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Vaccine passports have been touted by some as our ticket to normalcy — easily accessible proof of immunization and a reward for those who got their shots. They’ve also been called invasive and ineffective. The debate over proof of vaccination as a requirement for entry dates back more than 120 years. The first time certificates

Colton Underwood told Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” that he is gay in an interview that aired Wednesday morning. “This year’s been a lot for a lot of people and it’s probably made a lot of people look at themselves in the year and figure out who they are,” Underwood said. “I’ve ran from

The ninth installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise has a new release date set for June 25. A new trailer for the upcoming film, titled “F9,” released Wednesday. The movie comes almost a full year after its original May 2020 release date. The first trailer was released in January 2020. “Fast & Furious” stars,

The BBC’s diversity chief has said its hit detective series “Luther” is not “authentic” enough. The show’s protagonist, John Luther, played by Idris Elba, “doesn’t have any Black friends, he doesn’t eat any Caribbean food, this doesn’t feel authentic,” said Miranda Wayland. “It’s great having those big landmark shows with those key characters, but it’s

After apologizing in February for a racial slur controversy, Morgan Wallen isn’t planning on riding the success of his recent album. The country star posted a four-page, handwritten note to his verified Instagram account Tuesday saying he’s used the time out of the limelight to work on himself and will not be playing any concerts

More than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, this desert city is looking bigger, bolder and better than ever. New casino resorts, innovative restaurants, expanded convention space and one-of-a-kind cultural destinations characterize the latest iteration of Las Vegas, which continues to reinvent itself in the face of adversity. Heck, Elon Musk even built an underground

Justin Bieber has opened up about his transformation from wild child to reformed character. In an interview with GQ magazine, the 27-year-old singer spoke freely, revealing the extent of his drug problem and the development of his relationships with wife Hailey Baldwin and Christianity. “I have a wife who I adore, who I feel comforted

Dearest readers, prepare for news that will get your petticoats in a twist: Netflix is giving us at least four seasons of “Bridgerton.” The streamer on Tuesday announced it has renewed the Regency-era drama from Shonda Rhimes for a third and fourth season. The announcement comes as hearts continue to mend over the news that

Kanye West has responded to Kim Kardashian’s divorce filing. In his own response filed on Friday and obtained by CNN, West has requested joint legal and physical custody of their four children. Neither party is seeking spousal support. Representatives for West had no comment. Kardashian filed for divorce back in February. CNN has reached out

More than a year after abandoning voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on “The Simpsons,” Hank Azaria continues to reflect on playing the controversial character. Azaria appeared on Monday’s episode of the podcast “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard” and talked about his role in the controversy. Shepard praised Azaria’s response to it all, which led to comedian Hari

Sometimes, life can be a Bitche. The residents of a French town thought just that after social media giant Facebook removed Ville de Bitche’s official page from its site last month. “We received a Facebook message and we also noticed that it was missing,” Benoît Kieffer, mayor of Ville de Bitche, told CNN Tuesday. The

Yes, Dr. Doug Ross will be there. The cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a special Earth Day episode for Waterkeeper Alliance, producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley have announced. Waterkeeper is the fastest growing global nonprofit focused solely on clean water. Gloria Reuben, who played physician assistant Jeanie Boulet

Britney Spears feels the love. The singer posted video Monday on her verified Instagram account she said was shot last year for the “Just a Touch of Rose” project. She didn’t explain exactly what that is or was, but Spears did share “I have over 10 minutes of video for the Rose project and trust

Where is the fun in warm weather if you can’t take a dip in a cold pool? And now that some people have received Covid-19 vaccines, has the risk of public swimming pools changed? Coronavirus can spread between people via respiratory droplets, air or surfaces, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isn’t

The gap in travel freedom is its biggest in decades and disparities in vaccination access between countries could make the situation even worse, says a new report. The Henley Passport Index, which has been regularly monitoring the world’s most travel-friendly passports since 2006, has released its latest rankings and analysis. As the index doesn’t take

Would-be travelers are crooning a new theme song: “Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away.” Bottled up yearnings to visit people and places — perhaps even some Frank Sinatra made famous — have vaccinated folks (and a bunch who aren’t) setting pandemic-era records at US airport checkpoints. In the European Union, the UK

Georgia has lost a major production because of its newly restrictive voting legislation. It was announced Monday that director/producer Antoine Fuqua and his Fuqua Films and actor/producer Will Smith and his media company Westbrook Inc. have opted to move production of their forthcoming film “Emancipation” from the state. “At this moment in time, the Nation