By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Before Blair Waldorf wore Oscar de la Renta to her high school prom, Marissa Cooper — the sun-kissed It Girl of “The O.C.,” which turns 20 on August 5 — was wearing Chanel to second period. Cooper, played by Mischa Barton, defined aspirational fashion for Millennial girls everywhere when
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx credits his sister with saving his life. Foxx, who in April was hospitalized after he experienced an undisclosed “medical complication,” posted a birthday message to his sister, Deidra Dixon, in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “You are magical you are beautiful you are the courageous lionesses
Continue Reading By Lauren Mascarenhas, Jessica Xing and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé has paid tribute to O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old professional dancer who was fatally stabbed at a Brooklyn gas station while vogueing to her music in what police say they are investigating as an anti-gay crime. “REST IN POWER O’SHAE SIBLEY,” reads a message
Continue Reading CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — TikTok’s song of the summer, the ecstatically explicit “One Margarita,” just got a raucous new music video — with a cameo from none other than supermodel Cindy Crawford. The fashion icon’s appearance in the video for the TikTok-approved anthem was a surprise: The song, originally a freestyle by
Continue Reading By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — As the human-induced climate crisis continues, one European country is looking to make train travel not just the sustainable option – but the most fun one, too. Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), Italy’s state-owned railway operator, has announced a new program of tourist-focused trains, using vintage locomotives on popular
Continue Reading By Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — A Vermont man has been cited for negligence in the June vehicle crash that killed actor Treat Williams, state police said. Ryan Koss, 35, was issued a citation on a charge of “grossly negligent operation with death,” at the request of the Bennington County State’s Attorney’s Office, Vermont State
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé appeared to skip over Lizzo’s name as she performed “Break My Soul (Queen’s Remix)” at a concert in Boston on Tuesday, following the news that Lizzo is being sued by three former dancers alleging harassment and hostile work environment. Normally, Lizzo’s name appears in the lyrics of “Break
Continue Reading By Nouran Salahieh and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A massive fire burning through the desert in California and southern Nevada has scorched tens of thousands of acres in a biodiverse national preserve and torched its iconic Joshua trees. The York Fire – already California’s largest fire of the year – has burned more than
Continue Reading By Kate Springer (CNN) — On October 10, 2013, Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen left his job, girlfriend, and family behind in Denmark to embark on an epic journey. His goal? To visit every country in the world without flying. Pedersen set three cardinal rules for himself. He’d spend at least 24 hours in each nation, live
Continue Reading By Laura Studley, CNN (CNN) — A motion to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter case against armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed over the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the “Rust” movie set was denied by a New Mexico judge on Tuesday. Defense attorney Jason Bowles took issue with a statement made in a prosecution
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lizzo has been sued by three former dancers who claim they were subjected to a hostile work environment and harassment while they were members of the Grammy-winner’s dance team. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday and obtained by CNN through an attorney for the plaintiffs,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Zendaya posted a loving tribute Tuesday to her “Euphoria” co-star Angus Cloud. Cloud died Monday at the age of 25. He was a rising star known for playing Fezco on the teen drama, opposite Zendaya, who plays Rue. She posted a photo of Cloud and shared her memories
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — TikTok’s song of the summer, the ecstatically explicit “One Margarita,” just got a raucous new music video — with a cameo from none other than supermodel Cindy Crawford. The fashion icon’s appearance in the video for the TikTok-approved anthem was a surprise: The song, originally a freestyle by TikTok
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There’s a viral video of actor Angus Cloud that almost went unnoticed. The “Euphoria” star, who died Monday at age 25, had been working as a waiter in Brooklyn back in 2018 when a woman named Darleen Justance visited a brunch spot for a birthday celebration with friends.
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Tom Hanks and Johnathon Schaech are still going strong as friends nearly 30 years after they both starred in “That Thing You Do.” In the cult-classic, which Hanks wrote and directed, the Oscar-winning actor plays Mr. White, an A&R representative for Playtone Records and manager for “The Wonders.” Schaech
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Stephen Amell is clarifying his comments about the current actors’ strike. Amell, who came to fame on “Arrow” and is currently starring in “Heels” on Starz, was asked about the actors’ strike over the weekend during an appearance at Galaxycon in Raleigh, North Carolina. “I support my union,
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have often been candid about their lives together over the years, sharing snippets on social media as they’ve grown to a family of six. Now, they’re opening a door to an aspect that’s only been hinted at in recent photos and videos — a
Continue Reading By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Is there any food more globally glorified than pizza? The ultimate comfort food that traces its roots to Naples, Italy, has been adapted by cultures all over the world. Italians have even devised a series of lists of the best pizzas outside of Italy. And it’s precisely pizza’s versatility
Continue Reading By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided not to add the Great Barrier Reef to its list of sites “in danger,” despite overwhelming scientific evidence that suggests it’s at risk of another mass bleaching this coming summer – and scientists are questioning why. At its meeting in
Continue Reading CNN By Heather Chen, Wayne Chang, Mengchen Zhang and CNN (CNN) — A zoo in eastern China has denied suggestions that some of its bears were people dressed in costume after videos of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs – and looking uncannily human – went viral, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories
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