By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — As AI-generated images have begun creeping into art and photography contests over the past two years, sometimes fooling jurors and provoking anxiety and anger among artists, the photographer Miles Astray decided it was time to turn the tides. In an AI category at the 1839 Awards’ Color Photography Contest,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially headed to divorce, but they had been signaling the end to this part of their story for months. Many had read between the “Bennifer” lines in reports about the couple putting their house on the market or Lopez’s decision to cancel
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift knows that all good things must come to an end – and that includes her Eras Tour. In an emotional speech during the 100th show of her record-breaking tour on Thursday night, the megastar confirmed that her current musical voyage would come to an end this year.
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the year of the dragon. To the internet, it is the year of the rat. It began, seemingly, with a few innocuous social media posts comparing Mike Faist, co-star of the titillating tennis throuple film “Challengers,” to a dormouse. Soon, the complexity of
Continue Reading CNN By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift knows that all good things must come to an end – and that includes her Eras Tour. In an emotional speech during the 100th show of her record-breaking tour on Thursday night, the megastar confirmed that her current musical voyage would come to an end this
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Céline Dion’s three sons have been a great source of support to her since she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. The legendary singer, herself the youngest of 14 children, reflected on the importance of family in times of challenge in an interview with People. “Both [my] parents
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kate Winslet isn’t afraid to kiss and tell, even when it comes to one of the most famous on-screen kisses in cinematic history. Winslet didn’t holding back when discussing the iconic scene in “Titanic” when her character locks lips with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack while standing at the front of
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — House Targaryen’s Dance of the Dragons in will continue for another season. HBO on Thursday announced that “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” will return for Season 3, according to a news release. (HBO, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.) The announcement comes before
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — New episodes of “Bridgerton” have debuted, with the promise of more scandal and romance, dear readers. Will-they-or-won’t-they friends Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton finally declared their love for each other, with Colin asking Penelope to marry him in a dramatic conclusion of the Season 3’s first four episodes. This
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — A twice-stolen painting by Italian Renaissance master Titian, which was once found in a plastic bag at a bus stop in London, is expected to fetch as much as $32 million at auction in July. “The Rest on the Flight into Egypt” is going under the hammer at
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Taylor Swift was not the only one shake, shake, shaking at her recent Edinburgh concert, as data from geological experts has shown. Fans of the megastar literally made the earth move as they watched her perform live in the Scottish capital last week, the British Geological Survey (BGS)
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Miley Cyrus is opening up about her relationships. The singer and actress revealed more about her family in a a conversation with David Letterman for his series, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” She reportedly has an estranged relationship with her father, fellow performer Billy Ray Cyrus. During
Continue Reading By Angus Watson, CNN (CNN) — A remote Australian community has taken revenge on a massive saltwater crocodile by eating the 3.6-meter (11.8-foot) beast blamed for devouring pets and chasing children. On Wednesday, police in the town of Bulla in Australia’s Northern Territory shot the crocodile after deeming it a “significant risk to the community.”
Continue Reading By Susan Griffin, CNN (CNN) — Not so long ago, seeing a dermatologist was only deemed necessary if you had skin problems or possessed a famous face to be pored over in magazines or on the big screen. Not anymore. Whether it’s due to the rise of social media or celebrity culture, the past decade
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Deeply personal approaches worked beautifully in nostalgic Michael J. Fox and Val Kilmer documentaries, but “Brats” turns Andrew McCarthy’s near-40-year-old beef about “the Brat Pack” label into an exercise in self-indulgence, too heavily skewed toward his point of view. While it’s fun seeing “The Breakfast Club” as they
Continue Reading By Bolaji Akinwande, CNN Lagos (CNN) — Since its inception in 2011, Lagos Fashion Week has been a twice-yearly highlight of the African fashion calendar, a multi-day showcase attracting the continent’s top design houses, big name sponsors, as well as an international audience. In a deeply religious and conservative Nigeria, where LGBTQ people suffer extremely high levels of homophobia, intolerance, and even violence, Lagos Fashion
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Teens might be entering those awkward “Too cool for Pixar” years, but of all demographics, that cohort and their parents should relate the most to “Inside Out 2,” a wonderfully clever sequel that ages up the concept with one dreaded word: Puberty. Whatever one’s age, there’s much to
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — An Australian teenager of Samoan heritage has been announced as the star of the upcoming live-action version of the hit Disney movie “Moana.” Seventeen-year-old Catherine Laga‘aia has been cast as the eponymous heroine of the movie, which begins filming this summer. The movie will celebrate “the islands, communities and
Continue Reading Essay by Jeanne Bonner, CNN (CNN) — When I watch the trailer for Andrew McCarthy’s new documentary, “Brats,” my pulse races as if I’m watching old home movies of myself and my friends. I’m not a Hollywood star — ahem! — and I don’t know anyone in the film, but I have frantically searched the
Continue Reading CNN By Jessie Yeung, Mike Valerio and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The oldest member of the K-pop phenomenon BTS is spending his day hugging 1,000 fans, after finishing his mandatory military service in South Korea on Wednesday. Jin made his first public appearance at Seoul’s Jamsil Sports Complex this afternoon, where
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