Gene Hackman wanted to be remembered as a ‘decent actor.’ He far surpassed that with these roles
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman knew how he wanted to be remembered. “As a decent actor,” he told GQ in 2011. “As…
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Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B artist, dead at 63
By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Angie Stone, a soul and R&B singer behind hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t…
Continue Reading David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dead at 75
By The Associated Press (CNN) — David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of 1970s glam and protopunk band the…
Continue Reading Clothed troublemakers are banned from nudist beaches in Germany
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: A German city cracks down on bad nudist etiquette, Western travelers visit North…
Continue Reading Oscars 2025: How, when and where you can watch the Academy Awards
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Even though it feels like we were just watching “Oppenheimer” sweep and Billie Eilish’s “Barbie”…
Continue Reading ‘People would leave their Oscars behind’: Tales of a Hollywood party photographer
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Photographer Dafydd Jones’ Hollywood party pictures are littered with Oscars. They sit casually on star-studded…
Continue Reading Friends of Gene Hackman and wife say couple were ‘alive and well’ in recent meeting
By Karina Tsui and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — As authorities investigate the causes of deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife,…
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Academy CEO teases what to expect at the Oscars: Surprise reunions, a ‘Wicked’ performance… and Conan
CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — From slaps to envelope mix-ups, it’s impossible to predict what will happen at the Academy Awards.…
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‘Madame Web’ leads Razzies wins for the best of the worst in movies
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Pamela Anderson has won a Razzie she can be proud of. The winners of this year’s awards for the best of…
Continue Reading Academy CEO teases what to expect at the Oscars: Surprise reunions, a ‘Wicked’ performance… and Conan
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — From slaps to envelope mix-ups, it’s impossible to predict what will happen at the Academy Awards. The…
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ABC-7 Do-Gooder: Teenager gives second chance to homeless dogs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso teenager spends her time outside of school making tails wag by giving homeless pups a second chance at finding…
Continue Reading Kim Basinger says in rare interview that she and Alec Baldwin ‘have a great relationship’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kim Basinger hasn’t given an interview in years and now that she has, the Oscar-winner has a few things…
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Friends of Gene Hackman and wife say couple were ‘alive and well’ in recent meeting
CNN By Karina Tsui and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — As authorities investigate the causes of deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his…
Continue Reading A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
By Saeed Ahmed, CNN (CNN) — There are more than 8 billion people in the world. And about a quarter of them are fasting from sunup to sundown.…
Continue Reading Betsy Arakawa died as she lived, privately with her beloved husband Gene Hackman. Here’s what we know about her
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman was known for his talent as an actor, but many of his other artistic pursuits were inspired…
Continue Reading She traveled to Italy to save her marriage. Here’s how she ended up falling for her Italian tour guide
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When Monica Kennedy booked the trip to the Amalfi Coast, she was hoping the time in Italy would save her…
Continue Reading Moscow asks for direct flights to resume between Russia and the US
By Katharina Krebs and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian negotiators have asked their American counterparts to consider reopening US…
Continue Reading Newly discovered Pompeii frieze shows wild Bacchanalian rituals
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Another new discovery in the ruins of Pompeii has shed light on the wilder side of the ancient Romans.…
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Monster Jam roars into El Paso this weekend
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Get ready for high-flying stunts and heart-pounding action as Monster Jam returns to El Paso this weekend. The two-day event…
Continue Reading Peppa Pig is getting another little brother or sister
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to entertainment news, it doesn’t get much bigger than this – at least if you’re a…
Continue Reading Look of the Week: The hidden meaning in Millie Bobby Brown’s blonde blowout
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Is Millie Bobby Brown trying to send a message with her new look? The 21-year-old British actor has undergone a…
Continue Reading The world’s smallest park is about the size of four pieces of paper
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — If you want to take a stroll around this park in Japan, you will have to be very nimble on your toes. A park roughly…
Continue Reading NTSB cites air traffic controller distraction in 2023 California near miss as feds target staffing shortages
By Hanna Park, Alexandra Skores and Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — A near collision between two planes at a major California airport two years ago…
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Cruise ship rescues 11 people adrift between Cuba and Mexico
CNN By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — The cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 people adrift in the Gulf of Mexico…
Continue Reading Ramadan begins with the crescent moon. Here’s why the official start time can still vary around the world
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — You might already know that roughly a quarter of the world’s population is expected to head into Ramadan this…
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El Paso high school mariachis excel at state level
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several Borderland high school mariachi groups and performers have excelled at the state level this year. Pebble Hills High…
Continue Reading Spotlight on Mike White: Here’s some things you perhaps didn’t know about ‘The White Lotus’ mastermind
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As we continue to settle in to the luxurious and twisty experience that is another season of “The White Lotus,”…
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Actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home this week under ‘suspicious’ circumstances. Here’s what we know
KOAT, CNN By Lex Harvey and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead Wednesday in their…
Continue Reading Why Hollywood may ignore Trump 2.0 at the Oscars
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — At the 2017 Oscars, when “La La Land” was mistakenly announced as the best picture winner over…
Continue Reading ‘Buffy’ star Sarah Michelle Gellar honors late on-screen sister Michelle Trachtenberg
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Michelle Trachtenberg’s former “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” costar Sarah Michelle Gellar is looking back at…
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