By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A curator at a museum in New York City has discovered a previously unknown waltz written by Frédéric Chopin, the first time that a new piece of work by the Polish composer has been found in nearly 100 years. The waltz, written on a small manuscript measuring about 4
Continue Reading By Alexandra Willingham, CNN (CNN) — If Halloween had a fashion handbook, the party scene from the 2004 classic “Mean Girls” would take up a whole chapter. Twenty years have passed since the original Plastics stomped their kitten heels into movie history, but the (now, rather outdated) observation Lindsay Lohan’s outcast-turned-”it girl” Cady Heron makes
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A “staggering array” of witches’ marks have been discovered on the walls of a Tudor property in England. The carvings, which are formally known as apotropaic marks, were at the time believed to provide ritual protection against evil. News of the discovery, aptly timed to coincide with Halloween, was
Continue Reading By Helen Regan and Genta Takeda, CNN (CNN) — November is just a few days away, but Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji remains snowless, marking the latest date without a snowcap since records began 130 years ago. The peaks of Japan’s highest mountain are usually dusted in snow by early October, but as of Tuesday the
Continue Reading By Maggie Hiufu Wong, Jane Sit and Kelly Wu, CNN (CNN) — Simon Sio grew up in humble surroundings in the heart of Macao, living in an old building directly across from what was then the city’s grandest accommodation, Hotel Central. Opened in 1928, it became a prestigious gathering place for celebrities and diplomats in
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Two new civil lawsuits have been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs by anonymous male accusers who claim they were minors when they were sexually assaulted by the music mogul during auditions – one who claims he was 10 years old at the time. Combs said he denies the latest claims against him
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Chris Brown’s history of violence is back in the spotlight with a new documentary focusing on years-old accusations against the singer, including his 2009 assault of Rihanna. The documentary also highlights a rape claim from a woman who previously sued Brown for allegedly drugging and assaulting her
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Mariah Carey seems content to wait on the arrival of Christmas season. The self-proclaimed “Queen of Christmas” posted a video Monday on social media that aims to remind people that there is another important season before we get to the holiday – and it requires a ballot box
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dax Shepard probably has some intense smooches coming his way. At an appearance for the New Yorker Festival over the weekend, Shepard was asked about his “incredible chemistry” with wife Kristen Bell in their Samsung commercials and other projects they’ve done together, according to a report from People.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — With just a few words, Saoirse Ronan summed up a major issue for women. During a recent appearance on “The Graham Norton Show” with fellow actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne, the conversation turned safety after Redmayne mentioned training for his forthcoming miniseries, “The Day of
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Colin Farrell took time out from his acting schedule on Sunday to complete the Dublin Marathon – while pushing an old friend in a wheelchair. The 48-year-old star ran the final 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of the 26-mile race while pushing his friend Emma Fogarty, who lives with a
Continue Reading By Jason Evans, CNN (CNN) — It was a bright, sunny afternoon during the recent summer season in Antarctica when the Seabourn Pursuit cruise ship rammed into a sheet of sea ice in Hanusse Bay. The ship plowed forward, ice crumbling beneath its bow, until it was embedded several hundred yards into the frozen sea
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Scammers have stolen more than 24 tons of artisanal cheese from one of Britain’s most famous dairy companies. London-based Neal’s Yard Dairy revealed it had been the victim of the unusual heist in a post on Instagram last week, where it shared some “difficult news.” “Neal’s Yard Dairy
Continue Reading By Reed Putman New York (CNN) — We’d been on the road by 2 a.m., and after a missed flight and a seven-hour drive from upstate New York, I was finally in the city. I was with my girlfriend, one of the few people — alongside my parents and a handful of friends — who
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Matthew Perry often spoke about how much he wanted to help people. One year after his death, those who loved him are healing with the same sentiment at the forefront of their minds. “It’s been hard on everyone,” Perry’s sister Caitlin Morrison told CNN in a recent interview. Morrison,
Continue Reading By Jonathan DeLise Tokyo (CNN) — Japanese-produced whisky, nihonshu (sake), and beer are popular around the world. But one bar in Tokyo has been trying to reintroduce to locals and visitors alike a taste of doburoku, one of the oldest and most controversial drinks in Japanese history. Heiwa Doburoku Kabutocho Brewery is in the Nihombashi
Continue Reading By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced a proposal to more than double the state’s film and tax incentives, which he says will create more competition among other states and countries offering similar perks to the entertainment industry. The new proposal will expand the annual tax credit pool
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The “power of love” between singers Adele and Celine Dion knows no bounds. This was on full display on Saturday night during Adele’s concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas when the two powerhouse vocalists were each brought to tears after an emotional interaction. The moment
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Lizzo has taken a rather silly reference to her on a recent “South Park” episode and elevated it to a hilarious Halloween costume. The Grammy-winning singer shared a series of new posts to her verified Instagram on Saturday showing her outfit, which consisted of a faux drug box brandishing
Continue Reading By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Nima Rinji Sherpa’s ears are still tinged black from wind chill, an occupational hazard of climbing to heights where humans struggle to breathe, and where the weather can turn deadly in an instant. This month, Nima became the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks,
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