By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Actor and director Jesse Eisenberg has said he doesn’t want to be associated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who he portrayed in the 2010 movie “The Social Network,” saying the billionaire’s actions are “problematic.” “I haven’t been following his (Zuckerberg’s) life trajectory, partly because I don’t want to think
Continue Reading CNN By Leah Dolan and Lillie Sophie Otto, CNN Berlin (CNN) — When British comedian and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg stepped onto the red carpet to interview Sydney Sweeney in 2022, it only took a second for Dimoldenberg’s dress to reverse their roles. “This is amazing,” Sweeney said, reaching out to touch the presenters’ sleeveless black
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan and Lillie Sophie Otto, CNN Berlin (CNN) — When British comedian and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg stepped onto the red carpet to interview Sydney Sweeney in 2022, it only took a second for Dimoldenberg’s dress to reverse their roles. “This is amazing,” Sweeney said, reaching out to touch the presenters’ sleeveless black floor-length
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Benson Boone was not just a best new artist nominee at the Grammys, he ended up providing a viral moment. The “Beautiful Things” singer was performing during Sunday’s ceremony, when he stripped off his formal attire to reveal a tight, sparkly-blue jumpsuit that left little to the imagination.
Continue Reading By Chris Liakos and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of people have fled the island of Santorini as hundreds of quakes continued to course through the famous Greek tourist destination. More than 6,000 residents have left the island in recent days, according to Greek public broadcaster ERT. Early Tuesday morning, hundreds of people carrying
Continue Reading By Gawon Bae, Jay Ganglani and Chris Lau, CNN Seoul (CNN) — Security officials confiscating bottles of water, tubes of shower gel and pots of face creams are a common sight at airport security. But officials enforcing the no-liquids rule at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport have been busy seizing another outlawed item: kimchi, a
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CNN By Sandra Gonzalez and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Blake Lively and her former “It Ends with Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni, whom she has accused of sexually harassing her during the film’s fraught production, met in federal court for the first time on Monday, amid their complex legal saga that
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The Beatles’ music is still “here, there and everywhere.” The Beatles’ song “Now and Then,” which was finished and released last year by the band’s living members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, won a best rock performance Grammy on Sunday, marking the first time the Fab Four were recognized
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Disrespecting Babyface will not be tolerated by his fans. The “Whip Appeal” singer and 12-time Grammy-winning producer and composer is responsible for multiple hit songs and a frequent collaborator to some of the biggest stars in music. He is also the co-founder of the LaFace Records label with
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CNN By Elinda Labropoulou, Billy Stockwell and Chris Liakos, CNN Athens, Greece (CNN) — The Greek island of Santorini is being rattled by dozens of tremors, prompting authorities to close schools and airlines to announce additional flights on Monday to help people leave the popular tourist destination. Over the past four days, more than 200
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Weeknd announced a world tour last week, but that wasn’t the only news. The singer ended his four-year boycott of the Grammys on Sunday, when he took to the stage at the awards show to perform. Harvey Mason Jr., chief executive officer of the Recording Academy and
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts may be under attack by some, but the Grammys didn’t get the memo. There was a vocal and visual celebration of diverse culture at Sunday’s event, with performances and wins by a broad range of artists and tributes to the first responders and
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Story by Reuters (Reuters) — A French court on Monday found French film director Christophe Ruggia guilty of sexually abusing actress Adèle Haenel when she was underage, in one of the first #MeToo cases to emerge from French cinema. Ruggia, who had denied the allegations against him, will avoid jail. The court in Paris sentenced
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By Leah Dolan and Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — It was arguably the biggest red carpet trend of 2024, dominating the Academy Awards, the Met Gala and everything else in between. The naked dress — embraced by celebrities ranging from Elle Fanning to Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat to Charlize Theron — has become an eyebrow-raising
Continue Reading By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — In ski towns, “earning your turns” comes with inalienable bragging rights. The term, thought to originate from backcountry skiers in search of untouched snow, often involves bypassing ski lifts, gondolas and any other mechanized way up the mountain in favor of ascending on human power alone. “Earning your turns”
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Somewhere Adele may have been crying Sunday night, though we know for sure that Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish shed some tears, when Beyoncé finally won the Grammy for album of the year on Sunday. Her “Act II: Cowboy Carter” album took home the biggest award of the
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Blake Lively and her former “It Ends with Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni, whom she has accused of sexually harassing her during the film’s fraught production, met in federal court for the first time on Monday, amid their complex legal saga that has
Continue Reading By Maggie Hiufu Wong and Karla Cripps CNN (CNN) — In many travelers’ minds, Mongolia conjures images of vast plains, nomadic gers, desert landscapes and one of the most famous warriors of all time, Genghis Khan. Though the famed first khagan of the Mongol Empire died in 1227, his legendary pursuits continue to reverberate across
Continue Reading CNN By Maggie Hiufu Wong and Karla Cripps CNN (CNN) — In many travelers’ minds, Mongolia conjures images of vast plains, nomadic gers, desert landscapes and one of the most famous warriors of all time, Genghis Khan. Though the famed first khagan of the Mongol Empire died in 1227, his legendary pursuits continue to reverberate
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — The 2025 Grammys had a tough task. Music’s biggest night took place in Los Angeles, just weeks after wildfires left unprecedented destruction across the city. Instead of looking away, the award show chose to use the platform and captive audience for good and a lot of singing and dancing
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