By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — For hundreds of years, Notre Dame was the backdrop to some of French history’s defining moments. On Friday, the cathedral itself will play the lead role as France’s President Emmanuel Macron visits the building ahead of its official reopening the following weekend. It will be the first glimpse inside
Continue Reading By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in jail after a judge rejected his latest attempt for release while the rapper and music producer awaits trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs’ team’s motion for release on Wednesday. His decision followed a two-hour court
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ringo Starr is ready to see Barry Keoghan play the drums… as Ringo Starr. The Beatle recently sat down for an interview with Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier, who asked Starr what he thinks of speculation that “Saltburn” star Keoghan has been cast to portray him in director Sam Mendes’
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Some on social media have been saying Ariana Grande got paid more for “Wicked” than her costar Cynthia Erivo, but the movie’s studio is setting the record straight. There have been rumors that Grande was paid as much as $15 million for her role as Glinda, and Erivo
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The main character in “Moana 2” can walk on water and move oceans, but is she a princess? Auli’i Cravalho, who voices Moana in both the 2016 original animated film and new the sequel, said she’s more than that. “Films are always representative of their times,” Cravalho told
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Before she became a platinum-selling artist, rapper Latto was a contestant on the reality competition, “The Rap Game.” Now she’s flipping the stage as a judge for the new season of Netflix’s hip-hop competition series, “Rhythm + Flow.” “It was fun to be on the other end of
Continue Reading By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A California man was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after he allegedly tried to check two suitcases containing more than 70 pounds of clothing caked in methamphetamine – including a cow pajama onesie – on a flight to Australia, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Raj Matharu checked two suitcases,
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A handwritten letter that John Lennon wrote to Eric Clapton inviting him to be part of a new supergroup is to be offered at auction next month. The eight-page letter sees Lennon express his heartfelt admiration for Clapton and his music, as he outlines his vision for a musical
Continue Reading By Karla Cripps, CNN (CNN) — As millions of Americans take to the skies over the Thanksgiving holiday this week, some will likely be searching for easy travel hacks to help make their journeys a little less painful. Among the many flying tips making the rounds in recent years on TikTok, this one continues to
Continue Reading By Anne Clifford, CNN (CNN) — When most people think of Greenland, they think of the cold, the snow and how remote it is. Two out of three of those things are unlikely to change any time soon, but as of November 28, it’s about to get a lot less remote. That’s thanks to a
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN Kaçkar Mountains, Turkey (CNN) — In the little wooden hut perched high on metal-wrapped stilts, the drone is high, loud and insistent. With his beekeeping suit on, but hands uncovered, Hasan Kutluata squeezes the bellows on his pine-filled bee smoker. Pale wreaths swirl in the air, mirroring the mist that drifts
Continue Reading By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Travelers to the Philippines can now book a room in the world’s largest building shaped like a chicken, located in the country’s remote highlands. No, you’re not expected to bed down on top of a pile of straw in a chicken coop. The towering six-story building stands nearly 35
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — A prowling puma, a hunting polar bear cub and a ghostly barn owl are among the shortlisted images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024. The judging panel selected 25 images from a total 59,228 submissions, and the overall winner will be chosen by
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Grande is sharing the magic of “Wicked” with her grandmother Marjorie “Nonna” Grande. The singer and actress, who stars as Glinda the Good Witch in the “Wicked” movie, made a pit stop in her hometown of Boca Raton, Florida on Monday to see the movie with her Nonna,
Continue Reading By Alicia Park, CNN (CNN) — When 12-year-old Josh said he heard multiple gun shots fire one summer night in 1989, his mother didn’t believe him. After all, gunshots seemed unimaginable in their wealthy Beverly Hills neighborhood. But then they awoke to the news that just two doors down their street, neighbors Jose and Kitty
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jude Law has broken a few hearts by sharing some behind-the-scenes information about the classic film, “The Holiday.” During a recent interview with BBC Radio, Law discussed the 2006 Christmas movie that is a must-see for many each winter holiday season. He plays Cameron Diaz’s love interest and
Continue Reading By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — A painting by British artist George Stubbs is expected to sell for up to £2 million ($2.5 million) in London next week, as it comes to auction for the first time in more than 50 years. The 18th century artwork of a Spanish pointer dog was last on
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN London, United Kingdom (CNN) — Traveling in a premium cabin on an Airbus A380 — AKA the world’s largest passenger aircraft, known for its low noise levels and super-spacious feel — is usually guaranteed to be a swanky affair. This luxury is set to be taken to new heights on British
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving is not the time to diet. That doesn’t just apply for the food on the table as there’s plenty of delicious content to binge as well. Here’s just some of what you can watch over the holiday if you need a break from friends and family, or
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Stitch looks ready to cause some havoc. That’s based on the newly released teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action version of “Lilo & Stitch.” Stitch, the beloved blue extraterrestrial first introduced in the 2002 animated film, is seen smashing sand castles and generally being mischievous. The remake reportedly
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