Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Let’s face it, people generally don’t come to Godzilla-related projects for the actors and drama, which is basically the leap that “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” asks viewers to make. Stretched into a multi-generational Apple TV+ series, the show is as much a Titan-ic soap opera as a monster
Continue Reading By Jenny Marc, CNN Tanomah, Saudi Arabia – (CNN) — Abdulrahman Alabdu hangs off the side of a cliff, drilling into the rock and placing stainless steel bolts in each hole. In this remote corner of Saudi Arabia, his tools are the only sound piercing the silence. He estimates that just 30 to 50 people from
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex may now be better known for her role in the British royal family than for any character she played during her career as an actress, but on Thursday she reminisced about her time in Hollywood and about the success that her show “Suits” still enjoys.
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Snoop Dogg says he is giving up marijuana – or at least, smoking it. “After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke,” the rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, told his 82.5 million followers on Instagram. “Please respect my privacy at this
Continue Reading By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Imagine boarding a plane and stepping into a “cocoon-like” private bedroom fitted with a king-size bed, and a bathroom featuring the largest rain and massage shower ever built on an aircraft, which can merge with the sleeping quarters to form a self-contained retreat, providing total privacy. That’s the centerpiece
Continue Reading By Alex Rees, CNN (CNN) — What do dictionaries, fighter planes, plantains and the Swiss Guard have in common? That’s a serious question, but with a delightfully nonsensical answer: All served as inspiration for national costumes on display during the 2023 Miss Universe pageant’s preliminary competition. (Specifically, those were the looks donned by Miss Great
Continue Reading By Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Dex Carvey, the son of comedian Dana Carvey, has died of a drug overdose, his parents announced Thursday in a joint statement posted on his father’s social media. He was 32. “Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose,” the Instagram post,
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Tokyo? Been there. London? Done that. For travelers who want to visit a smaller, more authentic local destination, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released this year’s list of the best tourism villages. For 2023, 55 villages were recognized by the international organization, which focuses on sustainable
Continue Reading By Christy Choi, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A golden face with patinaed turquoise eyes stares out of the darkness. Illuminated around it stand three other bronze heads — some have flat tops, others round — all looked over by a giant bronze statue almost 9 feet high. All have the same piercing, angular eyes.
Continue Reading CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Producer and musician Sean Combs was sued in federal court in New York City on Thursday by his former girlfriend Casandra Ventura, who alleges she was raped and subjected to years of repeated physical and other abuses by Combs. The complaint, obtained by CNN, alleges Combs “lured Ms. Ventura into an ostentatious, fast-paced, and
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Swifties are invited to set sail to the Bahamas next year on a four-night fan cruise from Miami. But Taylor Swift fans shouldn’t expect to see their idol aboard the ship, Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. The cruise’s organizers, travel agents at Marvelous Mouse Travels, are careful to
Continue Reading By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — As the National Book Awards came to a close on Wednesday, finalists for the prestigious literary prizes took the stage in New York to speak about the Israel-Hamas war, with others at the ceremony also choosing to address banned books. Aaliyah Bilal, who was nominated for the fiction award
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Producer and musician Sean Combs was sued in federal court in New York City on Thursday by his former girlfriend Casandra Ventura, who alleges she was raped and subjected to years of repeated physical and other abuses by Combs. The complaint, obtained by CNN, alleges Combs “lured Ms. Ventura into an ostentatious, fast-paced, and drug-fueled
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jeremy Renner has made leaps and bounds in his recovery after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January – and this week, those leaps and bounds could be seen, literally. On Tuesday, the “Avengers” star marked “10 months of recovery” by sharing a video on his Instagram page that showcased
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tristan Thompson wants to make amends for some past drama. On the latest episode of “The Kardashians,” the professional basketball player apologized to Kylie Jenner regarding family turmoil back in 2019 when he was accused of cheating on Jenner’s half-sister, Khloe Kardashian, with Jenner’s longtime best friend, Jordyn
Continue Reading By Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Russian artist Alexandra Skochilenko, who had replaced price tags with anti-war messages in a St. Petersburg grocery store as an act of protest, was sentenced to seven years in jail by a court in the Russian city on Thursday. According to the court’s press service, Skochilenko was found guilty
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Talk about commitment. Bradley Cooper has revealed more about some of his preparation to play composer Leonard Bernstein in the film, “Maestro.” According to IndieWire, the actor discussed it during a Los Angeles screening for the film that included a conversation moderated by “Hamilton” Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. Cooper
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Martha Stewart says you can take your turkey and stuff it. Stewart appeared on Thursday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where she revealed she called off hosting a Thanksgiving celebration at her house this year. “I gave up Thanksgiving. I canceled,” she said. “Nine guests canceled because somebody
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — When the Kimbell Art Museum secured Jean Siméon Chardin’s “The Basket of Wild Strawberries” at auction for almost 24.4 million euros ($26.4 million) last March, the Texas institution expected the painting to join its small but valuable collection of European masterpieces. But a month later, France’s culture ministry denied
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There was plenty of excitement last year when Zahara Jolie-Pitt enrolled at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Videos of her and her mom, Angelina Jolie, visiting the campus went viral and sparked conversation about the importance of historically Black colleges and universities. The 18-year-old daughter of Jolie and
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