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New “Scooby-Doo” movie portrays Velma as member of LGBTQ+ community

October 6, 2022 7:34 AM Noelia Gonzalez

For the first time, “Scooby-Doo’s” Velma Dinkley is officially being portrayed as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Many Scooby-Doo fans have often…

Wynonna Judd denies feuding with Ashley Judd over their mother’s estate

October 6, 2022 7:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Wynonna Judd has addressed speculation that she and her sister Ashley Judd are locked in a battle over their late mother…

Jeffrey Dahmer’s latest media moment continues in ‘Conversations With a Killer’

October 6, 2022 7:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Lowry, CNN Joe Berlinger maintains he didn’t set out to become the official chronicler of notorious serial killers, but the producer…

‘Walker Independence’ and ‘The Winchesters’ are far from pioneering prequels

October 6, 2022 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN If all shows were animated like “The Simpsons,” networks wouldn’t need to strain to keep them alive. Yet…

Hulu’s ‘Hellraiser’ doesn’t raise the bar on Clive Barker’s gory original

October 6, 2022 7:06 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Although the new “Hellraiser” is billed as “reimagining” Clive Barker’s 1987 horror film,…

Kevin Spacey returns to court. A timeline of his legal woes

October 6, 2022 7:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Sonia Moghe, CNN Kevin Spacey will return to another courtroom on Thursday, as jury selection begins in a civil suit filed by actor Anthony Rapp.…

America’s best regional desserts: 15 sweet treats to try

October 6, 2022 6:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter, CNN Buckeyes, biscochitos, marionberry pie. All over the United States, sweet concoctions have sprung up that mean a lot to locals…

Annie Ernaux wins Nobel Prize in literature for her ‘uncompromising’ work on family, class and gender

October 6, 2022 5:16 AM CNN Newsource

Rob Picheta, CNN French author Annie Ernaux has won the Nobel Prize in literature, organizers announced in Stockholm on Thursday. Ernaux, 82, has…

Famous TV shows that ended in controversy

October 6, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker curated this slideshow of 15 award-winning television shows with season finales that were met with controversy. All programs must have won at…

Asia Pacific set to lose title as the world’s largest travel region

October 5, 2022 7:24 PM CNN Newsource

Francesca Street, CNN Asia Pacific is home to some of the world’s most beloved travel destinations, from the natural beauty of Bali to the…

‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ gets its message across with a smart Stephen King adaptation

October 5, 2022 6:04 PM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Add “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” to the relatively short list of really good Stephen King adaptations,…

Classical statue of Hercules nearly 2,000 years old found in Greece

October 5, 2022 3:26 PM CNN Newsource

Hafsa Khalil, CNN Archaeologists have discovered the remnants of a classical statue dating back more than 1,800 years in the ancient metropolis of…

‘Little Fires Everywhere’ author says new novel’s dystopic vision is ‘plausible — and plausible soon’

October 5, 2022 3:17 PM CNN Newsource

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN In best-selling novelist Celeste Ng’s vision of a near-future or alternate America, children of dissident families are…

Hilary Swank is pregnant and expecting twins

October 5, 2022 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Actress Hilary Swank is going to be a mom — of two! The Oscar winner, 48, announced the happy news Wednesday on…

American tourist smashes two sculptures in the Vatican

October 5, 2022 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

Julia Buckley, CNN Just when you thought the summer of tourists behaving badly was over, another person on vacation wrecks another priceless…

Kim Jung Gi, acclaimed comic book artist, dies at 47

October 5, 2022 10:57 AM CNN Newsource

Scottie Andrew, CNN What takes many artists weeks or months to create took Kim Jung Gi mere hours. The acclaimed South Korean artist crafted…

Molly Shannon and Anderson Cooper reflect on how early loss shaped their lives

October 5, 2022 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN One of Molly Shannon’s most popular “SNL” characters, hyperactive Catholic school girl Mary Catherine…

The perpetually youthful Adam Sandler talks getting older

October 5, 2022 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN After three decades entertaining audiences, Adam Sandler somehow still seems ageless. But, now, age 56, the actor and comedian…

Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with Halyna Hutchins’ family

October 5, 2022 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the “Rust” movie set in 2021, and Alec Baldwin have…

Chris Martin’s lung infection forces Coldplay to postpone shows

October 5, 2022 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN A serious illness has caused Coldplay to pause their tour. The band announced on their verified Instagram account Tuesday…

Velma in new ‘Scooby Doo’ clip delights fans who say her LGBTQ+ identity has been confirmed

October 5, 2022 8:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN It appears Velma wants a same-sex boo in the an upcoming HBO Max Scooby Doo Halloween movie. Clips from the animated…

Nia Long shares a tip for protecting mental health

October 5, 2022 8:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Nia Long is sharing some advice on setting boundaries. The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, writing, “A tip for…

Kourtney Kardashian says she’s not as close to Khloé as she once was

October 5, 2022 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN For anyone who watches “The Kardashians,” sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian have always been…

Ryan Coogler considered quitting Hollywood after Chadwick Boseman’s death

October 5, 2022 8:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020 following a private battle with colon cancer was a shock to many. For those closest…