By Suyin Haynes, CNN (CNN) — Think of Balenciaga today, and you may think of bold accessories emblazoned with the brand’s name, futuristic footwear, and runway shows featuring celebrities splashed across social media. Yet the label’s origins were rather more discreet; founder Cristóbal Balenciaga was renowned for his privacy, secrecy and need for control over every
Continue Reading By Silvia Marchetti, CNN Naples, Italy (CNN) — A three-year project to build a children’s playground and recreation area south of the Italian city of Naples has unearthed the ruins of a 2000-year-old clifftop beach house. Built in the first century, the panoramic mansion — which overlooks the islands of Ischia and Procida — is
Continue Reading By Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — It has been a year since China reopened its borders, but despite loosening its stringent Covid-19 restrictions, foreign travelers have been slow to return to the country with numbers down more than 60% from pre-pandemic levels. China’s border authorities recorded 35.5 million entries and exits by foreign nationals in 2023,
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — As Jim Carrey himself once said, “It’s party time.” The “Mask” actor did just that earlier this week at Los Angeles hotspot the San Vicente Bungalows, where he celebrated his 62nd birthday – and we can’t get over the guest list. Comedian Jeff Ross posted an iconic, star-studded group
Continue Reading By Karla Cripps, CNN (CNN) — Famed for its beautiful open spaces, lush green valleys and traditional nomadic culture, Mongolia has long been considered a destination best visited in the summer months. However a new event has been launched to lure international travelers in search of an authentic Mongolian winter experience. The inaugural Mazaalai International
Continue Reading Beth Reiber, CNN Tomonoura, Japan (CNN) — Shopkeeper Yuri Koshimizu is kind enough to explain why a small, rudimentary box hangs from the ceiling, high above an assortment of homeishu (medicinal liquor), clay figurines and homemade soaps. It’s for the swallows, she says through. That is, to catch the droppings from their nest above it.
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Madonna is being called to task by a pair of ticketholders for exhibiting ‘flippant difficulty’ in starting her recent string of Brooklyn “Celebration Tour” concerts on time, court records show. A lawsuit against the entertainer filed Wednesday, January 17 in New York, and obtained by CNN the next day,
Continue Reading By Joan Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Just a few days into 2024, Jeremy Allen White’s bare, muscled body — clad in Calvin Klein briefs — became the year’s first viral sensation. The brand unveiled the ads on January 4, instantly prompting a swell of online chatter that intensified after the images of the actor were
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — While Gisele Bündchen “can’t really worry about” what the world at large has to say about her, when it comes to her family and her children’s upbringing, she has some strong feelings. The supermodel candidly spoke about some of the challenges she has experienced while navigating co-parenting with her
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Selena Gomez and David Henrie are bringing some magic back to the Disney Channel. The former “Wizards of Waverly Place” costars are reuniting to executive produce and appear in a new pilot episode serving as a sequel to the flagship series, Disney Branded Television announced on Thursday. “We’re back,”
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Post Malone, Reba McEntire and Andra Day have been announced as pre-game performers for Super Bowl LVIII, the NFL has announced. The game is set to be played in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024, and will air on CBS. Viewers can also stream the game
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez covers a lot of ground in the new trailer for “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.” The multi-hyphenate artist released the an extended look at the project on Wednesday, in anticipation of her first new album in a decade. The visual project is a 65-minute film
Continue Reading CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez covers a lot of ground in the new trailer for “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.” The multi-hyphenate artist released the an extended look at the project on Wednesday, in anticipation of her first new album in a decade. The visual project is a 65-minute
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dana Carvey is reflecting on the grief he is experiencing after the recent death of his son, Dex Carvey. Carvey returned to join fellow “SNL” alum David Spade on their “Fly on the Wall” podcast this week. It was his first episode back since his son died of
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for Netflix’s “American Nightmare.” Netflix has found its sweet spot with buzzy true crime series and the latest, “American Nightmare,” is quite the tale. Here’s the background on what the three-part docuseries is about: Remember “Gone Girl?” In March 2015, Denise Huskins
Continue Reading By Jordan Frith, Clemson University (The Conversation) — Few objects in the world are more immediately recognizable than the barcode. After all, barcodes are all around us — more than 6 billion are scanned every single day. They’re on the books we buy and the packages that land on our doorsteps. They’ve become such an
Continue Reading By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Relocating to a sunny Mediterranean city in Spain isn’t always just for a more relaxed lifestyle — although siestas are a definite plus. Making the leap can also lead to pursuits you’ve dreamed of in a place you love. Just ask Matthew Coe. The 60-year-old real estate and corporate
Continue Reading By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — The nominees for the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards have been announced, with “Oppenheimer” leading the charge with 13 nominations. There were few surprises from the British Academy, with strong awards season favorites faring well, including Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” with 11 nominations and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower
Continue Reading By CNN’s Cindy Von Quednow and Michael Besozzi (CNN) — Actor Pierce Brosnan pleaded not guilty earlier this month to walking in thermal areas of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming in December, a court document obtained by CNN on Wednesday shows. Brosnan entered his plea through his attorneys on January 4 in lieu of having
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Madonna is marking a significant stop on her “Celebration” world tour, which had a beloved family member in attendance. The “Vogue” superstar shared a photo to her verified Instagram Stories on Wednesday, showing her alongside her father, Silvio Ciccone, at her recent show in Detroit, Michigan. Madonna, a Bay
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