By Will Ripley, CNN (CNN) — For most of the world, the dark days of Covid-19 feel like a distant memory. But not in North Korea, said Justin Martell, who just became the first known American to step foot inside the secretive nation since the onset of the pandemic more than five years ago. Strict
Continue Reading By Tacita Quinn (CNN) — At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking that the work of contemporary Indonesian artist Citra Sasmita was made hundreds of years ago. From afar, her embroideries and paintings could easily be mistaken for ancient scrolls depicting a vibrant and fantastical myth or legend. But look more closely, and
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By Francesca Street, CNN London (CNN) — In “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho’s new movie, “Mickey 17,” Mark Ruffalo plays a villainous politician whose tyrannical actions threaten the human race. Speaking at the movie’s world premiere last Thursday, Ruffalo called his character “an amalgamation of every petty dictator that we’ve seen over the last, you
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In a time of rising living costs, when celebrities are often lambasted for being out of touch with reality, it seems one A-lister has finally succeeded in relating to the everyman. On Sunday night, Emma Stone helped thousands of sneaky cinema snackers feel seen in a red halterneck dress
Continue Reading By Dan Heching and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” was a walk down memory lane for viewers of the long-running NBC sketch show. Classic characters, like Mike Myers as Linda Richman, were mixed in with newer hit sketches like Marcello Hernández’s suave Domingo, who introduced us to his “hot brothers,”
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand’s new tourism campaign – with its slogan “Everyone must go!” – has prompted ridicule from opposition politicians and some members of the public who compared it to a clearance sale advert. The marketing campaign, which features posters of tourists awestruck by New Zealand’s rugged landscapes alongside the
Continue Reading By Harrison Pierce, CNN (CNN) — You arrive at the airport, and you’re told that you won’t get the airplane seat you paid for. Unfortunately, you’ve been downgraded. While uncommon, it happens more often than you might think. You book a premium economy, business-class or first-class ticket, but when it comes time to fly, you’re
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If it makes Sheryl Crow, happy it can’t be that bad, right? The singer recently dumped her Tesla in protest of the company’s owner, Elon Musk. She posted a video that showed her waving goodbye to the electric vehicle as it was driven away on a flatbed. In
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By Jack Guy and Gerardo Lemos, CNN (CNN) — Colombian pop superstar Shakira will perform in Lima, Peru, this Monday, after cancelling a show Sunday night due to an abdominal issue which required hospital admission. Master Live, the company organizing Shakira’s concert in Lima, confirmed on Monday that the event scheduled for Monday, February 17
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Fellow travelers, it’s time for another stay at the White Lotus. What could go wrong, right? As we’ve seen in two sprawling seasons, the answer is so, so much. And this season promises to be no different, since right at the outset, things start off with a bang. Or,
Continue Reading CNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — One of the most famous stages in New York was the place to be on Sunday night. Alums, former hosts and seemingly everyone who’s ever entered “SNL’s” orbit was on hand to celebrate the show’s 50th Anniversary. “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” was part reflection, part reunion and a
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ladies and gentlemen, Meryl Streep has finally made her “Saturday Night Live” debut. Streep has never hosted nor appeared on “SNL” before Sunday, when she made her first-ever appearance during the long-running sketch show’s starry 50th anniversary special. The three-time Oscar-winner joined a recurring “Close Encounter” sketch, featuring “SNL”
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Marcello Hernández’s viral “SNL” character Domingo got an expanded universe during Sunday’s 50th anniversary special with the help of some A-list friends. Those friends included Domingo’s “hot brother” Santiago, played by Bad Bunny, as well as Pedro Pascal playing other brother Reynaldo. The sketch – which in its previous
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on Sunday made their first joint red carpet appearance since the start of their legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. The couple were seen posing for photos together on the red carpet ahead of the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special in New York City.
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — One of the most famous stages in New York was the place to be on Sunday night. Alums, former hosts and seemingly everyone who’s ever entered “SNL’s” orbit was on hand to celebrate the show’s 50th Anniversary. “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” was part reflection, part reunion and a culmination
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards took place on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with actor David Tennant returning as the prestigious ceremony’s host. “Conclave” led with 12 nominations and took home four by the end of the evening, including outstanding British film and best film. Period drama “The
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan and Kati Chitrakorn, CNN London (CNN) — Considered the biggest night in the UK film industry, the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) on Sunday afternoon was a welcome distraction from a dreary climate that extended beyond the country’s weather. (Alongside one of the gloomiest winters on record, the UK has faced a
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” is celebrating its big 50th anniversary milestone in a way that only the long-running sketch show can: with a very star-studded special. “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” is set to air this Sunday with favorite “SNL” alums like Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy and Kate McKinnon, among many
Continue Reading By Jennifer Hauser, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 people were evacuated as flames ripped through a popular luxury hotel and restaurant in central London on Friday. “Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters tackled a fire at a hotel on Chiltern Street in Marylebone,” the London Fire Brigade said in a statement. The blaze
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: robot legs take off in China, the Italian influencer who mobilized her own TikTok army, plus one of the most terrifying whale encounters since Jonah. Animal encounters A Chilean father recently captured the moment a humpback whale briefly swallowed his son while kayaking in
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