Julia Buckley, CNN Usually it’s the tourists behaving badly in Italy, but this time three men accused of crimes outside the Colosseum are locals. The men have been arrested on suspicion of extortion after dressing up as gladiators and centurions and demanding money from tourists for their self-styled “imperial selfies” — which they had asked
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Disney’s press materials refer to the original 1988 movie “Willow” as “beloved,” which despite its admirers feels like nostalgic inflation of a pretty generic George Lucas-plotted fantasy that provided an early directing showcase for Ron Howard. Setting that aside, a Disney+ revival series isn’t without its charms, in a more
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Mario learns that being a hero is a tough gig in the new trailer for “Super Mario Bros. Movie.” The colorful preview, in which Mario (Chris Pratt) sets off on an adventure to defend Mushroom Kingdom against Bowser (Jack Black), features a look at some much-anticipated characters, including Donkey Kong (voiced by
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Mario learns that being a hero is a tough gig in the new trailer for “Super Mario Bros. Movie.” The colorful preview, in which Mario (Chris Pratt) sets off on an adventure to defend Mushroom Kingdom against Bowser (Jack Black), features a look at some much-anticipated characters, including Donkey Kong (voiced by
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN Maybe the year of the rabbit came early — Bad Bunny was Spotify’s most-streamed artist worldwide in 2022, his third year in a row. The Puerto Rican superstar once again dominated Spotify Wrapped, the streaming service’s yearly roundup of the artists and songs its users spent the year listening to. Also
Continue Reading Joseph Ataman, Marguerite Lacroix and Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Freshly baked news: the baguette, the long, crusty loaf bread that is a delicious staple of French life, has been awarded special protected status, placing it in a culinary pantheon alongside other regional food delicacies from around the world. The “artisanal know-how and culture of the baguette”
Continue Reading By Andi Babineau, CNN Oklahoma musician Jake Flint died unexpectedly over the weekend, hours after getting married, his publicist Clif Doyal told CNN. He was 37. “Jake Flint was a true Ambassador of the Oklahoma and Texas Red Dirt music scene,” Doyal said. “He was not only a prolific songwriter, recording artist, and in-demand live
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Former child reality star Collin Gosselin is now 18 years old and says he hasn’t been in contact with his mother or the bulk of his siblings for years. “I want to believe it was because of TV and what being in the public eye does to a family,” the
Continue Reading Faith Karimi, CNN Ellen Pompeo still remembers swooning over the beach house the first time she saw it. There was something special about the modernist structure, perched on a blufftop overlooking the ocean in Malibu, California. But there was one major hurdle: The cost. At the time, “Grey’s Anatomy” — the ABC medical drama series
Continue Reading By Cheri Mossburg, CNN Prosecutors began their closing arguments Wednesday in the Los Angeles sexual assault trial against former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who faces two counts of forcible rape and five counts of sexual assault involving four women — a model, a dancer, a massage therapist and a producer. Los Angeles County Deputy District
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN The best new cruise ship of 2022 holds 3,099 guests and 1,506 crew. A 24-hour butler serves its most luxurious suites, and there’s a three-level race track and slides that are 10-stories tall. The award goes to Norwegian Prima, named the best new ship in the Ocean category of the Cruise
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas and Cheri Mossburg, CNN Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have come to a divorce agreement, a source with knowledge of the negotiations tells CNN. Per the agreement, a draft of which was obtained by CNN, Kardashian will receive $200,000 per month in child support from West, who last year legally changed his
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN Same old basement, same old Formans but a brand new decade. Netflix unveiled the first-look teaser for “That ’90s Show” on Tuesday, the sequel series to hit late ’90s/early aughts sitcom “That ’70s Show.” The new series brings back alums Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp as Red and Kitty, respectively,
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN “Willow,” the 1988 fantasy film costarring Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer, tells the tale of an aspiring wizard in a magical world who, despite his small stature and a treacherous journey, is destined for greatness. The plot might be an allegory for the movie itself, as well as its legacy, since
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN The kickoff to the Christmas season in New York City isn’t complete without the annual tree lighting at Rockefeller Center. That tradition is scheduled for Wednesday evening, November 30. The ticketed VIP tree-lighting experience — with prime viewing, canapes and cocktails — is sold out, but spectators in New York can
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey The music of the night will continue for eight weeks longer than expected. The Broadway musical “The Phantom of the Opera” announced in September that it would be closing in February because of declining ticket sales, but plans have changed. On Tuesday, the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, announced the show will now
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey All is going well for Billie Eilish and her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford. The singer, 20, says she’s thrilled to be dating the Neighbourhood frontman, 31, despite criticism about their age difference. Eilish told Vanity Fair of her relationship: “It’s really cool and I’m really excited and I’m really happy about it.” “I
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey All is going well for Billie Eilish and her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford. The singer, 20, says she’s thrilled to be dating the Neighbourhood frontman, 31, despite criticism about their age difference. Eilish told Vanity Fair of her relationship: “It’s really cool and I’m really excited and I’m really happy about it.” “I
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Hailey Bieber is once again trying to make it clear that she is not pregnant. The model, entrepreneur and wife of Justin Bieber took to the Instagram stories portion of her verified Instagram account to disclose a health condition that has caused her discomfort. “I have a cyst on my
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