For some people, the gradual and partial opening up of the world again means the chance to revisit favorite places, see family, or simply expand our horizons. But for some, it’s the journey itself that’s the most exciting. Self-styled “avgeeks,” or aviation enthusiasts, saw their hobby brutally curtailed by the pandemic. And while they’ve been
Continue Reading With more widespread vaccinations and relaxed travel restrictions, many people are making long-awaited vacation plans. But scammers are making plans of their own to separate eager travelers from their money via too-good-to-be-true vacation packages, fake airfare deals and other shady schemes. Consumer advocacy organizations such as Better Business Bureau are issuing warnings about an increase
Continue Reading “This is Us” incorporated “Dynasty’s” infamous 1985 wedding-massacre cliffhanger into its wedding-episode season finale, which exhibits both a sense of humor and an element of TV savvy. But then the show delivered another pair of pull-the-rug-out surprises, less paving the way for its final season than reinforcing the sense that it’s probably time to go.
Continue Reading Could we BE more ready for the “Friends” reunion? There will be games. There will be laughs. And, the cast teases, some tears. In fact, recounting to Good Morning America how it felt revisit the set, star Courtney Cox said, they couldn’t hold back the emotions that bubbled up. “To see it exactly the way
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“The Voice” Season 20 finale (part one) aired Monday night, with five finalists vying for the win. The show, in it’s 10th year on air, is also celebrating last original coach Blake Shelton on his 10-year anniversary. Shelton’s fiancée, Gwen Stefani, returned on Monday night to play Shelton a special tribute video. “Obviously you changed
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The wait-and-see approach to travel right now is prudent from a health perspective. From a booking perspective, maybe not so much. US airfares are increasing, rental cars are in short supply and sifting through vacation home rental sites for gems in popular destinations is the new doomscrolling for some Americans desperate for a getaway within
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“Mike Tyson: The Knockout” initially feels like it’s simply retracing the same old steps, charting the boxer’s epic rise, fall and attempted comeback. After the first few rounds, though, this two-part ABC documentary lands some pretty compelling blows, particularly in highlighting the difference 25 years made in terms of Tyson’s third act following his rape
Continue Reading Olivia Rodrigo has a lot to celebrate. The 18-year-old’s new single “Good 4 U” has hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This is the second top hit for the singer, the first was “Drivers License.” Both songs are off her debut album “Sour.” “GOOD 4 U IS NUMBER ONE!!!!!!!! IM SO HAPPY AHHHHHH!!!!!”
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Elliot Page has shared a photo of a milestone moment since revealing details of his “life changing” surgery. The Oscar-nominated star posted a shirtless picture of himself spending a joyful moment by the pool to Instagram Monday, captioned: “Trans bb’s first swim trunks.” In December, the “Juno” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past” star announced
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A new exhibit that seeks to explain “the whole story” of the nation’s largest Confederate monument, including the history of the Ku Klux Klan there, is coming to Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park, the park’s board said Monday. The exhibit will be developed together with “credible and well-established historians,” the board said in a news release,
Continue Reading Chris Hemsworth may be Thor, the God of Thunder, but his son worships another superhero. The actor revealed in a funny Instagram post on Tuesday that one of his twin sons, seen from the back and wearing a red cape, really wants to be Superman. Hemsworth wrote: “Holding my little man’s hand and asking him
Continue Reading If you’re planning to fly for Memorial Day or a summer holiday, cinch up your seat belt. Air travel in the United States has recently approached pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the Transportation Security Administration. That means a return to packed flights this summer — along with no more empty middle seats — and
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Little Island is its name, but the vision and the budget behind it were colossal. The public park on New York City‘s Hudson River finally opened on May 21 nearly seven years after plans were unveiled, thanks to billionaire media mogul Barry Diller, whose $260 million donation has further transformed the once-derelict West Side of
Continue Reading Scrolling through eBay looking at listings for broken-down boats is something of a ritual for Simon Robins, who spends much of his spare time rescuing and renovating crumbling vessels. But his wife and business partner Gemma thought he might be taking his passion a little too far when he suggested they purchase a former World
Continue Reading In 2019, the Sicilian town of Cammarata made headlines around the world with its daring bid for new residents. Everyone’s heard of Italy’s €1 house schemes, of course. But how about a town giving away houses for free? Cammarata promised to waive the standard symbolic fee for those wanting to start a new life there.
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Kevin Spacey is set to star in his first film since being accused of sexual misconduct in 2017. CNN has confirmed that the actor will play a detective in an upcoming Italian movie called, “L’uomo Che Disegnò Dio.” The film is directed by and also stars Franco Nero. It will also star Nero’s wife, Vanessa
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“American Idol” has named a winner. Down to the final three contestants, Grace Kinstler, Willie Spence and Chayce Beckham, performed for the last time on Sunday’s nailbiter. “I can tell you, it’s very close at the moment. You can’t assume your favorite is safe,” host Ryan Seacrest announced during the first hour of the Season
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A new teaser trailer for “Eternals” has dropped. The Marvel Studios movie, directed by “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao, gives fans a peek inside the potential blockbuster. “We have watched and guided. We have helped them progress and seen them accomplish wonders,” Salma Hayek’s Ajak says in the trailer. “Throughout the years, we have never interfered
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Pink and her daughter Willow Sage Hart performed together Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, where the singer also picked up the Icon Award . The two did a stunning acrobatic performance to Pink’s “Cover Me in Sunshine,” a single she recorded with Willow. After the performance, Pink said her 9-year-old “nailed it.” Pink sang a medley
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Despite his recent biking accident, Nick Jonas showed up Sunday to the Billboard Music Awards and put on an amazing performance. There to support her husband was Priyanka Chopra, who stunned in a sheer gold Dolce & Gabbana dress, with the ultimate armor-like belt. Chopra, who was also there to present an award, praised her
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