People 10/24/2016

For October 24, 2016 'I met him once and said, "As king of the gays, we thank you." He laughed and kept pointing to me, saying, "I love this guy!" It was amazing.' —MARIO CANTONE, on his experience meeting President Obama, to People 'Make it your own, because it's believable when it comes from the deepest part of who you are, because this is a powerful platform to make a lot of change.' —MICHELLE OBAMA, on her advice for her successor, on Today 'I waited until I was 31 to get married. I think that's key. You change so much in your 20s.' —KELLY CLARKSON, author of River Rose and the Magical Lullaby, on being happily married, to Brandon Blackstock for People 'You can get a ton of compliments that…

The actress, 56, again joins writer-director Christopher Guest for Netflix's new movie Mascots You last teamed with Guest on 2006's For Your Consideration. Would you always say yes to working with him? It's not even a question. This was 10 years coming, so it was a pretty big deal. I thought this chapter was done—thank God it's not. What's it like on-set? The story is very well-crafted, but all the dialogue is improvised. Chris gives you these great nuggets and then you put them in your pipe and smoke it. How did you prepare for your role as Judge Gabby Monkhouse? I'd talk to myself in the mirror as her or read an article and comment on it from her point of view. I have a process. What do you…

'They both deserve to be happy, together or apart' Carrie via people.com For Oct. 10, 2016 Brad and Angelina I'm so sorry to hear about Brad and Angelina's split. This is one Hollywood couple I thought would go the distance; the love they shared seemed insurmountable. Judy via e-mail I hope, for the sake of their family, that they can learn to respect each other. Dustin via e-mail Brad and Angelina are both wonderful people in their own rights. Their kids are lucky to have them as parents. Chuck Pleasants via e-mail Thomas Gibson I hope [Gibson's dismissal] from Criminal Minds for his on-set altercations gives him some clarity. He now has an opportunity to rebuild his reputation and career. Brittany E. via e-mail For Oct. 3, 2016 Michael Strahan…

Two days before wrapping her Formation World Tour with husband Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Serena Williams in nearby New Jersey, Beyoncé dazzles in a pink Gucci ensemble while out and about in New York City on Oct. 5. Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown drops by Planet Hollywood in New York City on Oct. 8. Michelle Williams stuns at the London premiere of Manchester by the Sea on Oct. 8. The Voice coach and native New Yorker Alicia Keys returns to her hometown on Oct. 9, where she treated the concrete jungle to a surprise concert in Times Square. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson enjoy a date night on Oct. 8, walking the red carpet ahead of the world premiere of the actor's new film Inferno in Florence. Queen…

TREND REPORT Black-Lace Midis THE LBD OF THE SEASON FEATURES A BELOW-THE-KNEE HEMLINE AND REVEALS A LITTLE (OR A LOT!) OF SKIN Zoë Saldana In a Rodarte look with Neil Lane jewelry and Christian Louboutin shoes. Nicole Kidman In a Rodarte sequin top and tulle skirt with ankle-strap heels. Brittany Snow In a ruffled Three Floor dress and strappy Sophia Webster shoes. Kristen Stewart In a Jonathan Simkhai design and black pumps. Dakota Fanning In a Valentino cap-sleeve dress and sandals by the label. THE KEY TO PULLING OFF SUCH A SEXY STYLE IS TO KEEP THE REST OF YOUR LOOK UNDERSTATED. STICK TO SIMPLE ACCESSORIES AND LET THE SKIN-BARING SILHOUETTE BE THE FOCAL POINT.…

ALL THE NEWS & BUZZ FROM HOLLYWOOD JANET JACKSON MY BABY JOY WHEN JANET JACKSON announced in April she was postponing her highly anticipated Unbreakable world tour to focus on planning a family with her husband, Wissam Al Mana, 42, rumors immediately began to swirl that the singer was already pregnant with their first child. Now Jackson, who celebrated her 50th birthday this past May, is exclusively making the news official to People and proudly showing off her growing baby bump. "We thank God for our blessing," says the thrilled mom-to-be. Since her pregnancy, the "Rhythm Nation" singer has kept a low profile while prepping for motherhood with the help of her loved ones. "She's doing very well. She's taking it easy," the star's brother Tito, 63, told Andy Cohen…