Mar. 15, 2025
Photo:Queen Rania Al Abdullah/Instagram
Queen Rania Al Abdullah/Instagram
Queen Raniaof Jordan is embracing her new role as a grandmother to a real-life princess.
“With the chick,” Queen Rania began the caption onInstagram, per a translation from Arabic. “So much cuteness in my arms,” she added in English.
The snap showed a rare glimpse of the royal couple off-duty, sporting casual clothes (Queen Rania even took off her slippers to rest her feet on an ottoman!
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Queen Rania’s official birthday portrait as she turns 54 on Aug. 31, 2024.Photo:Royal Hashemite Court
Royal Hashemite Court
It has been a big year — and a big month! — forQueen Raniaof Jordan.
To mark her 54th birthday on Aug. 31, the Royal Hashemite Courtreleased a new portraitof the Queen. The photo shows the royal smiling as she looks off-camera while sporting a regal look: an evening dress complete with a purple sash, adorned with a crown brooch, and sparkling tiara.
Mar. 15, 2025
Brian May.Photo:Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty
Queen guitarist Brian May revealed he suffered a “minor stroke” on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and temporarily lost movement in his left armMay added that he is “grounded” at home while he recovers and is now able to play the guitar once againMay previously suffered a heart attack in May 2020 after he tore his gluteus maximus muscles while gardening at homeQueenguitaristBrian Mayis opening up about a recent health scare.
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Brian May and Steven Tyler.Photo:Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty; John Salangsang/Billboard via Getty
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty; John Salangsang/Billboard via Getty
Brian May is feeling some “sweet emotion” overAerosmithretiring from touring.
On Aug. 2, theQueenmusician, 77, shared aheartfelt Instagram postabout news that the rockers would no longer be hitting the road due toSteven Tylerbeing unable to fully recover froma vocal cord injury.
“This has brought a tear to my eye. Aerosmith have been a huge part of my life, as they have been for millions of other rock fans.
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Josh Homme performs in Bavaria in June 2024.Photo:Daniel Lob/picture alliance/Getty
Daniel Lob/picture alliance/Getty
Queens of the Stone Ageare taking a step back from the road.On Friday, Aug. 23, the “No One Knows” rockers announced the cancellation of all of their 2024 concerts due to Josh Homme receiving “essential medical care” onX (formerly Twitter).“QOTSA regret to announce the cancellation and/or postponement of all remaining 2024 shows. Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year," Queens of the Stone Age wrote.