Amy Woodyatt, CNN Historians and nautical enthusiasts might want to get saving. LEGO has revealed its largest ever set, of arguably the world’s most famous boat, the RMS Titanic. At more than 53 inches long, the model is a replica of the doomed liner, which, at the time of its maiden voyage, was the largest
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By Swati Gupta, CNN India is to begin granting tourist visas for foreign visitors after an 18-month pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the country’s government announced Thursday. Tourists arriving by chartered flight will be able to do so from October 15, according to a press release from India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. Other arrivals
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Julia Buckley, CNN There’s a week to go before the world’s newest airline launches, and it’s promising to bring some dolce vita back to the skies. From October 15, ITA — Italia Trasporto Aereo — will be the new state-owned carrier for Italy, following the closure of bankrupt Alitalia on October 14. It’s been a
Continue Reading Megan C. HIlls, CNN Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have each forged their own stylish paths as members of the royal family, commanding the attention of the fashion press and causing the garments they’re photographed wearing to sell out. While their wardrobes are very different — with Kate adopting classic
Continue Reading Megan C. HIlls, CNN Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have each forged their own stylish paths as members of the royal family, commanding the attention of the fashion press and causing the garments they’re photographed wearing to sell out. While their wardrobes are very different — with Kate adopting classic
Continue Reading Megan C. Hills, CNN At first glance, the three names beside a series of surreal high-contrast paintings, moody black and white photographs and Jackson Pollock-esque splatters might not jump out among over 70 artists appearing at a London art fair next week. But fans of K-pop may recognize at least one of them: Henry Lau,
Continue Reading By David Williams, CNN The First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, is as old as America, having been founded by free and enslaved Blacks in 1776. At that time, it was illegal for African Americans to gather, so the congregation initially met outside in secret until they were allowed to use a small building that
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN If your family is in to fun with a side of a little scary, The Muppets have got you covered. The crew is starring in their first-ever Halloween special, “Muppets Haunted Mansion” and Miss Piggy told CNN it’s a must-see. “‘The Muppets Haunted Mansion’ is a wonderful family special that
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Scottie Andrew, CNN They were suffragettes, leaders, artists and astronauts who transformed the US — even if you don’t know them by name. Now, they’ll be immortalized on American currency. The US Mint has announced the full list of five pioneering American women who will appear on the first run of the “American Women Quarters
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN If your family is in to fun with a side of a little scary, The Muppets have got you covered. The crew is starring in their first-ever Halloween special, “Muppets Haunted Mansion” and Miss Piggy told CNN it’s a must-see. “‘The Muppets Haunted Mansion’ is a wonderful family special that
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN Adele is opening up about making her upcoming album and finding happiness. The singer appears on the November 2021 cover of Vogue magazine, where she talks about returning to the studio to record her first album in six years. “It’s sensitive for me, this record, just in how much I love
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Francesca Street, CNN The UK introduced a new system for international travel on October 4, loosening testing requirements for many fully vaccinated travelers and designating destinations either “red” or “green.” A week later, the UK removed 47 countries from the red list, leaving only seven red destinations: Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Not one of the judges guessed the true identity of the Baby on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer.” Drumroll please … It was none other than funny man, Larry the Cable Guy, whose real name is Daniel Whitney. Show judge Jenny McCarthy had even starred with Whtiney in the
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Kim Kardashian is just days away from her hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live.” The reality star turned billionaire business mogul was seen out dining with “SNL” cast members this week, ahead of her big night. Kardashian began rehearsals Wednesday. “She’s really excited but nervous,” a source close to Kardashian told
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas, CNN Kim Kardashian is just days away from her hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live.” The reality star turned billionaire business mogul was seen out dining with “SNL” cast members this week, ahead of her big night. Kardashian began rehearsals Wednesday. “She’s really excited but nervous,” a source close to Kardashian told
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Neil Patrick Harris is here to give you tips, hacks and even a few magic tricks in his newly launched newsletter. Called Wondercade, the free newsletter made its debut on Wednesday. The weekly dispatch is written by Harris, who was inspired to create it while home during the Covid-19 pandemic. “We
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN An “incredibly rare” 16th century dish depicting the biblical tale of Samson and Delilah, which was discovered tucked away in a drawer, has sold at auction for more than $1.7 million — 10 times its original estimate. The plate, which measures 27 centimeters (11 inches) in diameter, is believed to have been
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN The death of actress Brittany Murphy in 2009 has spurred another documentary looking into the mystery surrounding her final days. “What Happened, Brittany Murphy?” is a two-part docuseries set to air on HBO Max beginning October 14. (HBO Max and CNN are both part of WarnerMedia.) People magazine reports that
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas, CNN Not one of the judges guessed the true identity of the Baby on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer.” Drumroll please … It was none other than funny man, Larry the Cable Guy, whose real name is Daniel Whitney. Show judge Jenny McCarthy had even starred with Whtiney in the
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Andrew Lloyd Webber says he now has a therapy dog, thanks, in part, to the trauma of the “Cats” movie. In an interview with Variety, the creator of the legendary musical lamented about the film version of his musical, which he said was “was off-the-scale all wrong.” “There wasn’t really
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