By Xiaofei Xu, CNN Paris (CNN) — Located on the famous Rue Bretagne – known as one of the best bar streets in Paris – the terrace of Le Pinardier is always busy on summer evenings. It’s a quintessentially French experience – regulars ordering the wines of the day alongside cheese and charcuterie – but
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — It was a wedding to remember. A 15th-century Irish castle outside Dublin decorated in the theme of Robin Hood. A verdant tiered wedding cake piled high with fondant leaves and apples — designed by British artist Damien Hirst — cut ceremoniously with a saber. Two baroque thrones for the
Continue Reading By Barry Neild, CNN Termessos, Turkey (CNN) — Alexander the Great tried to conquer Termessos but failed. Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high in the mountains of southwestern Turkey, can be conquered by anyone willing to make the hike up here. But few people ever
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — In keeping with the current cinematic age, even a slasher/porn-centric franchise gets a “universe” these days, as “MaXXXine” caps off an unlikely trilogy from writer-director Ti West and star Mia Goth. Stepping up in class in terms of casting, the film works best as an ode to the
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Adria English, a former adult film actor who says she worked for Sean “Diddy” Combs between 2004 and 2009, accused the embattled music mogul of sex trafficking and sexual assault, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The 114-page complaint alleges Combs and other defendants in the lawsuit used
Continue Reading By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — The City of Gold is known for its all-out glitz and glamour — and with good reason: Dubai is bursting with five-star hotels that ooze opulence. With over 150 luxurious resorts located across the city, travelers who are willing to splash the cash are spoilt for choice. But if
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Two of the members of the massively popular K-pop group BTS are getting into the reality show business. Jimin and Jung Kook are starring a new travel reality show titled “Are You Sure?!” on Disney+. The new show “follows Jimin and Jung Kook as they traverse three scenic
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The fictional romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) on Netflix’s “Bridgerton” continues to be the talk of TV, but not all of the discussion has pleased viewers. A recent Forbes piece about the series, penned by author and activist Virgie Tovar, has caused
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — A twice-stolen painting by Italian Renaissance master Titian, which was once found in a plastic bag at a bus stop in London, sold for $22.3 million at auction on Tuesday. “The Rest on the Flight into Egypt” went under the hammer at Christie’s in London with an estimate of £15 million-£25
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Spoiled in-flight meals prompted the diversion of a Delta Air Lines flight early Wednesday. “Delta flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York’s JFK early Wednesday morning after reports that a portion of the Main Cabin in-flight meal service were spoiled,” the airline said in a statement.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — One of Hollywood’s favorite duos is teaming up once again. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working together on a new Netflix film, according to a social media post from the streamer. “RIP” is reportedly a thriller that the longtime friends will both star in and produce, according
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce has opened up about his surprise cameo during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in London. The Chiefs player, who has been dating Swift for nearly a year, talked about how the moment came together on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast. Kelce said it was
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Netflix has enjoyed success with a certain kind of nightmare-fuel docuseries that strains various aspects of society through fun-house mirrors. “The Man With 1000 Kids” fits right in, down to the title, although the headline on the New York Times article that preceded this UK production, “The Case
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — When Ruth Harrison and Dan Phillips relocated from the US to Ecuador two years ago, their main goal was to enjoy a peaceful retirement. Life had other ideas. Just as the couple – who have chosen to use pseudonyms for this article – were settling into a new chapter
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Beverly Hills Cop” spawned a trio of movies, but more significantly, the 1984 film capped off a string of hits (after “48 Hrs.” and “Trading Places”) that launched Eddie Murphy into the movie-star stratosphere. As Murphy moves into the encores-for-streaming phase of his career (see “Coming 2 America”),
Continue Reading Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire heir Anant Ambani is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Radhika Merchant later this month, in a lavish ceremony widely described as the country’s wedding of the year. Extravagant pre-wedding celebrations have already sent Indian media into a frenzy and social media feeds are abuzz over what’s to come.
Continue Reading By Jillian Sykes and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A popular national park in Alaska will reopen Wednesday after a rare wildfire near the park’s entrance was reported last week, officials said. Evacuation orders for Denali National Park and Preserve also were being lifted after being issued July 1 as crews battled the Riley Fire, park
Continue Reading By Fabiana Chaparro, CNN (CNN) — Various cruise lines are altering some of their ships’ courses in the Caribbean as Hurricane Beryl storms through the region. Royal Caribbean has altered courses for five of its cruise ships – Celebrity Beyond, Icon of the Seas (the world’s largest cruise ship), Grandeur of the Seas, Wonder of
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of a number of acclaimed movies, including the classic 1974 noir thriller “Chinatown” starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, has died. He was 89 years old. The news was confirmed by Towne’s publicist Carri McClure, who said he died on Monday “peacefully at home
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Ann Wilson of Heart says she has “much more to sing” but is taking some time off to focus on her health. The “Barracuda” singer, 74, announced on X on Tuesday that she recently underwent an operation and “as it turns out, (it) was cancerous.” She assured fans the
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