By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As the final chapter of “Stranger Things” approaches, series creators Matt and Ross Duffer are looking back. The Netflix juggernaut premiered back in July of 2016, and at Variety’s Entertainment & Tech Summit in Los Angeles on Thursday, the pair was asked for their thoughts on the fact that
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel and Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ father have something in common. The “Veep” star shared about it Thursday during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in which she explained that her father, businessman Gérard Louis-Dreyfus (who was also known as William), was “a big civil rights activist and a
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By Harrison Pierce, CNN (CNN) — You arrive at the airport only to be told that you won’t get the airplane seat you paid for. Unfortunately, you’ve been downgraded. While uncommon, it happens more often than you might think. You book a premium economy, business-class or first-class ticket, but when it comes time to fly,
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By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Gwyneth Paltrow’s new line, GWYN, is filled with tasteful charcoal and moss green colored chunky knit cardigans, minimalist boat-neck blouses and unassuming mid-length navy pleated skirts. Made for the “dynamic women that do it all,” according to the brand, the clothes are chic, classic and largely unidentifiable — exactly
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — William Shatner’s goal is clearly to “live long and prosper.” But fans of the legendary “Star Trek” actor were shook after TMZ reported Wednesday that the 94-year-old had been rushed to the hospital after suffering “a medical emergency.” According to the site, Shatner’s agent, Harry Gold, told them
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By Lauren del Valle (CNN) — The judge overseeing the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs did not immediately rule on his request to vacate his conviction on prostitution-related charges or his bid for a new trial. Judge Arun Subramanian told the court he would issue a decision “very shortly and otherwise will see everyone
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — So… about that donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. During the recent Emmy Awards, host Nate Bargatze had a running bit to keep acceptance speeches on time that he announced prior to ceremony. The comedian told the audience he planned on making a $100,000 donation
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By Stephanie Halasz, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — The echo rang out as I passed beneath the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. One of my fellow swimmers had shouted in joy, and the sound reverberated across the water. I swam on until the second bridge, the 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü, came into view. It seemed impossibly far
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By Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — When couture designer Robert Wun was nominated for the 2022 Andam Fashion Awards, a prestigious French honor for emerging talent previously won by Martin Margiela and Christophe Lemaire, he went to Paris for the ceremony purely as a formality. Convinced he wouldn’t win, Wun stood at the very
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Who doesn’t love stumbling across a bustling off-the-beaten-track neighborhood on vacation? There’s a particular thrill in finding an area that feels like a welcoming home away from home, where the barista remembers your order — even if you’re only visiting for the week. If you’re daydreaming about the most
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rihanna is no longer the only girl in her household. The singer and mogul has given birth to baby number three, a daughter, who they named Rocki Irish Mayers, according the singer, who posted a photo of her new addition on her official Instagram account. She and her
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By Lisa Respers France, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Chastain is speaking out about Apple TV+ pausing the planned release of her limited series “The Savant.” The thriller stars the Academy Award winner as an expert investigator who infiltrates online hate organizations in the hopes of thwarting acts of domestic terrorism. The streamer announced
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Even before his return to late-night on Tuesday, artists and entertainers had rallied around Jimmy Kimmel. A strong show of support from the Hollywood community, where Kimmel is beloved, was, perhaps, expected. “Thanks to (all) who supported our show, cared enough to do something about it, to make
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By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes, relocating abroad can feel like a gamble, a leap into the unknown. For Caroline Chirichella, a 36-year-old New Yorker, the move to a quiet corner of central Italy was more than an escape. It meant building a family, buying an affordable home and creating a new life —
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Naturally, Paris Hilton conducted her interview with CNN with an adorable, tiny pup on her lap. “She’s the new one,” Hilton said. “Her name is Iconic Princess Hilton.” The word “iconic” and Paris Hilton have long been connected. After all, her latest album is called “Infinite Icon,” and
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By Barbie Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — Well-traveled pets already get their own passports. Now, in an age of overtourism — where visitors are sometimes charged fees to counter their impact on inundated communities — there’s inevitably a tourist tax on dogs. Starting in 2026, owners of dogs visiting the northern Italian city of Bolzano will
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Acclaimed Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died, AFP reported Tuesday. She was 87. She starred in more than 100 films and made-for-television productions, but she was best known for embodying youthful purity in Federico Fellini’s “8½,”
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By Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — Family, friends, former employees and business associates of Sean “Diddy” Combs submitted more than 70 letters asking a federal judge for leniency ahead of his sentencing next week. “I don’t know how much longer I will be around but I would love to be able to
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CNN, POOL, CBS, X By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel will return with his late-night show on ABC on Tuesday, after an abrupt suspension last week. Kimmel is expected to address the controversy that erupted after conservatives criticized a monologue comment he made about the MAGA responses to the assassination of Charlie
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel will return with his late-night show on ABC on Tuesday, after an abrupt suspension last week. Kimmel is expected to address the controversy that erupted after conservatives criticized a monologue comment he made about the MAGA responses to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, according to a
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