Beloved 'Singing Doctor' Who Sang to 8,000 Newborns Receives Sweet Honor for 'Beautiful Voice'

Photo: UPMC Dr. Carey Andrew-Jaja has delivered thousands of babies during his 40 years of medical practice. And he’s welcomed each little one in an extra special way: with a song. Earlier this year, the city of Pittsburgh declared May 16 “Jaja Day” to celebrate Dr. Carey Andrew-Jaja, of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital, who has earned the name “The Singing Doctor” thanks to his tradition of singing to the babies he delivers, according toThe University of Pittsburgh Medical Center....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Kyle Bradley

Ben Affleck on How George Clooney Helped Him Maximize Time with His Kids While Filming 'The Tender Bar'

“My life has really changed a lot. Once I had kids, it became very obvious to me that the priority was time with them,” Affleck, 49, tells PEOPLE in the latest issue about spending as much time as possible with daughters Violet, 16, and Seraphina, 12, and son Sam, 9, with ex-wifeJennifer Garner. “George was spectacular in that way. He’s a dad too and would let me out on the weekends or cut me early....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Ryan Smith

Ben Affleck Recalls His 'Bad' Performance in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Film: 'They Re-Recorded My Line'

Ben Affleckis looking back at a performance he’s not so proud of. After joking about being “fired” from multiple jobs in his youth due to his “tardiness problem as a teenager,” Affleck recalled one of his first-ever film roles: in 1992’sBuffy the Vampire Slayer. “I got one line … it was for a basketball player,” he said. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Paula Martin

Ben Affleck Says He Feels 'Grateful for the Difficulties That I've Had'

Photo: Micaiah Carter for WSJ. Magazine. Ben Affleckis reflecting on learning from past mistakes. TheTender Baractor, 49,opened up toWSJ. Magazinefor the outlet’s December/January issue about alcoholism and “painful” moments in his past that inspired him to get sober. Looking back, Affleck explained that the difficulties he’s experienced led him to where he is today. “There’s a lot that I would want my younger self to understand. Some things, honestly, that I’m too self-conscious of or shy about to be really candid about with the whole world because they’re mostly mistakes,” he said....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Patrick Rose

Ben Affleck Seen Leaving Jennifer Garner's House After Spending Five Hours Finalizing Divorce

Photo: BACKGRIDBen Affleckspent a total of five hours atJennifer Garner‘s house while the two finalized their divorce.TheJustice Leagueactor was seen arriving at thePeppermintstar’s home on Thursday — thesame day the two finalized their divorce, PEOPLE confirmed. Garner and Affleck, both 46, met with lawyers and a private judge to finalize the terms of their divorce three years after announcing their separation.The former couple announced their separation in June 2015 after 10 years of marriage and three children together:Violet, 12,Seraphina, 9, andSamuel, 6....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Kara Walters

Ben Platt Speaks Out After First Broadway Performance of 'Parade' Was Met with Antisemitic Protesters

Photo: Emilio Madrid At the first performance of theBroadwayrevival ofParade— a musical aboutthe true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man who was lynched in 1915 — antisemitic protesters gathered outside of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. Platt, 29, addressed the scene outside the Jacobs shortly after midnight on Wednesday following the production’s first preview performance. Reflecting on hisfirst show back on Broadwayin an Instagram video, Platt said the evening was “so wonderful and special” and acknowledged his costars and the creative team involved in the production....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Jessica Lowe

Ben Whishaw Admits the Reveal That His James Bond Character Is Gay Felt 'Unsatisfying'

Ben Whishaw.Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Ben Whishawwanted more from hisJames Bondcharacter’s big reveal. TheEmmywinner plays tech expert Q in theDaniel Craig007 moviesSkyfall(2012),Spectre(2015) and last year’sNo Time to Die, which serves as the last entry featuring Craig, 53, in the lead. During one scene inNo Time to Die, it’s hinted that Q is gay when he mentions he has a date with a man — though Whishaw, 41, admitted toThe Guardianthat he thought the moment was too underplayed....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · David Savage

