By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lady Gaga is returning once again to “Saturday Night Live,” this time as both the host and musical guest. The Grammy and Oscar-winner is set to pull double duty on the March 8 episode, just one day after her seventh studio album “Mayhem” is set to be released. Lady
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The under-renovation Plaza Theatre has received a $1 million donation from local real estate entrepreneur Brad Prescott, the theater announced today. In addition to the initial seven-figure sum, Prescott, through his Brad Prescott Foundation, promised to match up to $1 million in additional donations, according to a statement from the
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By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Warm, tranquil, sun-splashed beaches? Yes, please. Tripadvisor’s annual compilation of the world’s very best stretches of shoreline, released Tuesday, offers a head start on picking a great beach to visit in 2025. The travel reviews platform has compiled several best of lists, including the global top 25 best beaches,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats says he has been dealing with a health issue that has affected his ability to perform on stage. In a recent social media post, the musician, 65, shared that he is no longer able to play the guitar. “Towards the end of
Continue Reading By Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Lauren Shaw loves to travel. But putting her own place up for rent? No way. “I’ve never felt comfortable listing our apartment on a rental platform,” she says. “I’ve had friends who have had horrible experiences with guests and little to no support from the booking platform support team.”
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Director Brady Corbet has said he made “zero dollars” from his Oscar-nominated movie “The Brutalist” during an interview in which he also highlighted the financial precarity facing many filmmakers. “I just directed three advertisements in Portugal… it’s the first time that I had made any money really in years,“
Continue Reading By Will Ripley, CNN (CNN) — For most of the world, the dark days of Covid-19 feel like a distant memory. But not in North Korea, said Justin Martell, who just became the first known American to step foot inside the secretive nation since the onset of the pandemic more than five years ago. Strict
Continue Reading By Tacita Quinn (CNN) — At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking that the work of contemporary Indonesian artist Citra Sasmita was made hundreds of years ago. From afar, her embroideries and paintings could easily be mistaken for ancient scrolls depicting a vibrant and fantastical myth or legend. But look more closely, and
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By Francesca Street, CNN London (CNN) — In “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho’s new movie, “Mickey 17,” Mark Ruffalo plays a villainous politician whose tyrannical actions threaten the human race. Speaking at the movie’s world premiere last Thursday, Ruffalo called his character “an amalgamation of every petty dictator that we’ve seen over the last, you
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By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In a time of rising living costs, when celebrities are often lambasted for being out of touch with reality, it seems one A-lister has finally succeeded in relating to the everyman. On Sunday night, Emma Stone helped thousands of sneaky cinema snackers feel seen in a red halterneck dress
Continue Reading By Dan Heching and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” was a walk down memory lane for viewers of the long-running NBC sketch show. Classic characters, like Mike Myers as Linda Richman, were mixed in with newer hit sketches like Marcello Hernández’s suave Domingo, who introduced us to his “hot brothers,”
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand’s new tourism campaign – with its slogan “Everyone must go!” – has prompted ridicule from opposition politicians and some members of the public who compared it to a clearance sale advert. The marketing campaign, which features posters of tourists awestruck by New Zealand’s rugged landscapes alongside the
Continue Reading By Harrison Pierce, CNN (CNN) — You arrive at the airport, and you’re told that you won’t get the airplane seat you paid for. Unfortunately, you’ve been downgraded. While uncommon, it happens more often than you might think. You book a premium economy, business-class or first-class ticket, but when it comes time to fly, you’re
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If it makes Sheryl Crow, happy it can’t be that bad, right? The singer recently dumped her Tesla in protest of the company’s owner, Elon Musk. She posted a video that showed her waving goodbye to the electric vehicle as it was driven away on a flatbed. In
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By Jack Guy and Gerardo Lemos, CNN (CNN) — Colombian pop superstar Shakira will perform in Lima, Peru, this Monday, after cancelling a show Sunday night due to an abdominal issue which required hospital admission. Master Live, the company organizing Shakira’s concert in Lima, confirmed on Monday that the event scheduled for Monday, February 17
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Fellow travelers, it’s time for another stay at the White Lotus. What could go wrong, right? As we’ve seen in two sprawling seasons, the answer is so, so much. And this season promises to be no different, since right at the outset, things start off with a bang. Or,
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ladies and gentlemen, Meryl Streep has finally made her “Saturday Night Live” debut. Streep has never hosted nor appeared on “SNL” before Sunday, when she made her first-ever appearance during the long-running sketch show’s starry 50th anniversary special. The three-time Oscar-winner joined a recurring “Close Encounter” sketch, featuring “SNL”
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The 27th annual St. George Greek Festival in Palm Desert brought the taste of Greece to the Coachella Valley on February 15 and 16. This festival was filled with traditional Greek meals, music and lots of dancing. Organizers said about 7,000 people attended the 2025 festival. Stay with News Channel 3 for a full look
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards took place on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with actor David Tennant returning as the prestigious ceremony’s host. “Conclave” led with 12 nominations and took home four by the end of the evening, including outstanding British film and best film. Period drama “The
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan and Kati Chitrakorn, CNN London (CNN) — Considered the biggest night in the UK film industry, the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) on Sunday afternoon was a welcome distraction from a dreary climate that extended beyond the country’s weather. (Alongside one of the gloomiest winters on record, the UK has faced a
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