By Sana Noor Haq, CNN The acclaimed novelist Wilbur Smith has died aged 88, according to a statement from the author’s official website. The cause of his death was not confirmed. “Global bestselling author Wilbur Smith died unexpectedly this afternoon at his Cape Town home after a morning of reading and writing with his wife
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Rob Hodgetts, CNN Some miss the thrill of it. Some miss breathing in crisp, pure air on a sparkling mountainside. Others yearn for a cold drink on a sun-drenched terrace, or a cozy meal by a roaring fire after a day on the slopes. Whatever draws people to the mountains, winter holidays in Europe have
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By Claudia Dominguez, CNN “American Idol” alum Chris Daughtry postponed a series of concert dates following the sudden death of his daughter, Hannah, his band announced on social media Saturday. “Due to the unexpected death of Chris and Deanna Daughtry’s daughter, Hannah, all currently scheduled shows for the coming week for Daughtry have been canceled
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dionne Warwick has entered the Swifties chat. By now you should know “All Too Well” that the legendary singer has become known for her hilarious tweets. Apparently, Warwick couldn’t just “Walk On By” when she heard about the whole Taylor Swift/Jake Gyllenhaal scarf situation. Here’s the back story: Swift recently
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Taylor Swift officially broke the internet Friday. Not only did she release her re-recording of her 2012 album “Red” — this time it’s called “Red (Taylor’s Version)” — but she dropped a short film that has her fans’ jaws on the floor. It’s called “All Too Well,” named after a track
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By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Top chef Daniel Humm will leave his post at London’s prestigious Claridge’s after the Mayfair hotel turned down his decision to serve an entirely plant-based menu. Humm opened the hotel’s Davies and Brook restaurant in 2019, and has since earned a Michelin star for the eclectic global-inspired menu. “We wish
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By Chloe Melas Taylor Swift has delivered another red present. The Grammy Award winner dropped the music video for “I Bet You Think About Me,” a newly released track off of her “Red (Taylor’s Version)” album, on Monday. The six-minute video is directed by Swift’s friend, Blake Lively and features actor Miles Teller. Some Swift
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By Sana Noor Haq, CNN The Isles of Scilly have been voted the most scenic destination of outstanding natural beauty in the UK, according to a survey by the users of the consumer champion platform Which?. Located about 30 miles off the Cornish coast, in southwest England, the paradisiacal archipelago is known for its oceanic
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By Andy Rose, CNN Actor Gavan O’Herlihy, best known for his brief role as the eldest Cunningham son on the sitcom “Happy Days,” has died at the age of 70, his agent said. “He was a wonderful actor with a long and distinguished career in film, television and theatre and was respected as a man
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Francesca Street, CNN After nearly 20 months of closed borders, the US finally opened to vaccinated international visitors on Monday, November 8. But transatlantic travel remains an ever changing landscape, with this week also seeing more European destinations added to the CDC’s highest risk travel category. And as European Covid cases continue to climb, one
Continue Reading By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Britney Spears has said the #FreeBritney movement saved her life, four days after her conservatorship finally came to an end. In her first Instagram video statement since the court-ordered arrangement was terminated on November 12, the singer said the movement communicated news of her situation to the public and “gave an
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By Marianne Garvey Michelle Buteau has her hands full these days. She has toddler twins and a growing list of hosting and acting projects to her name, but the busy comedian is still treating crowds to her standup. She’ll perform a new show, “Bitch Gotta Babysitter,” this weekend at Town Hall in New York City.
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Britney Spears’ 13-year conservatorship is over. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny terminated the court-ordered arrangement during a hearing on Friday. Addressing the court, Spears’ attorney Matthew Rosengart said a “safety net” is in place for the singer’s finances and personal care. “The time has come today to end
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By Megan Thomas, CNN Winter, an injured dolphin who learned to swim with a prosthetic tail and whose story served as the inspiration for two heartwarming films, died Thursday, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where she resided. “Animal care experts from around the country worked to treat her gastrointestinal abnormality. The CMA family is
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By Sara Spary, CNN It’s the moment “Sex and the City” fans have been waiting for — a date for the return of Carrie and friends, 17 years after the original show ended. In a teaser-trailer released Friday, streaming service HBO Max announced that the new 10-part spinoff series “And Just Like That…” will debut
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Waylon Smithers Jr, the loyal assistant to cantankerous billionaire Montgomery Burns, will finally find love in a landmark episode of “The Simpsons.” The character, who came out in a 2016 episode of the animated Fox series, will be at the center of a gay romance storyline in an episode set to
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The House of Mouse is celebrating the second birthday of Disney+. In lieu of a slice of sheet cake — though, Mmmm, cake — the streaming service on Friday released logos, trailers and release dates for a number of highly anticipated TV and film projects. Here’s a look at what’s coming
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Britney Spears’ 13-year court-ordered conservatorship may finally end on Friday. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny is expected to answer Spears’ request to terminate her conservatorship at an afternoon court hearing. The court date comes a little over a month since Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, was suspended as the
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By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Paris Hilton is a married woman. The media personality and heiress tied the knot with fiancé Carter Reum on Thursday in a lavish ceremony at a private estate in Los Angeles, People reported. On Friday morning — in her first Instagram post as a wife — Hilton shared a shot of
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By Brian Lowry, CNN There’s a long history of comedic actors — cinematic clowns, for lack of a better term — yearning to get serious. Through the years Bill Murray, Robin Williams and others all took on dramatic movie roles, in sometimes-jarring fashion for their fans. Streaming, however, seemingly represents an ideal venue when it
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