By Ann Binlot, CNN (CNN) — Marc Happel used to turn the pages of glossy fashion books and magazines, wondering if he should have taken a different career path — into fashion instead of costume design. But as it happened, his path grew to span both those lanes. Happel was named director of costumes at
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Bradley Cooper can add sandwich maker to his resume. The “Maestro” star gave some New Yorkers a real treat with some Philly cheesesteaks and of course, himself, as he worked a foodtruck in the West Village Wednesday. Cooper made and served sandwiches alongside Danny DiGiampietro and Seth Braunstein from
Continue Reading By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — An extremely rare – and extremely cute – leucistic white alligator has been born at Gatorland, the Orlando park announced Thursday in a news release. Just how rare are we talking about here? Well, Gatorland said it’s the first white leucistic gator born in human care. And as far
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The desire to care and give is strong with Adele. From advising up-and-coming singers to being a “class mom” for her 11-year-old son’s school, the superstar, who has far from a normal life, seems pretty normal when it comes to wanting to be of service to others. That
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paris Hilton took more than a minute to diaper her newborn son. On a recent episode of the reality show “Paris in Love,” Hilton asked her sister Nicky Hilton, “Should I learn how to change his diaper?” about her new then-newborn son, Phoenix. Paris Hilton admitted, “Okay, I’m
Continue Reading CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Nothing produces a tingle up the spine quite like live theater, and “Waitress: The Musical” joins the list of filmed musicals that have preserved their stage qualities while giving viewers the best seat in the house. Sara Bareilles headlines this adaptation for which she wrote the lilting
Continue Reading By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — A group of Chinese tourists landed in cold water in Venice after the gondola they were in flipped over while they were standing up to take selfies. The five visitors swam safely to the canal bank and then sought refuge at La Fenice theater, according to Venice police.
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Madix keeps checking off her bucket list. The “Vanderpump Rules” star will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” She will play the role for a limited eight-week run starting in January. Madix called it a “dream come true” when she announced the news on “Live
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Are they or aren’t they? Lupita Nyong’o and Joshua Jackson are the latest celebrities to have people playing the dating guessing game. The pair were recently photographed by TMZ, holding hands while walking in Joshua Tree, California. Jackson, best known for his role as Pacey Witter on “Dawson’s
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Her fascination with France began when she spent a summer in the European country while working as an au pair back in the 1970s. From then on, Ellen, originally from the East Coast of the US, made it her mission to travel to France whenever she got the chance
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The latest iteration of a genre that has found success on Netflix in the “To All the Boys” movies and Amazon in “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “My Life With the Walter Boys” is a shamelessly derivative series that sets up an orphaned girl facing a choice between
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — If we could visualize the year ahead, what color would it be? The abstract thought is an annual consideration for the experts at the Pantone Color Institute, who trawl through high-fashion runways, interior design trends, pop culture moments and human psychology to make their pick. According to their research,
Continue Reading CNN By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — If we could visualize the year ahead, what color would it be? The abstract thought is an annual consideration for the experts at the Pantone Color Institute, who trawl through high-fashion runways, interior design trends, pop culture moments and human psychology to make their pick. According to their
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Nothing produces a tingle up the spine quite like live theater, and “Waitress: The Musical” joins the list of filmed musicals that have preserved their stage qualities while giving viewers the best seat in the house. Sara Bareilles headlines this adaptation for which she wrote the lilting songs,
Continue Reading By Dan Wright, CNN London (CNN) — British poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah has died after a short illness, according to a post from his family on his official X account. The statement said the 65-year-old was diagnosed with a brain tumor only eight weeks ago. Zephaniah came to prominence as a poet and author
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has said that a 2016 feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian felt like “a career death,” adding it “took me down psychologically.” Swift was speaking to Time magazine after being named the publication’s 2023 “Person of the Year.” In the interview, published Wednesday, the singer recalled
Continue Reading By Zara Khan, CNN (CNN) — Turkey is the final stop for one of the most famous train rides in the world, the Orient Express. But another journey – the Dogu Express, or Eastern Express in English – is making the country one of the world’s leading rail destinations. Historically a commuter train from Ankara
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — The architects behind Chinese tech giant Tencent’s vast new campus unveiled their plans for the site on Thursday, describing their helix-inspired centerpiece as the “headquarters of the future.” Set to accomodate over 23,000 employees across nearly 500,000 square meters (5.38 million square feet), the campus will be almost twice
Continue Reading By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — An emotional Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to the late producer Norman Lear at the top of his ABC show on Wednesday night, calling him “one of the most important and impressive people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.” Kimmel, having teamed with the producer, who died Tuesday at
Continue Reading Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — A painting valued at $15,000 just two years ago fetched almost £11 million ($13.8 million) at a Sotheby’s auction on Wednesday after being identified as the work of the Dutch master Rembrandt. “Adoration of the Kings” had been virtually unseen since the 1950s, when it first came to light.
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