By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Was 1999 a simpler time? With dumber phones and fuss-free styling, Y2K-era nostalgia has been strong, and its fashion is no exception. What was once a daring red-carpet look wouldn’t look out of place on the streets today — namely, the peek-a-boo cardigan Salma Hayek wore to the Cannes
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By Lisa Respers France at CNN, and The Associated Press Tory Lanez is “deeply thankful to God” and thanking his supporters after he was attacked Monday at a California prison where he’s serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet. A post on his verified social media on Monday
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By James Imam (CNN) — The curator Koyo Kouoh, a giant of the contemporary art world who tirelessly championed African artists and became the first woman from the continent to curate the Venice Biennale, died on Saturday, age 57. Her death, in a hospital in Basel, Switzerland, was announced in a statement by the Biennale.
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Conan O’Brien is making a Ryan Reynolds-related revelation as he begins releasing full episodes of his podcast. On a newly released episode of “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” dropping Monday night, guest Reynolds talked about that one Mickey Mouse-related line that he says Disney made him cut from
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Wicked” the film was so popular that a special is coming to the small screen. The movie’s director Jon M. Chu reportedly made the announcement Monday during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Calling the special “something that’s never been done
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Morgan Wallen has no bad blood with “Saturday Night Live” after his abrupt exit at the end of a March episode sparked speculation online. The “Last Night” singer addressed the moment while appearing on an episode of “Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley” on Sunday, giving a simple explanation as
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By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Over the last few years, one styling trend has dominated the red carpet circuit more plainly than any other in recent memory. The ‘naked’ dress — a gown built on the suggestion of exposing its wearer’s nudity — quickly revealed itself as a surefire way for celebrities to grab
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By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — “Barbie” actor and Marvel star Simu Liu has announced his engagement to girlfriend Allison Hsu. The Chinese-Canadian actor, who was Marvel’s first Asian superhero and played a Ken doll in the 2023 hit “Barbie” movie, shared a series of romantic snaps on Instagram Sunday. “Us forever,” Hsu wrote in
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By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — After spending years traveling the world while working in the United States military, Christopher Boris dreamed of one day moving overseas permanently. But the retired veteran, who grew up in New Jersey but was based in Maryland at the time, ended up relocating earlier than he’d intended after struggling
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By Stephy Chung, CNN (CNN) — Megan Thee Stallion is no stranger to taking risks on the red carpet – from the sparkly Y2K-reminiscent dress she wore to the “Mean Girls” musical movie premiere in 2024, to the wave-like, body-hugging gown by Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta she opted for at the 2022 Oscars, to
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CNN By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — There are hundreds of varieties of garlic grown around the world. But Chinchón, a quiet, Spanish town about 40 minutes south of Madrid, is home to a special variety called ajo fino — one that, until recently, was at risk of disappearing. Miriam Hernández, head chef at the
Continue Reading By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — There are hundreds of varieties of garlic grown around the world. But Chinchón, a quiet, Spanish town about 40 minutes south of Madrid, is home to a special variety called ajo fino — one that, until recently, was at risk of disappearing. Miriam Hernández, head chef at the restaurant
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By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — For a fortnight every May, Cannes hosts more stars than there are in heaven (or the old MGM backlot). This year the French film festival will be even glitzier than usual as a who’s-who of Hollywood talent descends on the Côte d’Azur to rub shoulders with the great and
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Cassie Ventura would not have been blamed had she decided to disappear from public life and social media. The singer and actress first detailed years of disturbing abuse allegations in a lawsuit filed against her ex-boyfriend and former producer Sean “Diddy” Combs in November 2023. The two quickly
Continue Reading CNN, KCAL, KCBS, WCBS, USAO SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, GETTY IMAGES, CHRISTINE CORNELL, KCAL/KCBS By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Cassie Ventura would not have been blamed had she decided to disappear from public life and social media. The singer and actress first detailed years of disturbing abuse allegations in a lawsuit filed
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Things started off warmly enough on this weekend’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” but then took a turn. Cast members Kenan Thompson, Marcello Hernandez and Bowen Yang appeared in the cold open for a heartfelt tribute to their moms ahead of Mother’s Day, but the moment was cut short
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Thank you, Sal Saperstein! Adam Scott is getting in on the gag presented in Apple TV+’s comedy series “The Studio.” Scott appeared as himself in a recent episode and during an award speech, he thanked his old friend Sal, VP of fictional Continental Studios. It started a hilarious trend
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Jeff Bridges is sharing some good news pertaining to his health. The “Big Lebowski” star, 75, told People in an interview published Friday that his health is “very good” and he’s “feeling good” almost five years after he was diagnosed with lymphoma. “Some things, it’s hard to tell if
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CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, Josh Campbell and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs had just released a new album and was granted the key to New York City when he was accused of abuse and violence in a startling 2023 civil lawsuit from his former girlfriend. Combs denied the
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, Josh Campbell and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs had just released a new album and was granted the key to New York City when he was accused of abuse and violence in a startling 2023 civil lawsuit from his former girlfriend. Combs denied the allegations,
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