Republican Senator Hosting Annual 'Bipawtisan' Dog Costume Party: 'A Cause Everyone Can Unite For'

Thom Tillis.Photo: Sen. Thom TillisNorth Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis will host his traditional “bipawtisan” dog costume parade for Capitol Hill staffers later this month, an event that allows lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle to dress their pooches (and themselves) up for Halloween.The annual event began in 2017 and was paused last year due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.“Senator Tillis has always had a very dog-friendly office and may have 2-5 dogs come in any given day,” a spokesperson for the lawmaker tells PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1434 words · Colin Coleman

Revealing Memories of George H. W. Bush — Including How Secret Service Carried Him to Say Goodbye to Barbara

From left: George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush on their 70th wedding anniversary, in 2015.Photo: Evan Sisley Much has been written about the presidency of the lateGeorge H. W. Bush. But in her new memoir,The Man I Knew, Jean Becker — Bush’s chief of staff for a quarter-century — zooms in on the 25 years that came after his time in office. “One of the reasons why I wrote the book is I really felt the American people, when he left the White House, still didn’t really understand who this man was,” Becker, 65, tells PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1742 words · Sheila Robles

Revisit Pat Benatar's Biggest Hits as She Celebrates Her 70th Birthday

Pat Benatar.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic It’s been more than 40 years sincePat Benatarfirst rocked the stage with her gritty, powerful voice, skintight spandex suits and a refreshingly fierce attitude that rejected any notion that rock n' roll was strictly a boys' club. Now, as she turns 70, the star’s career is still kicking; in November, the four-time Grammy winner snagged a covetedspot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Famealongside husband and longtime collaborator Neil Giraldo....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Richard Flores

RFK Jr.’s Instagram Account Reinstated More than 2 Years After COVID-19 Misinformation Got Him Banned

Photo: Hans Pennink/AP Photo Robert F. Kennedy Jr.is back on Instagram more than two years after the platform removed his account for sharing false claims about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine. Kennedy, 69, wasfirst banned from Instagram in February 2021, after the platform said it had “removed this account for repeatedly sharing debunked claims about the coronavirus or vaccines," CNN reported at the time. On Sunday,The Washington Postreported that the platform had restored his personal account....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Christopher Tate

Richard Branson's Hairstylist on Giving Him a Cut That Worked in Zero Gravity

Photo: Virgin GalacticBefore fulfilling hislong-awaited dream of going to space, billionaireSir Richard Bransonmade sure to get his hair in tip-top shape.“We were in New Mexico already and he said, ‘I need a fresher look for tomorrow,'” says Branson’s hairstylist,Sean Donaldson. “He gave me ideas and we agreed for a tighter, cleaner look with more texture through the top.“Branson and Donaldson got talking and planned what they decided would be a “more modern yet rugged-classic look” for the billionaire adventurer....

March 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1919 words · Kristen Anderson

Richard Gere's Wife Gives Update on His Pneumonia Health Scare in Mexico: 'Mostly Recovered'

Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva.Photo: Jamie McCarthy/GettyRichard Gereis finally ready to party.The actor, 73,caught a case of pneumoniarequiring hospitalization while vacationing in Mexico for his wifeAlejandra Silva’s 40th birthday, but now appears to be over the hump, health-wise.On Saturday,Silvaposted a carousel of photos to Instagram, showing off all the festivities she enjoyed with friends for her special day — including ashot of Gere smilingat her sparkler-topped birthday cake, plus one of the duo in a sweet embrace....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Tara Hahn

Richard Simmons 'Thankful' After L.A. Court Opens Investigation into His Alleged Stalker

Richard Simmonsis “thankful” after the Los Angeles City Attorney opened an investigationinto the private detective who was allegedly tracking his whereabouts. Los Angeles City Attorney Michael N. Feuer filed papers on Friday to look into the private detective, named Scott Brian Mathews. “Richard and Teresa are very thankful to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office for its cooperation in this matter,” Simmons’ manager, Michael Catalano, exclusively tells PEOPLE. “Everyone is entitled to the same basic principles to privacy and security....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Savannah Martinez

