since died, police have confirmed. The woman was pronounced dead at a local hospital, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police DepartmenttoldThe New York Times. The spokesperson did not share any further details or say who shot her....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Alexander Cole