Tim Blanks When he remodeled the garden of his home in Milan, Giorgio Armani added a pavilion, a wall of bamboo and an imposing pair of Japanese maples, transforming an awkwardly inclined courtyard into the kind of spare, contemplative space you might find at the heart of a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) in Kyoto.
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung and Yoonjung Seo, CNN At first glance, Ami-dong seems like an ordinary village within the South Korean city of Busan, with colorful houses and narrow alleys set against looming mountains. But on closer inspection, visitors might spot an unusual building material embedded in house foundations, walls and steep staircases: tombstones inscribed with
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN Whoopi Goldberg is correcting the record after a review of her new film, “Till,” purported that Goldberg was wearing a fat suit during filming. In a mixed review, a Daily Beast reporter mentions Goldberg only once, writing that Goldberg was “in a distracting fat suit” for her role as Emmett Till’s
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith has shared a first look at his next big project. Smith posted a powerful trailer on Monday for the upcoming Apple TV+ film, “Emancipation.” The actor plays a slave who “embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with his family” in the film, which is inspired by a
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Let’s be honest: part of the fun of Taylor Swift music is figuring out who or what she’s talking about. But when it comes to her new single “Anti-Hero,” there’s no need to wonder. Swift shared a video clip on her verified Instagram account in which she says it’s “one
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN One of Paramore’s biggest hits is back on its setlist. The emo-pop band revived its breakthrough single “Misery Business” at its tour stop in Bakersfield, California, on Sunday, playing it live for the first time since retiring it in 2018. At the time, lead singer Hayley Williams said the band would
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Class is in session with Ed Sheeran. The singer and songwriter has announced a North American tour, called “+ – = ÷ x,” pronounced “The Mathematics Tour.” Sheeran released a minute-long teaser for the tour in which he is sitting in math class, while a teacher takes to the blackboard to solve
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Katie Couric has shared an update on the treatment she is receiving following a breast cancer diagnosis over the summer. The former “Today” host, who was diagnosed in June, underwent surgery in July and began radiation Sept. 7. She has completed 15 days of radiation, she said during an appearance on NBC
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Netflix chose October 3, naturally, to drop more information about Lindsay Lohan’s upcoming Christmas movie. That day has special significance given that it is “Mean Girls Day.” In a now famous scene from that 2004 movie, the character Aaron Samuels (played byJonathan Bennett) asks Cady Heron (played by Lohan), “What
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN We are one step closer to learning the identity of the new Black Panther. Marvel has debuted a new and longer trailer for the forthcoming film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” “We know what you whisper. They have lost their protector. Now is our time to strike. Show them who we
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN Despite a positive critical response, Billy Eichner’s film “Bros” had a lackluster opening weekend at the box office. The comedian and actor took to Twitter to share his disappointment in the turnout and his pride in the movie, a romantic comedy. “Last night I snuck in and sat in the back
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN Despite a positive critical response, Billy Eichner’s film “Bros” had a lackluster opening weekend at the box office. The comedian and actor took to Twitter to share his disappointment in the turnout and his pride in the movie, a romantic comedy. “Last night I snuck in and sat in the back
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Joel McHale sounds pretty grateful to the internet for helping a “Community” movie get made. Speaking to “Entertainment Tonight,” the actor talked about the forthcoming film which had been the wish of so many viewers of the TV series who supported the hashtag for “six seasons and a movie” online.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Those behind the film “Daniel’s Gotta Die” are saddened that Bob Saget didn’t live to see it. The movie, set to premiere later this month at the Austin Film Festival, stars Saget in what turned out to be his final starring role in a film. The actor and comedian died
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN Two previously unseen photos of the Beatles have been found, showing the band playing at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1961, shortly before they shot to fame. The images have been published to mark the 60th anniversary of the October 1962 release of “Love Me Do,” the band’s first single
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Sacheen Littlefeather, the Native American actress and activist who made history when she declined the Best Actor Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando, has died at the age of 75. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced her death on Monday in a post shared on Twitter. The tweet,
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung, CNN Across Asia, borders are opening and quarantine measures are lifting as even the last few countries clinging to Covid restrictions embrace a return to travel. Except, that is, in one country: China. After having their economies battered by nearly three years of halted travel, several countries in the region have reopened
Continue Reading By Jake Kwon, CNN Market vendor Mr. Chan gestures around what used to be one of Hong Kong’s busiest streets. “There are no tourists now, whatsoever,” he says. Mr. Chan sells silver earrings, necklaces and scarves on Tung Choi Street in Kowloon, which is famous for its robust night market. The past three years have
Continue Reading By Megan Thomas, CNN It’s no secret that talent runs through Knowles family, but Beyoncé has reason to feel especially proud of her sister Solange this week. Solange debuted her original composition for the New York City Ballet on Wednesday, becoming only the second Black woman to do so, after Lido Pimienta in 2021, according
Continue Reading By Megan Thomas, CNN Ringo Starr has postponed several tour dates after being diagnosed with Covid-19. According to a representative, Starr is already feeling better and intends to resume his tour on October 11 in Seattle. “Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home. As always, he and the All
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