Entertainment

We need more ‘trauma-free Blackness.’ Here’s a start

January 24, 2021 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

I was scrolling through Facebook one evening when I noticed an odd image that someone had posted on my page. It was a screenshot of a solitary Black man on roller skates, freeze-framed in the middle of a country road flanked by horse pastures. As I clicked on the video I braced myself, expecting to

What Dakota Johnson’s moving performance as a dying woman taught her about living

January 24, 2021 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

Dakota Johnson’s latest role in the poignant film “Our Friend” taught her life lessons she plans to carry with her. Johnson plays Nicole Teague in the film, based on a true story about a woman’s arduous battle with cancer and the emotional toll it took on her family and friends. Based off of an essay

An extremely rare white kangaroo was born at a zoo in New York

January 23, 2021 2:03 AM CNN Newsource

A New York zoo has welcomed a baby red kangaroo with a rare condition that left park employees shocked. Cosmo, the newest joey at Animal Adventure Park, was born with leucism, an incredibly rare condition that causes the partial loss of pigmentation in an animal’s skin and fur. Unlike albinism, leucism does not cause a

What ‘vaccine passports’ mean for your summer vacation

January 23, 2021 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

The words “vaccine passport” have a reassuring ring to them, perhaps conjuring up the image of a sleek, embossed document with watermarked pages and official stamps of approval. Flourished at border controls, it would open travel doors that, for so many of us, have been closed by Covid-19. Some destinations — including the Seychelles, Cyprus

Gregory Sierra, ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘Barney Miller’ actor, dies at 83

January 23, 2021 1:05 AM CNN Newsource

Actor Gregory Sierra, best known for his roles in “Sanford and Son” and “Barney Miller,” died on January 4 from cancer, his widow Helene Tabor confirmed to CNN Friday. He was 83. “He was quite wonderful, and my heart is broken into 400 million pieces,” Tabor said. The cancer persisted “for quite a while and

The abandoned Soviet nuclear missile base hidden in a Polish forest

January 22, 2021 7:10 PM CNN Newsource

Some call it the ghost town, because for decades it didn’t appear on any maps — a clandestine location that at the height of the Cold War likely concealed a deadly arsenal of nuclear weapons capable of wiping out major Western cities. Others refer to it as the Polish Chernobyl, because the cloak of secrecy

The place that helped inspire American democracy

January 22, 2021 3:09 PM CNN Newsource

You’ll find it almost everywhere you turn — on T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets and all types of tourist trinkets — the three words: “Ithaca is gorges.” After all, who doesn’t love a good pun? Ithaca, New York, is gorgeous, peppered with steep gorges (get it?), plunging waterfalls, and a tapestry of tree-covered mountains that turn

Canada working with the US to close travel ‘loophole’

January 22, 2021 2:35 PM CNN Newsource

Canadian officials said Friday they are working with the Biden administration to close what they describe as a travel “loophole” and to get more symmetry with Covid-19 safety protocols between the two countries. “A loophole, frankly, does exist because the Americans previously had not placed any restriction on international flights coming into the US,” said

Palm Springs International Film Festival to present Gary Oldman with the Chairman’s Award

January 22, 2021 1:46 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs International Film Festival announced Gary Oldman is the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for his performance in “Mank.” “Gary Oldman gives another mesmerizing performance as Herman J. Mankiewicz in David Fincher’s ‘Mank.’ Oldman plays the role to perfection as the films follows the screenwriter’s journey while is co-writing the script for ‘Citizen Kane,’ said Harold Matzner. “We

What Dakota Johnson’s moving performance as a dying woman taught her a lot about living

January 22, 2021 1:23 PM CNN Newsource

Selena Gomez hopes her knife skills make the cut in new season of ‘Selena + Chef’

January 22, 2021 11:57 AM CNN Newsource

Selena Gomez is putting it on all the line — including her fingers — in the new season of “Selena + Chef.” The series, which features the multi-platinum selling recording artist honing her cooking skills with help from celebrity guests, debuted a new season this week. This season, Gomez welcomes chefs like José Andrés, Kelis

Dave Chappelle asymptomatic after testing positive for Covid-19

January 22, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

Comedian Dave Chappelle has tested positive for Covid-19 but is asymptomatic, according to a statement from his spokeswoman obtained by CNN. “Dave Chappelle is quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. His remaining shows at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, TX have been canceled,” Carla Sims, Chappelle’s representative, said in the statement. “Chappelle implemented COVID-19

Cruise line says only vaccinated passengers can sail

January 22, 2021 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

Given all the problems faced by the cruise industry in 2020, the announcement by one operator that all passengers must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 before they board sounds sensible. But when Saga Cruises this week became the first to introduce the requirement, not everyone agreed — the British operator was inundated with so many

‘In & Of Itself’ brings Derek DelGaudio’s unique magic act into your living room

January 22, 2021 7:05 AM CNN Newsource

Magic and monologues turn out to be a potent streaming combination, conjuring a taste of the theatrical experience that many sorely miss. The latest example, “In & Of Itself,” transforms Derek DelGaudio’s long-running stage show into an absorbing Hulu special, one that actually builds on the in-person experience by mashing together numerous shows as opposed

‘The White Tiger’ presents a searing look at India’s caste system

January 22, 2021 7:03 AM CNN Newsource

“The White Tiger” is one of those movies that would likely struggle to claw out much attention without Netflix’s muscle behind it, underscoring the streaming service’s ability to lead people to worthwhile films they might not see — in this case, a sobering adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s award-winning book that dissects India’s caste system. The

France has passed a law protecting the sounds and smells of the countryside

January 22, 2021 5:44 AM CNN Newsource

France has passed a law protecting the “sensory heritage” of its rural areas, in the face of complaints about the noises and smells typical of the countryside. Senators voted to approve the law, which passed through the lower house of parliament last year, on Thursday, according to a statement from Joël Giraud, the Minister for

Mick Norcross, ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star, found dead at 57

January 22, 2021 3:16 AM CNN Newsource

British reality TV star Mick Norcross has been found dead at his home at the age of 57. Norcross, the former owner of the Sugar Hut nightclub in Brentwood that featured heavily in reality show “The Only Way Is Essex,” died Thursday. “So sad to hear the news today of the passing of Mr Sugarhut

Dustin Diamond completes first round of chemotherapy for cancer treatment

January 21, 2021 6:00 PM CNN Newsource

Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond is making progress in his fight against cancer. A representative for the actor said on Thursday that Diamond, known for playing Samuel “Screech” Powers on the hit ’90s teen series, has completed his first round of chemotherapy treatment, with another to follow. “Dustin is looking forward to

Randy Parton, the country singer and Dolly Parton’s younger brother, has died after a battle with cancer

January 21, 2021 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

Country music singer Randy Parton, younger brother to Dolly Parton, has died after a battle with cancer. His sister announced his death on Thursday in a post on her Facebook page. “The family and I are grieving his loss but we know he is in a better place than we are at this time,” she

No beaches or booze: What South Africa’s top tourist spot looks like during Covid

January 21, 2021 3:06 PM CNN Newsource

With its vast mountain ranges, sandy beaches and towering forests, Cape Town is a place where the natural world dominates, imploring visitors to stop and soak it all in. The southernmost city of Africa has an unofficial motto: “Slow down it’s Cape Town.” But these words have taken on new meaning during the Covid-19 pandemic.