By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The SAG strike officially came to a tentative end on Wednesday at midnight and Timothée Chalamet – no longer bound by strike rules – acted quickly by promoting his upcoming movie in a teaser for the new episode of “Saturday Night Live” that he’s set to host this weekend.
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom and Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — A Manhattan jury on Thursday found actor Robert De Niro’s production company, Canal Productions, liable for gender discrimination and retaliation in a civil trial related to a workplace dispute brought by De Niro’s former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. Robinson, who worked as De Niro’s executive assistant
Continue Reading Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — While she may be promoting her forthcoming studio album “Pink Friday 2,” Nicki Minaj is on the cover of Vogue in cream — a delicately draped Valentino couture gown, that is. Minaj has previously been featured on the covers of the Arabian and Japanese editions of Vogue (in 2018 and
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lights, camera and soon, action! With the announcement that a tentative deal has been reached to end the SAG-AFTRA strike, there’s been much excitement from both performers and those who enjoy their performances that a return to production is imminent. When asked on X (formerly known as Twitter)
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter and Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Air Canada apologized on Thursday to customers with disabilities who were not met with “convenient and consistent service.” The apology came after a passenger who uses a wheelchair made international headlines when he shared his experience of dragging himself off a flight. That incident, which happened in
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Much has been written about Nicolas Cage and his contentious place in film — is he really that good or, just that bad? There are certainly arguments to be made for both. The bizarre choices he makes in films — sudden outbursts of feeling, hyper-heightened reactions, unplaceable accents, the
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN London (CNN) — After more than half a century, the identity of the elderly, stick-carrying man featured on the “Led Zeppelin IV” album cover has finally been revealed. The “Stick Man” who featured on the cover of English rock band Led Zeppelin’s 1971 fourth studio album was a thatcher from the late-Victorian
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The “Renaissance” is not over. That’s according to Beyoncé, who on Thursday dropped a new trailer for her forthcoming “Renaissance” concert film. The Queen talks about some challenges in the trailer. “In this world that is very male-dominated, I’ve had to be really tough,” she says. “To balance
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — An Airbus A321 aircraft took off from London Stansted Airport last month with four damaged window panes, including two that were missing, according to UK air accident investigators. Nine passengers and 11 crew members were on board the plane bound for Orlando International Airport in Florida on October 4,
Continue Reading By Sunita Kumar Nair, CNN (CNN) — What gives style staying power? It’s a question I’ve pondered often during the writing of my book “CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, a life in fashion,” which examines the fashion legacy of the late wife of John F Kennedy Jr. New York born Bessette Kennedy — a fashion executive
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Wednesday was a great night for Jelly Roll at the 2023 CMA Awards. The artist not only opened the show with surprise guest Wynonna Judd, but he also delivered an inspiring acceptance speech after winning the new artist of the year award. Judd joined him for an emotional
Continue Reading By Rob Hodgetts, CNN (CNN) — Peering out of the plane window, he spotted the priceless “white gold.” Towering, snow-laden peaks stretching for miles on the southern edge of the Black Sea. It was as if he could see his future. He knew he’d have to take a closer look. Swiss mountain guide Thierry Gasser
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Zac Efron has shared his response to finding out that Matthew Perry wanted the “High School Musical” actor to play him in a biopic. “I was hugely honored,” Efron told Extra TV during the premiere for his upcoming movie “The Iron Claw” in Dallas on Wednesday. “It would be
Continue Reading By Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea has become the latest country to declare war on bedbugs following a wave of outbreaks, with bathhouses, university dorms, and train stations across the country on high alert. Thirty suspected or confirmed infestations have been reported since the end of October, prompting the government
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Jimmy Buffett, the late “Margaritaville” singer and entrepreneur, was honored during the Country Music Awards (CMAs) on Wednesday with a musical performance of some of his greatest hits. Country stars Kenny Chesney, Mac McAnally, Alan Jackson and the Zac Brown Band performed a medley of Buffett’s songs, including an emotional rendition
Continue Reading By Francesca Annio and Brad Lendon, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — The world’s newest island has risen from the sea off the coast of the Japanese island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean. Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) told CNN the unnamed island was formed by an undersea volcanic eruption. Its rise from the ocean was
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Tracy Chapman continues to make history with her 1988 hit “Fast Car” after winning song of the year at Wednesday’s Country Music Awards. Chapman was not present during the telecast, which took place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, but country star and the category’s presenter Sarah Evans read a message on Chapman’s
Continue Reading CNN By Maggie Hiufu Wong and Jake Kwon, CNN (CNN) — On scenic Geumjeong Mountain on the edge of Busan, South Korea’s second biggest city, lies the remains of what was once the country’s largest mountain fortress. Though now in ruins, this former bastion’s connection to the local community lives on in a nearby village
Continue Reading By Maggie Hiufu Wong and Jake Kwon, CNN (CNN) — On scenic Geumjeong Mountain on the edge of Busan, South Korea’s second biggest city, lies the remains of what was once the country’s largest mountain fortress. Though now in ruins, this former bastion’s connection to the local community lives on in a nearby village brewery
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN The 2023 Country Music Awards, known as the CMAs, took place Wednesday night in Nashville, Tennessee at the Bridgestone Arena, hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. The CMA Award winners are determined by more than 6,000 industry professional members of the Country Music Association, according to the organization’s website. Find
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