By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Even with dual Hollywood strikes mucking up the system this year, there was no shortage of content continually hitting streaming services. With that came both new and returning shows that brought quality storylines with nuanced characters and entertaining episodes you might have missed. Here are seven worthy series that
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Zac Efron found his physical transformation for his new movie “The Iron Claw” rather “jarring.” The actor plays professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich in the movie, and completely transformed his body for the role, adding massive muscle power and a wig. “In the best way possible, I did not
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Hundreds of items in the British Museum have been defaced, with valuable parts probably sold for scrap, an investigation has revealed. The London museum, whose treasures include the Rosetta Stone, revealed back in August that a member of staff had been dismissed, after items including jewelry and gems
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — On Monday night, Nicki Minaj made a conspicuous entrance at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City to film an episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” As she walked inside, the formidable rap star was almost completely enveloped by a chunky hooded fuchsia faux fur jacket.
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Hilary Duff is growing her family. Duff revealed on Instagram Tuesday she is expecting her fourth baby, adding a pic of her bump. It’s her third child with husband Matthew Koma. “Been trying to hide this thing for a minute,” she wrote alongside the picture. Koma also shared the
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Whether lost at the bottom of the ocean, tucked away in a library’s archives or hidden behind a kitchen wall, this year’s arts, archaeology and literary discoveries spanned an astonishing range. Some had only been mysteries for a few decades, like the identity of a man whose photo was
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “The Iron Claw” is not only about a family of wrestlers, but the movie perhaps inadvertently mirrors the reaction wrestling elicits from those who aren’t into it. That is, it’s possible to admire the commitment, showmanship and athleticism on display without feeling particularly engaged by it, which is,
Continue Reading By Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — One of the most storied hotel companies in the United States has finally opened a new, $3.7-billion resort in Las Vegas — a resort 23 years in the making. Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the sister property of Fontainebleau Miami Beach, a sprawling and now iconic landmark that opened in
Continue Reading By Tom Marsden, CNN (CNN) — Delicious, easy on the eye and packed with medicinal properties, the pomegranate is a true gift of nature that has been revered and mythologized by religions and cultures across the globe throughout history. The ancient Greeks associated it with the underworld while Jewish beliefs held that it contained 613
Continue Reading By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of the iconic A380 superjumbo, here’s your chance: Emirates is preparing to launch a limited-edition collection of luggage and accessories made from upcycled parts, sourced from the carrier’s Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The collection includes suitcases, backpacks, handbags, cardholders,
Continue Reading By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — The three-year cruise is dead – long live the three-and-a-half-year cruise. As the dust settles on Life at Sea Cruises, which canceled its three-year voyage shortly before departure, having not secured a ship, another possible heir to the throne is emerging. Villa Vie Residences, another long-term cruise startup, has
Continue Reading By Heather Chen and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thai police are taking legal action against a Chinese social media influencer for allegedly flouting visa rules, days after she came under fire for a video she made that portrayed a popular Bangkok nightlife district as being unsafe for women. Police Major General Phanthana
Continue Reading By Regan Stephens (CNN) — Driving south on the Connecticut turnpike, a stretch of I-95 that runs through the coastal city of New Haven, it’s easy to catch a glimpse of an iconic Brutalist building designed by seminal mid-century architect Marcel Breuer. The nine-story structure with a cubic form and concrete facade was commissioned by
Continue Reading By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Andre Braugher, the intense actor who won an Emmy for “Homicide: Life on the Street” and demonstrated his range in the comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” died at age 61 Monday due to a brief illness, his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN. Braugher amassed dozens of credits in movies and
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — George Clooney is going all-in on “Barbie” duo Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling potentially playing his “Ocean’s Eleven” character Danny Ocean’s parents in the upcoming prequel film. Speaking with reporters at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Boys in the Boat” on Monday, Clooney weighed in on Robbie and
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been binging “Ginny & Georgia” or “Love Is Blind,” you are not alone. Netflix has released its first-ever engagement report, providing more viewership data transparency than ever before. Among the streaming platform’s most popular shows are global hits, teen shows and female-fronted stories. The FBI thriller “The Night
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Drew Barrymore stayed true to her intimate conversation style when she welcomed Oprah Winfrey as a guest on her talk show Tuesday. In a video shared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” Instagram page, the two women discussed their talk show experiences and the importance of spending extra time with
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo and Verónica Calderón, CNN (CNN) — The director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, Karen Celebertti, has resigned one week after the country’s national police charged her, along with her husband and son, with conspiracy and treason, accusing them of involvement in a plot to overthrow the government. Celebertti, who has led Nicaragua’s
Continue Reading CNN By Maddie Araujo, CNN (Interview by Christiane Amanpour, CNN) London, UK (CNN) — For an artist whose work focuses so heavily on mortality, Marina Abramović’s joie de vivre may come as something of a surprise. She appeared giddy as she roamed the main galleries at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, which is hosting a
Continue Reading By Maddie Araujo, CNN (Interview by Christiane Amanpour, CNN) London, UK (CNN) — For an artist whose work focuses so heavily on mortality, Marina Abramović’s joie de vivre may come as something of a surprise. She appeared giddy as she roamed the main galleries at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, which is hosting a major
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