By Christian Edwards, CNN A Spanish tradition of people wearing blackface to represent one of the Three Wise Men — or Three Kings — in parades across the country has sparked calls to end the controversial practice. The events are held on January 6 to celebrate the arrival of the wise men (“reyes magos”) into
Continue Reading Kate Springer, CNN We have a feeling 2023 is going to be a big year for travel in Asia. Most countries in the region have done away with Covid-19 entry restrictions or are in the process of fully reopening to foreigners. International flights are regaining frequency. And an array of stunning new hotels are opening
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN American actor Edward Norton has discovered that the real-life Pocahontas, the romanticized and mythologized 17th century daughter of a Native American chief, is his 12th great-grandmother. The Oscar-nominated star learned of his family connection to the woman who married Virginia settler John Rolfe on Tuesday’s episode of the PBS genealogical history
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN Actors from the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet” have filed a lawsuit against Paramount Studios, which produced the film, for allowing the movie to be released with scenes showing them nude when they were minors. The lawsuit, filed last week in Santa Monica Superior Court by stars Olivia Hussey and Leonard
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN American actor Edward Norton has discovered that the real-life Pocahontas, the romanticized and mythologized 17th century daughter of a Native American chief, is his 12th great-grandmother. The Oscar-nominated star learned of his family connection to the woman who married Virginia settler John Rolfe on Tuesday’s episode of the PBS genealogical history
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week we’ve seen air passengers stranded in the Philippines after a power outage, flight delays in Florida and Denver, as well as the ongoing saga of Southwest Airlines’ winter holiday meltdown. Welcome to 2023, where an airline actually being punctual is headline news. The airline in question is South American
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN Todd Chrisley says nothing will be off limits in a tell-all interview he plans to give before he heads to prison. The “Chrisley Knows Best” star said on his “Chrisley Confessions” podcast that he will only give one interview and that it will be with his son, Chase Chrisley. “You are
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN Sharon Osbourne revealed that her daughter Kelly Osbourne has quietly welcomed a baby, her first, with her boyfriend, Sid Wilson. Osbourne and the Slipknot DJ are new parents to a baby boy named Sidney, her mom announced during an appearance on Britain’s “The Talk” on Tuesday. “So great, so great. She
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Two living legends have a special collaboration in the works. According to Dionne Warwick, she and country icon Dolly Parton will be releasing a brand new single later this month. Warwick broke the news during an appearance on the “Tamron Hall Show” on Tuesday. The famed singer said Parton, who
Continue Reading By Amanda Jackson, CNN Actor Jeremy Renner tweeted he is home from the hospital more than two weeks after he was crushed in a snowplow accident. The Marvel star had been hospitalized since New Year’s Day, when he was injured by the snowplow while clearing a driveway near his Nevada home, leaving him with “blunt
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Gabrielle Union is sharing more about her first marriage that she describes as “dysfunctional from day one.” During a recent conversation on the podcast “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard,” the actress and author talked about being married to former professional football player Chris Howard, whom she divorced in 2006 after
Continue Reading Francesca Street, CNN Christine Harrison has been visiting Le Praz De Lys-Sommand, a small ski resort in the French Alps, for the past 20 years. The view out of her chalet window has always been more or less the same — wide expanse of mountains, hills and chalets, all capped in frothy, thick snow. But
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Actor Jeremy Renner thanked fans from his hospital bed Tuesday as he continued to recover from two surgeries following being injured by a snowplow machine in what officials described as “a tragic accident.” “Thank you all for your kind words. Im too messed up now to type. But
Continue Reading Julia Buckley, CNN Most of us know the travel fear of a bag not appearing on the belt after a flight. Some of us — ever more, thanks to the aviation chaos this year — know the gut punch of it not appearing. But an increasing number of travelers know what it’s like to lose
Continue Reading Julia Buckley, CNN Most of us know the travel fear of a bag not appearing on the belt after a flight. Some of us — ever more, thanks to the aviation chaos this year — know the gut punch of it not appearing. But an increasing number of travelers know what it’s like to lose
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Al Roker’s colleagues shared the good news Tuesday that the beloved weatherman will be back on the air soon. “Today” anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin were excited to announce that Roker would be coming back to work on Friday. “We have some great news to share this
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Kate Bosworth shared a letter she wrote to her younger self for her 40th birthday in which she advocates for embracing change. “Change frightened you. You wished you could view the experience of change through the lens of adventure, but it has been difficult for you,” she wrote. “Order and structure and
Continue Reading By Saskya Vandoorne and Marguerite Lacroix, CNN France’s equivalent of the Oscars — the Césars ​– says it is banning anyone currently under investigation for acts of violence, “especially those of a sexual nature,” from attending its awards ceremony next month “out of respect for any possible victims.” The ban, announced Monday, also impacts people
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Surviving R. Kelly” raised awareness of the abuse allegations against the singer who is now serving time. On Monday night, the final installment of the docuseries began airing on Lifetime. “Surviving R. Kelly Part III: The Final Chapter” is a two-part look at the legal fallout Kelly has faced. He
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Robin Roberts is taking a big step in 2023. During a conversation with author and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein about setting intentions for the new year, Roberts went public with her plan to marry longtime partner, Amber Laign. The “Good Morning America” co-anchor initially said she was “hesitating because I
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