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Two days before her death at the age of 96,Queen Elizabethdid what she had done for 70 years: reported for duty. Conducting her most important constitutional role, the Queen appointed the incoming British prime minister,Liz Truss, on Sept. 6 atBalmoral Castlein Scotland — her 15th prime minister in a record-breaking reign. Though she had become “very frail,” a royal insider tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story, another close source says “there was no hint of anything happening....

Photo: Fox Photos/Getty The author notes that Queen Consort lived through World War I as a young woman, rose to the throne following the unexpected abdication of her brother-in-lawEdward VIIIand supported her husbandKing George VIthrough World War II. She was also a widow for almost 50 years, and guided her daughter as Queen through a changing 20th century— “the embodiment of keep calm and carry on.” Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth, King George VI and Princess Margaret....

Jam Master Jay of Run DMC in London in 2001.Photo:Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images The trial of two men accused of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay began on Monday, reports theAssociated Press,NBC NewsandThe New York Times. Jason “Jay” Mizell, known professionally as Jam Master Jay, wasshot in the headat his studio on Oct. 30, 2002, while playing video games. He was 37 at the time of his death....

Jay Leno and wife Mavis at the Improv in West Hollywood on April 3.Photo:JAST / BACKGRID JAST / BACKGRID Jay Lenoand his wife,Mavis Leno, are having a night out on the town. The report also detailed how Mavis “has a lot of disorientation, will ruminate about her parents who have both passed and her mother who died about 20 years ago.” Ostrin formally recommended the approval of the conservatorship, citing Mavis’ consent and the couple’s “long-term, loving and supportive” relationship....

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics poses for a head shot during NBA media day.Photo:Brian Babineau/NBAE via Gett Brian Babineau/NBAE via Gett Boston Celtics starJayson Tatumis looking for the fullOlympicexperience this summer. “I would love the opportunity,” Tatum tells PEOPLE of representing Team USA this summer. “I played in Tokyo three years ago and won the gold medal, and that experience was different because it was still around COVID,” says Tatum, noting that “there were no fans” at the events....

Jeff Goldblum.Photo: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Jeff Goldblummight be headed to the Land of Oz. On Friday,Varietyreported that Goldblum, 70, isin “final talks” to play the Wizardin the upcoming film adaptations of the hit musicalWicked. Neither Universal Pictures nor Goldblum’s representatives immediately responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment. 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....

Jeff Goldblumhad just begun filming on his first major movie when someone on set sideswiped him with a negative review: “You stink.” No, it wasn’t Goldblum’s performance, rather his body odor. To convincingly play a menacing street thug in the 1974 Charles Bronson thrillerDeath Wish, the normally fastidious Pennsylvania native thought he should stop bathing in what he calls a “misguided” attempt at Method acting. “I didn’t shower in order to play this street thug....

Jelly Rollis responding to criticism for meeting thePresident-electDonald Trump.While appearing on his wifeBunnie Xo’s podcastDumb Blondefor the Dec. 16 episode, the “Halfway to Hell” singer spoke about meeting with Trump, 78 during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden in New York on Nov. 16.“Dude, there’s not a chance in hell that I’m not going to meet the president-elect. I don’t care,” Jelly, 40, said, noting how he would be excited to meet any president....

Arturo Holmes/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty The 40-year-old country star helped ring in the new year with a five-song performance duringNashville’sBig Bashat the Tennessee capitol’s Bicentennial Park on Dec. 31, closing out his set with a cover of the late singer’s hit “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” Keithdied at age 62in February 2024 following a stomach cancer diagnosis, and Jelly has performed “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” on several occasions since. AtNashville’s Big Bash, the tribute came after he sang his own tracks “I Am Not Okay,” “Need a Favor,” “Son of a Sinner” and “Liar....

Jenifer Lewisis grateful to be alive after recovering from an “unthinkable and harrowing” accident in November 2022. During her first night there, Lewis — who says she’s become more of an activist than an actress or author — recalls how dark it gets when the sun sets in the Serengeti. Without having a tour of the property, she walked onto her deck to see the infinity pool when she suddenly fell into a dry ravine full of boulders and sharp rocks....

Common and Jennifer Hudson.Photo:Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Jennifer Hudsonis all loved up. During an appearance on Tuesday’sJimmy Kimmel Live!,Hudson was asked about her andCommonseeminglygoing publicwith their relationship on her talk show last month. On theJennifer Hudson Show, both Hudson, 42, and Common, 51, described who they were dating without revealing any names. AsKimmel, 56, pointed out viewers eventually realized they were talking about each other, Hudson joked on his show, “Is that what you gathered because I thought he was datingWhoopi Goldberg?...

Photo:Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images Jeopardy!hostKen Jenningswasn’t always at the head of the class. Appearing onLive with Kelly & Markon Monday, Jennings opened up about his academic grades. “I was a pretty good student,” the quiz show host, 49, toldKelly RipaandMark Consuelos. “My worst grade ever — I don’t think I ever failed a test — but my worst grade on my résumé is a C+ in seventh grade Home Ec....

Flatiron Books; Mark Seliger Jeremy Renneris ready to tell his story! The actor, 54, will open up about his 2023near-fatal snowplow accidentin his forthcoming memoir,My Next Breath, which will hit shelves this spring from Flatiron Books. “Jeremy writes in blistering detail about his accident and the aftermath,” the synopsis reads. “This retelling is not merely a gruesome account of what happened to him; it’s a call to action and a forged companionship between reader and author as Jeremy recounts his recovery journey and reflects on the impact of his suffering....