Closer Weekly

Closer Weekly reports the latest news about a generation of celebrities who deserve to be called "stars"- from Dolly Parton and Doris Day to Michael Douglas and Paul McCartney. Along with health tips, decorating advice and delicious recipies, each issue is packed with features that you won't get in any other magazine.

What I've Learned

Joke of the Week

THE BIG PICTURE

MEG RYAN Opens Up About Aging in Hollywood

PICTURE PERFECT

Lucille Ball & Vivian Vance They Were Like Sisters • THE TELEVISION CO-STARS ENJOYED A WARM RELATIONSHIP THAT GREW STRONGER OVER THE YEARS

WE LOVE LUCY

Turning the Lens ON HOLLYWOOD • THE NEW BOOK LIFE: HOLLYWOOD IMMORTALIZES MANY ICONIC MOMENTS THE MAGAZINE HAD WITH FILM’S GREATEST STARS

WORD SEARCH • Puzzles • TV & Movies • Food • Health • Horoscopes

CROSSWORD

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

CODEBREAKER: BEAUTY CANON

HOROSCOPES • Swoosie Kurtz turns 80 on Sept. 6!

THIS WEEK'S PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

ENTERTAINMENT

Winona Ryder

Charming CAPE TOWN • THIS SOUTH AFRICAN PORT CITY IS FAMOUS FOR ITS HISTORY, BEAUTY AND GREAT CUISINE

BRING CAPE TOWN HOME

Craveworthy VEGGIE DELIGHTS • These delicious, feel-good recipes use nourishing plant-based ingredients and are a cinch to prepare

5 BEST EXERCISES FOR STRONGER LEGS • DON’T TAKE AGING SITTING DOWN!

ROSEANNE BARR I Have a BEAUTIFUL LIFE • The Emmy-winning TV star talks about comedy, new projects and her world today

ROSEANNE'S LIFE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The GYPSY ROSE LEE Only I Knew • THE FAMED BURLESQUE QUEEN LIVED A GLAMOROUS LIFE BUT COULD ALSO BE SURPRISINGLY DOWN-TO-EARTH

GENA ROWLANDS (1930-2024) She Was an INDEPENDENT SPIRIT • THE STAR OF THE NOTEBOOK HAD AN INNATE TALENT FOR BRINGING COMPLICATED WOMEN TO VIVID LIFE

PHIL DONAHUE (1935-2024) Farewell to the KING OF DAYTIME TALK • THE PIONEERING HOST WAS THE FIRST TO TRUST THAT AMERICANS COULD HANDLE FRANK DISCUSSIONS OF HOT-BUTTON TOPICS

DORM SWEET DORM • Send your college-bound kid off with all the essentials!

CLIVE OWEN MY LIFE IN 10 Pictures

FLASHBACK