Professional Mountain Biker Jordie Lunn Dies from Head Injury in Trail Riding Accident in Mexico

Photo: Jordie Lunn/Instagram It’s a sad day for the professional mountain biking community. Professional mountain biker and free-rider Jordie Lunn has died. He was 36. Lunn died on Wednesday after a “simple but tragic accident” while trail riding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, his family — including parents Bonnie and Brian Lunn and his brothers Craig and Jarrett — said in a statement toBikemagazine. In the accident, Lunn reportedly suffered a head injury that proved fatal....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Barbara Peters

Prolific Painter Wayne Thiebaud Dies at 101: 'He Was a Brilliant Artist'

Wayne Thiebaud.Photo: Getty Images Acclaimed painter Wayne Thiebaud — most known for his decorative pieces that brought commonplace objects to life — has died. He was 101. The University of California, Davis where Thiebaud taught for more than 40 years, announced his death in anews releaseon Sunday. In the statement, the university noted that his legacy will live on through future generations. “Wayne Thiebaud had a profound and lasting influence on our university, but his legacy transcends UC Davis....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Carolyn Avila

Purple Rain Forever! Sheila E., Usher, FKA twigs Pay Musical Tribute to Prince at 2020 Grammys

Sheila E.,UsherandFKA twigstook center stage at the 2020Grammy Awardsin Los Angeles Sunday for the special salute. Usher performing at the 2020 Grammys.Kevin Winter/Getty Images Kevork Djansezian/Getty FKA twigs, 32, danced on a pole and then joined Usher to show off her moves with him during his version of “Kiss,” which had the audience at the Staples Center on their feet. She later tweeted that she would have preferred to sing during the tribute, but was happy to be involved....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Deborah Ward

Queen and Future Queen! Monarch and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Team Up for Rare Joint Outing

Queen ElizabethandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallare teaming up for a special anniversary. The 93-year-old monarch and her daughter-in-law, 72, attended a service at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday to mark 750 years since Edward the Confessor’s original church was rebuilt under the reign of King Henry III. The new Gothic Abbey was consecrated on Oct. 13, 1269. Meanwhile, Camilla opted for a light blue outfit complete with a whimsical headpiece. And the women matched in their choice of jewelry — both chose pearl necklaces!...

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · William Butler

Queen Elizabeth 'Will Never Abdicate': Philip 'Would Have Wanted Her to Crack On,' Says Former Aide

In the wake ofPrince Philip’s death at age 99,Queen Elizabethwill continue to do what she does best: keep calm and carry on. A close royal insider adds, “She will never abdicate because of duty and honor and public service is so deep in her, as it was for him.” Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth.Tim Graham/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.Chris Jackson/Getty Images “I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job,” William, 38, said....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Kathy Rodriguez

Queen Elizabeth Holds Virtual Meetings at Windsor After Making Her First Post-COVID Appearance

Queen Elizabeth.Photo: VICTORIA JONES/POOL/AFP via Getty Queen Elizabethis carrying on with her royal duties. The monarch, 95, held two virtual meetings on Tuesday following herCOVID-19 recovery. From Windsor Castle, the Queen received the High Commissioner of India to the U.K., Gaitri Issar Kumar, as well as the Ambassador of Armenia, Mr. Varuzhan Nersesyan, and his wife, Mrs. Narine Malkhasyan. On a screen set in a room at Buckingham Palace, the Queen was seen wearing a bright orange ensemble along with a brooch and her signature pearls....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Lisa Bailey

Queen Elizabeth Makes Last-Minute Cancellation on Tea Time with Local Women Due to a Cold

Queen Elizabethis battling a winter cold. The 93-year-old monarch was set to step out on Thursday for her annual tea time with the localWomen’s Institute, which is near her Sandringham estate in Norfolk. However, a slight cold forced the Queen to make a last-minute cancellation on her visit, a royal source tells PEOPLE. Queen Elizabethhas attended the meeting, where the women listen to talks on history and swap tips on crafts and baking, for many years, making it a fixture in her annual winter break away from London....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Christopher Burton

Queen Latifah Helps a Teen Accused of Murder in 'The Equalizer' 's Post-Super Bowl Premiere

This post contains spoilers from Sunday’s premiere ofThe Equalizeron CBS. The premiere ofThe Equalizeropens at The Classic Diner, where Jewel chats on the phone to her mother about an upcoming interview for a scholarship while closing up the restaurant. When Jewel goes outside to throw out the trash, a man comes towards her and tells her to “run.” Moments later, two men open fire at the man and he dies....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1054 words · Kristopher Jacobson

Queen Rania of Jordan Changes Her Profile Pictures to Black as War Continues: 'This Has to Stop'

Queen Rania at the Conway Education Centre in Belfast on October 3.Photo:Press Association via AP Images Press Association via AP Images Queen Raniaof Jordan made a change to her social media as the Israel-Hamas war continues. The Queen of Jordan, 53, updated the profile pictures of her verified Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to a black background amid the ongoing conflict. The pages previously featured a glamorous headshot. Queen Rania is not the first royal to refresh her social media presence to meet a somber moment, as members of the British royal family includingKate MiddletonandPrince Williamtemporarily changed their pages following the death ofQueen Elizabethin September 2022 and for annual occasions likeRemembrance Day....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Nicholas White

Queen Rania Wishes Daughters Princess Iman and Princess Salma a Happy Birthday with Unseen Snap

Queen Rania posted a photo with her daughters Princess Salma (left) and Princess Iman (right) to celebrate their September birthdays.Photo:Queen Rania Al Abdullah/Instagram Queen Rania Al Abdullah/Instagram Queen Raniaof Jordan is celebrating double the birthday joy. On Tuesday, the Queen of Jordan, 53, wished her daughters,Princess ImanandPrincess Salma, a happy birthday with a thoughtful tribute onInstagram. Salma turned 23 on Tuesday, while Iman will turn 27 on Wednesday. “My whole heart!...

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Tyler Yang

Quentin Tarantino Says If He Makes a 'Star Trek' Movie It Will Be His Last: 'That Might Happen'

Could aStar Trekfilm be the last oneQuentin Tarantinoends his career on? It’s possible. “I guess I do have a loophole, [if] the idea was to throw a loophole into it,” Tarantino said. “Which would be [to go], ‘Uhhh, I guessStar Trekdoesn’t count. I can doStar Trek, but naturally, I would end on an original.’” He continued, “But the idea of doing 10 isn’t to come up with a loophole. I actually think, if I was going to doStar Trek, I should commit to it....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Vanessa Barnes

Quincy Jones Recovering After 'Bad Food Reaction' Necessitates Hospital Trip: Report

Quincy Jones.Photo: Mat Hayward/Getty Quincy Jonesis on the mend after experiencing a health scare. Over the weekend, the musician had a bad reaction to something he ate and was rushed to the hospital,according to TMZ. Per the outlet, paramedics arrived at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon and took him to the emergency room. A rep for the musician did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Jessica Holt

R. Kelly Accuser Faith Rodgers Says Singer 'Needs to Go to Jail for Forever'

Faith Rodgers, one of numerous women who have accusedR. Kellyofsexual abuse, hopes that the disgraced R&B singer will spend a lifetime in jail. Rodgers, who is featured inSurviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning— the follow-up to Lifetime’s bombshell documentary series — spoke withCBS Newsabout Kelly, 52, who is currently incarcerated andfacing chargesof sex-trafficking, sexual assault and child pornography spread throughout Brooklyn, Chicago and Minneapolis. “He needs to go to jail forever....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Katrina Ibarra