‘Walker Independence’ and ‘The Winchesters’ are far from pioneering prequels
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN If all shows were animated like “The Simpsons,” networks wouldn’t need to strain to keep them alive. Yet…
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Hulu’s ‘Hellraiser’ doesn’t raise the bar on Clive Barker’s gory original
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Although the new “Hellraiser” is billed as “reimagining” Clive Barker’s 1987 horror film,…
Continue Reading Kevin Spacey returns to court. A timeline of his legal woes
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Kevin Spacey will return to another courtroom on Thursday, as jury selection begins in a civil suit filed by actor Anthony Rapp.…
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America’s best regional desserts: 15 sweet treats to try
By Marnie Hunter, CNN Buckeyes, biscochitos, marionberry pie. All over the United States, sweet concoctions have sprung up that mean a lot to locals…
Continue Reading Annie Ernaux wins Nobel Prize in literature for her ‘uncompromising’ work on family, class and gender
Rob Picheta, CNN French author Annie Ernaux has won the Nobel Prize in literature, organizers announced in Stockholm on Thursday. Ernaux, 82, has…
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Famous TV shows that ended in controversy
Stacker curated this slideshow of 15 award-winning television shows with season finales that were met with controversy. All programs must have won at…
Continue Reading Asia Pacific set to lose title as the world’s largest travel region
Francesca Street, CNN Asia Pacific is home to some of the world’s most beloved travel destinations, from the natural beauty of Bali to the…
Continue Reading ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ gets its message across with a smart Stephen King adaptation
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Add “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” to the relatively short list of really good Stephen King adaptations,…
Continue Reading Classical statue of Hercules nearly 2,000 years old found in Greece
Hafsa Khalil, CNN Archaeologists have discovered the remnants of a classical statue dating back more than 1,800 years in the ancient metropolis of…
Continue Reading ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ author says new novel’s dystopic vision is ‘plausible — and plausible soon’
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN In best-selling novelist Celeste Ng’s vision of a near-future or alternate America, children of dissident families are…
Continue Reading Hilary Swank is pregnant and expecting twins
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Actress Hilary Swank is going to be a mom — of two! The Oscar winner, 48, announced the happy news Wednesday on…
Continue Reading American tourist smashes two sculptures in the Vatican
Julia Buckley, CNN Just when you thought the summer of tourists behaving badly was over, another person on vacation wrecks another priceless…
Continue Reading Kim Jung Gi, acclaimed comic book artist, dies at 47
Scottie Andrew, CNN What takes many artists weeks or months to create took Kim Jung Gi mere hours. The acclaimed South Korean artist crafted…
Continue Reading Molly Shannon and Anderson Cooper reflect on how early loss shaped their lives
By Lisa Respers France, CNN One of Molly Shannon’s most popular “SNL” characters, hyperactive Catholic school girl Mary Catherine…
Continue Reading The perpetually youthful Adam Sandler talks getting older
By Chloe Melas, CNN After three decades entertaining audiences, Adam Sandler somehow still seems ageless. But, now, age 56, the actor and comedian…
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Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with Halyna Hutchins’ family
By Chloe Melas, CNN The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the “Rust” movie set in 2021, and Alec Baldwin have…
Continue Reading Chris Martin’s lung infection forces Coldplay to postpone shows
By Lisa Respers France, CNN A serious illness has caused Coldplay to pause their tour. The band announced on their verified Instagram account Tuesday…
Continue Reading Velma in new ‘Scooby Doo’ clip delights fans who say her LGBTQ+ identity has been confirmed
By Lisa Respers France, CNN It appears Velma wants a same-sex boo in the an upcoming HBO Max Scooby Doo Halloween movie. Clips from the animated…
Continue Reading Nia Long shares a tip for protecting mental health
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Nia Long is sharing some advice on setting boundaries. The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, writing, “A tip for…
Continue Reading Kourtney Kardashian says she’s not as close to Khloé as she once was
By Marianne Garvey, CNN For anyone who watches “The Kardashians,” sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian have always been…
Continue Reading Ryan Coogler considered quitting Hollywood after Chadwick Boseman’s death
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020 following a private battle with colon cancer was a shock to many. For those closest…
Continue Reading The rise of sleep tourism
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Going on a vacation might seem like a rather unconventional way to try to improve your sleep habits. But sleep tourism…
Continue Reading Fat Bear Week 2022: It’s time to vote
Get your bear brackets ready- verybody’s favorite battle of the tubby titans is back! Its Fat Bear Week- today in…
Continue Reading Fat Bear Week 2022: The voting has started
Katmai National Park in Alaska is running its annual Fat Bear Week, a March Madness-style competition where you can vote for the bear you think best…
Continue Reading Fat Bear Week 2022: The voting is underway in annual contest
By Forrest Brown, CNN Spring is for skinny bears and March Madness basketball. Fall, however, is for fat bears — and for Katmai National Park…
Continue Reading Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have hired divorce attorneys, source says
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, who have been living separately from each other in recent weeks, have each hired a divorce attorney a source close to…
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Best artists in country
Stacker explores the best artists in the country music…
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Musicians with their own museums
Some musicians live on beyond their music. Stacker looked at 25 artists who have at least one museum dedicated to their life and…
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Harrison Ford: The life story you may not know
Stacker compiled a list of 25 key moments in actor Harrison Ford’s life and career, using news articles, magazine accounts, and…
Continue Reading Brad Pitt’s rep disputes details in Angelina Jolie’s latest allegations about 2016 airplane incident
By Chloe Melas, CNN A countersuit filed Tuesday by actress Angelina Jolie against her ex-husband Brad Pitt includes more information about an alleged…
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