Ridley Scott Blasts French Critics Over NegativeNapoleonReviews: 'The French Don't Even Like Themselves'

Ridley Scott; Joaquin Phoenix in “Napoleon”.Photo:Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images; Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures/Apple Original Films Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images; Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures/Apple Original Films Ridley Scottis firing back atNapoleoncritics. Napoleonhad its world premiere in Paris on Nov. 14, and some French critics were unkind to the historical drama. Historian Patrice Gueniffey wrote inLe Pointmagazine that he viewed the film as “very anti-French” and claimed there were “many historical errors....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Gina Patel

Rihanna and Billionaire Boyfriend Hassan Jameel Cozy Up on Lunch Date in Italy

Must be “Love on the Brain”!Rihannaand her billionaire boyfriend, Saudi businessmanHassan Jameel, are enjoying a romantic vacation on the Amalfi Coast.On Wednesday, the pop star-turned-makeup mogul, 31, and her beau were photographed cuddling, smiling and laughing during a lunch date at Lo Scoglio in Nerano, Italy, a province of Naples.The Italian outing was rare for the ultra-private pair, who are seldom seen out and about.Rihannaand Jameel were first linked in June 2017, when they were spotted kissing and grabbing coffee while on holiday in Spain....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Tyler Marshall

Rising Country Artist Elizabeth Lyons Drops New Song 'Epiphany' & Shows Fans a 'Day in My Life'

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter, 28, released the video for her new song “Epiphany” on Wednesday. In it, she gives fans an inside look at a day in her life. “I wrote this song because I had an epiphany, a moment of understanding why my path had been what it was,” the singer tells PEOPLE. “I lost who I was only to gain my confidence back. I needed to believe. I needed hope....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Carrie Snyder

Rising Snowboard Star 'Was Full of Life' Before Sudden Death on 18th Birthday, Says Coach

The coach of Ellie Soutter, who tragicallydied on her 18th birthday on Wednesday, says her shocking death is akin to losing “a little sister.” French Olympic silver medallist Déborah Anthonioz, 39, traveled and trained extensively with the rising snowboard star, developing a connection as “more girlfriends than coach and student,” Anthonioz tells PEOPLE. She last saw her snowboarding protegé “a dozen days ago” and spoke with her for the last time on Sunday — just three days before her tragic death in the forests near Les Gets, France — to discuss Soutter’s preparation and training schedule....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Nicholas Page

Rita Ora Opens up About Jay Z and Beyoncé: 'I'll Never Not Appreciate the Experience I Had With Them'

Photo: Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto via Getty ImagesRita Ora has nothing but good things to say aboutJay ZandBeyoncé.The British singer opened up about her relationship with the power couple in the September issue ofCosmopolitan UK. “I’m still happy I’ve had this incredible experience. Jay is one of my idols and Beyoncé is obviously the queen of life,” Ora, 25, said.The new host of America’s Next Top Model was signed to Jay Z’s record label, Roc Nation, in 2008 but the pair’s seven-year work relationship became strained after she released only a single album amid her five-album recording contract....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Luis Todd

Rob Kardashian Appears Thinner at Kim Kardashian's Birthday Party in Rare Video

Rob Kardashianlooks to have lost weight in footage from his sisterKim Kardashian West‘s low-keybirthday celebrationon Monday night. In a video that Kim, 39, shared to her Instagram story, a man who appears to be a leaner Rob, 32, is seen in a black shirt and shorts walking through her house. His face is not shown. Towing behind Rob were Kim’s daughterChicago, 21 months, andKourtney Kardashian‘s daughterPenelope, 7. The KKW Beauty mogul wrote on the video, “I love my family....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Kimberly Gibson

Robert Downey Jr. Shares Rare Glimpses of His Three Kids as He Celebrates His 58th Birthday

