UK eases quarantine rules for travelers
The UK government has relaxed quarantine rules for travelers from a number of destinations, including France, Italy, Belgium, Germany and Spain. From…
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What happens when cruise ships retire
Hundreds of cruise ships usually traverse the world’s waters, but right now — with the cruise industry on an indefinite hold due to the…
Continue Reading ‘Palm Springs’ is like ‘Groundhog Day’ all over (and over) again
Andy Samberg becomes the latest “Saturday Night Live” alum to explore movie stardom with “Palm Springs,” a romantic comedy…
Continue Reading ‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera is presumed dead after disappearing at a lake in California, authorities say
“Glee” actress Naya Rivera is presumed dead after disappearing at a lake in Southern California, according to the Ventura County…
Continue Reading Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X and more to perform at first ever virtual GLAAD Media Awards
Even though the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on Hollywood’s awards shows, organizations and networks are still finding ways to make it happen.…
Continue Reading No screaming, please: Japan amusement parks issue new Covid-19 guidelines
Thrill seekers in Japan will soon get to enjoy their favorite roller coasters again now that amusement parks around the country are reopening. But…
Continue Reading ‘Far Side’ cartoonist Gary Larson publishes first new work in 25 years
“Enter if you dare,” is the message on Gary Larson’s website challenging people to explore his new content. “The Far…
Continue Reading What one of the few White ‘Hamilton’ cast members learned about race
Besides transforming Broadway and delivering maybe the most memorable history lesson ever, “Hamilton” also broke ground by being…
Continue Reading Five arrested in connection with fatal shooting of rapper Pop Smoke, police say
Six days after Pop Smoke‘s posthumous album dropped, Los Angeles police announced Thursday that five people, two of them juveniles, had been…
Continue Reading The Russo brothers, ‘Avengers’ directors, fill the summer movie void with ‘Pizza Film School’
As the directors of the record-breaking “Avengers: Endgame” and “Infinity War,” brothers Joe and Anthony Russo have delivered…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks goes to war (again) in the World War II drama ‘Greyhound’
“Greyhound” is kind of an odd duck — another World War II tale courtesy of Tom Hanks, who wrote and produced the film through his…
Continue Reading Demi Lovato, ‘Glee’ costars and other celebs praying for Naya Rivera’s safety
Hollywood is hoping for the best as the search continues for missing “Glee” star Naya Rivera. Rivera, 33, vanished from Lake Piru in…
Continue Reading ‘The Crown’ will get a 6th season, Netflix confirms
“The Crown” series creator Peter Morgan had announced season 5 would be its last. Turns out, he had a change of heart. Netflix revealed…
Continue Reading Melania Trump statue in Slovenia removed after being set on fire
A statue of Melania Trump has been removed from near her hometown in Slovenia after being badly burned by vandals. The statue, near Sevnica, central…
Continue Reading World’s rarest gorillas spotted with babies in Nigeria’s forest
In a rare sighting, conservationists have captured new images of the world’s rarest gorillas with several babies in southern Nigeria. The Cross…
Continue Reading Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’ reimagined in support of UNICEF’s Covid-19 efforts
Let’s get together and feel all right. According to a UNICEF press release, members of Bob Marley’s family will reimagine the late…
Continue Reading ‘The Wonder Years’ is getting a reboot with a Black family
“The Wonder Years” is returning with a twist. Famed director Lee Daniels will executive produce and Fred Savage, the star of the original…
Continue Reading ‘Batwoman’ has found its new star
Javicia Leslie is the CW’s new Batwoman. The actress, who previously starred in “God Friended Me” on CBS, is set to debut in the…
Continue Reading Humans wore necklaces made from shells more than 120,000 years ago, a new study finds
Modern humans aren’t the only ones who love to wear jewelry. More than 120,000 years ago, prehistoric humans were using shells as beads on a…
Continue Reading Rock Hall of Fame replacing live induction ceremony with HBO special
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced Wednesday that it will replace its annual live induction ceremony with an exclusive HBO special…
Continue Reading A380’s seats pulled out for Covid-19 missions
It looks like the ultimate in Covid-era luxury: a huge passenger jet with economy seats removed and acres of space to stretch out your legs. While…
Continue Reading Ming Dynasty encyclopedia sells for more than $9 million at auction — 1,000 times the expected price
Two rare volumes of an ancient Chinese encyclopedia sold for more than €8 million ($9 million) at auction Tuesday, more than 1,000 times the…
Continue Reading Blake Shelton is following in Garth Brooks’ footsteps with his own drive-in concert
Get ready because you have another drive-in concert to add to your calendars. Country superstar Blake Shelton announced on Wednesday that he has a…
Continue Reading Dalai Lama marks his 85th birthday with his first ever album release
The 14th Dalai Lama is marking his 85th birthday by releasing his first ever album. The Tibetan spiritual leader, who celebrates the milestone…
Continue Reading ‘American Idol’ finalist Chris Sligh reveals he is battling Covid-19 and pneumonia
“American Idol” finalist Chris Sligh has Covid-19 and has developed pneumonia, he revealed on Instagram. “I have Covid that has…
Continue Reading Amy Schumer takes viewers behind the scenes of her difficult pregnancy in ‘Expecting Amy’
“I found out two days ago that I’m pregnant,” Amy Schumer says tearfully at the start of the “Expecting Amy.”…
Continue Reading Tiffany Haddish has shaved her head — live on Instagram
Tiffany Haddish has given fans front-row seats to her big chop after deciding she was ready for a dramatic change. The comedic actress, who has been…
Continue Reading Kanye West says he had coronavirus and no longer supports Trump
Kanye West is taking off his MAGA hat. That’s just one of the revelations from a four-hour Forbes interview conducted Tuesday with the…
Continue Reading What happened when I tried to become French
Julien was a tennis instructor with steel shoulders, blue eyes and two terraces we could never sit on because he stuffed them both with his marijuana…
Continue Reading Black owner of French-style rosé label is on a mission to change the pink drink’s perception
Rosé, the pale pink adult beverage that gets its hue from the skins of red wine grapes, symbolizes summer for many. Often, it’s the drink…
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