By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Gabriele Sewtz is not the kind of person who goes on wellness retreats. The German-born, Brooklyn-based real estate agent described herself as “very data-driven” and thinks that oatmeal is an exciting breakfast. But that was before she started experiencing menopause, and before she found herself on a ranch outside
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Looking down a street in Daulatpur, a rural village in Punjab, India with a mishmash of eclectic, colorful architecture, photographer Rajesh Vora felt he had struck lucky. In front of him, was a large facsimile of an Air-India plane on top of a pale green building. Facing it from across
Continue Reading By Shania Baweja, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Pomeroy, renowned chef and “Top Chef Masters” star, died in a tubing accident in Oregon over the weekend, local authorities said. She was 49. Pomeroy drowned in the Willamette River in Corvallis, Oregon, on Saturday, July 13th, according to a news release posted to Facebook by the Benton County Sheriff’s
Continue Reading By Cheri Mossburg and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In the latest round in Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s ongoing litigation over the former couple’s French winery Château Miravel, the two are fighting over Jolie’s request for Pitt to turn over third-party communications related to a 2016 plane incident. “These private, third-party communications are far
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Late actor Treat Williams was among the crop of Primetime Emmy Award nominees on Wednesday morning, earning a posthumous nod for his role in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.” Williams was honored for his portrayal of William S. Paley, the famed television executive. (Naomi Watts played his wife on
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Shōgun,” the historical drama based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, broke a record with its Emmy nominations on Wednesday. The series became only the second non-English language program to be nominated in outstanding drama category. The hit Netflix series “Squid Game” was the first in 2022. “Shōgun” also
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — “Strictly Come Dancing,” Britain’s version of the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” announced that chaperones will accompany celebrities when training with their professional dance partners, after two of its dancers left following allegations of abuse. The BBC, which produces the show, also announced in a statement
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards – television’s top honor – were announced Wednesday morning and “The Bear” ate it up. The beloved FX series, set in a Chicago sandwich shop, scored 23 nominations this year, breaking the record of 22 set by the NBC hit “30
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Just when you thought this summer couldn’t get any worse, Adele has gone and broken our hearts. The singer has reportedly said she’s taking a major break from the music scene. “My tank is quite empty at the minute,” she told German broadcaster ZDF in a recently shared
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — We’ve seen spray-on hair, a spray-on dress and now — marathon-winning spray-on shoes. Swiss sportswear brand On is the latest company to embrace advanced “spray-on” materials with a “revolutionary” robot-made sneaker it believes can improve performance at this month’s Olympics. The Cloudboom Strike LS is lace-free, weighs less than
Continue Reading By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Landing somewhere between sequel and reboot, “Twisters” introduces new characters and an extra letter to the 1996 disaster movie but not much else, leaving its stars stranded in a vehicle with roughly the weight of a stiff breeze. Impressive visual effects only go so far, though they at least
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Bar Leone – an Italian cocktail spot in central Hong Kong – has been crowned the best bar in Asia. It’s an impressive achievement, considering the venue has only been open for about a year. “We were not expecting this,” co-founder Lorenzo Antinori told CNN shortly after
Continue Reading By Lauren Rapp and Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Ninety giant African snails were confiscated by US Customs and Border Protection at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport late last month, the agency said in a news release Tuesday. An “odd odor” coming from a passenger’s bag tipped off agriculture specialists, officials said in the release. The passenger, who was arriving from
Continue Reading NETFLIX By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The end is near for “Stranger Things.” Netflix has dropped a first look at the fifth and final season of the sci-fi series. While the video doesn’t offer up a reveal of the new season’s plot, there is plenty of behind the scenes footage. We learn via
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The end is near for “Stranger Things.” Netflix has dropped a first look at the fifth and final season of the sci-fi series. While the video doesn’t offer up a reveal of the new season’s plot, there is plenty of behind the scenes footage. We learn via a
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Country music artist Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated during her much-criticized performance of the national anthem on Monday at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby and will be seeking treatment. On Tuesday, Andress posted a statement on her verified social media account writing, “I’m not going to bulls**t y’all,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Natalie Portman is not done fangirling for Rihanna. The pair met in January during Paris Fashion week in a moment shared on social media by Bustle. As they embraced, and Portman told the singer, “I love you!” “I am a f***ing fan,” Rihanna replied. The singer also told
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Jack Black’s comedy rock band Tenacious D has canceled its remaining tour dates after band member Kyle Gass sparked a backlash with an apparent joke about Saturday’s assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Footage posted on social media from the band’s concert in Sydney on Sunday showed
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t until he moved near to an airfield in the UK over a decade ago that mechanical engineer Ashok Aliseril Thamarakshan began to seriously consider learning to fly a plane. He got his first taste of flying a few years later, when his wife Abhilasha bought him a
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Move over Lululemon, Berluti and Ralph Lauren. The internet has chosen its new favorite national uniform at the forthcoming Paris 2024 Olympics: Mongolia’s. Featuring intricately embroidered vests, pleated robes and accessories inspired by traditional attire, the country’s opening and closing ceremony outfits have taken social media by storm since
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