By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — There’s not much that is relatable about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex: from her rise to British royal notoriety to her achingly aspirational lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. But on Saturday, a rare opportunity for connection presented itself when Meghan arrived at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala in a
Continue Reading By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Al Pacino has revealed that he nearly died of Covid-19 in 2020, and shared his view on what happens after death. In interviews with The New York Times and People magazine, the Oscar-winning actor recounted his experience contracting the virus and briefly having no pulse. Pacino, 84, told the
Continue Reading By Richard Quest and Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Motorcycles whizz by in all directions. Street vendors ply their wares at every turn. To the untrained eye, and especially the recently arrived tourist, it seems as if chaos abounds. This is Ho Chi Minh City, the commercial heart of a resurgent Vietnam. It’s a city
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Madonna is mourning the loss of her younger brother. Christopher Ciccone, a designer, dancer and artist, died “peacefully” on Friday, according to a statement from Ciccone’s family provided to CNN by his representative Brad Taylor. He was 63. The superstar paid tribute to Ciccone in a post on her
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh’s chemistry on the set of their new movie was so electric, they didn’t even hear their cue to cut while filming a steamy love scene. During an appearance at the 92nd Street Y on Friday to promote “We Live in Time,” Garfield colorfully recalled
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Keanu Reeves is putting his foot on the pedal of his professional auto racing career. This weekend, the “Matrix” actor competed in the Toyota GR Cup, an amateur-focused racing series for car enthusiasts and aspiring racers, at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In a field of 33 racers, Reeves
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CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Maya Rudolph and the cast of the 2024 election cycle’s political impersonators returned to the Studio 8H stage in New York on Saturday for the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live,” taking on last Tuesday’s vice presidential debate in the cold open. As Kamala Harris, Rudolph was joined
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — For months before the 1997 premiere of “The Puppy Episode,” the groundbreaking episode of Ellen DeGeneres’ hit sitcom “Ellen,” rumors swirled that the comedian and her fictional counterpart would come out as gay. Anticipation ballooned as the air date approached. An early script for the episode was leaked. The
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng appeared on Molly Swindall’s social media feed for the first time, it was love at first sight. “I thought she was absolutely hysterical, and had a lot of fun energy,” Swindall, 30, tells CNN Travel. “She’s just a little bright spot in the
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN Singapore (CNN) — Tropical plants creep up vast structural columns and dangle from ledges, hundreds of feet above the ground. Guests lounge around a lagoon-like swimming pool nestled away from the scorching midday sun. A series of soaring terraces sit within the tower’s frame, like caverns carved into a mountainside. This
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Maya Rudolph and the cast of the 2024 election cycle’s political impersonators returned to the Studio 8H stage in New York on Saturday for the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live,” taking on last Tuesday’s vice presidential debate in the cold open. As Kamala Harris, Rudolph was joined by
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Dubai’s Emirates airline has banned pagers and walkie-talkies from its planes, following last month’s attacks on such devices carried by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. “All Passengers travelling on flights to, from or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie talkies in checked or cabin baggage,” the
Continue Reading By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate, Asheville’s biggest attraction that welcomes 1.4 million visitors a year, received significant damage in some buildings after Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, the Biltmore said. “We are still assessing impacts to the estate from Tropical Storm Helene and that will take some time,” the Biltmore said
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — You might be thinking, “Shut up!” but it’s officially true: the “Princess Diaries” franchise is finally growing. Anne Hathaway posted a fun video clip to her verified Instagram on Friday, where she was seen lounging outdoors before she made the number one with her hand. The video then cut
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton is doing her best to lend support to flood- and storm-ravaged areas in the aftermath of Helene. Parton, along with her companies Dollywood Parks & Resorts, The Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Pirates Voyage, will partner with Walmart to provide significant donations to flood relief across
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Being an armchair detective has turned into an American obsession, fueled by an abundance of true-crime content in podcasts and television series. But some of those projects have sparked actual legal developments. The latest example involves the high-profile case of brothers of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were
Continue Reading By Dan Heching and Jason Kravarik, CNN (CNN) — With Friday’s release of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” Lady Gaga will introduce audiences to Lee Quinzel, her version of the Joker’s love interest Harley Quinn from the DC comic books. In an interview with CNN, Gaga explained just how much she had to change her typical
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Two of the most popular television shows set in Philadelphia are teaming up. “Abbott Elementary” star and creator, Quinta Brunson, and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star and co-creator. Rob McElhenney, both shared news they’re collaborating on a crossover episode on social media. “Season 4 of Abbott Elementary
Continue Reading By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Legendary singer Paul Simon has said he is “optimistic” about being able to return to performing live after losing most of his hearing in his left ear. In an interview with The Guardian, published Friday, the singer-songwriter said that, while his hearing loss hinders his ability to perform with
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — To say that there have been many twists and turns in the tale of the three-and-a-half-year cruise is something of an understatement. Villa Vie Odyssey initially set off from Belfast, Northern Ireland on Monday night after a delay of around four months, but didn’t get very far. After traveling
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