Restaurant Owner Says She Asked Sarah Sanders to Leave Because She Works for 'Inhumane' Administration

The co-owner of the Red Hen restaurant in Lexington, Virginia, says she has no regrets about asking White House Press SecretarySarah Huckabee Sandersto leave in acontroversial incident over the weekend. Stephanie Wilkinson tells theWashington Postthat her business has thrived for 10 years because she’s kept politics off the menu in a town that has been deeply divided over political issues. But when PresidentDonald Trump‘s press secretary came into the Red Hen with her family on Friday evening,Wilkinson says she felt compelled to take a stand....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Jeremy Hicks

Richard Engel Gives Update on His Son, 3, Who Has Rett Syndrome: He's 'Making Amazing Progress'

Richard Engel‘s little man is making some serious strides. The NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent and his wife Mary Forrest appeared onTodayto sharean update about their3-year-old sonHenry Thomas‘ battle withRett syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorderthat leads to severe physical and cognitive impairments and, as of now, has no cure. The little boy was diagnosed with the condition just over a year ago. “He has been standing with assistance, with help,” said Forrest of Henry, who appeared on the show Wednesday alongside his parents as they spoke toHoda KotbandCraig Melvinin honor ofRett Syndrome Awareness Month....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Aaron Brooks

Rihanna and LVMH Agree to Put Fenty Fashion House on Pause

Rihanna.Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Rihannaand French luxury conglomerateLVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuittonhave mutually agreed to pause the singer and entrepreneur’s Fenty ready-to-wear label, according to multiple reports. LVMH confirmed the news in a statement toWWD: “Rihanna and LVMH have jointly made the decision to put on hold the RTW activity, based in Europe, pending better conditions.” According to the outlet’s sources, a small staff are wrapping things up at Fenty’s headquarters in Paris....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Eric Henry

Rihanna Pledges to Help Victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas: 'It Truly Breaks My Heart'

“It truly breaks my heart to see the complete devastation that #HurricaneDorian is having on the Bahamas!” Rihanna, 31, tweeted. “You are in our prayers and @ClaraLionelFdn is already figuring out how best we can help! #HurricaneDorain #Bahamas.” Hurricane Dorianmade landfall in the Bahamas on Sunday, causing“extreme destruction.”As of Wednesday morning, the storm had killed at least seven people, according toCNN, and is moving north toward the east coast of the United States....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Kimberly Rojas

Rihanna Turned Down Super Bowl Halftime Show: 'They Asked Her' and 'She Declined,' Source

Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Rihannareportedly has a powerful reason for turning down the opportunity to perform at next year’sSuper Bowl. “Yes they asked her and yes, she declined,” a source with knowledge of the situation tells PEOPLE, adding that the decision was likely made in support of former San Francisco 49ers quarterbackColin Kaepernick. “That’s certainly what everyone at the NFL believes,” the insider adds. “I don’t work withRihannaso I don’t know what her camp told them, but the word within the organization is that’s why she said no....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Alex Lee

Riley Keough Praises Austin Butler's Performance as Grandfather Elvis Presley: 'Didn't Stop' Crying

Riley Keough; Austin Butler as Elvis Presley inElvis(2022).Photo: Foc Kan/WireImage; Courtesy of Warner Bros. PicturesElvisbrought up a lot of emotions for many members ofElvis Presley’s family, including the music legend’s granddaughterRiley Keough.While speaking at theVarietyWomen in Motion panel during theCannes Film Festival— where her directorial debut,War Pony, was being screened — the actress and filmmaker said “it was a very emotional experience” watchingElvis, starringAustin Butleras the iconic singer.Keough, 32, added of the upcomingBaz Luhrmannfilm, which she watched with momLisa Marie Presleyand grandmotherPriscilla Presley, “It wasn’t like I distrusted Baz in any way, but you’re protective over your family....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1372 words · Joel Taylor

