By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Lisa Frankenstein” tries to thread a delicate needle, stitching together a mix of horror, comedy, romance, and teen angst, all while adopting a decidedly off-kilter tone. The result is an interesting misfire, yielding a few amusing moments while adding up to considerably less than the sum of its parts.
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — On Tuesday, Zendaya arrived in Mexico City for the red carpet of “Dune: Part Two” in an outfit that looked like the kind of desert cloak we might see her character Chani wear amid an Arrakis sandstorm. The Bottega Veneta Fall-Winter 2023 runway look was customized for the starlet
Continue Reading By Kocha Olarn and Karla Cripps, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — A Canadian man has been arrested in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai after he allegedly opened the door on a commercial plane and triggered the evacuation slide prior to takeoff. According to a statement issued by the Chiang Mai International Airport, the incident
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — As fat activist Aubrey Gordon delivered a talk at her first ever book signing, her doting father Rusty turned and whispered to the person sitting next to him: “That’s my daughter.” This tender, seemingly innocuous moment, which comes towards the end of the documentary “Your Fat Friend,” could have
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — For British Vogue’s final issue under Edward Enninful, the outgoing editor-in-chief put not one superstar on the cover, but 40 of them. The Ghanaian-born fashion editor unexpectedly stepped down in June after more than six years at the helm. His outro cover assembles supermodels, Hollywood megastars, pop icons and
Continue Reading By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Put away those bunny ears and crank up the heat, it’s time to say goodbye to the Rabbit and enter the Year of the Dragon – the only mythical creature among the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. In addition to eating auspicious food and giving/receiving blessings, Lunar
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Tiësto, the famed Dutch DJ and record producer, announced on Thursday that he is unable to fulfill his plans to DJ at this weekend’s Super Bowl LVIII. “Me and my team have been preparing something truly special for months, but a personal family emergency is forcing me to return
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — When Usher appeared as a special guest with the Black Eyed Peas as they headlined the halftime show at Super Bowl XLV in 2011, he began to manifest becoming the headliner himself. During Thursday’s Apple press conference with this year’s Super Bowl performers, Usher recalled “how amazing it
Continue Reading By Sandy Thin, CNN (CNN) — “Where do you want to be when you’re 40?” Emma Morley asks Dexter Mayhew in the opening episode of Netflix’s new 14-part adaptation of “One Day,” David Nicholls’ 2009 bestseller. Dexter glibly replies that he wants to be “famous,” while Emma wants to change the world – “not the
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The line where the sky meets the sea is calling “Moana” again. Disney announced a sequel to the hit 2016 animated film on Wednesday, and even revealed a release date. The movie is a pivot from original plans, which was going to have “Moana 2” play out in a
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It sounds like Tish Cyrus splitting up with Billy Ray Cyrus almost broke her. Tish Cyrus is speaking up about her marriage and 2022 divorce from the country star after almost 30 years together, revealing in a “Call Her Daddy” episode that she had a “break down” over
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Aside from a one-off trip to Europe, the furthest Jessica Gee ever traveled while growing up was to Walt Disney World in Florida with her family. However, over the past eight years, the travel influencer, known as “The Bucket List Mom,” has visited more than 90 different countries with
Continue Reading By AJ Willingham and Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — This year’s Super Bowl viewership can be neatly divided into four segments: Those who like football and Taylor Swift, those who only like football, those who only like Taylor Swift, and those who like neither but are, for whatever reason, watching anyway. For all the Swifties
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Two decades ago, the photographer David LaChapelle staged apocalyptic scenes for the pages of “Vogue Italia” — images that proved so controversial that they nearly became his final editorial shoot. In one portrait, which has become the most famous of the series, a blonde woman (Canadian model Heather Marks)
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Actor Robert De Niro has opened up about the “joy” of new fatherhood after welcoming his seventh child last year. The Oscar-winning actor and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen welcomed daughter Gia in April. “She’s such an adorable baby. So sweet,” the 80-year-old said in an interview with People published
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CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Donna Kelce may only have one son in the Super Bowl this year, but that hasn’t lowered her level of excitement or pride regarding her son Travis, who is headed to his second Super Bowl in two years with his team, the Kansas City Chiefs. The tight
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Donna Kelce may only have one son in the Super Bowl this year, but that hasn’t lowered her level of excitement or pride regarding her son Travis, who is headed to his second Super Bowl in two years with his team, the Kansas City Chiefs. The tight end
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — The medals at this year’s Olympics in Paris were not only inspired by the Eiffel Tower — they each contain an original piece of the 19th-century landmark. Unveiling the designs Thursday, Games organizers said that ironwork removed from the structure during earlier renovations had been repurposed to create the medals’ hexagonal
Continue Reading By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN (CNN) — Grab your camera and slap on something flame resistant, it’s time to witness one of China’s most incredible displays – the fire dragon dance. The dragon, a sacred mythical creature in Chinese culture, is often the protagonist in festivities and rituals. Dragon dances have been documented at ceremonial
Continue Reading Photos and interviews by Soeun Kim, Kahyun Lee and Getty Images; Text by Oscar Holland, CNN. Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The “big four” fashion weeks — New York, London, Milan and Paris — may still dominate the industry’s calendar, but Seoul’s biannual showcase is gaining traction amid an explosion of interest in South Korean
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