When ‘wokeness’ comes to Middle-earth: Why some say diverse casting ruins the new ‘Lord of the Rings’ series
By John Blake, CNN Brandon Morse has read J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” the “Lord of the Rings” series and watched…
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Travel news: Pilots cockpit fight, a 1,000 kph train and an underwater expedition
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN It’s Labor Day weekend in the United States and Canada and just plain old September everywhere else. CNN Travel is…
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Lucas, a penguin from the San Diego Zoo, who suffers from a chronic condition called bumblefoot, was recently fitted with custom orthopedic…
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Jane Fonda announces she’s been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Jane Fonda has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and has begun chemotherapy treatment, the legendary actress…
Continue Reading Dozens of artifacts seized from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Lauren del Valle, Liam Reilly and Alaa Elassar, CNN Dozens of ancient artifacts investigators believe were looted have been seized from the New York…
Continue Reading Dave Chappelle says that before Oscars slap, Will Smith ‘did an impression of a perfect man for 30 years’
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN On stage in Liverpool on Thursday night, Dave Chappelle delivered a stinging assessment of the Oscars slap heard ’round…
Continue Reading Britney Spears responds to son’s comments
By Chloe Melas, CNN Britney Spears has posted an open letter to her sons. The Grammy winner took to Instagram on Thursday and responded to an…
Continue Reading ‘Jaws’ is back on the (very) big screen as streaming swallows smaller ones
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and ‘Jaws’ return to liven up Labor Day weekend, plus a sneak peek at ‘The Son’ and music inspired by Ukraine. David Daniel…
Continue Reading ‘Jaws’ is back on the (very) big screen as streaming swallows smaller ones
By Brian Lowry, CNN “Jaws” ushered in the age of the blockbuster in 1975, changing the way movies were marketed and released —…
Continue Reading Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears accused of child sexual abuse in lawsuit; their reps call it a ‘shakedown’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears have been accused of having “groomed and molested” two then-minor…
Continue Reading Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. celebrate 20 years of marriage
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. celebrated 20 years of marriage on Thursday. The “Buffy the Vampire…
Continue Reading Dionne Warwick pokes fun at being mistaken for Gladys Knight at the US Open
By Lisa Respers France, CNN First, Laverne Cox was mistaken for Beyoncé at the US Open. Now, two other legends have been mixed up. The internet had…
Continue Reading One of the world’s most twisted towers unveiled in China
Toyin Owoseje, CNN One of the world’s most twisted towers has been unveiled in Chongqing, China. The Dance Of Light tower, designed by…
Continue Reading Kanye West returns to Instagram with family drama
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Kanye West returned to Instagram and had some things to say about his family. West said he was going to be the one to decide…
Continue Reading These cute robots could deliver your next coffee
By Rebecca Cairns, CNN Trundling around the hallways of Hong Kong’s Cyberport innovation hub, the little Rice Robot is on a mission. The stocky…
Continue Reading ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’ finds dark satire in a disgraced megachurch
Regina King and Sterling K. Brown star in the mockumentary as leaders of a megachurch trying to recover from a scandal. David Daniel talks with the…
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Adapted from a film short into a movie, “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul” exhibits the strain of the…
Continue Reading ‘House of Hammer’ tries to connect Armie Hammer allegations to his family history
Armie Hammer’s aunt and his alleged victims speak out in a new docuseries about the rich, famous, and troubled…
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Although devoted to Armie Hammer and his family, the title “House of Hammer” evokes thoughts of British horror…
Continue Reading A now-dry branch of the Nile helped build Egypt’s pyramids, new study says
By Zoe Sottile, CNN New evidence about the Nile bolsters a long-standing theory of how ancient Egyptians managed to build the massive pyramids of…
Continue Reading ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’: What to know before you return to Middle-earth
Stories of the Second Age of Middle Earth are told in a new streaming…
Continue Reading ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’: What to know before you return to Middle-earth
By Scottie Andrew, CNN What a time to be a fantasy fan: Between “House of the Dragon” and “The Rings of Power,” there are…
Continue Reading Coins worth up to $290,000 found under kitchen floorboards
Sana Noor Haq, CNN A house refurbishment in northern England has uncovered a trove of gold coins, which could be worth up to £250,000 ($290,000) at…
Continue Reading Venice Film Festival: The best fashion on show
Leah Dolan, CNN Celebrities dressed to the nines have descended on the Venice Lido this week to attend the 79th installment of the city’s…
Continue Reading World’s tallest outdoor elevator offers views over ‘Avatar’ landscape
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN The world’s tallest outdoor elevator might be two decades old, but it remains just as popular as ever, offering fast…
Continue Reading A Delta airliner and a small plane came within ‘close proximity’ last month in Orlando. The FAA is investigating the incident
By Ross Levitt, Pete Muntean and Jamiel Lynch, CNN The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident at the Orlando airport last month…
Continue Reading Dolly Parton launches ‘Doggy Parton’ pet apparel line
What do you get when you combine Dolly Parton and dogs? You get the music star’s new clothing and accessory line…for pets. CNN’s Jeanne Moos…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck didn’t let a stomach bug ruin their big day
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Nothing — not thunder, not lightning, not even a stomach bug — was going to put a damper on Jennifer…
Continue Reading Rob Schneider says ‘SNL’ was ‘over’ after Kate McKinnon performed ‘Hallelujah’ as Hillary Clinton
SNL alum Rob Schneider told Glenn Beck that the NBC comedy show was “over” after Kate McKinnon performed ‘Hallelujah’ as Hillary Clinton. One notable…
Continue Reading Anne Heche’s son petitions to assume control of her estate
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN The oldest son of Anne Heche has filed a petition to assume control of the late actress’s estate. Homer Laffoon, 20, is…
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