Singer Muni Long Struggles Every Day with Lupus Pain: 'My Fingertips Will Start Turning Blue' (Exclusive)

Muni Long in 2024.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty SingerMuni Longis sharing details about her experience withlupus. Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly referred to as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease, according to theNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. It occurs when the immune system, which typically protects the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE about her new single “Slow Grind,” the Florida-born songstress, 36, shares some of the ways lupus flare-ups affect her.

Single Dad of 4 Goes Viral for Expertly Styling Daughter’s Hair for Valentine’s Day (Exclusive)

Dylan Mondo does his daughter Ava’s hair.Photo:Dylan Mondo Dylan Mondo Dylan Mondo may not be a professional hairstylist, but he’s picked up a few tricks over time. “It wasn’t something I planned too far in advance. I love creating special moments for my kids whenever I can, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought it would be a cute way to show her some love,” Mondo, 31, tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Single Mom Saves 3-Year-Old Son’s Teddy Bear Before 'Forever' Home Destroyed by Floodwaters

gofundme “I got my son’s teddy bear, but we didn’t go too hard grabbing everything because we didn’t think it would come to this,” homeowner Randi Marcuciotold ABC affiliate WTNH. Marcucio, an ER nurse, bought the home on East Hill Road in Oxford two years ago, per the outlet. But, according to aGoFundMeset up to help the single parent, in an instant, “the normally idyllic stream next to her house rose to completely demolish the base of their home, washing away all of their possessions.

Sir Anthony Hopkins Announces 'Raw and Passionate' MemoirWe Did OK, Kid(Exclusive)

Sir Anthony Hopkinsis putting his life into words for the first time. PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that the legendary actor, 87, is releasing a “raw and passionate” memoir later this year.We Did OK, Kidwill be released on Nov. 4 from Summit Books and the two-time Oscar winner will also read the audiobook. “I like it and I think you will, too,” Hopkins says in a video announcing the news. “Have a read.

Sir Christopher Nolan!OppenheimerDirector and Wife Emma Thomas Receive Knighthood and Damehood from King Charles

King Charles III and Christopher Nolan on Dec. 18, 2024.Photo:The Royal Family/X The Royal Family/X Christopher Nolanand his wifeEmma Thomashave added esteemed new titles to their name. On Wednesday, Dec. 18,Oppenheimerdirector Nolan, 54, and producer Thomas, 53, met withKing Charlesat Buckingham Palace in London, where they were recognized with knighthood and a damehood honors for their contributions to the film industry. “He said he had seenOppenheimerand enjoyed it,” Nolan told reporters of speaking with King Charles, 76, following the event, according toSky News Australia.