By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, who died earlier this week at age 61, had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few months prior to his death, his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN on Thursday. The news was first reported by the New York Times. Allen stated at the time Braugher’s
Continue Reading By Silvia Marchetti, CNN Rome (CNN) — After 50 years of neglect, Rome’s “lost” imperial palace Domus Tiberiana has reopened as an open-air museum. Until recently a crumbling and off-limits ruin near the famous Coliseum, the Domus Tiberiana palace — built in the first century AD and beloved by Nero — hopes to once again
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — HBO’s hit comedy series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will air its final episode in 2024. The show’s streaming home Max announced the series was coming to an end in a press release on Thursday, stating the 12th and final season will return with 10 episodes on February 4. (CNN, HBO
Continue Reading By Hafsa Khalil, CNN (CNN) — Actress Sienna Miller has spoken out about the “judgment” she’s faced becoming a mother again at the age of 41, and the “misogynistic” narrative around her 14-year age gap with her partner. The star of “American Woman,” who is expecting a baby girl with 27-year-old actor Oli Green, condemned
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Luke Combs is trying to do right by a Florida woman who was reportedly ordered to pay $250,000 for using his likeness on unofficial merchandise. “This is not something that I would ever do,” the “Fast Car” singer said on TikTok Wednesday. Combs said he found out about the lawsuit
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Po is back with some newbies. The trailer for the fourth film in the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is out and there are some new characters. “After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — A month’s paid vacation time. Wine at lunchtime on a Tuesday. No tipping needed. In Kacie Rose Burns’ most popular video, the influencer runs through some of the biggest culture shocks she’s experienced since upping sticks from the US to Italy. Burns’ TikTok – viewed 19.8 million times –
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — A low-key movie with a pointed message, “American Fiction” offers an amusing look at a serious subject – namely, the kind of Black images with which predominantly White decision-makers in media are comfortable, and the toll of pandering to that market. Providing a rare and welcome starring role
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — As another year comes to a close, it’s time to revisit the star-studded red carpets that punctuated 2023 — and reminisce on the strongest fashion looks of the year. Despite the four month SAG-AFTRA strike shutting down a number of red carpets, there were plenty of pop culture moments
Continue Reading By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — What could be better than five days of free entry all US National Park Service sites? Well, you’ll get six chances in 2024. The NPS has upped the ante for next year by bringing in an additional day that celebrates Juneteenth. The free entry includes all 63 national parks
Continue Reading By Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — A man has been indicted for being a stowaway on a flight from Copenhagen, Denmark, to LAX on November 4, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava, believed to be a Russian citizen, has been charged with being a “Stowaway on Aircraft.” According the complaint, Ochigava arrived at
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — For many, Christmas is a time typically associated with “ugly” reindeer sweaters or snowman neckties. And that’s particularly the case on the big screen: From Nora Krank’s garish, mistletoe-embroidered vest in “Christmas with the Kranks” to Mark Darcy’s Rudolph turtleneck in “Bridget Jones’ Diary,” there’s a consensus that, between
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — As Laura Dern and Diane Ladd approached Adelaide Drive in Santa Monica during one of the many walk-and-talks detailed in their joint memoir “Honey, Baby, Mine,” Ladd quickly realized where Dern was taking her. Knowing the pain that lay ahead, she tried to get her daughter to turn around
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shawn Michael Warren can thank a mural for connecting him with his very famous muse. Three years ago, the Chicago artist painted Oprah Winfrey’s image as part of a mural in the city’s West Loop neighborhood, curated by the B_Line Projects to honor the media mogul whose famed
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Even with dual Hollywood strikes mucking up the system this year, there was no shortage of content continually hitting streaming services. With that came both new and returning shows that brought quality storylines with nuanced characters and entertaining episodes you might have missed. Here are seven worthy series that
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Zac Efron found his physical transformation for his new movie “The Iron Claw” rather “jarring.” The actor plays professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich in the movie, and completely transformed his body for the role, adding massive muscle power and a wig. “In the best way possible, I did not
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Hundreds of items in the British Museum have been defaced, with valuable parts probably sold for scrap, an investigation has revealed. The London museum, whose treasures include the Rosetta Stone, revealed back in August that a member of staff had been dismissed, after items including jewelry and gems
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — On Monday night, Nicki Minaj made a conspicuous entrance at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City to film an episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” As she walked inside, the formidable rap star was almost completely enveloped by a chunky hooded fuchsia faux fur jacket.
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Hilary Duff is growing her family. Duff revealed on Instagram Tuesday she is expecting her fourth baby, adding a pic of her bump. It’s her third child with husband Matthew Koma. “Been trying to hide this thing for a minute,” she wrote alongside the picture. Koma also shared the
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Whether lost at the bottom of the ocean, tucked away in a library’s archives or hidden behind a kitchen wall, this year’s arts, archaeology and literary discoveries spanned an astonishing range. Some had only been mysteries for a few decades, like the identity of a man whose photo was
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