Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Although it was billed as a “season finale,” “Ahsoka’s” eighth episode felt like more of a beginning, or rather, a hyperspace jump from the Disney+ streaming series back into the galaxy where it all began, on the big screen. Those expecting anything approaching closure were surely disappointed, but
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Japan’s popular Itsukushima Shrine has now become slightly more expensive to visit. The bright-orange torii gate that appears to float in a lake is one of the country’s most beautiful and recognizable photo spots. Located in the town of Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima prefecture, the torii – a shrine gateway
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Acclaimed director Sofia Coppola is giving viewers another peek at her upcoming biopic “Priscilla,” which takes the focus off the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and shines a light on his iconic wife Priscilla Presley. A new trailer released on Tuesday shows the beginnings of the union between Priscilla
Continue Reading By Laura Studley, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles County Judge ruled Monday that singer Lady Gaga will not have to pay out the $500,000 reward that she promised for her French bulldogs’ safe return following a 2021 dognapping incident. The judge’s ruling found that Jennifer McBride, one of the suspects in the 2021 incident
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Loki” didn’t deliver unqualified magic, but the Disney+ series was weird and inventive enough to cast a spell over fans, while introducing controversial actor Jonathan Majors’ mysterious villain into the Marvel universe. Returning after Majors’ theatrical debut in the less-than-scintillating “Ant-Man” sequel, the second season of “Loki” feels
Continue Reading Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — In a galaxy not-so far away, “Star Wars” fans will soon have the chance to buy the head of C-3PO when it goes under the hammer next month as part of a huge movie memorabilia auction. However, you’ll need more than just the force on your side, as the item
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Gazing out from a 15th-century balcony overlooking Venice’s Grand Canal, actor Anya Taylor-Joy gave the world a first glimpse of her wedding dress this weekend — and it was far from expected. For one, it wasn’t white. In lieu of a traditional ivory frock, Taylor-Joy opted for a blush-toned
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — From “Boss Chick” to “Boss Moves,” Rasheeda is all about handling her business. The rapper, reality star and entrepreneur has brought her whole self to the Philo series, “Boss Moves with Rasheeda.” “Whether Rasheeda is showing her Pressed boutique, or cooking up new cuisines at Frost Bistro, she’s
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Get in losers, we’re celebrating. Tuesday is, of course, “Mean Girls Day.” How did that day come to be, you might ask? Well, in the popular 2004 film there’s a scene where Aaron Samuels (played by Jonathan Bennett) turns to Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) in class and asks
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — This one is for those among us who are already itching to put up winter holiday decorations. The proclaimed “Queen of Christmas” is in the spirit as well. Mariah Carey has announced her “Merry Christmas One And All Tour.” “Yes, the actual defrosting has begun!,” Carey shared on
Continue Reading Mary Novakovich, CNN (CNN) — To many, the southern Dalmatian coast is Croatia. Between Split and Dubrovnik lie some of the most visited places in the country. At times it can feel as if this entire part of the Dalmatian coast is just a bit too popular for its own good, with more and more
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The matriarch of the Kelce family has jokes when it comes to her son’s “seemingly” girlfriend. Donna Kelce had a bit of fun with all the speculation that her son, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, is dating pop superstar Taylor Swift. Swift was in the house Sunday
Continue Reading By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Hey, fans of the annual Fat Bear Week online contest out of Alaska – it’s on! It was touch and go there this past weekend while politicians in Washington raced to secure a last-minute deal to keep federal government services running until mid-November. Fat Bear Week was one of
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — British actor Idris Elba has said that he’s an “absolute workaholic” and is in therapy to tackle “unhealthy habits.” Speaking to the “Changes with Annie Macmanus” podcast in an episode released Monday, Elba said he’s been in therapy for about a year. “In my therapy I’ve been thinking a
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s military released an animation on Sunday depicting the journey to reunite two halves of a torn scroll across the Taiwan Strait, a thinly veiled reference to the country’s longstanding goal of “reunification” with the democratic, self-ruled island. The animation was released by the Eastern Theater Command
Continue Reading By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — With its launch in 2010, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart set off a collectible craze with its anime-style figurines. Now, it’s amping up the hype further. Following in the footsteps of Disney and Studio Ghibli, Pop Mart has expanded into the theme park business, opening up its first
Continue Reading Megan Thomas (CNN) — Network late-night talks shows returned to air on Monday, five months after production came to a halt due to the writers’ strike. “It feels good to be back,” CBS “Late Night” host Stephen Colbert said in his opening monologue. “It feels good to be back here with all of you again
Continue Reading CNN Megan Thomas (CNN) — Network late-night talks shows returned to air on Monday, five months after production came to a halt due to the writers’ strike. “It feels good to be back,” CBS “Late Night” host Stephen Colbert said in his opening monologue. “It feels good to be back here with all of you
Continue Reading CNN By Emiko Jozuka, Francesca Annio, Saki Toi and Daniel Campisi, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Tokyo resident Hiroshi Ono was shocked when he heard about plans to redevelop Meiji Jingu Gaien, the famous Meiji Shrine’s “outer garden,” which serves as one of the Japanese capital’s most beloved parks. “The Jingu Gaien is ours —
Continue Reading By Emiko Jozuka, Francesca Annio, Saki Toi and Daniel Campisi, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Tokyo resident Hiroshi Ono was shocked when he heard about plans to redevelop Meiji Jingu Gaien, the famous Meiji Shrine’s “outer garden,” which serves as one of the Japanese capital’s most beloved parks. “The Jingu Gaien is ours — and
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