Photo: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX Regé-Jean Pagedidn’t hamper Netflix’s plans when he stepped away from the role of Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. When theBridgertonbreakout starleft the Netflix seriesafter one season in April 2021, many fans were left with questions about his departure and how it would impact the show. But executive producersShonda Rhimesand Betsy Beers, who released their new bookInside Bridgertonon Tuesday, tell PEOPLE why Simon’s absence from the series makes sense....

Photo:Lionel Hahn/Getty Lionel Hahn/Getty Sienna Millerhas turned to boyfriendOli Greenfor maternity wear. TheNorth Starstar, 41, revealed in a newinterview withVoguethat she’s been getting creative with her pregnancy outfits, turning to Green’s closet. “I’ve tried to avoid buying maternity wear. It’s very hard,” Miller said. “I feel like I’m probably at the stage where I need some maternity leggings.” “I’ve found clothes in my wardrobe that will stretch and I have borrowed Oli’s jeans for the first four months,” she added....

Taylor Hawkins.Photo: Ashley Beliveau/Getty Taylor Hawkinscontinues to inspire and help musicians. PEOPLE can reveal exclusively that signed musical items — some of which were used during the tribute concerts for the lateFoo Fighters drummer— will soon go up for charity auction. Proceeds from the auction, through Julien’s Auctions in coordination with the Hawkins family, will benefit MusiCares and Music Support, raising funds for mental health and wellness initiatives for the music industry....

Brain imaging.Photo: Getty On Monday, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) released its findings after using the special type of MRI machine togauge the long-term effects of COVID. The scans revealed significant brain abnormalities in people post-COVID that may explain cognitive issues, anxiety and sleep issues, according to a statement from RSNA. Researchers studied and identified changes to the brainstem and frontal lobe in patients, sometimes even six months after theCOVID infection, RSNA said....

Janelle Brown and Garrison Brown.Photo:Janelle Brown/ Instagram Janelle Brown/ Instagram The Brown family is mourning thesudden lossofGarrison Brown. “Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown,” Janellewrote in the post. “He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory....

Janelle Brown. Janelle Brownis single and proud to say it. Despite confirming in December 2022 that she and exKody Brownhadseparatedafter a 29-year spiritual marriage, theSister Wivesstar doesn’t consider herself “divorced.” “Because we never were legally married, I can’t really say I’m divorced,” Janelle, 54, explained to PEOPLE during a wide-ranging conversation aboutwhere her family standsafter adomino effecttoppled three of Kody’s marriages in 14 months. She continued, “I just say ‘I’m no longer with’ [him] when I explain it to outside people, I’m like, ‘I’m no longer with my partner....

Police investigate after skeletal remains were found in Queens, New York City on Monday, January 29, 2024.Photo:Gardiner Anderson for NY Daily News via Getty Gardiner Anderson for NY Daily News via Getty Skeletal remains were found in the basement of a house under construction in Queens, New York on Monday. The remains were identified as human, reports theNew York Daily News,NBC News 4and theNew York Post. Police responded to a 911 call of bones discovered at 119-22 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens, on Monday afternoon around 1:55 p....

Sloane Stephens.Photo: Masha Maltsava/Lemon PerfectSloane Stephensis building her resume of accomplishments both on and off the court!While the 2017 US Open champion, 29, has had quite the packed schedule this year, she told PEOPLE recently that she is sure to make time to pursue her passions and interests outside of tennis and even recruiting the help of some friends.When asked about a recent photo shared toInstagramof the tennis star posed withRafael Nadalcaptioned, “With my bestie,” Stephens said her friend is helping improve her language skills....

Sly Stone makes a rare appearance performing his song “if you want me to stay” with The Family Stone during Hippiefest 2015 at Count Basie Theater on August 23, 2015 in Red Bank, New Jersey.Photo:Mark Weiss/Getty Mark Weiss/Getty After decades of dealing with drug addiction,Sly Stonefinally got clean in 2019 — leaving his three kids free to enjoy what they call the “most normal times” yet with their father.Questlove’s new documentarySly Lives!...

Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Photo: George Pimentel/Getty ImagesSofía Vergarais celebrating her love on her husband’s birthday.In a sweet Instagram post, theModern Familyalum paid tribute toJoe Manganiello’s 46th birthday with a personal photo.Alongside a photo of Manganiello sitting oceanside, she shared a kind message about the future: “Feliz cumpleaños mi amor❤️🙏🏼 its going to be an amazing 2023 for you💪"On Tuesday night, the 50-year-old actress also shared a selfie of the pair, in anticipation of Manganiello’s birthday, captioning the casual snap: “It’s almost ur bday....

Sofia Vergara at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Photo:Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Sofía Vergarais sharing her hair story. The actress and producer is a new global brand ambassador for innovative haircare brandSchwarzkopfand will spread the message about its new campaign, “What Story Will You Tell?”, empowering people to own their beauty stories. The trendsetting brand has also declared 2024 the year of the blonde. For Vergara, 51, that means opening up about her hair journey when she got to Hollywood about 20 years ago....

Photo: Getty (2) Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamweren’t the only royals to headstatesidethis week! Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfarappeared at Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security in Washington, D.C. on Monday at the annualHillary Rodham Clinton Awards ceremony. Sophie, 57, was honored with the award for her work campaigning against sexual violence in conflict zones. Prince Edward’s wifegave a speechat the event — which was briefly interrupted when Sophie excused herself from the podium to get a tissue....

Photo: Starbucks Starbucksis putting everyone on the nice list this year. Getting your hands on one of the freebies is simple. On Nov. 17, all customers have to do to receive one is order a handcrafted holiday or fall Starbucks drink — whether it’s in-person or placed on the Starbucks app for delivery or pick-up. The sooner you order a cheery drink, the better, since the red cup giveaway is only happening at participating stores while supplies last....