By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Barry Keoghan is not embarrassed by that dancing scene at the end of “Saltburn.” In a new interview with Vanity Fair, the Irish actor said he drew his character’s freedom dancing in the nude from his own life. “I do dance around naked though, in my house,” Keoghan told
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — If David Lynch’s 1984 “Dune” movie raced through the book, the second half of director Denis Villeneuve’s version at times moves as if it’s walking in sand, figuratively as well as literally. Still visually dazzling and overwhelming in its scale, “Dune: Part Two” becomes enmeshed in the political
Continue Reading By Rashad Walker, CNN (CNN) — Regina King runs for the White House in her next project. The Academy Award-winning King stars as political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm in a newly released Netflix trailer for the biopic, “Shirley.” The movie chronicles Chisholm’s historic 1972 bid to become president, the first Black candidate to seek a major
Continue Reading By Melissa Alonso, Amanda Jackson and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Multiple people on an American Airlines flight pulled a fellow passenger to the floor after he tried to open one of the emergency exits, forcing the plane to return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, shortly after takeoff, according to multiple passengers. Flight 1219 to Chicago
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Sylvester Stallone has been performing in action movies for almost 50 years and it’s taken a toll. The actor revealed that he had seven major surgeries after suffering a neck fracture on the set of “The Expendables” in 2010. Stallone, now 77, was filming a fight scene with wrestler
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cillian Murphy doesn’t want to be distracted from his roles. His “Oppenheimer” costar Matt Damon recently told “60 Minutes” that Murphy is “worst dinner companion imaginable” “What he meant by that was when you’re working on a film, when you’re being the character, there’s very little room in your
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — For over 140 years, Lyle’s Golden Syrup — a staple item in any British baker’s pantry — has featured a rather curious logo on its tin: a lion’s carcass surrounded by bees. But now, for the first time since the 1880s, the product recognized by Guiness World Records for
Continue Reading By Ann Binlot, CNN (CNN) — The basketball player floats in the air, his arms out-stretched wide, frozen in a position that evokes both athletic motion and stillness — perhaps even religiosity. His face is angled, obscured in shadow; absent are the name and number that would normally identify him on his stark white jersey. Several
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — British actor Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role in BBC comedy series “The Office,” has died at the age of 50, his representatives confirmed. “It is with a heavy heart I can confirm the very sad news of our client Ewen’s passing. Ewen was a wonderful actor
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — Previously unseen photographs showing the Rolling Stones “at their decadent peak” are going on display at a London art gallery. The images were taken by photographer “Spanish Tony” Sanchez, who lived and worked with the band as both friend and fixer for a time, and were thought to
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Tourists who fancy getting a top-down view of London may soon be able to book themselves a room in the city’s famous BT Tower. A much-loved part of the London skyline, the former communication tower has just been sold for £275 million ($347 million) to MCR Hotels, which
Continue Reading By Rob Hodgetts, CNN (CNN) — For many skiers, modern ski resorts with slick infrastructure, plenty of lifts and an extensive network of runs are an essential part of the experience. But this convenience often comes at a price, with purpose-built towns long on function and short on charm. But it’s still possible to enjoy
Continue Reading By Fiona Sinclair Scott and Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — Since its inaugural season in 1984, London has been known as the spirited, scrappy birthplace of now-world renowned designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. Perhaps fittingly in London Fashion Week’s 40th year, there was palpable energy surrounding the budding British
Continue Reading By Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — In the land of Hello Kitty, kawaii (“cute”) culture and the Neo-Pop art of 1990s Japan, Tetsuya Ishida was an outlier. The surrealist artist, who died in 2005 aged 31, wasn’t a loner, according to those who knew him, but he stood apart from his contemporaries and the era’s
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Hoda Kotb is hoping to see singer Kelly Rowland back on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” soon. The “Mea Culpa” star left the NBC studio last week ahead of a scheduled appearance to fill in as Kotb’s co-host on “Hoda & Jenna” while Jenna Bush Hager had a day
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé’s new song “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted in the top spot of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart on Tuesday, the publication announced. Beyoncé’s other new country song “16 Carriages” ranks No. 9 on the chart. Marking her first-ever No. 1 single on the country charts, Beyoncé becomes the only
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A ‘day in the life’ of all four members of the Beatles is coming to the big screen. Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is set to direct four separate feature-length biopics chronicling the story of the Beatles through the eyes of each of its members; Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and
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CNN By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — An alligator at a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, needed an emergency procedure late last week to remove dozens of coins from its stomach, zoo officials said. A total of 70 metal coins were found inside Thibodaux, a 36-year-old alligator, according to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. “A plastic pipe
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Maisie Williams so quickly rose to fame playing Arya Stark on “Game of Thrones” that it left her feeling “lost” when the show came to an end. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Williams reflected on her time starring on the Emmy-winning drama, the same series in
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel is working harder than ever. He’s hosting the Oscars on March 10 and his talk show just marked its 21st anniversary. But he’s also thinking about what his future may look like when his current contract to host “Jimmy Kimmel Live” comes to an end. “It’s hard
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