Emma Stone and ‘SNL’ writer Dave McCary are engaged
Emma Stone has a rock on her finger. The star of “La La Land,” “The Favourite” and “Zombieland” was pictured in…
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Julianne Hough commends Gabrielle Union for ‘speaking her truth’ amid controversial ‘AGT’ exit
Julianne Hough is speaking out in support of her former “America’s Got Talent’ co-star, Gabrielle Union. Hough and Union were both…
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An electric eel named Miguel Wattson is powering lights on a Christmas tree at the Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is making good use of one of its residents. Miguel Wattson, an electric eel that resides in the…
Continue Reading This is the ultimate dinosaur road trip
Eighty million years ago, a ferocious predecessor of Tyrannosaurus Rex stalked the western shore of an ancient seaway that flooded through North…
Continue Reading Hillary Clinton goes on Howard Stern’s show for the first time
Hillary Clinton made her debut appearance on Howard Stern’s show Wednesday and spilled her heart out. Clinton spoke with Stern as part of a…
Continue Reading A model was disqualified from Miss World for being a mother. Now she’s pushing back
Veronika Didusenko had only been Miss Ukraine for a few days before she was stripped of her title for having a child and having been married. Now,…
Continue Reading Amazon’s ‘The Aeronauts’ never quite gets off the ground
The wide-open skies turn oddly claustrophobic in “The Aeronauts,” a fact-based story about 19th-century exploration that never quite gets…
Continue Reading ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ could use some new material in its third season
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has received plenty of ovations since its premiere, including the best comedy Emmy for its first season. The…
Continue Reading Gabrielle Union’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ exit sparks NBC investigation
The fallout from Gabrielle Union’s controversial “America’s Got Talent” exit continues. NBC News had reported Wednesday that…
Continue Reading The destinations with the top non-native English speakers
If you’re reading this story, the chances are you’ve got a pretty good grasp of English. You’re not alone — an estimated 1.5…
Continue Reading New Zealand’s glaciers are turning red – and it’s because of Australia’s bushfires
One of the most startling consequences of the bushfires that are still raging across Australia, is that they have turned some of New Zealand‘s…
Continue Reading Berlin’s ‘cursed’ Brandenburg Airport finally nears completion
It’s nine years late, billions of dollars over budget and so beleaguered by setbacks, complaints and inefficiencies that many were beginning to…
Continue Reading ‘No Time to Die’ trailer is a wild ride
Holy crap on a cracker Daniel Craig! The new trailer for the latest James Bond film, “No Time to Die” debuted Wednesday and boy is it…
Continue Reading Scientists show how to make airplane emissions less harmful
MIT scientists are putting wind beneath policy makers’ wings, suggesting ways to modify airplane emissions, which worsen air quality and…
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Rapper Pitbull will return to El Paso for February concert
EL PASO, Texas — The popular rap music artist Pitbull has announced he’ll return to El Paso on his latest concert tour for the second time in four…
Continue Reading Pantone chooses a classic for its 2020 Color of the Year
You can expect to see a lot of blue next year. Pantone announced Wednesday night that its 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue, a shade reminiscent…
Continue Reading A plaque dedicated to Matthew Shepard installed at Washington National Cathedral
Matthew Shepard died in 1998 after one of the most notorious and brutal anti-gay crimes in the US. Two decades later, he is being honored through a…
Continue Reading The Who returns to Cincinnati 40 years after 11 fans died in a pre-show stampede
The Who are returning to Cincinnati to play a live concert for the first time since the tragic pre-show stampede on December 3, 1979, that claimed…
Continue Reading The world’s most beautiful streets
Architecture is typically famous for its big, bold statements — the huge skyscrapers, opera houses, bridges and airports that tower over…
Continue Reading Willie Nelson says he has stopped smoking because it almost killed him
Country music icon, Willie Nelson, announced he is no longer smoking due to ongoing health and breathing issues. Nelson is known for singing the…
Continue Reading Jason Momoa apologizes for calling out Chris Pratt’s use of a plastic water bottle
All is well between Jason Momoa and Chris Pratt. The “Aquaman” star hopped on Instagram to post a public apology to Pratt after he called…
Continue Reading How a determined director got ‘Hustlers’ to the big screen
As Will Ferrell puts it, when you see “Hustlers” for the first time, “you go in expecting one thing and you get something…
Continue Reading Berlin’s Checkpoint Charlie to get radical redesign after years of debate
Checkpoint Charlie, the former border checkpoint between East and West Berlin, is set to get a major makeover after city authorities approved a…
Continue Reading America’s National Parks are being overrun by rats, cats and feral hogs
Millions visit US National Parks each year, many hoping to catch glimpses of animals including bison, mountain goats and alligators. What they…
Continue Reading Cardi B defends husband Offset, who said he was hacked
Cardi B is standing by her man. The rapper posted a now-deleted video on her official Instagram account Tuesday addressing what she and her husband,…
Continue Reading National Board of Review names ‘The Irishman’ best film of 2019
“The Irishman” was named the best film of 2019 by The National Board of Review. Martin Scorsese and the film’s stars, Robert De…
Continue Reading Jay-Z’s 50th birthday celebrated with a return to Spotify
Welcome to #HovDay. Jay-Z turns 50 years old (can you even believe that) on December 4 and there’s cause to celebrate over on Spotify.…
Continue Reading ‘UK’s largest gold nugget’ found in a Scottish river
A gold-hunter claims to have found the UK’s largest gold nugget, weighing a hefty 121.3 grams (4.28 ounces), in a Scottish river. The metal…
Continue Reading Anna Faris thanks fire department after carbon monoxide scare on Thanksgiving
Anna Faris and her family had a close call on Thanksgiving Day. The actress and her family were in Lake Tahoe at a rental home over the holiday last…
Continue Reading ‘The Moodys’ serves up holiday comedy that’s mostly ho-ho-hum
“The Moodys” bills itself as a “holiday comedy event series,” which is really just a grandiose way of describing a…
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