Darlene Love Says Cher Friendship Is ‘One of the Great Things That Has Happened in My Life’: ‘Such a Joy to Work with Her’ (Exclusive)

Cher and Darlene Love.Photo:Ralph Bavaro/NBC via Getty Ralph Bavaro/NBC via Getty Darlene Loveis proud to always have a friend inCher. The iconic singer, 83, tells PEOPLE that her friendship with Cher, 78, which began in 1962 and has continued without pause ever since, is “one of the great things that has happened in my life.” “We were talking about that the last time we were together,” Love explains. “I ended up working for her as a backup singer when she did herHeart of StoneTour.

Darlene Love's Last Holiday Shows of Year Sell Out After Mariah Carey Calls Her 'Queen of Christmas'

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty for Tony Awards Productions; Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage Months after Carey wasblocked from an attempt to trademark the “Queen of Christmas” titlefollowing opposition from Love and fellow notable holiday musicianElizabeth Chan, the “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hitmaker praised Love in an Instagram video shared earlier this month. “I listened to that song every year — like, every year — and it was an homage to Darlene Love, the Queen of Christmas, Darlene Love, that we love!

Darren Criss and Wife Mia Are Expecting Baby No. 2: 'Coming Soon'

Darren Criss and Mia Swier on June 12, 2022 in New York City.Photo:Dia Dipasupil/Getty Dia Dipasupil/Getty Darren Crissis going to be a dad of two! The singer shared an edited photo of his face, his wife’s face, and their daughterBluesy Belle’s face, 20 months, on top of theMamma Mia: Here We Go Againpromotional movie poster. Criss was sticking his tongue out while his face was planted onMeryl Streep, his wife was smiling as she replacedAmanda Seyfried’s body and their daughter’s face was placed onLily James’ head.

Darren Criss Celebrates 5th Wedding Anniversary: 'It Just Keeps Getting Better and Better'

Darren and Mia Criss.Photo:Dia Dipasupil/Getty Dia Dipasupil/Getty Darren Crissand hiswife Mia Crissare celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary! TheGleestar, 37, shared a rarepersonal post on Instagramon Friday marking five years of being married to Mia. “Best g—— day of my life,” Darren began the caption of a photo of the couple singing together at their reception, as he reflected on his 2019 wedding day. TheJustice Leaguestar went on to explain that he usually avoids posting about his private life, though he knows fans are curious.

Darryl Strawberry Recovering After Heart Attack: 'Your Prayers Are So Absolutely Appreciated'

Darryl Strawberry during the 75th New York Yankees Old Timers Day on Sept. 9, 2023 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.Photo:Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Darryl Strawberryspent his 62nd birthday on Tuesday in the hospital, recovering after suffering a heart attack in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. The former MLB All-Star right fielder — who helped lead the New York Mets to a World Series championship in 1986, and the New York Yankees to two World Series championships in 1996 and 1999 — shared about his health scare on social media Monday night.