By Cynthia Salinas Cappellano, CNN (CNN) — While the “Love Island USA” contestants are coupling up under the Fijian sun, a love for watch parties is in full bloom stateside. For those who need the cheat sheet: “Love Island USA” is a spinoff of the wildly popular British franchise that sticks singles in an island
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Man’s best (super)friend has prime placement in the new “Superman” movie, and the pooch’s path to the cinematic spotlight may be worth a movie itself. Krypto is a CGI flying white mutt who dons a red cape to match the Man of Steel’s. The unruly dog – who first
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Alright, where’s Tina?” With that short introduction from Mick Jagger and the beat of the drums, Tina Turner danced onto a Philadelphia stage for an electrifying performance with the Rolling Stones frontman during Live Aid on July 13, 1985. Jagger, at the time just days shy of his
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: five Americans living in France and loving it, inside the cockpit of a self-landing plane, plus sweaty secrets of the TSA security checkpoints. Keep your cool It’s been a sizzling summer so far in the United States and Europe, but there’s one lesser-known side
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CNN By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A sense of excitement has permeated Puerto Rico as homegrown artist Bad Bunny, one of the world’s biggest music stars, begins his long-awaited residency on Friday. Stores are selling out memorabilia, restaurants are creating themed menu items and local news stations are devoting special coverage to what residents
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — “Superman” has finally soared into theaters, and with it comes a wealth of cameos and fun references to its DC Comics origin. It’s what one would expect from director James Gunn, an avowed comic book uber-fan since the age of three. In addition to Easter egg references (look for
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By Lisa France, CNN (CNN) — There won’t be new music coming from Dolly Parton in the near future, but listeners can still enjoy her art. During a recent conversation with Khloé Kardashian for her podcast “Khloé in Wonder Land,” Parton reflected on her grief over her late husband, Carl Dean, who died in March
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Benny Blanco is responsible for some of the biggest hits in the music industry, but he doesn’t always remember them. The uber producer, who has worked with everyone from Britney Spears to his fiancée Selena Gomez, made a recent appearance on Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast, where he revealed
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By Francesca Perry, CNN (CNN) — “If pollinators designed gardens, what would humans see?” Over a video call, the London-based artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg is talking about “Pollinator Pathway,” an online tool she developed that allows users to design gardens for the benefit of pollinating insects, such as bees — many species of which are
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ed Sheeran knows to only play new music for his wife, Cherry Seaborn, when she is feeling positive. In a new episode of Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, the singer shared that he “100 percent” has a window of opportunity when it comes to playing new tunes
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The hit medical sitcom “Scrubs” is getting a reboot, and its original stars are on board. ABC, the network that aired the show’s final two seasons, has ordered another season of the show, it confirmed to CNN on Friday. The new series will be broadcast in 2025-2026, outlets including
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By Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Paris (CNN) — After a week’s pause following the men’s fashion shows, celebrities, editors and influencers were back in Paris for Haute Couture — where bespoke collections are shown and eventually sold to the world’s wealthiest customers. The official fall 2025 schedule felt lighter than usual, with absences from major labels
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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Justin Bieber has sprung a surprise on fans – releasing his first new studio album in four years. “SWAG,” the Canadian singer’s seventh studio album, features 21 tracks, including collaborations with rap artist Gunna, gospel singer Dijon, rapper Lil B, comedian Druski, rapper Sexyy Red, musician Cash Cobain and
Continue Reading By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center – Oklahoma City, OK (CNN) — On a sprawling campus in the middle of the nation, thousands of students learn how to take command of the nation’s skies. The Federal Aviation Administration Academy, near the Oklahoma City airport, has been a fixture since late 1946,
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By Lilit Marcus, CNN Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (CNN) — Many American schoolchildren grow up learning that Yellowstone was the world’s first national park. But across the globe in Mongolia, just south of the capital, Ulaanbaatar, a mountain holds a claim to the crown. Like many things in Mongolia, that mountain has a connection to Chinggis Khan
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As friends and former costars continue to mourn actor Julian McMahon, more details about his death from cancer have been revealed in a new medical examiner’s office report. The actor, 56, died from lung metastasis as a consequence of head and neck metastatic cancer, according to a cremation approval
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney may be 83, but he doesn’t sound ready to retire. The former Beatle is heading back out on the road. McCartney’s Got Back Tour is an extension of his 2022 tour of the same name, which was the last time he performed across the US. The
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominees for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Several new categories were added, including outstanding culinary cultural series, outstanding emerging talent in a daytime drama series and outstanding regional content in a daytime genre. “We’re excited
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By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Superfans of Lisa Rinna may have spotted The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills breakout star around Paris this week — though her signature honey blonde spiky bob was noticeably absent. Instead, Rinna attended the Haute Couture shows wearing a rotation of wigs, ranging from an inky black bowl-cut worn
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CNN By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Scuffed, scratched and stained, this black leather Birkin bag just sold for €8.6 million ($10 million), with fees, becoming the most expensive handbag to ever sell at auction. The hammer fell at a winning bid of €7 million ($8.2 million). The first ever Birkin to have been created
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