Rafael Nadal Defeats Matteo Berrettini to Secure Spot in the 2019 U.S. Open Men's Singles Final

Rafael Nadal at the 2019 U.S. Open.Photo: Tim Clayton/Getty ImagesRafael Nadalis back in a U.S. Open final.The Spanish tennis star, 33, defeated Matteo Berrettini 7-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday night at the 2019 U.S. Open. Nadal will go for his 19th Grand Slam title on Sunday.“In the tiebreak I was a little bit lucky. I survived in that moment,” Nadal said during an on-court interview,USA Todayreported. “I started to play with more calm and a little bit more aggressive....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Catherine Anderson

Raiders' Carl Nassib Says He Feared Coming Out Publicly Would 'Ruin His Career': 'It Was Not Easy'

Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Carl Nassibis opening up about the internal thought process he went through beforepublicly coming out as gayearlier this year. WhileappearingonComeback Stories with Darren Waller and Donny Starkinsfor his first interview since he announced his sexuality, the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end, 28, explained that he had concerns about how coming out publicly could potentially “ruin” his career with theNational Football League (NFL). “I thought about it every once in a while....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Stacy Andrade

Rainbow Queen: See All of Queen Elizabeth's Colorful Outfits at Royal Ascot This Week

01of 04Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/GettyThe Queen matched her cheery mood with a bright yellow outfit (and a touch of blue) on the first day of Ascot.02of 04While day two called for a lighter, pastel look, the Queen still accessorized her pale blue dress coat with a pop of pink.03of 04Karwai Tang/WireImagePink lady! Elizabeth went for a pretty-in-pink look for day three.04of 04Steve Parsons/PA Images/Getty ImagesThe color we were waiting for! The Queen opted for her signature lime green for the fourth day of Ascot....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Ashley Becker DDS

Ramona Singer Denies That She Was Fired from 'The Real Housewives of New York City'

Photo: Sophy Holland/Bravo It doesn’t appear thatRamona Singerwill be leaving her apple behind anytime soon. On Wednesday, the reality star, 64, responded to a fan, who questioned if she had been fired fromThe Real Housewives of New York City. 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 · 309 words · Trevor Wilson

Rapper Bun B Exchanged Gunfire with Intruder Attempting to Steal a Car from His Home: Police

Rapper Bun B (whose real name is Bernard Freeman) exchanged gunfire with an armed intruder who was trying to steal a car from his home, PEOPLE confirms. Jodi Silva, a public information officer with the Houston Police Department, tells PEOPLE that at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, the 46-year-old rapper’s wife, Queenie (whose real name is Angela Walls), heard a knock on the door. Bun B’s attorney Charles Adams says Queenie opened the door expecting it to be the mail man delivering an Amazon package....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Monica Jenkins

Rapper Lexii Alijai Dies at 21: 'Saddest Way to Start a New Year' Says Kehlani, as Stars React

Photo: Presley Ann/FilmMagic Stars are mourning the loss of Minnesota-born rapper Lexii Alijai. Born Alexis Alijai Lynch, the young star was a rising talent in the hip-hop community. She died on Wednesday at the age of 21, according to multiple outlets, including theNew York Post‘sPage Six. A cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Family members shared news of her passing on social media, where they mourned Alijai and her music....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Travis Campbell

Rapper Turned Politician Sidhu Moose Wala Dead at 28 After Being Gunned Down in Drive-By Shooting

Photo: Burak Cingi/Redferns A rapper turned politician was fatally shot in what police in India alleged was a gang-related attack. Thirty empty casings were later discovered at the scene that had come from three different guns –– one of them being a 9mm handgun. Moose Wala –– born Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu –– was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, Punjab police chief Viresh Kumar Bhawra said, perCNN. Video filmed at the scene shows the former rapper’s SUV was hit at least 14 times,according toRolling Stone....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Jason Yang

Rapper YNW Melly, Who Recently Collaborated with Kanye West, Charged with Murders of 2 Friends

Photo: Lyrical Lemonade/Youtube Florida rapper YNW Melly, né Jamell Demons, has been arrested after allegedly fatally shooting two of his close friends in October. Williams and Thomas were both pronounced dead at the hospital. Williams was also known as YNW Sakchaser and Thomas was known as YNW Juvy. Both rappers werefeatured on a documentaryabout Melly posted on Melly’s YouTube page. It is not immediately clear as to what sparked the alleged altercation....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Jessica Torres

Raquel Leviss Blocks Tom Sandoval After He Wishes Her 'Peace and Happiness' on Her 29th Birthday: 'OK Bye!'

Photo: Andrew J Cunningham/Getty; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Rachel “Raquel” Levissis burning birthday candles — and bridges, apparently — as she turns 29. As theVanderpump Rulesalum marks another turn around the sun, she has signaled on Instagram Story that she’s blocked former loverTom Sandoval. Leviss has been making big changes in her life six months after Bravo’sScandovalignited when news of her hermonths-long affairwith Sandoval — who was costarAriana Madix’s then-boyfriend of nine years—became public knowledge....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Cynthia Livingston

Rare Honus Wagner Baseball Card Sells for $1.5 Million at Auction Despite Damage

Photo: Robert Edward Auctions A damaged T206 Honus Wagner baseball card sold for $1,528,066 Tuesday morning after a 17-day auction. ESPNreported that the auction tallied 75 bids and that the ultimate winner prefers to remain anonymous. The outlet previouslysaid that a T206 Wagner is often referred to as the Holy Grail of sports cards, as there are less than 100 known to exist. The monumental sale happened despite the piece of memorabilia’s condition....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Dylan Briggs

Reality Winner Gives First Interview Since Espionage Conviction: 'I Am Not a Traitor'

Reality Winner— the former National Security Agency worker who spent more than four years in jail for leaking classified documents — has given herfirst interviewsince her prison release. Winner, 30, was a contractor at Pluribus International Corp., who worked with the NSA. In 2018, she was charged with espionage after authorities alleged she accessed a classified memo and mailed it toThe Intercept. “I am not a traitor. I am not a spy....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Joseph Phillips

Reba McEntire Loves 'Both' Stepson Brandon Blackstock and His Ex Kelly Clarkson: 'Hope They're Happy'

Reba McEntireis sending her love toKelly ClarksonandBrandon Blackstockamid the pair’s lengthy divorce. During an interview withExtraon Friday, McEntire, 66, was asked about whether she has been able to help Clarkson at all, having been through divorce herself. She was previously married to Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987 and Narvel Blackstock — Blackstock’s father — from 1989 to 2015. In her response, the “I’m a Survivor” singer cited her connections to both Clarkson, 39, and Blackstock, 44....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Dr. Jose Clark II

Ree Drummond Praises Son Todd's 'Dedication' to Football as Season Ends: 'Couldn't Be Prouder'

Photo: Ree Drummond Instagram Ree Drummondis singing the praises of her youngest son,Todd Drummond. The Food Network star, 52, shared a loving tribute on Instagram to her 17-year-old boy on Sunday, to celebrate the end of football season. “This is a Todd Drummond appreciation post,” Ree wrote of Todd, in a caption accompanying a gallery of photos of the high school junior on the field. “His older brother was QB for three full years, so this was Todd’s first season in the starting spot,” Ree added....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Jodi Harvey