QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch Jerry Springer’s talk show?
Regardless of how individuals received Jerry Springer’s controversial talk show, its popularity and influence could not be denied.
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‘The Marvels’ teaser trailer brings Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris together
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The Marvel-ous misses have hit the mark. On Tuesday the teaser trailer for “The Marvels” dropped, featuring Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel. The trio star in the film, a spinoff of Larson’s 2019 “Captain Marvel” movie. The
Continue Reading Jeremy Renner got a hilarious fake Cameo from Paul Rudd after snow plow accident
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Paul Rudd tried to lift Jeremy Renner’s spirits after a snow plow accident in January left him fighting for his life. Renner appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Monday where he revealed that that his Marvel Universe co-star made a fake Cameo video wishing him well while he recovered. “So Rudd,
Continue Reading Matthew McConaughey has some thoughts on his next role as ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff stirs interest
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Matthew McConaughey sounds ready to dive into a new role. Days after Paramount Media Networks head Chris McCarthy confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that McConaughey is set to star in a “Yellowstone” spinoff, a podcast conversation offered some insight into McConaughey’s current thinking about his career. Dax
Continue Reading Nick Cannon thinks he and Taylor Swift have something in common
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Nick Cannon doesn’t love answering questions about his family and personal life and feels there’s a popular singer who can relate. “The Masked Singer,” who is a father of 11 children, was recently asked by Howard Stern whether his family is complete. “Every time I answer this question it I
Continue Reading New trains and new rail routes to experience in Japan
John Walton, CNN Traveling by train in Japan is one of the wonders of our modern world, whether that’s whizzing through the countryside on the Shinkansen at up to 320 kilometers per hour (200 mph), relaxing on a comfortable regional express train (known as Limited Express trains in Japan) or enjoying a peek into Japanese
Continue Reading Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi hint they’re engaged
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN British actress Millie Bobby Brown has fans thinking she and partner, Jake Bongiovi, are engaged, after the couple posted photos to social media on Tuesday. The “Stranger Things” star took to social media to share a photo of her and Bongiovi embracing — and eagle eyed fans have spotted a rather
Continue Reading Al Jaffee, record-breaking Mad Magazine cartoonist, dies age 102
Award-winning and record-breaking cartoonist Al Jaffee, best known for his work with revered satirical publication Mad Magazine, has died. He died aged 102 in a Manhattan hospital on Monday due to multi-system organ failure, his granddaughter Fani Thomson told the New York Times. A prolific artist, Jaffee holds the Guinness World Record for the longest
Continue Reading Fort Rucker was named for a Confederate. The Army post will now be called Fort Novosel, for a Medal of Honor recipient who rescued thousands
By Phil Gast, CNN But for a flight surgeon who gave him a pass when he came up an eighth of an inch short of a height requirement, Michael Novosel Sr. might never have become a military aviator. After the 18-year-old promised to grow just a little bit more — to 5 feet, 4 inches
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts join ‘American Horror Story’ Season 12
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kim Kardashian has long been known to “slay,” and now, she may be taking that to the next level. On Monday, the reality star announced on social media that she and actress Emma Roberts are set to be a part of the next season of FX’s “American Horror Story.” Kardashian
Continue Reading Martha Stewart welcomes Pete Davidson and Chase Sui Wonders over Easter weekend
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Pete Davidson and Chase Sui Wonders have not publicly confirmed that they are a couple, but, according to Martha Stewart, they are together. The doyenne of domesticity posted a photo of herself with the pair on her legacy verified Instagram account, writing in the caption that real estate agent Muffin
Continue Reading Timothée Chalamet will do his own singing in Bob Dylan biopic
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Timothée Chalamet will not be lip-syncing as he stars in an upcoming film about folk singer and songwriter, Bob Dylan. The film’s director James Mangold tells Collider of Chalamet singing Dylan’s songs, “Of course!” “It’s such an amazing time in American culture and the story of Bob — a young 19-year-old
Continue Reading Timothée Chalamet will do his own singing in Bob Dylan biopic
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Timothée Chalamet will not be lip-syncing as he stars in an upcoming film about folk singer and songwriter, Bob Dylan. The film’s director James Mangold tells Collider of Chalamet singing Dylan’s songs, “Of course!” “It’s such an amazing time in American culture and the story of Bob — a young 19-year-old
Continue Reading Did Taylor Swift drop a hint about her breakup from Joe Alwyn?
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Taylor Swift is known for dropping Easter eggs in her work and sharing about her relationships in her music. Some of her fans believe she has done both regarding her breakup after six years with actor Joe Alwyn. The superstar singer reportedly swapped out her hopeful love song “Invisible String”
Continue Reading ABBA’s long-term guitarist Lasse Wellander dies
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN ABBA’s long-term guitarist Lasse Wellander has died after a short battle with cancer, his family announced. The Swedish pop group described Wellander’s talent as “immense,” and paid tribute to a “dear friend, a fun guy and a superb guitarist.” “It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our
Continue Reading Hilary Swank gives birth to twins
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Actress HIlary Swank has welcomed twins with her husband Philip Schneider. “It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it,” she posted to Instagram Monday, alongside a picture of her standing in front of a sunset holding two small infants. The “Alaska Daily” actress also posted an Easter greeting
Continue Reading ‘Highly important’ Chinese bowl fetches over $25 million at auction
Oscar Holland, CNN A delicate porcelain bowl, measuring under 4.5 inches in diameter, sold for more than $25 million during a bumper week of Chinese art sales in Hong Kong. Described by auction house Sotheby’s as “highly important,” the antique hails from a rare group of ceramics decorated at Beijing’s imperial workshops in the 18th
Continue Reading All the restaurants Eva Longoria visits in ‘Searching for Mexico’
By Janelle Davis, CNN You’ll no doubt be hungry after watching “Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico.” Every episode is full of mouthwatering regional specialties prepared by chefs all over the country. For those wanting to follow in Eva Longoria’s footsteps, below is a guide to the restaurants and locations she visited. Oaxaca: A gastronomic capital
Continue Reading ‘Succession’ delivers a major surprise as the show goes back to its future
By Brian Lowry, CNN In one astonishing turn, “Succession” took its audience back to where the show began five years ago, and indeed, the very roots of its title. The Emmy-winning HBO show kicked off, after all, with a media empire being thrown into chaos when its imperious leader fell ill, leaving his children and
Continue Reading Michael Lerner, ‘Barton Fink’ and ‘Elf’ actor, dead at 81
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Michael Lerner, a veteran character actor who received an Oscar nomination for his performance as an overbearing studio head in the 1991 film “Barton Fink,” has died, his nephew, actor Sam Lerner, announced in a post on social media. He was 81. “We lost a legend last night,” Sam Lerner wrote
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