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This couple traveled through Europe to Brazil — without taking a flight

February 17, 2023 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

Julia Buckley, CNN For many, 2022 was the year that the ever-clearer climate crisis spurred people to fly less. For Rick Turner and his husband Adam Longbottom, their decision to ditch airplanes for a three-month trip around Europe and across to South America was down to something else: 2022’s notorious aviation chaos. “Everyone’s luggage was

André Leon Talley’s possessions fetch almost $3.6 million at auction

February 17, 2023 2:41 AM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN Hundreds of items from the estate of late fashion icon André Leon Talley, including paintings, personal photographs and some of his signature capes, have sold at auction for a combined $3.55 million. A trove of the veteran editor’s possessions went under the hammer at Christie’s in New York on Wednesday, fetching almost

Bruce Willis’ wife begs paparazzi not to yell at him in the street

February 16, 2023 11:53 PM CNN

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Bruce Willis‘ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has called on paparazzi to keep their distance and stop yelling at the “Die Hard” star when they see him in public. Heming Willis made an emotional plea in a video shared on her Instagram page over the weekend, saying “there’s still a lot of

‘Cinema of aspiration’: The romance filmmakers who redefined Bollywood’s quintessential genre

February 16, 2023 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

Tara Subramaniam, CNN A woman in a billowy white dress runs through a bright green and yellow field, her long hair streaming behind her as she reunites with the man she loves in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” one of the most successful Indian movies of all time. It’s a scene that has been played time

Bruce Willis’ family shares an update on his health and new diagnosis

February 16, 2023 5:30 PM CNN

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN The family of Bruce Willis has announced that the actor has been diagnosed with a form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD for short. In a statement shared Thursday, the 67-year-old star’s family stated that while the news “is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”

Taron Egerton solves puzzle to iconic video game’s success in ‘Tetris’ trailer

February 16, 2023 3:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN All the pieces are falling into place for the new “Tetris” movie. “I still see falling blocks in my dreams,” Taron Egerton says in the film’s trailer, which was released on Thursday. Egerton portrays Henk Rogers, the real-life entrepreneur who brought the iconic video game to fingertips around the world. The

Bruce Willis’ family shares an update on his health and new diagnosis

February 16, 2023 1:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN The family of Bruce Willis has announced that the actor has been diagnosed with a form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD for short. In a statement shared Thursday, the 67-year-old star’s family stated that while the news “is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”

‘I Am Legend’ sequel will rely on alternate ending of original

February 16, 2023 1:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN A planned sequel Will Smith’s 2007 film “I Am Legend” will flip the script on what happened to his character in the end. Producer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman talked to Deadline about the new movie that is set to star Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan, explaining that the sequel

Breathtaking images from Underwater Photographer of the Year competition

February 16, 2023 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN A photo of a river dolphin, or “boto,” seemingly posing for the camera at dusk, with the tip of its nose above the water and the sun setting behind it, has won the 2023 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition. Photographer Kat Zhou, from the US, captured the image in the

‘The White Lotus’ theme song has become a club hit. Now it’s getting an official Tiësto remix

February 16, 2023 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Oliver Darcy, CNN The haunting theme song of “The White Lotus,” which has become an unexpected viral sensation in night clubs around the country, is getting an official dance remix release. Tiësto on Friday will drop his EDM remix of “Renaissance,” the theme song of HBO’s hit show, making it available on all digital

‘The White Lotus’ theme song has become a club hit. Now it’s getting an official Tiësto remix

February 16, 2023 11:01 AM CNN

By Oliver Darcy, CNN The haunting theme song of “The White Lotus,” which has become an unexpected viral sensation in night clubs around the country, is getting an official dance remix release. Tiësto on Friday will drop his EDM remix of “Renaissance,” the theme song of HBO’s hit show, making it available on all digital

‘The Masked Singer’ debuts its most senior contestant to date

February 16, 2023 10:55 AM CNN

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “The Masked Singer” unmasked two stars on Wednesday’s Season 9 premiere, one of whom is their oldest contestant ever. Dick Van Dyke, 97, was the first of two celebrities to reveal themselves to judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. The premiere had been teased beforehand as “the

‘The Masked Singer’ debuts its most senior contestant to date

February 16, 2023 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “The Masked Singer” unmasked two stars on Wednesday’s Season 9 premiere, one of whom is their oldest contestant ever. Dick Van Dyke, 97, was the first of two celebrities to reveal themselves to judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. The premiere had been teased beforehand as “the

Emily Ratajkowski teaches us how to say her name

February 16, 2023 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Add another celebrity to the list of names you’ve probably been pronouncing wrong. The Tory Burch Tik Tok account shared a video of Emily Ratajkowski backstage at this year’s New York Fashion week in which she shared the proper pronunciation of her name. “Rat-ah-cof-sky,” the actress and model says. “I’m

Ryan Seacrest announces his final season of ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan.’ Mark Consuelos named new co-host

February 16, 2023 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Ryan Seacrest is saying goodbye to his morning co-host duties alongside Kelly Ripa. Seacrest and Ripa announced the news during their morning talk show, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” on Thursday. “I’ve decided to make this my last season as co-host,” Seacrest said, calling his decision, “bittersweet.” “You’ve gone from being

Ryan Seacrest announces his final season of ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan.’ Mark Consuelos named new co-host

February 16, 2023 8:47 AM CNN

By Chloe Melas, CNN Ryan Seacrest is saying goodbye to his morning co-host duties alongside Kelly Ripa. Seacrest and Ripa announced the news during their morning talk show, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” on Thursday. “I’ve decided to make this my last season as co-host,” Seacrest said, calling his decision, “bittersweet.” “You’ve gone from being

Abandoned train station transformed into spectacular hotel

February 16, 2023 5:26 AM CNN Newsource

Francesca Street, CNN Against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains, deep in the Aragon valley, lies an imposing, beautiful building. Welcome to Canfranc Station, once an abandoned railway station, now a luxurious hotel. Canfranc Station opened as an opulent rail hub in 1928, with an inauguration ceremony attended by both the King of Spain

Raquel Welch, ‘Fantastic Voyage’ star, has died at age 82

February 15, 2023 3:36 PM CNN

By Sandra Gonzales and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Raquel Welch, a veteran actress who rose to fame in the 1960s in the films “One Million Years B.C.” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, according to a statement provided by her manager, Steve Sauer. She was 82. Welch died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles after a “brief illness,”

‘The Little Mermaid’ latest teaser gives us first glimpse of Ursula

February 15, 2023 2:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Dan Heching, CNN Melissa McCarthy is finally ready to unfurl her tentacles as Ursula the sea witch. Disney unveiled a new teaser for the live-action “The Little Mermaid” on Wednesday, and McCarthy’s character can be seen at the very end in villainous-looking makeup as she peers over one of her dark octopus legs. McCarthy

Raquel Welch, ‘Fantastic Voyage’ star, has died at age 82

February 15, 2023 2:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzales and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Raquel Welch, a veteran actress who rose to fame in the 1960s in the films “One Million Years B.C.” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, according to a statement provided by her manager, Steve Sauer. She was 82. Welch died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles after a “brief illness,”