Oscar Holland, CNN A Toronto-based filmmaker says she has received a deluge of death threats and abuse from Hindu nationalists in India after she depicted the goddess Kali smoking a cigarette. The image, which featured on a poster for her independent film “Kaali”, has sparked nationwide debate in India, with politicians, diplomats and local police
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actor Tony Sirico, who is best known for playing henchman Peter Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died, according to his manager Bob McGowan. He was 79, according to his IMDB profile. McGowan did not provide a cause of death, but called Sirico a “very loyal and long-term
Continue Reading By Megan Thomas, CNN Larry Storch, a television actor best known for his role in the ’60s sitcom “F Troop,” died Thursday, according to a statement shared by his family on Facebook. He was 99. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share with you the news our beloved Larry passed away in
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas, CNN Attorneys for Amber Heard have asked the court to declare a mistrial and order a new trial in the defamation case with her ex-husband Johnny Depp. In court documents dated July 8 in the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, which supplemented an earlier filing, attorneys for Heard claim the information
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Martha Stewart has a few crushes, one on a married man she knows. But there’s no scandal here. Stewart has assured Chelsea Handler she’s no homewrecker, even though she’s had the opportunity. The businesswoman and queen of the pool selfie recently joined Handler for a conversation on the comedian’s podcast “Dear Chelsea,”
Continue Reading By Samantha Beech, Nicki Brown and Kara Scannell, CNN Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has defeated an appeal brought by former Alabama judge Roy Moore, who claimed the British comedian had defamed him in a program where he falsely accused Moore of being a pedophile. The three judge panel in the 2nd US Circuit Court of
Continue Reading Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN This week in Paris, a series of designer collections featuring handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, eye-wateringly expensive high fashion was once again unveiled during the city’s biannual Haute Couture Week. Closer to collectible art than the clothing most regular people own, couture fashion is exclusive by definition, with each bespoke garment made for one
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Paul Rudd showed a young fan some much-deserved kindness. The actor reached out to a Brody Ridder, 12, after learning the boy was being alienated at his middle school. Ridder made headlines in his hometown of Westminster, Colorado after his mother posted a photo to Facebook, revealing that his classmates refused
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas, CNN Doja Cat is not happy with Noah Schnapp. The singer called out the “Stranger Things” actor for sharing her direct messages about his co-star, Joseph Quinn. Schnapp shared screen shots of their private conversation in a now-deleted TikTok earlier this week. In the messages, Doja had written to Schnapp, “Noah can
Continue Reading By Nicola Chilton, CNN Flying into Saba isn’t for the faint hearted. The vertiginous slopes and sea cliffs of this five-square-mile island in the Caribbean don’t leave much space to land a plane. But Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, clinging to Saba’s only bit of flat land, is proof that it can be done. With a
Continue Reading By Taylor Romine, CNN A growing wildfire that threatens a famed giant sequoia tree grove in California’s Yosemite National Park has forced officials to issue evacuation orders for a nearby community, officials said Friday. The Washburn Fire has swelled to nearly 500 acres as it burns near the lower portion of Mariposa Grove, Yosemite park
Continue Reading Megan C. Hills, CNN The image of Britain’s Prince Louis dressed in a miniature sailor suit was one of the standout moments of the recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Photographed screaming with his hands pressed over his ears as fighter jets roared above the Buckingham Palace balcony, all eyes were on the 4-year-old royal heir. While
Continue Reading Emiko Jozuka, CNN Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the international hit manga series and trading card game “Yu-Gi-Oh!”, was found dead on Wednesday. He was 60. Takahashi’s body was recovered off the coast of Okinawa in southern Japan, a coast guard official in the city of Nago told CNN. He was found in snorkeling gear,
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN Elise Wortley didn’t set out to be an adventurer. After moving from the Essex countryside to busy London in 2017 when she was in her late 20s and being diagnosed with anxiety, she started going on walks as a way to calm her mind. But her small steps gave way to
Continue Reading By Megan Thomas, CNN Actor Hugh Grant sought a little humor in response to British Prime Minister Borris Johnson’s announcement Thursday that he will resign and found it in the most brilliant way. Grant posted a tweet, tagging protestor and activist Steve Bray on Thursday, subtly suggesting he play the theme song to the British
Continue Reading By Yenny Sanchez, CNN If you were one of the people who doubted Christian Bale could pull off playing Batman, he’s here to tell you he got the last laugh. In an interview with the Washington Post, the 42-year-old actor recalled how “tons of people” laughed at him when he talked about his serious approach
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN Rock supergroup Dead & Company canceled its upcoming concert after singer John Mayer’s father experienced a medical emergency, Mayer said. The “Gravity” singer announced Wednesday that while his father was transported to an ER where “he received much needed and great care,” Mayer wouldn’t be able to perform with the group
Continue Reading By Brandon Griggs, CNN James Caan, the veteran screen actor known for his work in such films as “The Godfather,” “Misery” and “Elf,” has died, his family said in a statement on his verified Twitter account. He was 82. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the
Continue Reading By Sonia Moghe and Raja Razek, CNN “Cheer” star Jeremiah “Jerry” Harris has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Joseph D. Fitzpatrick. “The sentence is 12 years in prison, to be followed by 8 years of court-supervised release,” Fitzpatrick said to CNN
Continue Reading By Brandon Griggs, CNN James Caan, the veteran screen actor known for his work in such films as “The Godfather,” “Misery” and “Elf,” has died, his family said in a statement on his verified Twitter account. He was 82. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the
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