Archaeologists uncover treasure-filled ‘princely’ tombs in Greece
Archaeologists in Greece have discovered two “princely” Bronze Age tombs containing engraved gold jewelry and other artifacts. The…
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The chef responsible for the now-ubiquitous farm to table movement is still an icon
Alice Waters has an enviable kitchen. This is unsurprising given the iconic stature of the Chez Panisse chef, yet it’s still a sight for me to…
Continue Reading The pioneer of Oakland cuisine designed the perfect waffle, but that’s just the beginning
Out in Oakland, on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, inside Chef Tanya Holland’s first Brown Sugar Kitchen outpost, it’s damp…
Continue Reading Misty Copeland called out a Russian theater for blackface. Some people are defending the theater
After legendary ballerina Misty Copeland called out the Bolshoi Theatre for its use of blackface in performances, the theatre told Russian state-run…
Continue Reading Gabriela Cámara didn’t set out to revolutionize Mexican food — but is doing it anyway
Renowned Mexican chef Gabriela Cámara has never been shy about her love for using local and seasonal ingredients in her cooking, but visiting her at…
Continue Reading Cecilia Chiang changed Americans’ understanding of Chinese cuisine
“You know what goes well with Chinese food?” Cecilia Chiang asked as the small group gathered around to marvel at the sweet-smelling red…
Continue Reading Chef Dominique Crenn’s fastidious devotion to perfection has made her a star
Meeting Dominique Crenn for the first time mere days after her restaurant Atelier Crenn is awarded three Michelin stars is sheer luck. It might be…
Continue Reading Where to eat in the Bay Area now
Will it be cioppino, chop suey or a simply steamed Dungeness crab with butter, lemon and a hunk of sourdough bread? With so many tempting specialties…
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Charlize Theron had some doubts about playing Megyn Kelly in ‘Bombshell’
Charlize Theron is someone who dives into the characters she plays with everything she’s got — whether its an infamous female serial…
Continue Reading Welcome to your thirties, ‘The Simpsons’
Seems like just yesterday that a five-member family from Evergreen Terrace moved into America’s television neighborhood, but, in fact, it was…
Continue Reading There’s hope for a Beyoncé performance at the Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a shortlist of nominations in consideration for nine of its categories for the upcoming…
Continue Reading Ellie Goulding helps driver in car pushed sideways down road by mail truck
British pop singer Ellie Goulding has confirmed that she was among those to check on a motorist whose car was dramatically pushed sideways down a…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift is a feral cat in case you were wondering
Taylor Swift was not inspired by any of her three cats for her role in “Cats.” Instead, she said, she’s more the…
Continue Reading Sweden’s ICEHOTEL celebrates its 30th winter season
It’s been 30 years since the world’s first hotel made of snow and ice launched, and the team behind Sweden’s ICEHOTEL have gone all…
Continue Reading ‘Love Island’ host Caroline Flack steps down after assault charge
Caroline Flack has stepped down as host of hit British reality TV show “Love Island” after she was charged with assault. The 40-year-old…
Continue Reading YouTube’s list of the most viewed music videos of the decade will have you humming ‘Despacito’
Pasito a pasito the song “Despacito,” won the decade. Nearly two years after the song’s release date, Puerto Rican singer Luis…
Continue Reading ‘Star Wars’ has a storied history, but Oscar nominations isn’t a big part of it
“Star Wars” has earned billions at the box office, but in the “You can’t have everything” department, hasn’t won…
Continue Reading Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ hits No. 1 for the first time ever
Can it ever really be Christmas without Mariah Carey? The self-proclaimed “Queen of Christmas” has landed the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100…
Continue Reading Biggest ever Roman shipwreck found in the eastern Mediterranean
Two thousand years ago, this ship was crossing the Mediterranean Sea full of its cargo of amphorae — large terracotta pots that were used in…
Continue Reading Cardi B gave her husband (a whole lot of) cash in a fridge for his birthday
Next time it’s our birthday, we’re asking for Cardi B-kind of presents. Meaning, cash — lots of it. The “Money” rapper…
Continue Reading A passenger records video of flames coming from an engine as a United flight makes an emergency landing
A United Airlines flight from San Diego was forced to make an emergency landing in Albuquerque after flames were seen shooting from one of the…
Continue Reading Own part of a French castle for just $55
Struggling for a last-minute holiday season gift idea for the person who has everything except their own ancient castle in France? Well for just $55,…
Continue Reading World Architecture Festival names Building of the Year
A public library in Tilburg, The Netherlands, has been named 2019’s World Building of the Year. LocHal Public Library, designed by Civic…
Continue Reading Chuy Bravo, Chelsea Handler’s sidekick on TV talk show, dies at 63
Comedian and actor Chuy Bravo, best known for his role as a Chelsea Handler’s sidekick on her talk show “Chelsea Lately,” died…
Continue Reading Qantas flight turns back after cabin fills with smoke
A Qantas flight was forced to return to Sydney when smoke filled the cabin shortly after takeoff. Passengers on Perth-bound Flight 575 evacuated the…
Continue Reading Kumail Nanjiani reveals how he got ridiculously fit for Marvel’s ‘Eternals’
Kumail Nanjiani, the talented comedian, writer and actor who you’ve possibly seen in HBO’s “Silicon Valley” or the film…
Continue Reading Chance the Rapper says he’s canceling his 2020 tour to focus on family and music
Chance the Rapper has canceled his national tour, the Big Tour, which was scheduled to kick off in January. The performer announced the decision in…
Continue Reading Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds is taking a break focus on fatherhood
Dan Reynolds, the lead singer for Imagine Dragons, is taking some time off from fronting the band in order to focus on being a dad, husband and…
Continue Reading Juice WRLD’s girlfriend has a message for his fans
Juice WRLD’s girlfriend Ally Lotti honored him at Rolling Loud in Los Angeles over the weekend, where the rapper was supposed to perform before…
Continue Reading 5 titleholders of major pageants are all women of color. And that’s a bigger deal than you might think
Several decades ago, this wasn’t even possible. Black women weren’t allowed to compete in the Miss America pageant until the 1940s, and…
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