By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Reesa Teesa” is coming to television. Natasha Rothwell of “Insecure” and “The White Lotus” is set to star in a TV adaptation of “Who TF Did I Marry,” a story of heartbreak that went viral on social media earlier this year, according to a report from Variety. Tareasa
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Daniel Craig’s response to hypothetical question about a gay James Bond may be up for debate, but what’s clear is people aren’t going to stop looking for diversity when it comes to the beloved spy character. Craig spoke at the Venice Film Festival, where his latest film, “Queer,”
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Act fast. For a limited time, Southwest Airlines is offering a promotional Companion Pass, which would allow a passholder’s companion to fly with them nearly free on unlimited flights for two months early next year. The designated companion owes only taxes and fees when accompanying the passholder. Through a
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — US regulators want to investigate Shein and Temu for selling dangerous baby products. This comes as the two e-commerce websites are facing scrutiny over a litany of issues, including how they’re able to sell goods at such strikingly low prices. Here’s what else you need to know to Get
Continue Reading By Niamh Kennedy, Christian Edwards and Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris (CNN) — Parisians won’t be saying “adieu” to the Olympic Games as early as they expected after the city’s mayor announced plans to leave the Olympic rings as a permanent fixture on the Eiffel Tower. “I want the spirit of celebration to remain,” Mayor Anne
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ina Garten is known for making things beautiful, but her new memoir details how her childhood was not that. The Food Network star and author reflected on her difficult upbringing in an interview with People as she promoted her upcoming book, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens.” Garten,
Continue Reading By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — A lightning strike knocked a chunk of stone off Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine, just meters from the Colosseum, amid a sudden violent storm that struck the Italian capital late Tuesday, according to archaeological authorities. No one was injured and all of the debris was collected and
Continue Reading By Will Noble, CNN London (CNN) — The words “Croydon” and “destination” are not what you’d call soulmates. “I’m certain that of all the places I’ve visited,” writes Tom Chesshyre in “To Hull and Back,” a travelog that sets out to visit the lesser-appreciated parts of Britain, “I’m least likely to return to Croydon.” The
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder are really taking that “married under the eyes of God” thing seriously. During an episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Ryder revealed that she and her former costar still text regularly and “we always say who it is, even though it says
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — Queen guitarist Brian May had a minor stroke last week that left him unable to control his left arm or play guitar, he said on Wednesday in a video posted on his Instagram feed and website. He explained that he had suffered a “health hiccup,” since diagnosed as
Continue Reading Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — Disney World, Times Square and Yellowstone National Park can be packed to the rafters with tourists. But there are plenty of other places across the United States that continue to fly beneath the travel radar. While there are literally hundreds of locations that fit that description, here are 25 destinations – from cities and
Continue Reading By Yumi Asada and Issy Ronald, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A 61-year-old Austrian man was arrested last month for having sex in a shrine in Japan with a Japanese woman in her 40s, local police told CNN on Wednesday. The couple were caught having sex on August 22 while in the grounds of a shrine
Continue Reading By Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Kenya has the majestic Maasai Mara. The reputation of the verdant, fauna-filled Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania precedes it. Rwanda’s Virunga volcanoes have become the go-to for once-in-a-lifetime encounters with mountain gorillas. And further south, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa are seen as essential stop-offs for those hungry to experience
Continue Reading By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A prominent Chinese artist known for his scathing political critiques of Mao Zedong and the Cultural Revolution has been detained in China, according to his brother and artistic partner. Gao Zhen, 68, was detained last week in a police raid on his art studio on the outskirts
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Ashley Park is looking back on a scary health episode from earlier this year and grateful that her “Emily in Paris” costar helped her through it. Park – who plays musically gifted Mindy on the hit Netflix show – spoke with Jesse Tyler Ferguson for Sony Music Entertainment’s ”Dinner’s On
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Channing Tatum knows how hard his fiancée, actor and first-time director Zoë Kravitz, worked on their new movie “Blink Twice.” Tatum shared some insight into that process in a swoon-worthy message posted to his Instagram page on Tuesday, where he gushed about the “Big Little Lies” star next to
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A trial date has been set for two of five people charged in connection with the death of beloved “Friends” actor Matthew Perry. Dr. Salvador Plasencia and alleged drug dealer Jasveen Sangha, who prosecutors have also refer to as the “Ketamine Queen,” will be tried together. The trial is
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Rock and roll legend Elton John is in healing mode. The “Rocket Man” singer shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday that he’s been “dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye.” “I am healing, but it’s an extremely
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” finally hits theaters this weekend, but some special magic had to happen for the followup to Tim Burton’s beloved 1988 classic to take shape. Burton brings back much of the cast for the sequel, with Michael Keaton returning as the titular demon trickster and Catherine O’Hara and
Continue Reading By Ryan Young, Maxime Tamsett and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his campaign must pause on using the song “Hold On, I’m Coming.” The decision came after the estate of the late R&B artist and songwriter Isaac Hayes sought an emergency injunction to stop
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