By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Prepare for an epic battle. The first trailer for “Gladiator II” has arrived. The sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster stars Paul Mescal, who takes over for Russell Crowe. Mescal plays Lucius, son of Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen and the late Lucius Verus. He is also the nephew
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Joey King loved Zac Efron before she ever worked with him. The actress was a guest on “The Tonight Show” this week, where she revealed she once had a major crush on her “A Family Affair” costar. “I love him. I grew up with his face on everything I
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It’s a role actor Alec Baldwin presumably never wanted: Defendant. Baldwin will stand trial in New Mexico beginning this week. He has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot on set as Baldwin and others were
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Heather Morris “can’t believe it’s been 4 years” since the death of her friend and “Glee” costar Naya Rivera. Morris shared a post on Instagram on the anniversary of Rivera’s passing. The “Glee” star was found drowned six days after going missing during a boat ride with her
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Susan Lucci is tending to her heart. The “All My Children” star spoke with “Entertainment Tonight” about coping with heart disease and the loss of her husband, Helmut Huber, in 2022. The couple married in 1969 and while she understands that love after loss is possible, Lucci said
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Visitors to Copenhagen who engage in environmentally-friendly activities such as litter picking or traveling on public transport could be rewarded with free food, cultural experiences and tours as part of a new pilot program. The CopenPay trial scheme, which runs between July 15 and August 11, involves “transforming green
Continue Reading Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Most people buying cheap houses in Italy are simply attracted by the idea of paying a bargain price for the opportunity to escape to somewhere warmer that has better food. But what if it could also help you live longer? That was the thinking for Bingwa Thomas, 72, originally from
Continue Reading By Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Budget airline HK Express has apologized after two blind passengers alleged its crew removed them from a flight citing safety concerns, in an ordeal that left them feeling “insulted and embarrassed.” Passengers Andy Chui, 34, and John Li, 27, were booked for an afternoon flight from Hong
Continue Reading By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — In the mood for silkworm satay? Or how about nasi lemak served up with some crispy crickets on the side? Singapore’s state food agency has approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in the country, according to a July 8 public circular addressed to food traders. “With
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kathryn Hahn is back as Agatha Harkness. Hahn appears in the first trailer for the Disney+ series “Agatha All Along,” a spinoff of Marvel’s “WandaVision.” Hahn reprises the role and is left without powers after she’s broken from a spell. Also starring in the series are Aubrey Plaza, Patti
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — In a significant victory for the defense, Alec Baldwin’s role as a producer on the movie “Rust” will not be considered in his involuntary manslaughter trial for the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer made the ruling during a motions hearing
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Brad Pitt is a former race car driver “lured back” to the sport in the first look at “F1.” The teaser debuted during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix on July 7, which Pitt was in attendance for. The film follows Pitt as a former racer who wants back
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The first Asian American woman to star in “The Bachelorette” sounds plenty pleased with how her season will unfold. The newest “Bachelorette,” Jenn Tran, 26, takes the lead on the reality dating show after missing out on winning the heart of Joey Graziadei’s on Season 28 of “The
Continue Reading By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Two flintlock Gossard pistols once owned by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte have sold at auction for €1.69 million ($1.83 million). The guns were sold at French auction house Osenat in Fontainebleau, just outside Paris, on Sunday. They were originally valued at an estimated €1.2 million-€1.5 million ($1.3 million- $1.63
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — John Cena is ready to say goodbye to the sport that made him a star. The wrestler turned actor announced during World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday in the Bank” event that he’ll retire from the WWE next year. Cena, 47, is a 16-time WWE world champion. His announcement was
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — For more than fifty years, athletes competing in the Olympic Games have often been cheered on by either a furry, feathered or slimy friend. The Olympic mascot – a cartoonish encapsulation of the host city’s culture and history – is so important, designs are often selected and finalized years
Continue Reading By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — It was meant to be one of the most advanced aircraft of its era, dispatching the threat of Soviet nuclear bombers and making Canada a world leader in military aviation and engineering. The Avro Arrow, also known as the CF-105, had a lot resting on its wings. However, the
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Protesters in Barcelona have sprayed visitors with water as part of a demonstration against mass tourism. Demonstrators marching through areas popular with tourists on Saturday chanted “tourists go home” and squirted them with water pistols, while others carried signs with slogans including “Barcelona is not for sale.” Thousands of
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — There are a ton of different ways to play Pokémon, the über-popular Japanese franchise that follows pocket-sized monsters across trading cards, video games and film and TV. But the main mission of Pokémon, no matter how you play, is distilled best through its English-language slogan: “Gotta catch ‘em all!”
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s romance is entering its second season. Of football. Thursday marks the second installment of what came to be known by some as “Football (Taylor’s Version),” a moniker born after Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023 to watch Kelce, the
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