Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Kenneth Branagh has found a nice rhythm in his Hercule Poirot mysteries, serving as director, producer and star. “A Haunting in Venice,” his third go-round with writer Michael Green, derives its main wrinkle from the vaguely supernatural tone, a just-in-time-for-Halloween adornment that might add a small commercial boost
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald and Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — It is an otherworldly scene. A paper nautilus floats on a piece of ocean debris after a volcanic eruption in the Philippines, its orange eye bright against the black water, its parchment-like shell curled in a perfect spiral, with specks of light falling like raindrops on
Continue Reading By Ranjan Pal, CNN Tharangambadi, India (CNN) — In the long history of colonial rule in Asia, the shadow of Denmark does not loom large. It would be fair to say that few Indians and even fewer Danes are aware that this northern European nation had a foothold in India from 1620 to 1845. That foothold
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Several cast members of the 20-year-old supernatural TV drama “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” are reuniting to slay again in a new Audible original, “Slayers: A Buffyverse Story.” Original “Buffy” actors James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield Ford, Amber Benson, James Charles Leary and Danny Strong
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In an effort to help crew members who’ve lost their healthcare due to Hollywood strike-related shutdowns, several actors – including Adam Scott, Natasha Lyonne, Lena Dunham, John Lithgow and Bob Odenkirk, among others – are offering experiences to the highest bidder in the Union Solidarity Coalition’s new eBay auction.
Continue Reading Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Two gold necklaces dating from around 2,500 years ago have been found by chance in northwestern Spain by a worker for a local water company. Sergio Marciandi was working in Cavandi, Asturias, on August 29 when he spotted a gold necklace among some rocks. He got word to Pablo Arias,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may have started something. Singer Ashanti and Rapper Nelly are back together more than 20 years after they were first a couple. The pair who were first linked in 2003 and split up a decade later. Both confirmed that they are once again
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift continues to reign. Cinemark has announced that Swifties – as her fan base is known – can host private viewing parties for her forthcoming “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” concert film. “We are excited to offer fans the ultimate Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Season 32 of “Dancing With the Stars” has an interesting lineup. From Ariana Madix of “Vanderpump Rules” to Xochitl Gomez, who plays America Chavez in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the full cast of the next season of the ballroom competition show was revealed on “Good Morning
Continue Reading Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A Picasso masterpiece entitled “Femme à la montre” fetched more than $139 million on Wednesday, becoming the second most valuable work by the artist ever sold at auction. The 1932 oil painting took center-stage at a two-day event at Sotheby’s in New York, at the sale of late philanthropist Emily
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Having brought a “Star Wars” fan’s instincts to the animated “The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels,” writer-director Dave Filoni transferred that sensibility to live-action series. Clunky at times, at its best that unapologetic approach has yielded lump-in-the-throat moments, and it was on full display in the fifth
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “The Morning Show” has the look and polish of a smart, prestige TV show, which makes its detours into stupid situations and implausible corners more frustrating. The third season of the Apple TV+ drama again weaves real-world events into its narrative, but this starrily-cast serial would fare better
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Ruben Flowers stumbled across the photo by accident. It was early 2023 and he was thumbing through photo albums at his grandmother’s house. Suddenly, there it was: a snapshot from 1994, taken in an airplane flight deck, depicting him as a toddler, sitting next to his pilot dad. In
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — For better or for worse, all eyes appeared to be on Selena Gomez Tuesday night at the MTV Video Music Awards. The singer and actress hit the pink carpet wearing a red Oscar de la Renta floral halter dress and matching accessories. She cheered on her friend Taylor
Continue Reading By Zahid Mahmood, Benjamin Brown, James Frater and Sahar Akbarzai, CNN (CNN) — A luxury cruise ship that ran aground off Greenland’s eastern coastline earlier this week has been successfully freed, Denmark’s military Joint Arctic Command said on Thursday. The Ocean Explorer – carrying 206 passengers and crew – ran aground in Alpefjord on Monday.
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Grande has revealed she’s taken a hiatus from lip fillers and Botox injections in recent years. Grande’s comments came during a video made for Vogue about her beauty secrets, during which she got candid — and emotional — about how her relationship with beauty has shifted over time.
Continue Reading By Richard Quest and Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — There are cities, there are capitals and then there is Cairo. Chaotic, enchanting and magnificent, the Egyptian capital is awe inspiring and home to a raw energy that’s all its own. A city of a thousand minarets, it has more history, more myths and more oomph
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo and Alex Rees, CNN New York City (CNN) — Swarming crowds and extravagant locations are par for the course at New York Fashion Week. But sometimes it’s the smallest venues that leave the biggest impression. On Monday, a packed rooftop show hosted by convicted felon Anna Delvey became one of the more
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift made the whole place shimmer at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night, when she won the award for video of the year for the second time in a row. Swift was on hand to accept her moon-man trophy for her “Anti-Hero” music video at the
Continue Reading CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — *NSYNC, one of the leading boy bands of the 90s, reunited in full – yes, that means Justin Timberlake was there – during Tuesday’s MTV Video Music Awards. Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez and Timberlake appeared on the VMA stage to present the award for
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