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Jamie Foxx says he’s not interested in being married

October 19, 2021 9:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Jamie Foxx knows his family dynamic is a little untraditional and that’s the way he likes it. The actor says there’s a “whole lot of love” in his family and he just doesn’t need the “pressure” of being married. “The 2.5 children, the wood paneling on the station wagon and the

According to celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz

Travis Barker was ‘hands on’ with Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement ring

October 19, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN According to celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, Travis Barker did more than just present Kourtney Kardashian with a massive engagement ring. Schwartz told People magazine the rocker was actively involved in the design of the huge oval shaped diamond which she said is “a flawless, beautifully cut diamond stone.” “I worked

Angelina Jolie makes rare appearance with kids on ‘Eternals’ red carpet

October 20, 2021 5:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Angelina Jolie and most of her children recycled some old looks for a new movie premiere. Jolie was joined on the red carpet for her film “Eternals” by her children Maddox, 20, twins Vivienne and Knox, 13, Zahara, 16, and Shiloh,15. The actress told “Entertainment Tonight” that the family wore

Fly into Queenstown and you might get spectacular views of the Southern Alps.

15 of the world’s most spectacular airport landings

October 20, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

Julia Buckley, CNN There’s a lot to love about travel. Experiencing a new culture. Eating great food. Staying in top notch hotels… and landing in a new airport. Of course, not all airports are created equal. Some have incredible amenities. Some provide easy access into town. Some make connections a dream. And some have truly

Nir Distelfeld from the IAA pictured with the sword.

Scuba diver finds 900-year-old Crusader sword off the coast of Israel

October 19, 2021 12:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN A scuba diver has found a 900-year-old Crusader sword with a three-foot blade off the coast of Israel. The amateur diver spotted the sword and other ancient artifacts on the seabed off northern Israel, according to a statement from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) published Monday. He was diving on October

Kanye West filed for legal permission to change his name back in August.

Forget Kanye West. He’s now officially just Ye

October 19, 2021 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Kanye West is no more. After filing paperwork to change his name, the rapper, born Kanye Omari West, finally got what he asked for, and will be legally known as “Ye.” Judge Michelle Williams granted the change on Monday in a California courthouse, after the rapper filed a petition to change

A rendering of upcoming Saudi Arabia 'extreme park' The Rig.

Saudi Arabia to launch enormous oil themed ‘extreme park’

October 19, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Saudi Arabia may be trying to reduce its dependency on oil, but that hasn’t stopped the Arabic kingdom from using its petroleum industry as inspiration for a brand new tourist attraction. The Middle Eastern country has announced plans to convert an oil rig into a 150,000 square meter “extreme park” and resort

New York City to remove Thomas Jefferson statue from legislative chamber by year’s end

October 19, 2021 5:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Evan Simko-Bednarski, CNN A vote by a little-known New York City committee on Monday signals the end to a two-decade effort to remove a statue of Thomas Jefferson from the chambers of the New York City Council. The Public Design Commission, which oversees the city’s collection of public art, voted 8-0 Monday to relocate

I went on a ‘bus ride to nowhere’

October 19, 2021 12:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Flight to nowhere. Cruise to nowhere. And now … a bus ride to nowhere. Hong Kong’s residents are among the most travel-starved people in the world. As other cities throughout Asia and the Pacific loosen travel restrictions and emerge from lockdowns, any Hong Konger who wants to leave the city is

Nazi-looted Van Gogh painting could fetch $30 million

October 18, 2021 8:13 PM CNN Newsource

Megan C. Hills, CNN Over a century since it was last seen in public, a vibrant Vincent van Gogh painting once seized by the Nazis is heading to auction. The watercolor of a harvest scene, titled “Meules de blé” (“Wheat Stacks”), depicts women working in the fields at Arles, France, and is expected to sell

Melissa Joan Hart became the first $1 million winner on "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune."

