Reuters People News Summary
Following is a summary of current people news briefs.
Rolling Stones to hit the road as Jagger regains swagger
The Rolling Stones will hit the road again this summer after rescheduling their North American "No Filter" tour, which was postponed when lead singer Mick Jagger needed medical treatment. The 75-year-old, who media reports said had undergone heart valve replacement surgery in New York earlier in the spring, showed fans he had regained his swagger on Wednesday, breaking into his well-known dance moves in a video shared on Twitter.
Ex-President Jimmy Carter home from hospital after breaking hip
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was released from a hospital on Thursday and will recuperate at home after falling and breaking his hip earlier this week while preparing to leave on a turkey-hunting trip, the Carter Center said. In a statement, the nonprofit organization said the 94-year-old Carter was discharged from the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, near the Carters' home in Plains.
Herman Wouk, author of 'The Caine Mutiny' and 'The Winds of War,' dies at 103
Author Herman Wouk, whose World War Two experiences provided the foundation of his bestseller "The Caine Mutiny" and two epic novels about the war, died on Friday at the age of 103, his literary agent said. Wouk, whose "War and Remembrance" and "The Winds of War" were turned into popular television miniseries in the 1980s, died in his sleep at his home in Palm Springs, California, Amy Rennert said.
Meghan, wife of Britain's Prince Harry, gave birth at private London hospital
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and wife of Britain's Prince Harry, gave birth earlier this month at a private hospital in London, her son's birth certificate shows, according to the Press Association. Former American actress Meghan, who cited her name as "Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex," gave her occupation as "Princess of the United Kingdom."
Duchess Meghan's friends speak out: 'She's never had a diva fit, never'
Two friends of Prince Harry's wife Meghan are speaking out to defend her against a wave of negative publicity in the British press and on social media platforms. Her longtime friend and makeup artist, Daniel Martin, broke into tears as he spoke about the Duchess of Sussex, as the former American actress is now officially known.
Britney Spears' manager casts doubt on future of singer's career
The longtime manager for Britney Spears voiced concern about her mental health on Wednesday, saying he believes the pop singer should not return to performing at a planned Las Vegas residency in the near term "and possibly never again." In January, Spears suspended plans for a new show set to run in Vegas from February to August after her father became seriously ill following a ruptured colon.
Madonna gets into Eurovision groove in Tel Aviv despite Palestinian criticism
Pop star Madonna took time out ahead of her scheduled guest performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, attending an evening event in Tel Aviv on Thursday. Paparazzi caught the "Queen of Pop" on her way to a nightclub at the Tel Aviv port after a concert was held there. The venue on the Mediterranean-front promenade has hosted fringe events for the Eurovision music competition.
