Photo: Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty Images Genetic testing has revealed that Hertha, a popular polar bear at Tierpark Berlin Zoo, is the product of an accidental breeding between siblings, according to the German zoo. On Tuesday, the Berlin Zoo released a statement claiming that a clerical error at the Moscow Zoo left a female polar bear named Tonja listed as the daughter of the wrong parents. Tonja went on to mate with Berlin’s male polar bear Wolodja,according to CNN....

Former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden died on Thursday at the age of 72. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Bernie Marsden of Whitesnake in 1978.Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty The English rock and blues guitarist is known for writing a handful of the band’s hits, including “Here I Go Again,” “She’s a Woman” and “Fool for Your Loving.” “Good Morning…I’ve just woken up to the awful news that my old friend & former Snake Bernie Marsden has passed....

Bernie Sandersreturned to the Democratic debate stage on Tuesday night two weeks after aheart attackand the Oct. 5 death of his daughter-in-law,Rainè Riggs. “In my judgment, Trump is the most corrupt president in the history of this country,” he said early in the debate when discussing impeachment. His aides confirmed in recent days that he would attend the debate after taking a brief break from campaigning following his heart attack....

Cindy Ord/Getty Images.Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Bethenny Frankelis not holding back about her “nightmare divorce” from ex-husbandJason Hoppy, even though she said she initially didn’t want a prenup. On Tuesday’s episode of theReal Housewives of New Yorkalum’s podcast,Just B, Frankel, 51, said that the thought of going into a prenuptial agreement with Hoppy, 51, was “embarrassing.” “I ended up marrying someone who was just a regular person, who seemed like they could handle all of what’s going on with me, and being in reality television,” Frankel began....

Photo:Bruce Glikas/WireImage; Slaven Vlasic/FilmMagic Bruce Glikas/WireImage; Slaven Vlasic/FilmMagic The Real Housewives of New York Cityalum appeared on Team Coco’sLiterally!withRob Lowepodcast this week to chat about her “reality reckoning” plan — and how it could impact her relationship with her former network. “I can tell you with great certainty that everyone at Bravo likely despises me, includingAndy Cohen, because it’s very personal and because they have to protect the realm,” she said on Thursday’s episode....

Bethenny Frankel, for one, says she was not surprised when she found out aboutErikaandTom Girardi’s legal troubles. During Thursday’s episode of herJust BiHeartRadio podcast, the formerReal Housewives of New York Citystar, 50, brought up the estranged couple while discussing stars who have been “canceled” or “demoted” over the years. Frankel — who asserted that Erika, 50, has been “semi-demoted” due to the scandal — said she hasn’t been watching the drama unfold on theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsthis season, but claimed she has a “specific perspective” on Erika and Tom’s situation due to her ex-fiancéDennis Shields....

Betty White’s cause of death has been revealed. According to the death certificate, White suffered a stroke six days before her death. A source tells PEOPLE “It was a mild stroke. She died peacefully in her sleep.” White’s longtime agent and friend Jeff Witjas also tells PEOPLE: “Betty passed in her sleep peacefully without pain. To me this is the most important thing and brings me comfort as her dear friend....

They call her Queen for a reason. At the 63rdGrammy Awardson Sunday,Beyoncémade history as she earned her 28th win, making her the show’s most-decorated female artist. She beat Alison Krauss' previously held record of 27 wins. Beyoncé is now tied with Quincy Jones for the second-most Grammy wins, while conductor Georg Stolti holds the record with 31 Grammys. For more on the 2021Grammy Awards, listen below to the episode of PEOPLE Every Day....

Drunk in love!BeyoncéandJAY-Zshared intimate photos from their Sardinian getaway as they celebrated her birthday Tuesday. The pop powerhouse turned 37 while vacationing on the resort island off the coast of Italy. She and Jay, whomarked their 10th wedding anniversary earlier this year, were spotted sharing a loving embrace as they strolled in the sun. The birthday queen donned an oversized straw hat and a pink two-piece skirt and crop top ensemble — accessorized with red cat-eye sunglasses and a gold belly chain — while the rap mogul opted for a simple graphic t-shirt and striped white pants....

Blue Ivy Carteris officially an award-winning artist. At the NAACP Image Awards dinner on Friday night, the 8-year-old daughter ofBeyoncéandJAY-Zwon the outstanding duo/group prize for her contributions to the song “Brown Skin Girl,” according toVariety. Blue, who is heard singing a few lines, received a writing credit for the song, which also features Beyoncé, Wizkid and Saint Jhn. Beyoncé, 38, also won six awards during the night, including outstanding female artist and outstanding soundtrack/compilation album forThe Lion King: The Gift, on which “Brown Skin Girl” is featured....

Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Bill Bidwill, who owned the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals for nearly five decades, died Wednesday,his family said. He was 88. Bidwill and the Cardinals have been linked for much longer than just his time as owner. His father, Charles Bidwill, bought the team in 1932 when it was based in Chicago, and Bidwill served as a ball boy for the club as a child. He later became the Cardinals’ vice president once he graduated from Georgetown University....

Bill Clintonsays his presidential elections would have been much different had social media been around in the 1990s. The 42nd president and best-selling author James Patterson, co-writers of the new bookThe President Is Missing, addressedPresident Donald Trump‘s affinity for tearing down his critics and opponents on Twitter during an interview onCBS Sunday Morning. Interviewer Mo Rocca raised the topic, saying, “President Trump — this is just factual — is fond of personal insults....

Bill Gates and daughter Phoebe Gates.Photo: Image Press/Shutterstock Bill Gatesand his daughterPhoebetook a bite of the Big Apple. The Microsoft co-founder, 66, and the 19-year-old, the youngest of his three children with ex-wifeMelinda French Gates, attended theTIME100 Gala in New York City on Wednesday night. At the event, they hit the red carpet and posed for a number of father-daughter photos. Phoebe, who is currently a student at Stanford University, was also all smiles as she posed for some solo snaps....