By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Alicia Witt, known for performances in “Urban Legend” and “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” has put her creativity toward new music. On Friday, Witt released a 6-song EP called “Witness,” telling CNN in a recent interview the collection of songs and it’s title track were “born as a sort of mantra.”
Continue Reading By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — An author doesn’t rule the bestseller lists for months without plenty of praise or plenty of controversy. Colleen Hoover, currently one of the most popular authors in the US, has attracted both in equal measure. Hoover writes contemporary romance and psychological thriller books geared toward female audiences. The 43-year-old
Continue Reading Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — It’s a nightmare scenario for anyone with a pet: taking them on a trip with you, and losing them. Paula Rodriguez is currently living that nightmare, after her dog, Maia, was lost by airport staff who were bringing her to her Delta flight at Atlanta airport – the busiest in
Continue Reading CNN By Dan Heching, Michael Pearson and Todd Leopold, CNN (CNN) — Bob Barker, the “Price Is Right” host whose silky-smooth command, impish sense of humor and advocacy for animal welfare issues made him a beloved fixture on television for more than 35 years, has died. He was 99. The news was confirmed by his
Continue Reading By Stephanie Becker, CNN (CNN) — A Vermont artist has lost his legal battle to force a law school to display a mural that portrays enslaved Black people in a style critics have called “cartoonish” and “racist.” Sam Kerson, 76, a multi-disciplinary artist and theater director who says his work focuses on social justice, sued the
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, Michael Pearson and Todd Leopold, CNN (CNN) — Bob Barker, the “Price Is Right” host whose silky-smooth command, impish sense of humor and advocacy for animal welfare issues made him a beloved fixture on television for more than 35 years, has died. He was 99. The news was confirmed by his representative
Continue Reading By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — The British Museum has begun recovering some items that were taken from the prestigious institution and sold online, museum chair George Osborne said on Saturday. Osborne’s comments follow revelations that the museum failed to properly heed warnings that items purportedly from its collection had been appearing for sale online.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — I love anniversaries. One of mine (wedding) is coming up next month. I enjoy marking the big moments in life as an opportunity to celebrate the past, as well as appreciate the present. Read on to discover how another big anniversary coming this week means a lot to
Continue Reading CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Oliver Anthony is continuing to make his voice heard after becoming an overnight sensation thanks to his viral working-class anthem, “Rich Men North of Richmond.” In a YouTube video shared on Friday, the singer addressed his song having been played at this week’s 2024 Republican presidential primary debate,
Continue Reading By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — My son’s eyes pooled like a melting glacier. We were in Churchill, a town of roughly 900 people nicknamed the “Polar Bear Capital of the World,” in Canada’s Manitoba province. It was mid-August, and I’d pulled Nico out of his first week of first grade in Florida for a “Family
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: tattoos and graffiti cause trouble in Europe, a baby giraffe is born without spots at a Tennessee zoo – plus we want to hear from you if you’re currently chasing your lost luggage with a tracking device. Think before you ink You’ve probably heard
Continue Reading By Susan Griffin, CNN (CNN) — Art heist movies — think “Ocean’s 8,” “The Thomas Crown Affair,” Audrey Hepburn’s “How To Steal a Million” — always capture the imagination, but of course, audacious thefts are not the sole preserve of the silver screen. Just last week, London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed the opening of an investigation
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Even if mainstream moviemaking has only recently begun to pay critical attention to LGBTQ stories, filmmakers throughout cinematic history have told queer and trans stories (in ways subtle and overt) that entertain and captivate audiences. Some of these films, like “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” and “Moonlight,” have
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Oliver Anthony is continuing to make his voice heard after becoming an overnight sensation thanks to his viral working-class anthem, “Rich Men North of Richmond.” In a YouTube video shared on Friday, the singer addressed his song having been played at this week’s 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, saying
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN London, UK (CNN) — Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition to the Arctic captivated the Victorian public with its mysterious disappearance, fruitless rescue missions and gory tales of cannibalism. On Thursday, a set of photographs depicting Franklin and his fellow senior officers taken in May 1845, just three days before they set
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Liam Payne is taking a step back from professional commitments for health reasons. The former One Direction member announced on his Instagram on Friday “with a heavy heart” that he has “no other choice but to postpone” his upcoming tour in South America, since he has been in the
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Idina Menzel can’t believe “Wicked” is turning 20. The Broadway powerhouse appeared on “Access Daily” to promote her new dance/disco album “Drama Queen.” where she said that she’s been dealing with the news of the anniversary “in therapy.” The lactress also talked about why she chose to a dance
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — “Dune: Part Two,” the long-awaited sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic “Dune” from 2021, has been delayed, Warner Bros. announced on Thursday. The film, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, was originally slated for release on November 3rd of this year. In an email to CNN on Thursday, the studio
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The new dark comedy “Bottoms” is getting a lot of buzz. The R-rated movie, directed by Emma Seligman, stars Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, and previously premiered at this year’s SXSW Festival in March. Seligman broke through in 2020 with the hit movie “Shiva Baby.” On the festival circuit,
Continue Reading CNN By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: tattoos and graffiti cause trouble in Europe, a baby giraffe is born without spots at a Tennessee zoo – plus we want to hear from you if you’re currently chasing your lost luggage with a tracking device. Think before you ink You’ve probably
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