Rebecca Cutter’s ‘Hightown’ was breaking new ground — and then the pandemic happened
Rebecca Cutter is premiering her first television series during an unusual time in Hollywood. Speaking to CNN prior to the debut of…
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Brian Austin Green opens up about split with wife Megan Fox
Brian Austin Green has opened up about parting ways with his wife of nearly 10 years, actress Megan Fox. On his podcast, “…with Brian…
Continue Reading Drew Barrymore is inviting you over to make tacos for a good cause
Drew Barrymore is inviting you over, [virtually] for some tacos. The actress spoke to CNN about why she wants to bring her fans together on her…
Continue Reading US-Canada border will remain closed to nonessential travel for at least another month
Calling the border with the United States a clear point of “vulnerability” for Canada in terms of Covid-19 infections, Canadian Prime…
Continue Reading Tekashi 6ix9ine accuses Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber of buying No.1 spot. Billboard explains why that’s not true
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s latest single did not top the Billboard charts, and he’s claiming fraud. The rapper posted a video Monday on his…
Continue Reading Ken Osmond, Eddie Haskell on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ dies at 76
Ken Osmond, an actor best known for his role as troublemaker Eddie Haskell on “Leave It to Beaver,” has died, his rep Bonnie Vent…
Continue Reading The world’s busiest airports in 2019 face a steep uphill climb
The world’s busiest airports list is out for 2019, highlighting just how precipitously air travel has plunged amid the coronavirus pandemic.…
Continue Reading Qatar Airways cabin crew to wear hazmat suits
Flight attendant uniforms have evolved considerably over the years, with styles adapting to reflect fashion trends, along with the changing world.…
Continue Reading They tried to save seabirds from giant mice on a remote island, but Covid-19 left them stranded
A team of conservationists who were trying to save endangered seabirds from giant mice on one of the world’s most remote islands have been…
Continue Reading Isolating on a desert island: Polish YouTube star skips lockdown
It’s 5.30 a.m. on Yemen’s remote island of Socotra, a 3,625 square kilometer desert paradise 60 miles east of the Horn of Africa. The sun…
Continue Reading Shakespeare’s Globe theater faces permanent closure due to Covid-19 lockdown
William Shakespeare’s Globe theater, the famous London playhouse where the playwright’s shows were performed, faces permanent closure as…
Continue Reading Classic NYC steakhouse is now delivering; how does the meat hold up?
Peter Luger Steak House, one of New York City’s most classic restaurants, is full of surprises. In a one-two punch sure to please many a…
Continue Reading Ryan Seacrest’s rep responds to fans concerned about his health after ‘American Idol’ finale
Ryan Seacrest wants fans to know he’s OK. The TV host released a statement through his rep on Monday after some fans speculated about his…
Continue Reading ‘Stargirl’ brings a lighter touch to DC’s superhero universe
“DC’s Stargirl” emulates DC Universe’s live-action series “Titans” and “Doom Patrol” by taking a…
Continue Reading John Krasinski’s ‘Some Good News’ goes on hiatus
Was it something we said, John Krasinski? The actor/director announced last week that his popular YouTube series, “Some Good News,” was…
Continue Reading A Maryland restaurant’s new tables have huge inner tubes that make social distancing look fun
A popular waterfront restaurant in Maryland has come up with a way to keep customers at a safe social distance that actually looks pretty fun. Fish…
Continue Reading Meryl Streep and Chris Hemsworth among stars to join Taika Waititi for Roald Dahl charity reading
Academy award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi has enlisted some celebrity friends to help him retell a very special story. Acting legend Meryl Streep…
Continue Reading ‘American Idol’ crowns Season 3 winner virtually
“American Idol” has a new winner. The ABC singing competition announced its winner on Sunday. Just Sam became the show’s first ever…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift’s ‘City of Lover Concert’ was an intimate, stripped-down performance
Taylor Swift delivered an eight-song performance in her “City of Lover Concert” on Sunday night on ABC. The “Bad Blood”…
Continue Reading Another coronavirus record-breaker: World’s shortest airline routes
The coronavirus pandemic has been the most financially disastrous force in the century-old history of commercial air travel. With most of the…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian unveils a line of face masks as part of Skims brand
Kim Kardashian West has joined the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by launching a range of face masks. The 39-year-old reality star’s…
Continue Reading As ‘The Last Dance’ ends, ‘Blackballed’ signals the NBA’s evolution as a cultural force
ESPN’s “The Last Dance” played its final notes May 17, having offered a lush look at basketball during the 1990s, while renewing…
Continue Reading Dropkick Murphys and Bruce Springsteen to helm show from Fenway Park
There is little ground more sacred to Bostonians than Fenway Park and one of the city’s favorite bands will kick off summer with a socially…
Continue Reading Hannah Brown, ‘Bachelorette’ star, apologizes for using the N-word
It was a rap song which got Hannah Brown in hot water. The Season 15 star of “The Bachelorette” has apologized for using the N-word while…
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Graceland set to reopen Thursday after coronavirus closings
The gates of Graceland, Elvis Presley’s famed home and estate, will reopen with reduced capacity on Thursday, two months after closing due to…
Continue Reading An endangered pygmy hippo was born at the San Diego Zoo, the first in over 30 years
Pygmy hippos are an endangered species, but in April, one was born at the San Diego Zoo. It was the zoo’s first successful pygmy hippo birth in…
Continue Reading Trip of a lifetime with no end in sight — life on small boats stuck at sea
While 38-year-olds Leslie and Andrew Godfrey enjoyed a five-day, 750-mile sailing passage from Sri Lanka to the Maldives, the whole world changed.…
Continue Reading Australia announces bid to win back tourists
When we do go outside again, what will it be like? Over the May 16-17 weekend, Tourism Australia — the country’s national travel…
Continue Reading Lynn Shelton, ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ director, dies at 54
Director Lynn Shelton, known for the films “Humpday” and “Your Sister’s Sister” and the series “Little Fires…
Continue Reading Snoop Dogg uses ‘Frozen’ to encourage people to ‘let it go’ — and Idina Menzel responds
No matter his fame and notoriety, rapper Snoop Dogg proved that he’s just like the rest of us — he, too, sometimes needs to jam out to…
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