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NEED TO KNOW Duncan Joseph, who goes by the username @duncanyounot online, creates videos impersonating people he meets in real lifeThe viral personality is known for characters like Shannon Debussy and Diana DiamondOver the next few years, however, Joseph tells PEOPLE he hopes to show more of himself online For years, Duncan Joseph has been donning different wigs while switching between characters in his social media sketches — but now he’s ready for his followers to meet the man underneath. Joseph, known online as @duncanyounot, has grown a following by slipping into a southern accent to embody characters like Shannon Debussy…
The Grammys are guaranteed to give us something to talk about the next day — or for years to come. On the red carpet, you won’t see any Old Hollywood ballgowns; instead, musicians including Jennifer Lopez and Toni Braxton have taken the opportunity to wear head-snapping gowns that start trends (and make some blush). And as one of the most visible stages in music, there have been plenty of all-timer performances worth a rewatch, even decades later. The ceremony, which first took place back in 1959, has also seen a lot of history-making moments from musicians who later became legends,…
NEED TO KNOW Garrett Morris celebrates his 89th birthday on Feb. 1An original member of the Saturday Night Live cast, he appeared on the show from 1975 to 1980His later credits include regular and recurring roles on the sitcoms The Jeffersons, Martin and 2 Broke Girls Garrett Morris is just weeks away from his 89th birthday when he picks up the phone and begins his PEOPLE interview with just one request. “Ask me what I’ll be doing on my birthday,” he says in anticipation of the big day on Feb. 1. His answer: “Regretting the passage of time.” Of course,…
Not all chart-toppers are Grammy winners. In fact, some of music’s biggest names have never won a golden gramophone despite their success on the airwaves. Take Katy Perry, who has been nominated 13 times—including Teenage Dream for Album of the Year, “Firework” for Record of the Year and “Roar” for Song of the Year—without a single victory. “To be honest, I always go by numbers, and they don’t lie,” she told Variety in a 2021 interview. “Everyone has an opinion and that’s wonderful, but numbers are numbers. Math is sacred.” Likewise, her “California Gurls” collaborator Snoop Dogg has been up…
NEED TO KNOW Beyoncé currently holds the record for the most wins and nominations in Grammy historyThe singer has earned 35 Grammys and 99 nominationsIn 2001, she won her first two Grammys with Destiny’s Child for the chart-topping hit “Say My Name” Beyoncé is just “That Girl” when it comes to winning Grammy Awards. Since the early 2000s, the mononymous superstar has earned the coveted honor, both as a solo artist and the lead singer of Destiny’s Child. The members of the best-selling R&B group took home their first awards in 2001, and Beyoncé has continued to rack up more…
Ready for the Olympics or the romantic conclusion of Benedict and Sophie’s love story? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Netflix is the place for you to be this February. This month, the streamer is centering several reality TV favorites and bringing the Valentine’s Day love. At the top of February, a new docuseries called Glitter & Gold gives viewers all the juicy context they need on the Olympic sport of ice dancing in preparation for the Milan Cortina Olympics; at the end of the month, fans of the ton can slip back into Bridgerton to see…
In a rare comment about his personal life, he told reporters Jan. 21 that Cardi has “been an amazing supporter to me, and the Patriots. You know, she wasn’t a football girl before I converted her over, but I’m just thankful to have her in my corner. She’s an amazing woman.” He added, “I just appreciate her. Hopefully I can build on that and, you know, I guess, watch that tree grow.” Meanwhile, Cardi isn’t rushing into another binding union after filing for divorce from Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, for the second time in August 2024.…
Music’s biggest night always strikes a chord. Indeed, the Grammys—hosted for the sixth time by Trevor Noah Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles—always pack a punch in terms of pop culture-defining moments. From head-turning fashion choices to unlikely celeb encounters the event always has a few surprises in store. Take, for instance, Lady Gaga’s unforgettable egg get-up at the 2011 event, where Mother Monster arrived encased in a life-size blue egg, carried in by four performers donned in latex. It wasn’t until her debut performance of “Born This Way” that Gaga (real name Stefani Germanotta) finally emerged from the casing. The next day, she…
NEED TO KNOW Carlos Alcaraz was raised by his parents, mom Virginia Garfia Escandon and dad Carlos Alcaraz González, in SpainThe tennis star has said his family has “sport in our blood,” as his dad was also a professional athleteHe gave his parents a shout-out during his French Open victory speech in June 2024 Carlos Alcaraz has become a star in the professional tennis world — and his parents are proud to watch him live out his dreams. The Spanish tennis player was raised by his parents, mom Virginia Garfia Escandon and dad Carlos Alcaraz González, in his hometown of…
“This night is so special,” Clive Davis said to the star-studded room at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton Hotel, which included legendary artists and rising stars, beloved actors and distinguished personalities. “It’s special that we celebrate music [and] artistry.” As always, Davis was introduced by a succession of esteemed friends, including Harvey Mason Jr., who introduced Gayle King, who then queued up a video intro from Barack Obama. In his pre-recorded message to Clive, Obama ended with two simple instructions: “Have a wonderful evening — and, of course, enjoy the music.” This year’s Pre-Grammy Gala (which took place Saturday, Jan. 31),…