Ricky Gervais Regrets Mocking Tim Allen at 2011 Golden Globes: 'I Have Nothing Against' Him

Ahead of his fifth —and allegedly final— return as Golden Globes host,Ricky Gervaisis looking back at one joke that he says he can’t help but regret. The British stand-up comedian, 58, recalled making a joke about Allen, 66, at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards, which Gervais says he regrets now “because I think he took it wrong.” “The joke was him and Tom Hanks,” Gervais explained. “So I came out and said, ‘Our next two presenters, the first has won five Oscars, combined box office of five billion dollars....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Douglas Yoder

Ricky Martin, Maluma, Gloria Estefan and More Pay Tribute to Late Mariachi Legend Vicente Fernández

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty The Latin music industry is mourning the death ofVicente Fernández. Ricky Martin,Maluma, andGloria Estefanwere among the many friends and fans who paid tribute to the late mariachi legend, whodiedSunday at age 81, four months after hesuffered a fallthat put him on a ventilator in the ICU. “My heart is broken. Don Chente was an angel to me his entire life. He loved me and I loved him....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · David Johnson

Rihanna Celebrates Her Fenty Perfume Selling Out Hours After Launch with Caviar in Bed

Photo: Rihanna/Instagram Crack open the caviar becauseRihannahas something to celebrate! The star just launched her first Fenty fragrance, Fenty Eau de Parfum, on Tuesday morning, and within hours the spritz had sold out. Naturally, like thebillionaireshe is, the multi-hyphenate star celebrated in bed with a bowl of caviar served on a silver platter. “how I woke up after#FENTYPARFUMsold out this morning!!!” Rihanna captioned herInstagrampost. The singer appears to be pantless is the photos, wearing only a black hoodie and sunglasses as she digs into the treat....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Kristy Roy

Rihanna Goes Makeup-Free — and Lets Her Pimple 'Shine' — in Her 'First Selfie of the Year'

While she may be the creator of abooming beauty brand,Rihannaisn’t afraid to go au naturel. The “Work” singer, 31, who was named theworld’s richest female musicianin 2019 thanks to her widely-successful Fenty Beauty line, shared a raremakeup-free photoof herself on Instagram Monday. In the picture,Rihanna— who is seen rocking a new cornrow hairstyle — appears to be not wearing any foundation or eye makeup as she poses for the camera in a black hoodie....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Heather Graham

Rihanna Teases Fans with Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Trailer: 'We've Waited for You'

With the Super Bowl LVII less than a month away,Rihannais teasing fans about what’s to come for her highly anticipated halftime performance. On Friday, the “Consideration” singer, 34, released an official teaser trailer for her headline show on Feb. 12. “Dude, Rihanna, we’ve waited for you,” said one voice. Another added, “It’s been six years since the nine-time Grammy-winner dropped an album.” Rihanna.Apple Music Finally, the spotlight shines directly on Rihanna — who’s wearing a green furry coat, a black outfit underneath and thick silver jewelry — and she motions for silence before her 2016 track “Needed Me” begins to play....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Yolanda Jones

Riley Keough Marks 33rd Birthday After Her Directorial Debut Wins at Cannes: 'What the Heck'

Photo: Gisela Schober/Getty Riley Keoughhas a lot to celebrate this weekend. The Golden Globe nominee marked her 33rd birthday a day early on Saturday, posing for a mirror selfie in an orange two-piece bikini and some pearl-studded gold hoop earrings. “It’s my birthday in Greece and I won the Camera d’Or… 🤷‍♀️what the heck. God bless,” Keoughwrotein the Instagram caption. Keough’s birthday post comes after she won the coveted Caméra d’Or alongside co-director Gina Gammell forWar Ponyat Saturday’s closing ceremony for the 75th Cannes Film Festival....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Jennifer Cook