By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week, Pakistan’s new airport with no planes or passengers, the triangular aircraft that could transform the way we fly, plus a legendary New Jersey roller coaster goes on a last dramatic adventure. The future of air travel Tired of flying in the same old pointy
Continue Reading By Leah Asmelash and Svitlana Vlasova, CNN (CNN) — For Ukrainians, more than three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war isn’t just being fought in the trenches. It’s in the museums, and in the cultural heritage they seek to preserve. Amid the continuing onslaught, the country’s historical centers — which, one could argue, hold
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Wanda Sykes has a hilarious reason why she wanted to play Kevin Hart’s mother in his new animated series, “Lil Kev.” “I get to yell at Kevin all time,” she deadpanned to CNN. “That’s it.” It’s the type of funny viewers can expect from the adult animated series,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — D’Wayne Wiggins, singer and guitarist for the popular R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! has died after a battle with cancer, his family announced on the group’s verified social media Friday. He was 64. “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It appears that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has cooked up a hit. Netflix confirmed to CNN Friday that her new lifestyle show, “With Love, Meghan,” has been renewed for a second season, set to premiere in the fall. The show features the former “Suits” star diving into her
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Teddi Mellencamp has shared a new update about her health. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member took to Instagram on Thursday with a note about her melanoma diagnosis. “Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Lady Jane Grey, a teenage pawn in the power struggles that plagued the Tudor court, ruled England for just nine days and was later executed for treason. Now, researchers believe they may have identified the only known portrait of the so-called “Nine Days Queen” painted before her death. Following
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It sounds like Kate Hudson has a case of like mother, like daughter. Her mother, fellow actress Goldie Hawn, has been in a relationship with her partner, actor Kurt Russell, for more than 40 years, though the two have never wed. During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore
Continue Reading By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million recreation visits logged at all of its 433 units, which include famous national parks
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Architect Ricardo Scofidio, whose work co-designing museums, art venues and public spaces — including New York City’s famed High Line — reshaped America’s cultural landscape, has died age 89. A statement posted to the website of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the influential architecture practice he founded alongside wife Elizabeth
Continue Reading By Kati Chitrakorn, CNN (CNN) — The Fall-Winter 2025 edition of Paris Fashion Week ended Tuesday night, with infectious energy and eye-catching looks seen both on and off the runways. At the nine-day event, high-wattage shows staged by the world’s biggest brands, such as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, drew some of pop culture’s biggest
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Watching the trio of female best friends on Season 3 of “The White Lotus” exchange loaded glances over goblets of wine and pieces of vibrant fruit, you might find yourself reacting the same way “Great British Bake Off” judge Paul Hollywood would to a perfectly executed Schichttorte: Look at
Continue Reading By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — When Lisa Michele Burns set out to photograph Australia in 2022, she didn’t quite realize how enormous it was. She recalled a growing sense of panic on the second of her two four-month road trips as she drove down the never-ending highway to the outback, surrounded by nothing but
Continue Reading By Kara Scannell and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Federal prosecutors allege Sean “Diddy” Combs forced an employee to engage in sex acts and threatened others with physical force and financial harm if they did not help him carry out a sex trafficking scheme that lasted two decades, according to a superseding indictment unsealed Thursday.
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton says she is grateful for those who have reached out since her husband Carl Dean died earlier this week. Dean, who was married to Parton for nearly 60 years, died on Monday in Nashville. He was 82. “Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — For decades, the Kennedy Center has come to symbolize freedom of expression, representation and creativity in the performing arts. Since the Kennedy Center opened its doors in 1971 as both an arts complex and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, performers from all over the world in
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — At least Millie Bobby Brown won’t have to change the initials for monogramed towels. The “Stranger Things” star has revealed that her professional name is not actually her real name. Brown revealed that information during a recent conversation with her “Electric State” costar, Chris Pratt, who asked her
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Whether Lady Gaga is showing up to award shows decked out in a raw meat dress or accepting an Oscar, one thing is for sure: She is a master of reinvention. “I like to liberate myself with my ability to change,” Gaga said in her 2011 “Gaga by Gaultier”
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ione Skye has lived quite the life, and now she has decided to “Say Everything.” That’s the title of her new memoir and boy is it juicy. The actress has been making the rounds conducting interviews and the tea is pipping hot. Here’s some of what we learned:
Continue Reading By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Jerseys worn by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in the first NBA games of their careers could sell for millions of dollars when they go up for auction this spring. Representing the basketball legends’ “humble beginnings,” they are expected to sell for a combined $20 million, according to a
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