Robert Downey Jr. and his kids.Photo: Robert Downey Jr/instagram Robert Downey Jr.is sharing gratitude for the last year of his life while celebrating his birthday.TheIron Manactor shared a lovely montage onInstagramTuesday sharing a look back at 57, which began with ringing in his 58th birthday with wife Susan Downey and his three kids — daughter Avri, 8, and sons Exton, 11, and son Indio, 29.Indio carries out a cake with tall candles as the family sings happy birthday to the action star, who does the robot as he approaches....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Jennifer Cuevas

Robert Pattinson on the Surprising Challenges of His Batsuit: 'You Get Trapped in Rooms'

In addition to the pressures of bringing an iconic character to life inThe Batman, starRobert Pattinsonhad to learn how to act and move in a Batsuit that wasn’t always conducive to airflow, small spaces or wide fields of vision. “It must have been about 10 months before I first put on the suit,” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “I did a screen test in George Clooney’s suit and it was terrifying because it was absolutely boiling hot and [I was] pouring sweat....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Rebekah Richardson

Robin Thicke Praises Son Julian, 13, for Landing the Lead Role in School Musical: 'I Didn't Cry'

Robin Thicke shared his pride in his son Julian Fuego, 13, for his role in his school’s musical over the weekend.Photo:Robin Thicke/Instagram Robin Thicke/Instagram Robin Thickehas a budding star in his house.The singer’s 13-year-old son Julian Fuego was on the big stage over the weekend as he played Patrick Star in his school’s musical production ofSpongeBob Squarepants.“My son, Julian Fuego Thicke was Patrick Star in the SpongeBob musical!!! I didn’t cry, you cried!...

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1058 words · Kari Perry

Robin Thicke Says He Wants to Be as 'Much Like' Late Father Alan as Possible: 'I Try to Make Him Proud'

Robin Thickeis getting real about how the death of his beloved father,Growing PainsstarAlan Thicke, was a major turning point in his life. The singer tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday, that losing his father due to a heart attack in 2016 made him decide to “put everything aside” in order to focus on his then 6-year-old son Julian, whom he shares with ex-wifePaula Patton. “I wasn’t in a good place when he passed, and I wasn’t in a better place right after,” Thicke says....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Abigail Alvarez

Robyn Brown Admits New Family Dynamic Without Her Sister Wives Is 'Scaring Me and Stressing Me Out'

“There’s Christine leaving and her divorcing Kody is — there’s a lot of tension going on. Now they’re talking about doing Christmas separate," she continued. “It’s just like this whole new worry and heartbreak and stress about whether or not we’ll not be together for Christmas, but it’s still horrible to sit and think about." “It’s scaring me, it’s stressing me out a lot,” she added of the family’s 2022 holiday plans, which were put on display during Sunday’s episode....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Michelle Lamb

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Is 'Happy and Grateful' After Welcoming Second Baby

Photo: RosieHW/Instagram; Steve Granitz/WireImage Rosie Huntington-Whiteleyis enjoying being a mom of two! On Monday the 34-year-old model, who welcomed her second child,daughter Isabella Jameslast month, answered fans' questions about her pregnancy and life with two children in her Instagram Stories. When asked how she’s “adjusting”, Huntington-Whiteley said that her “heart is very full.” “Very happy and grateful to have two healthy babes,” she wrote on the snap that showed Isabella and 4-year-old son Jack Oscar, both of whom she shares with fiancéJason Statham....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Meredith Castro

Royal Baby Christening! See All the Glorious Photos from Prince Alexander's Big Day

Photo: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock Happy Christening Day, Prince Alexander! Sweden’s youngest royal prince, H.R.H. Prince Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil, was baptized with regal pomp and ceremony at a service held at Stockholm’s Drottningholm Royal Palace Chapel on Friday. Proud parents Princess Sofia, 31, and Prince Carl Philip, 37, welcomed Prince Alexander, who is fifth in the line of succession to the Swedish throne, on April 19. The newest addition to Sweden’s royal ranks showed a stoic side to his character on his big day....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Jeremy Davis