By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A previously unseen painting by Claude Monet is expected to fetch more than $65 million when it goes on sale in New York early next month, according to a statement released by Christie’s auction house. Entitled “Le bassin aux nymphéas” or “Water lily pond,” the two-meter- (6.6-foot-) wide painting
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Matthew Perry achieved global fame and career success, bringing joy to audiences around the world. Off screen, however, he lived with the pain that comes with the disease of addiction. While starring for ten seasons in “Friends,” one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, Perry was trying
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CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Matthew Perry’s former fiancée has paid tribute to the late actor, remembering a man who had a “profound impact” on her life. Molly Hurwitz, who was in a relationship with Perry from 2018 to 2021, posted a tribute to the “Friends” star Monday on Instagram. “He would
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler Bing’s mother on “Friends,” paid tribute on Monday to the actor who portrayed him, Matthew Perry. Perry died Saturday at his Los Angeles home. He was 54. During an appearance on “CNN This Morning,” Fairchild shared memories of her first day on the
Continue Reading By Alex Rees, CNN (CNN) — The tears were flowing backstage at Phillip Lim’s latest runway show, as the fashion designer made has return to the New York Fashion Week last month after four years away. Between selfies with celebrity fans and interviews with the fashion press, an emotional Lim snuck in moments with a
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has that thing that you like on Spotify. The streaming service announced over the weekend on social media that the singer had become “the most-streamed artist in a single day in Spotify history, and “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day this
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Adele had a sweet moment when she spotted the doctor who delivered her son over the weekend. In videos shared on social media, the singer is seen performing at her Las Vegas residency, decked out as Morticia Addams from “The Addams Family”to celebrate Halloween. As she strolled through
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By John Walton, CNN (CNN) — You’ve seen them on TikTok and on Instagram: people flying on the new generation of long-haul, low-cost airlines where the fares sound too good to be true. Flights from New York to Paris for $200? They’re out there, if you’re able to be flexible, and if you’re willing to
Continue Reading By Francesca Perry, CNN (CNN) — On the plateau overlooking the ancient Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, a major outdoor art exhibition brings together the work of 14 international contemporary artists who have created site-specific installations responding to the iconic monuments. In one project, a new pyramid structure emerges in wicker; in another, glass sculptures
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — An 18th century bust bought for £5 ($6) nearly 100 years ago by a Scottish town council could sell for more than £2.5 million ($3 million). The bust of landowner and lawmaker John Gordon was sculpted by noted French artist Edmé Bouchardon. Now, local politicians on Invergordon Town Council
Continue Reading By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — The seven-point metallic star floats on the glassy surface of the lake, reminiscent of a far-flung future civilization, or a spaceship touching down on an alien planet. It looks like something straight out of science fiction. Which it is, in a way: it’s the brand new Chengdu Science Fiction
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers about the series finale of “Billions,” titled “Admirals Fund.” After seven twisty seasons, with more double and triple crosses than you can shake a stock certificate at, “Billions” successfully landed the plane (OK, private jet) with its series finale, in a satisfying finish that
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “The Gilded Age” returns for a second (and possibly final) season that feels even more conspicuously like “Downton Abbey Lite.” That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as the show remains highly watchable as a finely tailored, lushly decorated soap, with the added benefit of incorporating 19th-century history, like early struggles
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By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Like many stars best known for a major hit, Matthew Perry’s association with “Friends” and the “Could he BE any funnier?” role of Chandler Bing loomed over the rest of his career. That included the movies that came his way during the series as well as various encores in
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CNN By Josh Campbell, Cheri Mossburg and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The cause of actor Matthew Perry’s death at his residence Saturday will require additional investigative steps by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office before reaching a conclusion, according to records from the agency. The medical examiner updated its online record for Perry on Sunday
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By Josh Campbell, Cheri Mossburg and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The cause of actor Matthew Perry’s death at his residence Saturday will require additional investigative steps by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office before reaching a conclusion, according to records from the agency. The medical examiner updated its online record for Perry on Sunday afternoon,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It could be said that the casting of Matthew Perry in the role that made him a superstar was divinely inspired. Perry, who died Saturday at the age of 54, wrote in his 2022 memoir that three weeks before his audition for the role of Chandler Bing on
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CNN By Josh Campbell, Cheri Mossburg and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The cause of actor Matthew Perry’s death at his residence Saturday will require additional investigative steps by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office before reaching a conclusion, according to records from the agency. The medical examiner updated its online record for Perry on Sunday
Continue Reading By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Just when you think you finally know Florida, it goes ahead and throws a town full of mediums into the mix. Roughly 50 miles from Orlando’s theme parks, Cassadaga is a bucolic Central Florida enclave where the streets are tunneled with oak trees draped in Spanish moss, and brightly-painted
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CNN By Lisa Respers France, Cheri Mossburg and Josh Campbell, CNN Matthew Perry, the beloved actor who starred as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” has died. He was 54. Police in Los Angeles are investigating Perry’s death, a law enforcement source told CNN. There is currently no foul play suspected, the source said, however, the incident
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