Jacopo Prisco, CNN His life is such a mystery that even his real name is uncertain, but his legacy to the world of aviation is clear: Robert Oros di Bartini — as the inscription reads on his tombstone — was a genius ahead of his time whose wondrous airplanes and bizarre flying boats still impress
Continue Reading By Terry Ward, CNN Some like it hot — and some like it hotter, still. When it comes to the world’s best spicy dishes, we have some of the world’s hottest peppers to thank, along with incredible layers of flavor and a long, spice-loving human history. “Spicy food, or at least spiced foods, clearly predates
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN What kind of Christmas would it be without the resourceful Rudolph or Hermey the aspiring dentist, without friendly Frosty or the dastardly Heat and Snow Misers? Jules Bass brought them all to vivid, animated life on TV. And with his producing and directing partner Arthur Rankin Jr., he didn’t just contribute
Continue Reading By Eric Levenson, CNN Five years ago, reporting on Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual abuse spurred women to speak publicly about their own experiences with sexual violence in what became known as the #MeToo movement. And in a Los Angeles courtroom over the past two months, eight women have testified in a trial altogether similar to
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Fresh on the heels of breaking chart records, Taylor Swift has announced a new tour. The US leg of “The Eras Tour” kicks off in the spring. “I’m enchanted to announce my next tour: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, a journey through the musical eras of my career (past
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN If Kanye West is worried about the multiple businesses that have ended relationships with him following his antisemitic comments, he’s not acting like it. The controversial artist and entrepreneur on Thursday posted a meme on his verified Instagram account that featured the headline, “Ye has reportedly cut ties with Kanye
Continue Reading By Andy Rose and Amanda Jackson, CNN Several people were injured Wednesday at an amusement park in Branson, Missouri, after sections of a train ride derailed, the park said. Six guests and one employee were transported by ambulance to get medical treatment, the Silver Dollar City theme park said in a statement on Twitter. Only
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN Michael Kopsa, the actor who appeared on FOX’s “X-Files” and “Fringe” among many other titles, has died, according to his talent agent Jamie Levitt. He was 66. Kopsa, who had been battling a brain tumor, died on Sunday morning, Levitt said. In a heartfelt statement provided to CNN, Levitt said Kopsa
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN The backlash against one moment in Taylor Swift‘s “Anti-Hero” music video appears to have prompted the release of an updated version. Eagle-eyed Swift devotees noted on Wednesday that the Apple Music version of the Grammy-winner’s video, from her tenth studio album “Midnights,” no longer includes a controversial moment that showed the
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Selena Gomez is trying to keep her hands — and everything else — to herself for a while. The singer on Wednesday shared on Instagram that she has contracted Covid-19 and was forced to cancel a planned appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” “I’m not going to be on
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN Hugh Jackman says he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock’s love interest, FBI agent Eric Matthews, in “Miss Congeniality,” but lost out on the part. Jackman told Variety his agent made him audition since he had been offered “Someone Like You” with Ashley Judd and would be in a better
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN We can thank the “Black Panther” sequel for Rihanna finally returning to the world of music. The “Fenty” founder tweeted Wednesday about her forthcoming single, “Lift Me Up,” which is set to release on Friday. The original song will be featured on the soundtrack to the new Marvel movie, “Black
Continue Reading Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens’ visceral biblical scene of Salome with the beheaded Saint John the Baptist, believed to have been lost for over two centuries, is among 10 Baroque-era artworks going on sale at a New York auction in January. The painting, which Rubens made around 1609, was misattributed for 220
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN Sophia Grace understands people have opinions on her pregnancy. Grace, 19, who rose to fame on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” along with her cousin Rosie McClelland, publicly announced her pregnancy this week. “I feel like 19 is quite young, obviously, to have a baby,” she told E! News. “Usually most people
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Savannah Chrisley believes her mother Julie is handling her current legal issues better than she is. The pair sat down for an episode of the podcast “Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley” that came out Tuesday and their conversation was emotional. Todd and Julie Chrisley, Savannah’s parents, were convicted in June of
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Martha Stewart wouldn’t mind dating Pete Davidson, in theory. While playing a game with Drew Barrymore on her daytime talk show, the lifestyle doyenne was asked to wave flags to a series of dating questions – green for yes, red for no and yellow for being on the fence. Asked
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Animation has been the driving creative force behind the “Star Wars” universe for some time, a state of affairs cast into sharper focus by how live-action series Lucasfilm has produced for Disney+ have drawn upon those shows. That relationship continues with “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” an animated anthology
Continue Reading Leah Dolan, CNN The summer of 1994 was uncharacteristically warm for Great Britain. Hot, sunny days were followed by close, sticky nights — and by the end of June, pressure had started to build. The last week of the month was an explosive one, meteorologically and culturally. On Friday June 24, an exceptionally severe thunderstorm
Continue Reading By Tom Marsden, CNN In the heart of northeastern Azerbaijan, a cluster of centuries-old stone dwellings cling to a hilltop surrounded by some of the South Caucasus country’s highest mountains. Steeped in history and legend, Khinalig is populated by a tiny ethnic group speaking their own language and tracing their ancestry back to the prophet
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Sam Smith and Kim Petras have made history after becoming the first openly nonbinary and transgender artists to top the Billboard Hot 100 with their collaborative track, “Unholy.” Billboard confirmed the duo’s achievement on Twitter, writing: “@samsmith and @kimpetras are the first publicly non-binary and transgender artists, respectively, to earn a
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