By Dan Heching, CNN “Willow,” the 1988 fantasy film costarring Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer, tells the tale of an aspiring wizard in a magical world who, despite his small stature and a treacherous journey, is destined for greatness. The plot might be an allegory for the movie itself, as well as its legacy, since
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN The kickoff to the Christmas season in New York City isn’t complete without the annual tree lighting at Rockefeller Center. That tradition is scheduled for Wednesday evening, November 30. The ticketed VIP tree-lighting experience — with prime viewing, canapes and cocktails — is sold out, but spectators in New York can
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey The music of the night will continue for eight weeks longer than expected. The Broadway musical “The Phantom of the Opera” announced in September that it would be closing in February because of declining ticket sales, but plans have changed. On Tuesday, the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, announced the show will now
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey All is going well for Billie Eilish and her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford. The singer, 20, says she’s thrilled to be dating the Neighbourhood frontman, 31, despite criticism about their age difference. Eilish told Vanity Fair of her relationship: “It’s really cool and I’m really excited and I’m really happy about it.” “I
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey All is going well for Billie Eilish and her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford. The singer, 20, says she’s thrilled to be dating the Neighbourhood frontman, 31, despite criticism about their age difference. Eilish told Vanity Fair of her relationship: “It’s really cool and I’m really excited and I’m really happy about it.” “I
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Hailey Bieber is once again trying to make it clear that she is not pregnant. The model, entrepreneur and wife of Justin Bieber took to the Instagram stories portion of her verified Instagram account to disclose a health condition that has caused her discomfort. “I have a cyst on my
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Hailey Bieber is once again trying to make it clear that she is not pregnant. The model, entrepreneur and wife of Justin Bieber took to the Instagram stories portion of her verified Instagram account to disclose a health condition that has caused her discomfort. “I have a cyst on my
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and
Continue Reading Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN There’s a well-known saying that everything is bigger in Texas. But so far, that hasn’t been the case for the state capital’s skyline. That could change soon, said Brad Wilkins of architecture firm HKS, during an interview with CNN. Wilkins has worked on some of the world’s tallest buildings — including
Continue Reading By Michelle Watson, CNN The parties involved in a lawsuit brought by an undisclosed woman accusing former “Saturday Night Live” star Horatio Sanz of sexual assault two decades ago have agreed to dismiss the case, according to court records from the Supreme Court of New York. The filing said “all claims asserted by Plaintiff Jane
Continue Reading Lianne Kolirin, CNN Conservators working at a castle in northwestern England have managed to rescue some unusual medieval stone carvings that were in danger of being destroyed by the elements. Built in 1092 by William II, Carlisle Castle was historically the most besieged castle in England, according to conservation charity English Heritage. In 1315, Scottish
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Grey’s Frances “Baby” Houseman isn’t the only original “Dirty Dancing” character returning for the sequel. The actress told “Extra” that “Baby” will be joined by more characters from the 1987 hit film, though all “quite a few years older.” “I would say that you can count on it being
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Celebrity personal trainer Eric Fleishman has died at the age of 53. The fitness personality, known as “Eric the Trainer,” died suddenly at his home in Glendale, California on Thanksgiving, his family announced Sunday in a post shared on his verified Instagram page. “We are heartbroken to share that Eric Phillip
Continue Reading Francesca Street, CNN Earlier this year, Gwendolyn Bruhn, 94, traveled from her home on the Hawaiian island of Oahu to the Hawaiian island of Maui to attend her great-granddaughter’s wedding. In the inter-island departure terminal at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Bruhn came face to face with an unexpected surprise. On the terminal
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Clarence Gilyard, the actor best known for playing computer hacker Theo in “Die Hard” and naval flight officer Marcus “Sundown” Williams in “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 66. His death was announced on Monday in a statement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he had
Continue Reading Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business | Lianne Kolirin, CNN and Toyin Owoseje, CNN Luxury fashion house Balenciaga is suing the production company behind its Spring 2023 ad campaign after paperwork about a Supreme Court ruling on child pornography was identified in one of the images. The label, which is already facing condemnation over a different campaign
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN Helena Bonham Carter is coming to the defense of two fellow members of the “Harry Potter” universe. The actress, who played Bellatrix Lestrange in four of the “Harry Potter” films, spoke up in support of both author J.K. Rowling and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” star Johnny Depp in
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship for spreading international awareness of Albania. Albanian President Bajram Begaj said Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, has made the country proud. “Happy to give the one and only Dua Lipa the decree of Albanian citizenship,” he said. “She has made us proud with her
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