Rising TikTok Star Caitlyn Loane, Who Gained Popularity Sharing Her Life as a Young Farmer, Dead at 19

Rising Australian TikTok star Caitlyn Loane has died. She was 19. Her father, Phillip Loane, confirmed her sudden death in a statement toThe Mercuryon Thursday, saying: “She was a lovely, crazy young woman who was an invaluable member of our family. Words can’t describe our loss.” Caitlyn’s family did not share her cause of death. Instead, her father told the outlet that “every day should be ‘R U OK?’ Day.”...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Stacey Patel

Rob Gronkowski Says He and Tom Brady Celebrated Their NFC Win with a Hug: 'This Is a Dream'

Rob Gronkowski andTom Bradyhugged it out after making it to the Super Bowl together, once again.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Green Bay Packers last Sunday in the NFC Championship, 31-26. After their victory, Gronkowski called intoThe Late Late Show with James Cordenand opened up about how he and his longtime teammate celebrated.“We just gave each other a big hug and said, ‘This is what it’s all about. This is why we came down here....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Jonathan Warren

Robert De Niro Tells High School Students Trump Is Spreading 'Bulls---': Report

Robert De Nirois attackingDonald Trumpagain, this time while honoring a group of award-winning high school students. The Oscar-winner, who has repeatedly criticized the president, reportedly slammed Trump while speaking at the ceremony for the Jimmy and Rosemary Breslin “American Writer Award” at the Tweed Courthouse in Lower Manhattan. “The one characteristic that comes through all of your work that I read, and that is the same quality of everything that Jimmy Breslin wrote, is the truth,” De Niro said,according to Page Six....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Jared Hughes

Robert Downey Jr. Looks Back on Playing Iron Man: I'm Not Defined by 'What I Did' with Marvel

Robert Downey Jr. might’ve been the perfect fit to play Tony Stark, but that doesn’t mean he takes the superhero home.In anew interview with theOff Camera Show, Downey Jr., 54, opened up about how playing the same character for so long started taking a toll on his creativity.“I had an incredible ten-year run that was creatively satisfying. It was very, very, very hard work and I dug very deep, but I have not been forced to explore the new frontier of what is my creative and personal life after this,” Downey Jr....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Christopher Tapia

Robert Irwin Looks Almost Identical to Late Dad Steve Irwin in Photo with Baby Niece Grace

Photo: Robert Irwin/Instagram (2) Like father, like son! “Let the uncle adventures begin!” Robertcaptioneda shot of himself holding the infant on his Instagram Friday morning. “Love you so much, Grace ❤️ This little one picked the two best parents in the entire world,” he continued. “The most incredible, caring and strong Mum… and the funnest, coolest and kindest Dad. Love you three so much - I can’t wait for this exciting journey ahead!...

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Charles Robles

Robert Pattinson Regrets Joking About Not Working Out for Batman Role: 'Came Back to Haunt Me'

Robert Pattinson inThe Batman(2022). Robert Pattinsonwants you to know that he did indeed beef up to play Batman. “I just always think it’s really embarrassing to talk about how you’re working out,” said Pattinson, laughing. “I think it’s like an English thing. Unless you are in the most unbelievable shape, where people are just genuinely curious, going, ‘How have you achieved, like, physical perfection?’ or whatever.” “You set a precedent,” he added....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Matthew Fuller

Robin Roberts Reveals Why She Was 'Fearful' Leading Up to Historic Interview with Barack Obama

Robin Robertsis opening up about one of the more difficult moments in her journalism career.In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look atTurning the Tables with Robin Roberts— her Disney+ roundtable talk series premiering July 28 — guestDebbie Allenasks the longtime news anchor about the “biggest interview that gave you a little stage fright.“After taking a pause, Roberts, 60, brings up an interview she conducted withBarack Obamain 2012, when he was president and she had recently been diagnosed with cancer for asecond time, but hadn’t revealed it to the world yet....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Megan Palmer