Melissa Joan Hart becomes the first to win $1 million on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’

October 18, 2021 2:16 PM CNN

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Melissa Joan Hart took home a cool million on Sunday’s “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” star is the first celebrity to win the grand prize on the spinoff of the popular game show. She played for the charity Youth Villages. “They serve families and children across 23

Billy Porter argued there was a disconnect in the opportunities afforded to him as a Black

Billy Porter criticizes Harry Styles’ historic Vogue cover: ‘All he has to do is be white and straight’

October 18, 2021 1:09 PM CNN Newsource

Leah Dolan, CNN Since Harry Styles’ became the first man to grace the cover of American Vogue alone almost one year ago — and did so wearing a full-length dress — the British singer has come to symbolize a new, more expressive era of men’s fashion. But he’s the wrong face for the moment, according

The Barbara Streisand Institute at UCLA will focus on four areas the singer and actress is most passionate about: the public sphere

The Barbra Streisand Institute is launching at UCLA

October 19, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Students will soon be able to attend The Barbra Streisand Institute at UCLA. The institute will focus on four areas the artist and activist is most passionate about: truth in the public sphere, the impact of climate change, the dynamics of intimacy and power between women and men, and the impact

Here’s a first look at ‘The Munsters’ reboot cast

October 18, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “The Munsters” director Rob Zombie is giving fans a look at the cast of the reboot. Zombie took to Instagram to officially confirm that Jeff Daniel Phillips will play Herman Munster, Sheri Moon Zombie will be Lily Munster, and Dan Roebuck will be Grandpa Munster. He captioned a picture “Since Halloween

Adele has teamed up with CBS for a new prime-time special titled "Adele One Night Only." It will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden.

Adele’s concert special to include Oprah interview

October 18, 2021 9:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Adele is bringing both her new music and her story to television. The British singer has teamed up with CBS for a new prime-time special titled “Adele One Night Only.” According to a news release the event will be filmed in Los Angeles and will welcome back the star “with

Channing Tatum has addressed Dave Chappelle's controversial remarks about the trans community.

Channing Tatum weighs in on Dave Chappelle controversy

October 18, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Channing Tatum has addressed Dave Chappelle’s controversial remarks about the trans community. On the Instagram stories portion of his verified Instagram account, Tatum reposted video of Chappelle’s 2019 speech at the Kennedy Center to accept the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in which he talked about his art form

Melissa Joan Hart becomes the first to win $1 million on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’

October 18, 2021 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Melissa Joan Hart took home a cool million on Sunday’s “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” star is the first celebrity to win the grand prize on the spinoff of the popular game show. She played for the charity Youth Villages. “They serve families and children across 23

Kourtney Kardashian has confirmed her engagement to Travis Barker with a romantic post on Instagram.

Travis Barker was ‘hands on’ with Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement ring

October 19, 2021 9:22 AM CNN

By Lisa Respers France, CNN According to celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, Travis Barker did more than just present Kourtney Kardashian with a massive engagement ring. Schwartz told People magazine the rocker was actively involved in the design of the huge oval shaped diamond which she said is “a flawless, beautifully cut diamond stone.” “I worked

Singapore Airlines is bringing back its A380 airplanes.

Singapore Airlines to fly A380 on 60-minute flight

October 19, 2021 4:24 AM CNN Newsource

Francesca Street, CNN The Airbus A380 is designed for long-haul flying, thanks to its hefty size and famously quiet inflight experience. But come November 2021, Singapore Airlines will deploy a superjumbo on a short-haul flight lasting a mere 60 minutes. Travelers heading on certain flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will board what is

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged

October 18, 2021 8:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Kourtney Kardashian has confirmed her engagement to Travis Barker with a romantic post on Instagram. The reality TV star posted photographs on Sunday of herself and the Blink-182 drummer hugging on a beach, amid a circle of roses, captioning the post “forever.” Barker commented “FOREVER” underneath the post. Barker popped the