By Jack Guy, CNN An image of a golden sink monkey wearing a pained expression has won the overall prize at this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The photograph is the work of amateur UK photographer Ken Jensen, who beat off competition from 7,000 other entries, according to a statement from the Comedy Wildlife Photography
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Julia Buckley, CNN Back in the days of Ancient Rome, entering the Colosseum without a ticket would have meant you were about to be pitted against wild beasts and fellow gladiators. But in 2021, it means you’re simply a tourist wanting to have a beer at one of the world’s most famous sites, and are
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Carole Baskin was far from happy with her portrayal in “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” but that hasn’t soured her from appearing on camera. Her two-part docuseries, “Carole Baskin’s Cage Fight,” recently launched on Discovery+ and Baskin couldn’t be happier about the public getting a different view of her
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Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Munich’s iconic Christmas market has been canceled for the second year in a row due to a significant rise in Covid-19 cases in Germany. The “bitter news” was announced by the city’s mayor Dieter Reiter, who said he’d been left with no choice but to call off the popular event, which usually
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN HBO has a storied history with female quartets, from “Sex and the City” to “Girls.” Yet “The Sex Lives of College Girls” carves out its own niche with a distinct voice and plenty of very funny material, capturing four young women from diverse backgrounds thrown together as roommates while coming
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ahead of the “Dancing With the Stars” live finale, judge Derek Hough has announced he has a breakthrough case of Covid-19. Hough posted a video on his verified Instagram account to share with his followers he had contracted the virus. “Hey everyone I have some news to share and I
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By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Britney Spears has said the #FreeBritney movement saved her life, four days after her conservatorship finally came to an end. In her first Instagram video statement since the court-ordered arrangement was terminated on November 12, the singer said the movement communicated news of her situation to the public and “gave an
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By Niamh Kennedy and Rob Picheta, CNN Ireland will impose a midnight curfew on bars, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday, its prime minister Micheál Martin has announced, as the country tackles a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases. Martin said the country’s rise in infections is “a cause of deep concern” as he unveiled a swathe
Continue Reading By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Britney Spears has said the #FreeBritney movement saved her life, four days after her conservatorship finally came to an end. In her first Instagram video statement since the court-ordered arrangement was terminated on November 12, the singer said the movement communicated news of her situation to the public and “gave an
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By Teele Rebane, CNN Hong Kong Disneyland was shut on Wednesday and staff and visitors made to undergo Covid testing after a recent visitor tested preliminary positive for the virus. On Tuesday the Hong Kong government issued a compulsory testing notice for those who visited the park between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November
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Oscar Holland, CNN A German art gallery, a vehicle-free bridge in Denmark and a remote hospital in Bangladesh have been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognizing the world’s best new architecture. Of the three projects, which were selected from 16 finalists in 11 countries, one will be presented with the RIBA International Prize in early
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Accio, reunion. The cast of “Harry Potter” is coming together for a new special, set to premiere on HBO Max on Jan. 1. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and many more are expected to take part in “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” a special that will “celebrate the
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! More than two years after the release of “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” the trailer for the third film starring Tom Holland has arrived. The trailer, released Tuesday, features what the poster previously hinted: appearances from villains from past Spider-Man movies, like Electro, the Green Goblin
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! More than two years after the release of “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” the trailer for the third film starring Tom Holland has arrived. The trailer, released Tuesday, features what the poster previously hinted: appearances from villains from past Spider-Man movies, like Electro, the Green Goblin
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN After an accidental Thanksgiving invite in 2016 introduced Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, they celebrated yet again. Thursday marked the sixth year the pair celebrated the holiday together. Hinton shared a photo on Twitter, writing “Thanksgiving 2021.” The two first met in 2016 when Dench, from Mesa, Az., sent a text
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By Megan Thomas Heath Freeman, an actor who appeared in numerous television series including “Bones,” “NCIS” and “The Closer,” has died, according to his manager. He was 41. “We are truly devastated at the loss of our beloved Heath Freeman. A brilliant human being with an intense and soulful spirit, he leaves us with an
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Alec Baldwin’s brother is defending him after the “Rust” set shooting in New Mexico that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last month. Daniel Baldwin, also an actor who is currently starring in “Hawaii Five-0,” spoke with the Domenick Nati Show about the tragedy. “Alec has no blame in this at all. The
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Accio, reunion. The cast of “Harry Potter” is coming together for a new special, set to premiere on HBO Max on Jan. 1. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and many more are expected to take part in “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” a special that will “celebrate the
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By Marianne Garvey After an accidental Thanksgiving invite in 2016 introduced Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, they are still going strong. The two first met in 2016 when Dench, from Mesa, Az., sent a text inviting Hinton over for dinner. It was meant for her grandson, who had changed his phone number. Instead, Hinton got
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By Marianne Garvey Ken Jennings is obsessed with learning, so it’s come as something of a bummer that he’s growing older. The “Jeopardy” GOAT, who is currently sharing hosting duties on the game show with Mayim Bialik, says he’s not as sharp as he once was. “I don’t want to get less sharp, but there’s
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