Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh got a surprising reply from Jim Wren, a 105-year-old Royal Marines veteran she met ahead of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
https://people.com/sophie-duchess-edinburgh-reaction-105-year-old-veter…

On Aug. 11, 'General Hospital' star Maurice Benard took to social media to celebrate his wife Paula Smith on their 35th wedding anniversary. The actor reflected on their 40 years together and all the ways that she's supported him while sharing several throwback pictures.
https://people.com/general-hospital-s-maurice-benard-celebrates-35-anni…

Ethan Borngrebe, 18, was at a beach with his family in Washington state when he fell more than seven feet, and a piece of boulder landed on his chest. After a stranger helped save his life, his parents searched for him to express their gratitude.
https://people.com/teen-rescued-by-stranger-after-being-struck-by-150-l…

Luke Bryan performed at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Mass. on Friday, Aug. 8, shortly before the New England Patriots unveiled a new Tom Brady statue outside Gillette Stadium.
https://people.com/luke-bryan-tricks-patriots-fans-tom-brady-tease-1178…

Denzel Washington had wife Pauletta Washington by his side at the premiere of his latest movie 'Highest 2 Lowest' in New York City on Monday, Aug. 11.
https://people.com/denzel-washington-wife-pauletta-highest-2-lowest-pre…

A British man died from food poisoning after contracting Salmonella at a 4-star hotel in Spain while on a trip celebrating his 70th birthday, according to reports.
https://people.com/man-dies-food-poisoning-salmonella-hotel-spain-birth…

An individual on Reddit recalled the time a wedding guest unexpectedly proposed to the bride's cousin, leaving the bride and groom stunned and their reception 'derailed.'
https://people.com/guest-surprise-proposal-derails-wedding-leaving-brid…

Fans speculate Taylor Swift wore Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty lipstick while previewing her album The Life of a Showgirl on New Heights podcast
https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/is-taylor-swift-retiring-her-re…

The grocery chain is set to open a store in New Orleans on Thursday, Aug. 14
https://people.com/new-orleans-is-getting-its-first-trader-joes-11789338

President Donald Trump referenced MAGA's efforts to rename the Kennedy Center while previewing the announcement of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees
https://people.com/donald-trump-floats-new-kennedy-center-name-11789305