By Raja Razek, CNN A Selma, Alabama, church with historic ties to the 1960s voting rights movement has landed on the 2022 Most Endangered Places list — because of termites. Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church has been forced to close to its congregation and the public “for the foreseeable future” due to termite damage,
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN After four series featuring characters seen in the “Avengers” franchise, “Moon Knight” marked Marvel’s first attempt at a true origin story for Disney+. Yet despite its ambition and visual flair the show felt like a creative misfire, even with Oscar Isaac’s dual-personality heroics in the title role. Before anyone writes
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Massive Native American drawings — which remained unseen in an Alabama cave for more than 1,000 years — have been unveiled by a team of scientists. It’s the largest known cave art ever discovered in North America. The art was practically invisible until researchers investigated the cave and used 3D scans to
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By Chris Boyette, Lisa Respers France, Caroll Alvarado and Stella Chan, CNN A representative for Dave Chappelle has released a statement regarding an audience member who attacked him Tuesday night while the comedian was performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. “As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN Fresh off her Oscar win, Ariana DeBose will return to her Broadway roots to host next month’s Tony Awards, which honor the year’s best musicals and plays on the Great White Way, the American Theatre Wing announced Wednesday. Following in the footsteps of previous hosts Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden,
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Sonia Moghe, CNN Amber Heard took the stand on Wednesday in her defense against a $50 million defamation claim brought by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, detailing in her three hours of testimony the early days of their romance and allegations of physical and sexual abuse. “I struggle to find the words to describe how painful
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Sana Noor Haq, CNN Gianni Versace‘s former townhouse in Manhattan has gone on sale for $70 million. The late fashion designer bought the seven-bedroom mansion in 1995 and fully refurbished the interior, according to the Sotheby’s International Realty listing. The mansion, built in 1950, offers the buyer the chance to “live like royalty” and “own
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Amber Heard has made good on her promise to give the millions she received from her divorce settlement with Johnny Depp to charity. Heard distributed her $7 million settlement between two organizations — Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the ACLU, which will put its portion of the funds toward efforts
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Amber Heard has made good on her promise to give the millions she received from her divorce settlement with Johnny Depp to charity. Heard distributed her $7 million settlement between two organizations — Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the ACLU, which will put its portion of the funds toward efforts
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is back — but, based on the new trailer for the Disney+ series, the droll Jedi master no longer has the high ground. Released on — when else? — May the Fourth, the trailer teases appearances from a young Luke Skywalker, lightsaber-wielding villains and, of course, a certain Sith
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is back — but, based on the new trailer for the Disney+ series, the droll Jedi master no longer has the high ground. Released on — when else? — May the Fourth, the trailer teases appearances from a young Luke Skywalker, lightsaber-wielding villains and, of course, a certain Sith
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By Marianne Garvey Looks like things are taking off with Kaley Cuoco and “Ozark” actor Tom Pelphrey. “The Flight Attendant” star took to Instagram with Polaroid pictures of the two snuggling together during a scenic mountain vacation. “Life lately. the sun breaks through the clouds, rays of gold slipping into my eyes and heart, rays
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Well, hello Dolly. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees were announced Wednesday, and despite initially opting to “respectfully bow out” of the nomination process, Dolly Parton is part of this year’s diverse class. Some of the other inductees include Pat Benatar, Lionel Richie, Eminem, Carly Simon, Harry
Continue Reading By Chris Boyette, Lisa Respers France, Caroll Alvarado and Stella Chan, CNN An audience member who had a knife is in custody after he tackled a “famous comedian” Tuesday night at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles police said, following the emergence of a video that shows Dave Chappelle being attacked onstage. “A famous comedian was
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Silvia Marchetti, CNN There’s a place on the Italian island of Sicily where you’re increasingly likely to hear an American accent wafting down its narrow streets instead of the local language. Sambuca di Sicilia, which gained a reputation as one of the first places in the country to sell off old houses for next to
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By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Phoebe Bridgers has said that she had an abortion last year. “I had an abortion in October of last year while I was on tour,” the American singer-songwriter wrote in a post published to her verified Twitter account “I went to planned parenthood where they gave me the abortion pill,”
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By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Rapper Post Malone says he’s going to be a father for the first time — and he couldn’t be happier. The Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Austin Richard Post, announced in a statement shared with TMZ that he is set to welcome his own little rock star with his girlfriend.
Continue Reading By Chris Boyette, Lisa Respers France, Caroll Alvarado and Stella Chan, CNN A representative for Dave Chappelle has released a statement regarding an audience member who attacked him Tuesday night while the comedian was performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. “As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the
Continue Reading Francesca Street, CNN Sitting atop one of the world’s most famous cabarets is a scarlet red windmill. And inside the windmill lies a secret room, hitherto unseen by the public. Next month, a select number of travelers will take a peek inside, as the Moulin Rouge partners with Airbnb to give a handful of guests
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By Leah Asmelash, CNN Daniel Radcliffe might be known for his role as Harry Potter, but now fans can see him play another cultural icon: “Weird Al” Yankovic. The teaser trailer for “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” a new biopic about the comedy singer, dropped on Tuesday. And in the minute-long trailer, Radcliffe holds nothing
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