By Lianne Kolirin, CNN A snow-covered stag, an underwater wonderland and a tree frog pool party are some of the highly commended entries in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 competition. A selection of 14 pictures have been released ahead of the awards ceremony for the 58th edition of the competition, which is developed
Continue Reading Jacqui Palumbo, CNN From lush, temperamental fiddle-leaf figs to laidback snake plants, indoor houseplants have become ubiquitous in the homes of many millennials and Gen Z — particularly as their care became a soothing and serotonin-boosting hobby early in the pandemic. New plant parents (including this writer) caused a spike in Google searches for popular
Continue Reading By Ivana Kottasová and Chris Liakos, CNN The European Union has agreed to reduce the number of new visas available to Russian citizens, but stopped short of an outright ban on travel to the bloc. EU foreign ministers decided Wednesday to fully suspend a visa facilitation agreement between the European Union and Russia that gives
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Richard Roat, an actor who amassed an impressive list of credits appearing in dozens of iconic television shows from the early ’60s to the mid-2000s, died earlier this month, according to an obituary from his family published in the Los Angeles Times. He was 89. Roat was well known for his
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actress Ana de Armas doesn’t agree with the film rating given to her upcoming film “Blonde,” a fictionalized look at the life of Marilyn Monroe. “Blonde” received an NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association earlier this year due to “some sexual content,” according to the organization’s website. This means that
Continue Reading Leah Dolan, CNN Serena Williams knew all eyes would be on her at the US Open this week — it’s widely expected to be her final tournament, following her recent announcement that she would be “evolving away” from tennis. The sports star chose to mark the occasion with a dazzling black tennis dress worn on
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Country musician Luke Bell, who went missing earlier this month, has been found dead, according to officer Frank Magos from the Tucson Police Department. He was 32. Bell, who released his first studio album in 2012, was “found in the 5500 block of E. Grant Road in Midtown Tucson,” according to
Continue Reading By Ivana Kottasová and Chris Liakos, CNN The European Union has agreed to reduce the number of new visas available to Russian citizens, but stopped short of an outright ban on travel to the bloc. EU foreign ministers decided Wednesday to fully suspend a visa facilitation agreement between the European Union and Russia that gives
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dolly Parton’s latest business venture is going to the dogs. The superstar singer, actress and author has announced the launch of “Doggy Parton” — a line of dog apparel and accessories produced in partnership with SportPet Designs. The line will feature shirts, dresses, squeaky toys and even a blonde wig
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Monkees’ only surviving group member, Micky Dolenz, has filed a lawsuit against the FBI for any records that may involve him, his late bandmates, or the band itself. The Monkees were investigated by the FBI for alleged anti-Vietnam war activities in 1967 related to a concert in which they flashed
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN When “The Goldbergs” returns to ABC in September for its 10th season, one character will be missing. Co-showrunner Alex Barnow told EW patriarch Murray Goldberg, played by Jeff Garlin, will have died when the new season begins and newly wed characters Erica (Hayley Orrantia) and Geoff (Sam Lerner) will have
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Monkees’ only surviving group member, Micky Dolenz, has filed a lawsuit against the FBI for any records that may involve him, his late bandmates, or the band itself. The Monkees were investigated by the FBI for alleged anti-Vietnam war activities in 1967 related to a concert in which they flashed
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Ashton Kutcher is training for the upcoming 2022 TCS New York City Marathon and reveals he’s lost weight in the process. Kutcher spoke to Entertainment Tonight, saying he’s lost about 12 pounds while prepping for the race, which is set for Nov. 6. “The biggest change physically has been the transfer of
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ashley Judd is opening up about her family’s experience after her mother Naomi Judd’s death by suicide to advocate for privacy for those who find themselves in similar tragedy. In an essay for the New York Times, titled “Ashley Judd: The Right to Keep Private Pain Private,” the actress and
Continue Reading Scottie Andrew, CNN Sweat, on its face, is the enemy of good style — it smells, clings and discolors, sending delicate pieces to the cleaners and essential clothing to the damp bottom of the laundry hamper. Every summer, sweat threatens to sneak into the most embarrassing crevices of our clothes. But 2022 has been especially
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN National Grief Awareness Day was Tuesday and the wife of actor Bruce Willis shared some of hers. Emma Heming Willis posted a video montage set to Aretha Franklin’s version of “I Say A Little Prayer” on her verified Instagram account. “This was the summer of self discovery—finding new hobbies, going
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Having invested hundreds of millions in mounting a series version of “The Lord of the Rings,” Amazon has gotten its money’s worth in production values but not storytelling, with a handsome prequel that could leave all but the most devoted Hobbits feeling more bored than lord. “The Rings of Power”
Continue Reading By Laura Ly and Michelle Watson, CNN The family of fallen U.S. Marine Rylee J. McCollum has re-filed their lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin for defamation in New York, according to a complaint filed Friday. Rylee’s widow, Jiennah McCollum, and Rylee’s sisters, Roice McCollum and Cheyenne McCollum, are seeking $25 million in damages. They accuse
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN Tom Hanks has created a trivia game called “Hanx 101 Trivia,” set to debut exclusively on Apple Arcade. The subscription service game will feature more than 58,000 questions across multiple topics is is set to launch on Friday. “Play, learn, compete and become a trivia master with ‘Hanx 101 Trivia,’ created
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Laverne Cox was at the US Open recently when she started trending. That’s because she was misidentified on Twitter as Beyoncé. Here’s how it happened: “The Morning Show” actor Choni Francis posted a clip that included a masked Cox enjoying a tennis match and tweeted that it was Queen Bey.
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