PEOPLE: Pop Culture & Puzzles

Name: PEOPLE: Pop Culture & Puzzles
Rating: 4.2 (408 reviews)
Author: Dotdash Meredith, Inc.

Entertainment News & Games

Only for iPhone

Free

408 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Magazines & Newspapers
Developer

Dotdash Meredith, Inc.
Language

EN
English
Size

89.6
MB

iPhone

Meet the new PEOPLE Mini, the fast-to-finish, fun-to-play crossword that’s satisfying, simple & easy to solve. Save progress, build streaks & share puzzles instantly. The best entertainment news app is just a tap away with the PEOPLE App. Introducing the NEW Mini crossword that’s fast to finish & fun to play. Get everything you love from America’s biggest pop culture brand: Daily celeb buzz, relationship drama, legal feuds, true crime stories and royal family news, plus daily games including the NEW Mini crossword, the fan-favorite Puzzler crossword puzzle & PEOPLE Pieces jigsaw puzzles. Now, you’ll never miss a major pop culture update again. Whether it’s awards season red-carpet looks, reporting from the Big Game’s sidelines, interviews with Olympics stars or the latest Kim Kardashian updates, the PEOPLE App has your daily entertainment news and gaming fix. Inside the PEOPLE App, you'll find: - Breaking Celebrity & Entertainment News: Get instant alerts for the biggest celeb news from 250+ award-winning journalists covering Hollywood, TV, movies, music, entertainment & more! Stay ahead with breaking stories you can read in seconds. - Daily In-App Games & Puzzles: Play the NEW Mini crossword for a fast, satisfying solve, take on the fan-favorite Puzzler crossword for more in-depth play or unwind with Pieces, our relaxing jigsaw puzzle featuring iconic PEOPLE covers & pop culture photos. - True Crime Stories: Be first to know when crime headlines break with the PEOPLE App, with powerful reporting only the PEOPLE newsroom can provide. Plus, dive into gripping courtroom drama, legal feuds, unsolved mysteries and investigative true crime features. - Royal Family News: Get the latest news from Buckingham, Windsor & beyond with the PEOPLE App. Find out what’s happening with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and more news from the royal family. - StarTracks Celebrity Photos: Scroll through PEOPLE's iconic, continuously updated photo feed, full of the latest celebrity sightings, on-set snaps and candid moments. - Editors’ Collections & Deep Dives: Explore minifeeds on the biggest stars, stories and series that let you get more of what you already love. - App-Exclusive Celebrity Videos: Watch unfiltered celeb interviews, see stars play games, share secrets, reveal who's in their DMs & more! - Pop Culture Trends: Catch the latest viral moments, celebrity gossip, relationship drama, trending topics and cultural conversations shaping the entertainment landscape. -- Why Download The PEOPLE App? - Unlimited Access: Enjoy every story, video and celeb photo at no cost. - Real-Time Push Notifications: Get instant alerts about breaking celebrity news and can’t-miss pop culture moments. - Fun, Daily Games: Test your celeb IQ with daily crosswords including the Puzzler & the Mini or unwind with Pieces jigsaw puzzles. - All Your Celebrity Content in One Place: Celeb news, exclusive interviews, trending pop culture and iconic PEOPLE features. - Fast, Visual Entertainment Browsing: Swipe through breaking news, celebrity photos and entertainment updates in seconds. - Trusted Entertainment Journalism: Backed by PEOPLE's award-winning newsroom with 250+ journalists and decades of insider access. -- The PEOPLE entertainment news app delivers the fresh celebrity and pop culture news you want, plus daily pop culture games & puzzles. Whether you're scrolling for celeb gossip or checking in on Hollywood stars, we keep you connected to the entertainment moments that matter most. It's fresh. It's fun. It’s PEOPLE! Download now for celebrity news, entertainment buzz, daily games & more. -- © 2026 People Inc. Use of the App is subject to People Inc.'s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, see https://www.people.inc/brands-termsofservice for more details.

Events

MAJOR UPDATE

Meet the New Mini Crossword

Simple, satisfying and easy to solve, the mini is a speedy pop culture crossword for a quick game break anytime.

Ratings & Reviews

4.2

out of 5

408 Ratings

The games are super fun
12/15/2025

CM-bk
I never cared for jigsaw puzzles but I can’t stop playing Pieces. I love the way the pieces snap together. It’s very satisfying and it’s a great way distract yourself while keeping your brain engaged for a few minutes.I wish there was a “hard mode” where you had to rotate the pieces 90 degrees at a time, kind of like how you rotate pictures on your phone.

Developer Response
We’re so glad to hear you’re loving Pieces! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We have exciting updates in the works, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s next. Got ideas? Email us anytime at appsupport@people.com.
The games are super fun
12/15/2025

CM-bk

I never cared for jigsaw puzzles but I can’t stop playing Pieces. I love the way the pieces snap together. It’s very satisfying and it’s a great way distract yourself while keeping your brain engaged for a few minutes.I wish there was a “hard mode” where you had to rotate the pieces 90 degrees at a time, kind of like how you rotate pictures on your phone.
Developer Response 12/22/2025
We’re so glad to hear you’re loving Pieces! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We have exciting updates in the works, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s next. Got ideas? Email us anytime at appsupport@people.com.
Waited 3 weeks to get new app…not seeing previous magazines
04/10/2025

Itiswhatitis58
Approximately three weeks ago, my People app quit working properly after contacting Meredith, they gave me a workaround so I could see the magazines which was great. Today the new app was available and all I get is a summary page, no magazines listed, no previous magazine is listed. As a People subscriber for many decades, but a digital subscriber for several years also, this is a very disappointing app. Please tell me that you are still working on Combining the old app with the new app. My digital subscription was just renewed through September, but if I have to use an app or website and everything to get the information I was able to get on the previous app. It will be my last subscription. Please fix this. This is ridiculous.

