Entertainment Archives

With the aquarium closed to humans, penguins take opportunity to explore and visit other animals

March 16, 2020 4:49 PM CNN

The penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago are usually the ones being looked at, since they are one of the most beloved attractions. But Sunday,…

‘Game of Thrones’ actor says he tested positive for Covid-19

March 16, 2020 4:28 PM CNN

A “Game of Thrones” actor is the latest celebrity to say he’s been diagnosed with the coronavirus. In a post made to Instagram on…

‘Love Is Blind’ couple launches YouTube channel

March 16, 2020 1:37 PM CNN

Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton are riding that “Love Is Blind” popularity wave right into their very own YouTube channel. The…

Harry Styles’ ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ is the beautiful distraction we all need

March 16, 2020 12:57 PM CNN

Harry Styles performing NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” just may be the sweetest thing in the world right now. The singer and his touring…

Virus could be final call for A380 superjumbo

March 16, 2020 11:40 AM CNN

Popular with air travelers but expensive to operate at the best of times, the gigantic Airbus A380 passenger plane could be one of the first major…

Venice’s canal water looks clearer as coronavirus keeps visitors away

March 16, 2020 10:45 AM CNN

As the world continues to grapple with coronavirus, the pandemic is having some unexpected side effects. Take Venice, one of Italy‘s biggest…

Reba McEntire mourns the death of her mother Jacqueline

March 16, 2020 10:29 AM CNN

Country music legend Reba McEntire is remembering her mother, Jacqueline, who died this past weekend after a battle with cancer. Jacqueline…

North American ski resorts follow Europe in sudden suspension of all operations

March 16, 2020 9:50 AM CNN

On the same day Switzerland made the decision to suspend all ski resort operations, resorts around the United States and Canada began sending out…

Singer Charlotte Church pregnant, three years after miscarriage

March 16, 2020 9:08 AM CNN

Former child singing star Charlotte Church is expecting her third child, after suffering a miscarriage in 2017. The 34-year-old, who made her name…

Taylor Swift urges people to stay home amid coronavirus pandemic

March 16, 2020 8:46 AM CNN

Taylor Swift is asking people to please practice social distancing. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday to ask her 128 million followers to stay…

Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens and other celebs giving back during coronavirus pandemic

March 16, 2020 8:34 AM CNN

Several stars are stepping up to lend a helping hand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to offering words of advice and support,…

Shows kids can watch while they’re out of school that you won’t feel bad about

March 16, 2020 8:29 AM CNN

It’s hard to limit screen time in the age of the coronavirus. As families practice social distancing as a strategy to battle the pandemic, kids…

Fusing history and industry, Sunny Dolat is ushering in a new age for Kenyan fashion

March 16, 2020 8:12 AM CNN

At daybreak on the shores of the island nation of São Tomé e Príncipe, Sunny Dolat transformed into a high priest. Before an intimate audience at…

Olga Kurylenko, James Bond actress, says she has coronavirus

March 16, 2020 6:59 AM CNN

A former Bond girl has announced she has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Olga Kurylenko, who starred as Camille Montes opposite Daniel Craig in the…

As celebrities issue their own coronavirus PSAs, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his donkey urge fans to stay home

March 16, 2020 6:27 AM CNN

As the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, celebrities are using their platform to urge fans to help curb the spread of the…

States order bar closures and restaurant restrictions as coronavirus cases climb

March 16, 2020 2:55 AM CNN

Some states are ordering the closure of bars and restaurants and hospitality giants Disney and MGM are shuttering their resorts as coronavirus…

US citizens returning from overseas say they are waiting hours for coronavirus screening at airports

March 16, 2020 2:26 AM CNN

As Americans are being urged to keep their distance from one another, travelers returning on flights from Europe say they are being made to wait for…

How forgers fooled the Bible museum with fake Dead Sea Scroll fragments

March 15, 2020 7:16 PM CNN

Last year, the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, said five of its most valuable artifacts — once thought to be part of the historic Dead…

TSA quadrupled its carry-on allowance for hand sanitizer, but where can we find any?

March 15, 2020 2:23 PM CNN

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Friday that it has increased its carry-on liquid limit to up to 12 ounces for hand…

‘The Plot Against America’ offers a chilling alternate past, with an eye on the present

March 15, 2020 10:14 AM CNN

Including his masterpiece “The Wire,” David Simon’s HBO series have garnered critical acclaim while appealing to a small if…

‘Westworld’ could learn a thing or two from ‘Watchmen’ as its third season begins

March 15, 2020 10:13 AM CNN

In the small world of sci-fi/fantasy franchises turned into HBO series, “Westworld” — returning for its third season after a…

The Japanese calligrapher who keeps a forgotten female ancient script alive

March 15, 2020 4:42 AM CNN

As a teenager, Kaoru Akagawa couldn’t read her Japanese grandmother’s letters, but she put it down to her unclear handwriting. Over a…

Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks’ wife, made a playlist for everyone self-isolating or quarantining under coronavirus

March 14, 2020 1:08 PM CNN

Days after Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson announced they were both diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, Wilson decided to try to brighten…

Willow Smith and Tyler Cole release their new album ‘The Anxiety’ after spending 24 hours in a museum

March 14, 2020 12:16 PM CNN

Earlier this week, Willow Smith and partner Tyler Cole were in a glass box in a Los Angeles museum, acting out eight emotional states. To some, the…

Attractions closed and events canceled amid coronavirus outbreak

March 14, 2020 11:21 AM CNN

The United States is starting to see more cancellations and postponements of large events aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus, while major…

Airlines extend waivers, adjust schedules for Europe travel ban

March 14, 2020 10:56 AM CNN

With a ban on travel from much of Europe to the United States going into effect Friday, airlines are outlining waivers and policies for affected…

Broadway, symphonies and employers come up with creative solutions to coronavirus shutdowns

March 14, 2020 9:10 AM CNN

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. So many people are…

Swiss Alps ski resorts shut down in response to coronavirus

March 14, 2020 8:41 AM CNN

It was drinks as usual in the bars of Zermatt after a day’s skiing in the Swiss Alps earlier this week. The aprés ski crowd in this…

Judi Dench says she hasn’t seen ‘Cats’ after Razzie nomination for Worst Supporting Actor

March 14, 2020 7:54 AM CNN

She has won an Oscar, two Golden Globes and 10 BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards, but Dame Judi Dench has confessed she has…

From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus

March 14, 2020 7:15 AM CNN

Ever tried taking a photo in front of the Trevi fountain in Rome? Up until very recently it was a Herculean feat, requiring patience, timing and…