By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Get ready for more bloody warfare and dramatic intrigue in the world of Westeros. HBO dropped an official teaser for the second season of the “House of the Dragon” on Saturday, continuing the story of House Targaryen set two centuries before the events of iconic hit series “Game of
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Julianna Margulies has released an apology after her recent comments on a podcast stoked controversy. In comments she made on an episode of the “Back Room with Andy Ostroy” podcast last month, the actress voiced criticism of certain marginalized communities for what she perceived to be their lack of support for Jews, among other things. The conversation
Continue Reading By Benjamin Brown and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Around 760 flights were canceled at Munich Airport on Saturday due to heavy snowfall, an airport spokesperson told CNN. Buses, trams, and some train services in Munich were also suspended due to the snow, according to Munich’s public transport company. Munich’s central train station was closed for arrivals, while long-distance services have been suspended entirely,
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re a lover of the holidays or not, this time of year is always a good one for cinephiles, because it’s when the last high-profile awards contenders come out, as well as a few dependable lowbrow cheesy holiday titles to round out the bunch. This year was quite
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Pinky Cole Hayes makes being nine months pregnant with her third baby, on a book tour, being a philanthropist and running a multimillion dollar business look easy. If it sounds like a lot, it is, but the founder of the meatless hamburger brand Slutty Vegan is so committed
Continue Reading By Vivian Song, CNN Paris (CNN) — Luxury jewelry and watch maker Chopard has quietly opened an “anti-hotel” in the heart of Paris, a new development in a growing category of hospitality in the French capital. Much about the brand’s first-ever hotel project — starting with its name, 1 Place Vendôme, and the property’s unusual
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: the world’s leading destinations for neighborliness and tranquility, what’s trending in aircraft interiors and top picks for city getaways and Asian hotels. World’s most peaceful countries What do Iceland, Denmark and Ireland have in common, other than being Northwestern European countries with oceanic climates
Continue Reading CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — He’s the boy who was left to his own devices in everyone’s favorite holiday comedy, and on Friday he got some recognition in Hollywood. Macaulay Culkin, star of ’90s classics “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” among many other titles, received a star on
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — He’s the boy who was left to his own devices in everyone’s favorite holiday comedy, and on Friday he got some recognition in Hollywood. Macaulay Culkin, star of ’90s classics “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” among many other titles, received a star on the
Continue Reading CNN, KABC By Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — Actress Felicity Huffman has opened up about her role in a college admissions scandal that landed her in federal prison, telling CNN affiliate KABC that “it felt like I had to give my daughter a chance at a future … which meant I had to break the
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — “You don’t dwell on the past?” The question hangs in the air in a key scene in “May December,” as Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman cut and arrange flowers, sizing each other up. The unnerving, slow-burn Todd Haynes-directed film — hitting Netflix on December 1 after a limited theatrical
Continue Reading Review by Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — For those of us who want a little more Godzilla with our giant monster fare than, say, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” look no further than the fresh and fierce Japanese import “Godzilla Minus One,” which is a return to form for the city-stomping cultural icon. The most refreshing
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — The bottom of every bottle of Dwayne Johnson’s Teremana tequila is embossed with the letters “TIJASI” – the first two letters of his three daughters’ first names. Sweet? Certainly. But to Johnson – a wrestler turned multi-hyphenate box office behemoth – he hopes it’s also a reminder.
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN Singapore (CNN) — A Chinese boarding school designed to let students unwind and “waste time mindfully” has been named 2023’s World Building of the Year. Featuring a rooftop park, treehouses and elevated walkways in a “floating forest,” the Huizhen High School in Ningbo, Zhejiang province in eastern China, won the coveted title at the
Continue Reading Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — It’s the ‘leaning tower’ that has stood tipsily – but steadily – for nearly 1,000 years. But now, the days of the Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, could be numbered. Following investigations last month, the city is instigating a civil protection plan for the “sudden and unexpected collapse of the
Continue Reading By Simon Cullen, Max Foster and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — King Charles has worn a tie emblazoned with the Greek flag, just days after the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled a meeting with his Greek counterpart in a diplomatic dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. The King wore
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “The Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner not only chose his lady, but they announced that they will be getting married next month. Following his engagement to Theresa Nist, it was announced during the “After the Final Rose” special that the couple will marry on ABC during a wedding special
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Meadow Walker lovingly remembered her father Paul Walker on Thursday, ten years after his tragic death. Paul Walker died in a 2013 car crash in Southern California at the age of 40, along with his friend and fellow race car driver, Roger Rodas. Meadow Walker, who is now
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Anya Taylor-Joy stars in the first trailer for “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” She plays title character Furiosa in the origin story of the renegade warrior, a role previously played by Charlize Theron in 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Chris Hemsworth stars as a villain in the prequel film
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Brian Aerni’s favorite photo of himself was taken when he was just three years old. It was 1976. Aerni was living in Denver, Colorado, where his father worked as a station agent at Stapleton International Airport – then Denver’s aviation hub. Young Aerni was obsessed with airplanes and in
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