Developer Response
Hi there, we really appreciate you being a longtime PEOPLE subscriber and understand how frustrating this experience has been. The new PEOPLE app doesn’t include full digital magazine access, but you can still read your issues through the Zinio app using your existing subscription.We’re continuing to improve the app and your feedback is incredibly helpful. If you have any trouble accessing our app or have more questions, feel free to reach out to us at appsupport@people.com.Thank you again for your support over the years.—The PEOPLE App Team
Waited 3 weeks to get new app…not seeing previous magazines
04/10/2025

Itiswhatitis58

Approximately three weeks ago, my People app quit working properly after contacting Meredith, they gave me a workaround so I could see the magazines which was great. Today the new app was available and all I get is a summary page, no magazines listed, no previous magazine is listed. As a People subscriber for many decades, but a digital subscriber for several years also, this is a very disappointing app. Please tell me that you are still working on Combining the old app with the new app. My digital subscription was just renewed through September, but if I have to use an app or website and everything to get the information I was able to get on the previous app. It will be my last subscription. Please fix this. This is ridiculous.
Developer Response 04/14/2025
Hi there, we really appreciate you being a longtime PEOPLE subscriber and understand how frustrating this experience has been. The new PEOPLE app doesn’t include full digital magazine access, but you can still read your issues through the Zinio app using your existing subscription.We’re continuing to improve the app and your feedback is incredibly helpful. If you have any trouble accessing our app or have more questions, feel free to reach out to us at appsupport@people.com.Thank you again for your support over the years.—The PEOPLE App Team
Horrible
12/24/2025

SamIAmAGreenBayFan
I’ve read People Magazine since I was a kid (I’m 43 now). It’s always been a reliable source and a magazine I enjoy reading. I am super disappointed they decided to add “comments” to most articles. What is this… social media? I enjoy scrolling to the bottom of an article to see related articles and most times I’m forced to read comments. Why? Most of the comments are people who have absolutely nothing better to do in life, arguing and saying rude, irrelevant and entitled things. I personally don’t use social media for that exact reason, and I’m proud of that. But then I’m forced to read this toxic culture I try to avoid on my favorite magazine. I hate it. Please get rid of comments! And stop using AI for articles or learn to proofread!

Developer Response
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your feedback. We don't have commenting in this app so your review might be directed to the wrong place. If you'd like to discuss this more, please email us at appsupport@people.com.
Horrible
12/24/2025

SamIAmAGreenBayFan

I’ve read People Magazine since I was a kid (I’m 43 now). It’s always been a reliable source and a magazine I enjoy reading. I am super disappointed they decided to add “comments” to most articles. What is this… social media? I enjoy scrolling to the bottom of an article to see related articles and most times I’m forced to read comments. Why? Most of the comments are people who have absolutely nothing better to do in life, arguing and saying rude, irrelevant and entitled things. I personally don’t use social media for that exact reason, and I’m proud of that. But then I’m forced to read this toxic culture I try to avoid on my favorite magazine. I hate it. Please get rid of comments! And stop using AI for articles or learn to proofread!
Developer Response 12/29/2025
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your feedback. We don't have commenting in this app so your review might be directed to the wrong place. If you'd like to discuss this more, please email us at appsupport@people.com.
Complicated to Access
2d ago

pamas.
I love reading the “most discussed” articles (not commenting on them—it’s too easy to get sucked into side drama that has little to do with the article itself), yet every time I tap the headline I’m taken back to the App Store page and need to reopen the app to get to my desired article. It’s more complicated than accessing nearly any other app’s content! Once I get to the article itself, it’s worth the effort, and I have no further issues, but as a subscriber I shouldn’t need to go through the same song and dance every time I want to read something!

Developer Response
Hi there — thanks for sharing this feedback. We’re sorry to hear you’re being redirected instead of landing on the stories you want to read. Please email us at appsupport@people.com with your device, the phone browser you’re using, and a brief description of what’s happening so we can take a closer look.
Complicated to Access
2d ago

pamas.

I love reading the “most discussed” articles (not commenting on them—it’s too easy to get sucked into side drama that has little to do with the article itself), yet every time I tap the headline I’m taken back to the App Store page and need to reopen the app to get to my desired article. It’s more complicated than accessing nearly any other app’s content! Once I get to the article itself, it’s worth the effort, and I have no further issues, but as a subscriber I shouldn’t need to go through the same song and dance every time I want to read something!
Developer Response 11/26/2025
Hi there — thanks for sharing this feedback. We’re sorry to hear you’re being redirected instead of landing on the stories you want to read. Please email us at appsupport@people.com with your device, the phone browser you’re using, and a brief description of what’s happening so we can take a closer look.

Meet our latest game: The Mini crossword, a bite-sized take on our iconic pop culture crossword, exclusively available in the PEOPLE app. It’s easy to solve, fun to play & fast to finish. Save progress, build streaks & see how fast you can solve our daily puzzles.

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