By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The BET Awards will go on as scheduled on Monday night amid ongoing protests against immigration raids continue in Los Angeles, California. “BET remains committed to the safety of our guests and staff,” a spokesperson for BET told CNN in a statement. “We are working closely with LAPD
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By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — When Joe Doucet bought a new house in Katonah, New York, he wanted to make it as environmentally friendly as possible. As a designer and inventor, he immediately found himself wondering whether the exterior of his home could play a role in mitigating the effects of climate change. “One
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By Oscar Holland and Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — It may be off-season in Hollywood, but Broadway’s biggest names were on hand to deliver plenty of glamour at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Braving the rain, stars of the big stage arrived at New York’s historic Radio City Music Hall on Sunday in a series
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Keanu Reeves was the unlikely but seemingly enthusiastic co-star of Jonathan Groff’s performance at the Tony Awards on Sunday. Groff appeared on stage in a sparkly tuxedo to perform “Mack the Knife,” a song from the Tony-nominated musical “Just In Time,” in which he stars as Bobby Darin. Toward
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Scherzinger had a big night at the Tony Awards on Sunday. Scherzinger, a former member of the musical group Pussycat Dolls, won her first-ever Tony Award for her performance as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of “Sunset Blvd.,” which also won an award for best musical revival.
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The original cast of “Hamilton” reunited on Sunday for a lively performance on stage at the Tony Awards. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff and many more members of the flagship Broadway cast appeared during the performance, which honored the beloved
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 78th Annual Tony Awards took place Sunday at the historic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with several shows and performers walking away big winners. “Purpose” also won the Tony for best play and “Maybe Happy Ending,” one of the most nominated productions heading into Sunday’s
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By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Eric Levenson, Way Mullery and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The federal trial of the United States of America v. Sean “Diddy” Combs has captured much of the world’s attention in its first four weeks of testimony. The prosecution is continuing to present its case, where it
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Wanda Sykes closed the night in typical bombastic and hilarious fashion at the Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television on Friday night in Los Angeles, delivering an impromptu speech that ran the gamut from community organizing to admitting she hasn’t seen the Amazon Prime show “Etoile.”
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By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The jury at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial heard audio recordings in court on Friday that Combs sent to his former girlfriend, who is testifying under the pseudonym “Jane” and is one of the central witnesses for the prosecution. Jane’s testimony comes as federal prosecutors seek to show Combs and
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By Jon Yeomans, for CNN (CNN) – It’s fair to say Spain was late to the table when it came to recognizing the global superpowers of food. While Italy and France have spent years in the limelight, Spain was biding its time. In recent years, however, people have come to celebrate the extraordinary flavors and
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By Jason Carroll, CNN New York (CNN) — Bill Martin says he has heard all kinds of concerns lately from people considering a visit to the United States. “Worries about getting in, worries about being detained at the border. I think there is a worldwide fear about what is happening here,” said the Australian, who
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By Erika Oreskovich, CNN (CNN) — At first glance, the desert landscape of Southern Utah seems like a sweeping, sun-baked canvas — wide open and endless. But tucked deep within its sandstone folds are narrow slivers of magic: slot canyons, sculpted over millennia by wind and rushing water. They draw hikers from around the world,
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 2025 Tony Awards are taking place on Sunday from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as the theater community gathers to celebrate Broadway’s biggest night. The ceremony, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will honor the best in theater, with several recognizable
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week, the most elite penthouse stays in London’s legendary Mayfair, phenomenal natural landscapes from Turkey to Utah, plus the brothers who want to help find you a one-euro home in Sicily. The Penthouse at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair Struggling to find a four-bed suite in London’s
Continue Reading CNN By Erika Oreskovich, CNN (CNN) — At first glance, the desert landscape of Southern Utah seems like a sweeping, sun-baked canvas — wide open and endless. But tucked deep within its sandstone folds are narrow slivers of magic: slot canyons, sculpted over millennia by wind and rushing water. They draw hikers from around the
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By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A woman using the pseudonym “Jane” took the stand for a second day of salacious testimony at the end of the fourth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. Jane’s testimony comes as the prosecution seeks to show Combs and his
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Patti LuPone may have apologized for some recent controversial remarks, but that doesn’t mean the curtain has dropped on the drama. The actress sparked a major backlash after disparaging comments she made about fellow Broadway stars Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald in a recent interview with the New
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Billy Joel at one point wanted to “end it all,” according to the documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes.” The new film, which premiered at Tribeca Festival in New York City this week, revisits the some of the singer’s struggles, including two suicide attempts following an affair
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — History will be made Saturday. For the first time ever, a performance of a record-breaking Broadway production will broadcast and stream live on CNN and CNN International. Add to calendar: Apple / Outlook or Google The play, “Good Night, and Good Luck,” stars George Clooney as veteran CBS
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