Martha Stewart ‘heartbroken’ to miss event after positive Covid test
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Martha Stewart had to miss out on an event she was looking forward to after testing positive for Covid-19. The doyenne of…
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Glastonbury’s 2022 lineup just may bring our divided world together
By Chloe Melas The world is a divided, contentious place right now but Britain’s biggest music bash appears poised to try to bring people…
Continue Reading Michael J. Fox to be awarded honorary Oscar
generating… Michael J. Fox will be honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for his contributions to film and his efforts to…
Continue Reading ‘Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes’ presents a harrowing window into the nuclear disaster
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Even if you watched the Emmy-winning 2019 HBO miniseries (recommended, incidentally), “Chernobyl: The Lost…
Continue Reading ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ threaded the needle between ‘Revenge of the Sith’ and ‘A New Hope’
The actor talks with Rick Damigella about reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the Disney+…
Continue Reading ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ threaded the needle between ‘Revenge of the Sith’ and ‘A New Hope’
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Facing an even more formidable task than “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi” deftly…
Continue Reading Mayim Bialik’s experience with Covid-19 is ‘no joke’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Mayim Bialik has tested positive for Covid-19 and says it’s been rough. “The Big Bang Theory” star and…
Continue Reading Remember when Elvis Presley’s white jumpsuits changed how men dressed forever?
Megan C. Hills, CNN When Elvis Presley made broadcasting history in 1973, he was dressed in a white bell-bottomed jumpsuit, embellished with a bald…
Continue Reading The conservation photographer capturing mesmerizing images of Mexico’s flamingos
Rebecca Cairns, CNN Since he was four years old, photographer Claudio Contreras Koob has been obsessed with flamingos: their vibrant pink feathers,…
Continue Reading French court confirms ban on ‘burkinis’ in city’s swimming pools
By Joseph Ataman and Tara Subramaniam, CNN A day at the pool will be out of reach for some women this summer in the eastern French city of Grenoble,…
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The new Elvis movie comes with big expectations including a famous local impersonator
EL PASO, Texas– “Elvis” will premiere on the big screen on June 24, the cast includes Austin Butler, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Tom Hanks. There’s a…
Continue Reading Jury finds Bill Cosby liable in sexual battery case
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN A Los Angeles jury found embattled comedian Bill Cosby liable in a civil case brought by Judy Huth, a woman who claimed he…
Continue Reading ‘The Umbrella Academy’ weaves Elliot Page’s journey into its messy third season
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN In the most newsworthy aspect of “The Umbrella Academy’s” third season, the Netflix series incorporates…
Continue Reading Russian journalist sells Nobel peace medal for $103.5 million to help Ukrainian refugees
Philip Wang and Amarachi Orie, CNN Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, auctioned off his medal for $103.5…
Continue Reading Martin Sheen regrets changing his name
By Lisa Respers France, CNN While Martin Sheen says his name is still legally Ramon Estévez, he regrets changing it for his career. The “West…
Continue Reading Kate Bush ‘really moved’ by ‘Running Up That Hill’ hitting No. 1
By Marianne Garvey Kate Bush is “overwhelmed” by the renewed affection for her decades-old song, “Running Up That Hill.” The…
Continue Reading Dave Chappelle says his former high school theater will no longer be named after him
By AJ Willingham, CNN Comedian Dave Chappelle has announced that, contrary to previous plans, the student theater at his alma mater, Duke Ellington…
Continue Reading Stephen Colbert explains staff arrests at Capitol: ‘This was first-degree puppetry’
CNN By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “How was your weekend? I certainly had an interesting one because some of my staff had a memorable…
Continue Reading The Los Angeles home shunning modern taste for ‘anti-establishment’ style
Kathryn Snowdon, CNN Color-blocked rooms, floor-to-ceiling floral patterns and Sherle Wagner marble toilets aren’t obvious style touches for…
Continue Reading Beyoncé drops ‘Break My Soul’ and it’s the dance track you need
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Welcome back Bey. Beyoncé released her new single early on Monday and it’s safe to say “Break My Soul”…
Continue Reading Paris Fashion Week menswear: Watch the shows live
Leah Dolan, CNN Paris Fashion Week is back again, with this week marking the beginning of the Spring-Summer 2023 menswear shows. Menswear has fast…
Continue Reading World’s biggest freshwater fish, a 660-pound stingray, caught in Cambodia
Story by Reuters Cambodian villagers on the Mekong River have caught what researchers say is the world’s biggest freshwater fish ever recorded,…
Continue Reading Hong Kong’s Jumbo floating restaurant sinks at sea
By Jessie Yeung, CNN An iconic Hong Kong floating restaurant has sunk, just days after it was towed out to sea en route to an unspecified…
Continue Reading Hong Kong’s Jumbo floating restaurant sinks at sea
Hong Kong’s colorful Jumbo Kingdom claims the title of world’s largest floating restaurant. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at this seafood…
Continue Reading What sitting in economy on Qantas’ 20-hour flights will be like
John Walton, CNN The world’s longest flight: nonstop, 20 hours, as you recline in your wide armchair and decide whether you want to relax with…
Continue Reading Summer solstice 2022: Sensual traditions on the longest day of the year
By Forrest Brown, CNN Do you feel a stirring in your heart? Maybe a jump in your libido? Heck, are you just getting plain ol’ hot and bothered?…
Continue Reading Beyoncé dropping new song ‘Break My Soul’ at midnight
By Chloe Melas, CNN Set your alarms! Beyoncé announced last week she has new album coming in July, and now she’s poised to give audiences an…
Continue Reading Paul Haggis, Oscar-winning screenwriter and director, detained in Italy on sexual assault charges
By Toyin Owoseje and Hada Messia, CNN Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis has been detained in Italy over allegations of sexual assault and…
Continue Reading Faith Hill shares the hair trend from ‘1883’ that she wasn’t into
By Chloe Melas, CNN Faith Hill is thankful for one modern hair trend. Shaving! The singer and actress shared that in keeping with the time period of…
Continue Reading Todd and Julie Chrisley break silence after fraud convictions
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Todd and Julie Chrisley are speaking out about the “very sad, heartbreaking time” for their family after they…
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