Entertainment Archives

Is this the world’s most forward-thinking city?

November 4, 2019 5:43 AM CNN

Halfway between Copenhagen and Oslo, on a rocky Swedish coastline, lies the largest non-capital in the Nordics. Gothenburg has always played second…

‘Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions’ is back! Here’s what you need to know

November 4, 2019 3:45 AM CNN

If you enjoy the thrill and excitement of “Jeopardy!” then you’ll love the “Tournament of Champions.” Monday marks the…

China perfected fake meat centuries before the Impossible Burger

November 4, 2019 2:19 AM CNN

When 29-year-old Wang Jianguang was growing up in a poor neighborhood in China’s northern Shanxi province, his family would buy him chicken…

Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ just became his ninth consecutive No. 1 album, tying Eminem’s record

November 3, 2019 6:26 PM CNN

With nine studio albums under his belt and no end in sight, it’s safe to say rapper and producer Kanye West is still riding the ultralight…

Flights diverted as New Delhi chokes on heavy pollution

November 3, 2019 6:21 PM CNN

Flights to and from New Delhi’s international airport were delayed and diverted on Sunday as pollution reached “unbearable” levels,…

Wind and rain dislodge boat trapped on rocks above Niagara Falls for 101 years

November 3, 2019 6:14 PM CNN

A boat stuck on rocks above Niagara Falls for more than a century has been unmoored by high wind and heavy rains. Thursday’s harsh weather…

Popular astrologer Walter Mercado dies at 87

November 3, 2019 12:12 PM CNN

Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado Salinas died Saturday night at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to hospital…

El Al bids farewell to 747 plane with sky art ‘drawing’

November 3, 2019 10:38 AM CNN

After 48 years, El Al is retiring its 747 fleet — and to say goodbye, Israel’s national carrier used a flight tracker to…

Sunday Funday Moment: Strength and hope help El Paso mom overcome 2-year cancer battle

November 3, 2019 10:09 AM Iris Lopez

Today’s Sunday Funday moment is a reminder that no matter what obstacles are thrown our way, we can overcome them as long as we have strength and…

John Legend got ‘wine drunk’ and sang ‘All of Me’ onstage

November 3, 2019 6:31 AM CNN

Imagine this. John Legend, in a onesie with his face on it and a little tipsy, crooning his 2013 hit “All of Me” on stage at Universal…

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actor Brian Tarantina dies at 60

November 3, 2019 5:43 AM CNN

Brian Tarantina, an actor who recently played the role of Jackie in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” series, has died in New…

Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Grease’ ensemble sells for $405,700 — more than double auction estimate

November 3, 2019 3:34 AM CNN

The black leather jacket and skin-tight pants worn by singer and actress Olivia Newton-John in the movie “Grease” have sold for $405,700…

Kim Kardashian says Kanye’s costume frightened their daughter Chicago so much she had to be edited into the family Halloween photo

November 2, 2019 9:52 PM CNN

The Kardashians are known for their fun Halloween costumes. They’ve been angels, playboy bunnies and even forest fairies. But for the…

Matthew McConaughey helps prepare meals for firefighters in California

November 2, 2019 5:38 PM CNN

Matthew McConaughey is putting his barbecue skills to good use. The actor, together with disaster relief organization Operation BBQ Relief and…

Delta is bringing back same-sex love scenes in ‘Booksmart’ and ‘Rocketman’ to its flights

November 2, 2019 4:50 PM CNN

Delta Air Lines says in-flight versions of the films “Booksmart” and Elton John’s biopic “Rocketman” will no longer…

Frank Ocean releases surprise single ‘In My Room’

November 2, 2019 3:32 PM CNN

It’s only been two weeks, and R&B singer Frank Ocean has already released another surprise single. Are we in heaven? Ocean released…

New research sheds light on largest-ever Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard

November 2, 2019 1:55 PM CNN

A decade after the largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver was discovered in an English field, archaeologists are shedding new light on the…

Zac Posen, red carpet favorite, shuts down fashion label

November 2, 2019 8:27 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) – Designer Zac Posen is shutting down his namesake label. Posen has been a red carpet favorite for close to two decades, known for…

It’s Cookie Monster’s Birthday! Here are the most powerful lessons he’s taught us

November 2, 2019 4:03 AM CNN

Life, liberty and the pursuit of cookies — or maybe just that last part. It’s the tenet by which Cookie Monster has lived his puppet life for…

Italian town of Cammarata offers free houses to lure new residents

November 2, 2019 2:25 AM CNN

Over the past few years, numerous towns in Italy have resorted to selling homes for just over a dollar in a bid to revitalize their dwindling…

Country singer reveals she suffered a stroke after her 48th birthday

November 1, 2019 11:19 PM CNN

Country singer Chely Wright revealed that she suffered a stroke after her 48th birthday. In a Twitter post urging women to know the signs of the…

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ is getting a sequel

November 1, 2019 7:13 PM CNN

The original “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was a hit with both critics and comic book fans when it was released in 2018. Now, fans…

Rage Against The Machine may be raging again at Coachella

November 1, 2019 4:04 PM CNN

The message was cryptic. Just a graphic listing some dates: El Paso, TX: March 26, 2020 Las Cruces, NM: March 28, 2020 Phoenix, AZ: March 30, 2020…

Rage Against the Machine to reunite for 2020 concert tour that will kickoff in El Paso & Las Cruces

November 1, 2019 12:41 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The iconic rock group Rage Against the Machine announced plans Friday to reunite next year for a comeback concert tour that will…

Submarine that disappeared mysteriously in World War II found after 77 years

November 1, 2019 12:17 PM CNN

The wreck of a British submarine that went missing during World War II with 44 people on board has been found off the coast of Malta. HMS Urge…

Kelly Clarkson just announced a Las Vegas residency, y’all

November 1, 2019 11:10 AM CNN

Kelly Clarkson fans have been waiting for a moment like this: The singer is getting her very own Las Vegas residency. The original “American…

Lori Loughlin and husband plead not guilty to bribery charge in college admissions scam

November 1, 2019 11:08 AM CNN

Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, have pleaded not guilty to a third charge related to the college admissions scam, according…

For the first time ever, a US cheese is named best in the world

November 1, 2019 10:32 AM CNN

Forget the American love affair with Cheez Whiz, blocks of Velveeta and pasteurized processed cheese food slices. A cheese from the United States has…

The world’s best airline museums

November 1, 2019 10:29 AM CNN

Despite being little more than a century old, aviation has inspired some pretty impressive museums. From the Wright Brothers to supersonic travel,…

Marilyn Monroe’s menorah could fetch $150,000 at auction

November 1, 2019 10:16 AM CNN

A menorah candelabra that once belonged to screen icon Marilyn Monroe is going up for sale, and auctioneers say it could fetch as much as $150,000.…