Entertainment Archives

Lupita Nyong’o revived Red from ‘Us’ for Halloween Horror Nights

October 31, 2019 8:06 AM CNN

The screams you heard may have been some of the people at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. That’s because actress Lupita…

‘The Irishman’ caps De Niro-Scorsese pairing with epic mob drama

October 31, 2019 7:47 AM CNN

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro’s glittering collaborative history adds a crowning cherry with “The Irishman,” an epic,…

‘Harriet’ adds Hollywood touch to Harriet Tubman’s heroic tale

October 31, 2019 7:38 AM CNN

“Harriet” director Kasi Lemmons has said she pitched the movie as the “superhero origin story of Harriet Tubman.” The result…

Former Banksy photographer reveals images said to be of artist ‘in action’

October 31, 2019 7:28 AM CNN

Banksy’s former agent and photographer has published images alleged to be of the mysterious artist at work — without ever revealing his…

Taylor Swift will be named Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards

October 31, 2019 7:15 AM CNN

Taylor Swift is set to receive the Artist of the Decade trophy at this year’s American Music Awards. The only other artist who has ever…

Ciara and Russell Wilson channel Bey and Jay for Halloween

October 31, 2019 6:58 AM CNN

Ciara and Russell Wilson nailed Halloween. The married duo dressed up as Beyoncé and Jay Z, specifically from their “APES**T” music…

K-Pop star Wonho leaves Monsta X

October 31, 2019 6:38 AM CNN

K-pop boy band Monsta X will now be a six-member act with the departure of singer/songwriter Wonho. The group’s company Starship Entertainment…

Americans can easily travel almost anywhere — except here

October 31, 2019 6:16 AM CNN

An American passport opens doors. According to the Henley Passport Index that tracks passport rankings, Americans’ visa-free access to 184…

Inside a multimillion dollar airplane spare part factory

October 31, 2019 4:02 AM CNN

We’ve all been there: you board your flight and get settled in, only to find out there’s an issue with the airplane and you’ve got…

Fire breaks out in Japan’s Shuri Castle

October 31, 2019 3:41 AM CNN

A fire has broken out at Japan’s Shuri Castle on the island of Okinawa, local police told CNN on Wednesday. People in the area are being…

Lady Gaga’s Golden Globes dress is being auctioned off by a hotel housekeeper

October 30, 2019 7:51 PM CNN

The dramatic periwinkle dress worn by Lady Gaga at this year’s Golden Globes is being auctioned off by a housekeeper who found it in the…

Dog the Bounty Hunter pays tribute to his late wife on her birthday

October 30, 2019 6:14 PM CNN

Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman took a few moments on social media to remember his late wife Beth Chapman on what would have been…

The science behind Jackson Pollock’s painting technique

October 30, 2019 3:23 PM CNN

American painter Jackson Pollock is remembered for his abstract-expressionist art and “drip technique.” But researchers who studied his…

Latino artist wins prestigious portrait competition for depiction of a migrant woman

October 30, 2019 2:02 PM CNN

The video begins with the sound of a guitar strumming and a voice singing in Spanish. The main character is sketched quickly, beginning with her…

John Witherspoon, comedian and actor who starred in ‘Friday,’ has died at 77

October 30, 2019 2:15 PM CNN

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television…

Missing: A boulder weighing 1 ton. The park would like it back, please

October 30, 2019 1:06 PM CNN

In a baffling act of thievery, a 1-ton boulder was somehow snatched from the side of a highway in Arizona’s Prescott National Forest about two…

An ode to scary movies you watched way too young

October 30, 2019 12:00 PM CNN

I was 10 years old when my sister and I rented “The Exorcist,” intent on watching the film, famous for making squeamish moviegoers faint…

An end to the boarding scramble? Airport tests faster ways to get people onto planes

October 30, 2019 10:12 AM CNN

Airline passengers could see their boarding times cut by up to 10% if a new trial at a major UK airport is successful. Waiting for someone in row…

‘Harriet’ director knows you don’t want to see another slave film

October 30, 2019 9:23 AM CNN

Kasi Lemmons is all too aware of the difficulty filmmakers face when tackling movies about slavery. This is part of the reason why she didn’t…

Kevin Hart posts an emotional video about his car crash. ‘I see things differently,’ the comedian says

October 30, 2019 9:13 AM CNN

Kevin Hart has posted a video detailing his recovery from a devastating car crash in September. The comedic superstar posted the nearly 2-minute…

Iconic New York steakhouse Peter Luger gets broiled in NYT restaurant review

October 30, 2019 8:22 AM CNN

When it comes to food in New York, you could say there’s a lot at stake. And for one of the city’s most famous steakhouses, the…

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel, ‘House of the Dragon,’ coming to HBO

October 30, 2019 7:42 AM CNN

HBO is now home to “House of the Dragon.” The cable network announced Tuesday it has ordered a “Game of Thrones” prequel from…

Alex Trebek’s cancer PSA: ‘I wish I had known sooner’

October 30, 2019 7:21 AM CNN

Alex Trebek is working hard to raise awareness about the pancreatic cancer he is battling. The “Jeopardy!” host, who announced his stage…

Bill Murray applied for a job at P.F. Chang’s in the Atlanta airport

October 30, 2019 7:11 AM CNN

In the latest twist in the wonderful life of Bill Murray, we learn the beloved star wants to work at P.F. Chang’s. Murray spoke with Amy…

Body found after live-streamer falls climbing Japan’s Mount Fuji

October 30, 2019 2:24 AM CNN

Authorities in Japan searching for man who appeared to fall in the middle of a live-streamed ascent of Mount Fuji have found a body, they said…

Ricky Martin welcomed a fourth child into his family

October 30, 2019 2:08 AM CNN

It’s a boy! That’s the special announcement Ricky Martin and his husband of two years, Jwan Yosef, shared on Instagram Tuesday.…

Norfolk Island: Why residents want to ditch Australia for New Zealand

October 29, 2019 10:31 PM CNN

Norfolk Island is a tiny landmass of about 1,800 people in the South Pacific, about 500 miles (800 km) from the nearest country. Officially,…

Selena Gomez moved to tears over her friendship with Taylor Swift

October 29, 2019 6:50 PM CNN

The Beatles said it best, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” That’s exactly what Selena Gomez credits her current…

Some Hong Kong protesters are adopting the Joker as their own. Others are horrified

October 29, 2019 6:01 PM CNN

Halloween is just days away — and with “Joker” smashing box-office records, it seems inevitable that throngs of film fans will…

Record 176 people stung by stingrays at popular California beach in one day

October 29, 2019 5:49 PM CNN

Lifeguards in Huntington Beach, California, were reminding swimmers to shuffle their feet when they go into the ocean after 176 people were stung by…