By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce had a prior connection to Taylor Swift he didn’t even know about. The Kansas City Chiefs player famously tried to connect with Swift at one of her summer concerts, which led to them now being a couple, but the tight end may have only needed to
Continue Reading By Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, CNN (CNN) — Think of road trips and you might automatically imagine motoring along US highways, or roaming country to country through the mountains and vales of Europe. But it’s also possible in Saudi Arabia and – although some people might believe this would be a dusty, boring experience – it offers
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are reuniting – but not in the way you might think. The “Saturday Night Live” alums are teaming up with each other, along with a cat and many jars of mayonnaise, for a new Super Bowl commercial that will air next month during the
Continue Reading By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Nothing unites Hong Kong quite like dim sum. Baskets of steaming, bite-sized morsels bring families together every weekend, gatherings where elderly members share stories of their childhoods over the familiar taste of a Chiu Chow-style dumpling. This is why Hong Kongers choose their dim sum experiences
Continue Reading CNN By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Nothing unites Hong Kong quite like dim sum. Baskets of steaming, bite-sized morsels bring families together every weekend, gatherings where elderly members share stories of their childhoods over the familiar taste of a Chiu Chow-style dumpling. This is why Hong Kongers choose their dim sum
Continue Reading By Catherine Hickey (CNN) — When Caspar David Friedrich died in poverty in 1840, he was almost forgotten by the contemporary art world. As his 250th birthday approaches, his reputation is reaching new heights — and the anniversary year is likely to propel it into the stratosphere. Three major exhibitions are planned in Germany this year.
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department has posted a travel advisory update urging Americans to “exercise increased caution” in the Bahamas, citing crime. “Gang-on-gang violence has resulted in a high homicide rate primarily affecting the local population,” the advisory, posted on January 26, reads. The advisory out the most-affected islands of New
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ashley Park has arrived in Paris as she prepares to get back to work following a serious medical scare the actor experienced in December. The “Emily in Paris” star wrote in a post on her Instagram on Sunday that she’s in the city of lights “recovering and resting” while
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Before the “The Real Housewives” franchise, there was Truman Capote and his “Swans.” The second season of Ryan Murphy’s “Feud,” set to debut on FX later this week, focuses on Truman Capote, the literary giant who mingled in the high-society social scene of the 1960s and ’70s. “Feud:
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jay Leno has filed a petition requesting a conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno’s estate on Friday, according to a copy of the petition obtained by CNN. Filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court, the petition states that Jay Leno is requesting to establish a conservatorship for his wife
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — An artist who appeared nude in a highly publicized piece by famed performance artist Marina Abramović is suing New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) after he said he was sexually assaulted during the 2010 event. In the lawsuit obtained by CNN, New York artist John Bonafede claims MoMA
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No, Martin Short and Meryl Streep are not dating. So says Short, who has addressed the speculation that he and his recent “Only Murders in the Building” costar are a couple. During an appearance on “Club Random with Bill Maher” streamed on Sunday, the host joked about Short
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Crossing the desert could be about to get much more glamorous. State-owned railway company Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) recently struck a 200 million Saudi riyals ($53.33 million) deal with Italian hospitality company Arsenale Group to launch the first luxury train in the Middle Eastern kingdom. Saudi Arabia officially opened
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Being of a certain age will surely enhance the pleasure in watching “The Greatest Night in Pop,” a documentary on the making of “We Are the World” nearly 40 years ago, but the film proves such an anecdote-rich environment it’s hardly mandatory. Lionel Richie serves as the de
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Britney Spears is showing appreciation for Justin Timberlake’s new song. While Spears’ 2011 song “Selfish” rose to the No. 1 on the US iTunes chart over the weekend, topping a new song of the same name from her former boyfriend Timberlake, Spears appears to want no part in a fan-fueled competition.
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will grace the stage of the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday as a performer for the first time at age 80. The Recording Academy made the announcement in a news release Sunday, adding the nine-time Grammy winner to a star-studded performance lineup that includes Dua
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — When two rats began taking their own photos with a camera attached to their cage, artist Augustin Lignier said he felt “super powerful.” As part of his graduate studies in 2021, Lignier bought two rats from a pet store in France where he lives, and built them an elaborate
Continue Reading By Julian Ryall, CNN Odawara, Japan (CNN) — The careful placement of the traditional “kabuto” helmet and the adjustment of the cord chin strap complete the transformation. Simon Celestine arrived at Odawara castle as a tourist from France but he is now lord of one of the most impressive feudal-era fortresses in Japan – if
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Swifties: Are you ready for it? The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl, and Taylor Swift was on hand in Baltimore on Sunday to help boyfriend Travis Kelce celebrate the team’s second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl. After the game, which aired on CBS, Swift
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “The Boys” star Erin Moriarty has left Instagram after facing “verbal abuse” that she said was directed toward her after television personality Megyn Kelly made comments about Moriarty’s appearance. On a recent episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” a SiriusXM show that also streams on YouTube, Kelly showed photos
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