By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Michael Fassbender blew any chance he might have had of playing 007 when he recommended another actor for the iconic role – Daniel Craig. Speaking on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, released Thursday, the Irish actor recalled meeting with James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli and auditioning for the role.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No, Conan. Oscar can’t sit on a couch. Conan O’Brien hosted this year’s Academy Awards and he has revealed some golden ideas he and his writer weren’t allowed to execute. In an episode of his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, O’Brien and Mike Sweeney, who served as
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — All we had to do was believe. AppleTV+ announced on Friday that the streamer’s Emmy-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” is set to make its much-dreamt-about return with Season 4. Jason Sudeikis, who serves as the titular character as well as an executive producer and co-show developer, will return to Richmond
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By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — The first time Beverly Carriveau saw Bob Parsons, she felt like a “thunderbolt” passed between them. “This man stepped out of a taxi, and we both just stared at each other,” Beverly tells CNN Travel today. “You have to remember, this is the ‘60s. Girls didn’t stare at men.
Continue Reading By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Air Canada has apologized after it emerged that some of its fleet displayed maps that appeared to have erased Israel. The carrier’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet were found to have moving maps — part of the in flight entertainment (IFE) system — that did not show Israel as a
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Mindfulness is one of the most popular concepts in the wellness industry right now — there are hotels, spas and classes all dedicated to its pursuit. But the Himalayan nation of Bhutan is taking the idea 20 steps further by building an entire mindfulness city. Gelephu, in southern Bhutan
Continue Reading By Casey Barber, CNN (CNN) — Pie, pita, torta, tarte. No matter what it’s called, the idea applies across the globe. Everyone loves a piece of filled, baked goodness. March 14 is Pi Day in honor of the first three digits of the mathematical constant π (3.1415…). But it’s also a flimsy, yet delicious, excuse
Continue Reading By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — MSCHF has been called many things — performers, designers, even internet trolls — but for co-chief creative officer Kevin Wiesner, the title “artists” works just fine. It’s an ambiguous enough term to cover all the hats its members wear, he told CNN over a Zoom call. Besides, Wiesner added:
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bowen Yang has made it clear that he is indeed a little monster, the moniker that supporters of Grammy-winning artist Lady Gaga have claimed. Yang had his chance to tell Gaga just how meaningful her music and her advocacy is for the LGBTQ+ community – which he is a
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle granted much of Lively’s request for an expanded protective order that aims to prevent some information, such as medical records and trade secrets related to future business projects, from being made public. On Thursday, the judge said in his
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Grab your suitcase and your passport — TIME has just released its list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2025. From El Salvador to Jaipur to Zimbabwe, the team of editors at the New York-based news magazine has selected remarkable destinations and thrilling new experiences travelers
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Justin Bieber is getting real about imposter syndrome. “People told me my whole life ‘wow Justin you deserve that’ and I personally have always felt unworthy,” the superstar singer wrote Thursday in an Instagram story.” “Like I was a fraud,” he wrote. “Like when people told me I
Continue Reading By Kati Chitrakorn, CNN (CNN) — It’s all change in the world of Italian fashion. Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its creative director, as the struggling luxury house seeks to turn around its fortunes. Demna — who only goes by his first name, as of 2021 — will begin his new role in early
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Joan Baez appeared on the debut episode of John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” and took the opportunity to speak her mind. The famed folk singer and activist paused Mulaney’s show “to set the context” that she finds herself in after the comedian asked
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Parker Posey is winning rave reviews playing Victoria Ratliff in the latest season of “The White Lotus.” The role was a long time coming. During an appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Posey said it was “so much fun” to play the character known for her Southern
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — According to Ayo Edebiri, she was just having “a silly goofy time” when reflecting on what she said was Elon Musk contributing to a lot of negativity aimed at her. “The Bear” star posted on social media over the past few days about an incident last year that
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — At Paris Fashion Week, men stepped out in heels, from pumps and slouchy boots on the Vivienne Westwood runway to the chunky loafers rapper and actor Jaden Smith wore as a guest at Louis Vuitton. It may seem like a progressive move, though there was a time where that
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nikki Glaser is set to return as host of the first major awards show of the season, CBS and the Golden Globes announced on Thursday. Glaser, who made her debut as host of the Globes in January to positive reviews, expressed her excitement about returning to the helm
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Living what she describes as a “fairytale” existence with her husband and son in Chicago, Maria Robertson-Justiniano felt as though her future was mapped out. But everything changed in 2018, when her husband Alex died unexpectedly. “It was a complete shock,” Maria tells CNN Travel, describing how the tragedy
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By Kati Chitrakorn, CNN (CNN) — After strutting a confident Versace collection at Milan Fashion Week in February that referenced many of the brand’s signature emblems, including the Medusa, Barocco and Greca, Donatella Versace took a bow. Many observers had wondered if it would be Donatella Versace’s last in her position as chief creative officer,
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