Entertainment

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — “Bridgerton” fans haven’t been able to stop talking about that long-awaited carriage scene that closed out the first half of the hit Regency-era romance series’ third season on Netflix. And now, as stars Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, who play love interests Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton (Polin, to

By Xiaofei Xu, CNN Paris (CNN) — Lying on a sunny beach in France, occasionally sipping an ice-cold beverage, and then jumping into warm water. This must be the French Riviera, right? Or, actually, Paris. In an effort to transform how tourists experience summer in the French capital this July and August as it hosts

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Tristano always loves telling the tale of how he met his wife Alessandra – it’s an amazing, continent-spanning love story. For Tristano, this story will also forever be interlinked with another amazing, continent-spanning story – one of friendship. So whenever Tristano recounts his love story, he begins several years

By Issy Ronald, and Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris (CNN) — There are familiar sights synonymous with every Olympics and Paralympics — emotional athletes, jubilant crowds, stands filled with colorful flags. And at next month’s upcoming Games, Louis Vuitton are hoping they too will become a hallmark of the same grand occasion. The luxury house’s distinctive

Ana María Cañizares and Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador may have a 46-year-old woman representing the small Andean nation in the Miss Universe beauty pageant later this year. Yajaira Quizhpi – who represents the Sierra region – is vying for the national title of Miss Universe Ecuador. This Saturday, she and 24 other contestants will

By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN (CNN) — Tokyo DisneySea – the global brand’s only ocean-themed park – has just unveiled its long-awaited expansion to the public. The new themed land, called Fantasy Springs, combines the worlds of three popular Disney movie franchises – “Peter Pan,” “Frozen” and “Tangled.” Spanning 140,000 square meters and built at

By Kaila Nichols, CNN (CNN) — A trove of ancient Mexican artifacts brought to Seattle decades ago is finally going home. In January 2022, Homeland Security Investigations received a tip that a Seattle resident was in possession of 36 ancient artifacts originating from Chiapas, Mexico, a spokesperson for the agency’s Seattle office told CNN. The resident,

By Joseph Ataman and Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Ben, the French artist best known for his irreverent approach to modern art, has died aged 88, taking his own life hours after the death of his wife, his family said in a statement Wednesday. Annie Vautier, Ben’s wife, died at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, having

By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Dwindling Italian towns have been pulling out all the stops to lure new residents in recent years, with several one-euro home schemes launching across the country. But while some towns have struggled to find buyers for their abandoned buildings, others have been basking in the glory of successful sales.

By Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — Dressed in an ivory white leotard and tutu, a tall Black figure poses in retiré. Arms and legs angular, chest turned towards the light. It’s a traditional oil on linen — the frothy movement of the ballerina skirt almost like an Edgar Degas. The image, a self-portrait of