Bernie Sanders Wins in New Hampshire with Pete Buttigieg in Close Second as More Candidates Drop Out

Vermont Sen.Bernie Sanderswon New Hampshire’s Democratic primary on Tuesday,multiplenews outletsdeclared, with former Indiana mayorPete Buttigiega very close second — and, essentially, tied for first.That same night, Democratic candidatesAndrew Yang, a businessman, and Colorado Sen.Michael Bennetboth announcedthey were leaving the raceafter disappointing showings.Former Vice PresidentJoe Bidencontinued his middling streak with what looked to be a fifth-place finish in New Hampshire after coming in fourth in last week’sIowa caucus.Minnesota Sen.Amy Klobuchar, who came in fourth in Iowa, jumped to third in New Hampshire while Massachusetts Sen....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Mitchell Wilson

Bethenny Frankel Diagnosed with Leaky Gut Syndrome and a Wheat Allergy: 'It Couldn't Get Sexier'

Photo: Bruce Glikas/WireImageAfter a difficult year,Bethenny Frankeljust learned that she has to addyet another health problem to her list— leaky gut syndrome.TheReal Housewives of New York Citystar, 48, shared on Twitter that she had been diagnosed with the common digestive disorder.“Just when you thought it couldn’t get sexier, I was diagnosed today with ‘leaky gut syndrome’ and a wheat allergy,” she said. “Could there be a more vile title? That I wouldn’t have put on my dating profile....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1193 words · Jasmine Ewing

Betty Ford's Daughter Objects to Melania Trump's Admiration for Mom's 'Traditional' Role

Back in 1999,Melania TrumptoldThe New York Timesthat if her then-boyfriend,Donald Trump, was ever elected president, she’d like to be a “very traditional” first lady, “like Betty Ford or Jackie Kennedy. I would support him.” “I don’t think of my mother as a traditional first lady to begin with,” says Betty Ford’s daughter, Susan Ford, 61. “Yes, she did do teas and things of that nature but I just don’t think of her as a traditional first lady because she was so outspoken about the issues that were important to her....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Cassandra Velasquez

Betty White's Agent Says Funeral Arrangements Being Handled Privately: 'She Never Wanted People to Make a Fuss'

Betty Whitewill be honored privately as the late comedian would have wanted. Her close friend and agent at APA (Agency for the Performing Arts) Jeff Witjas tells PEOPLE that White — who died at the age of 99 on Dec. 31 — will be put to rest in a private ceremony, which is still being planned. “The arrangements are being handled privately and that was Betty’s wish,” Witjas says. “As in life, she never wanted people to make a fuss over her....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · John Taylor

Beverley Mitchell Hopes Her Time Away from Home Filming 'Special Forces' Inspires Her 3 Kids

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/GettyBeverley Mitchellis hoping her time away from her three young children on FOX’s new reality showSpecial Forces:World’s Toughest Testwill one day inspire them to step out of their comfort zone and try new things.“I think it’s amazing,” the 41-year-old tells PEOPLE exclusively alongside contestantJamie Lynn Spearsof her journey on the show. “I’ve got [kids who are] 9, 7, and 2, so they didn’t quite understand, but when I explained to them, ‘Mommy did something that scared her....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1507 words · Kimberly Rogers

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Win Best Urban Contemporary Album for 'Everything Is Love' at 2019 Grammys

Everything is love when you’re a Grammy winner!BeyoncéandJAY-Ztook home the best urban contemporary album honor at Sunday’s 2019Grammy Awardsfor their joint effort,Everything Is Love. They beat outBeyoncé’s protégéesChloe x Halle (The Kids Are Alright), Chris Dave and the Drumhedz (Chris Dave and the Drumhedz), Miguel (War & Leisure) and Meshell Ndegeocello (Ventriloquism).The couplesurprise-droppedEverything Is Loveas The Carters in June after years of speculation that they were working on an album together....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · David Davidson