By Jonathan DeLise Tokyo (CNN) — Japanese-produced whisky, nihonshu (sake), and beer are popular around the world. But one bar in Tokyo has been trying to reintroduce to locals and visitors alike a taste of doburoku, one of the oldest and most controversial drinks in Japanese history. Heiwa Doburoku Kabutocho Brewery is in the Nihombashi
Continue Reading By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced a proposal to more than double the state’s film and tax incentives, which he says will create more competition among other states and countries offering similar perks to the entertainment industry. The new proposal will expand the annual tax credit pool
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The “power of love” between singers Adele and Celine Dion knows no bounds. This was on full display on Saturday night during Adele’s concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas when the two powerhouse vocalists were each brought to tears after an emotional interaction. The moment
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Lizzo has taken a rather silly reference to her on a recent “South Park” episode and elevated it to a hilarious Halloween costume. The Grammy-winning singer shared a series of new posts to her verified Instagram on Saturday showing her outfit, which consisted of a faux drug box brandishing
Continue Reading By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Nima Rinji Sherpa’s ears are still tinged black from wind chill, an occupational hazard of climbing to heights where humans struggle to breathe, and where the weather can turn deadly in an instant. This month, Nima became the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks,
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: American Airlines tackles line-jumpers, the world’s best bars for 2024, plus National Geographic and Lonely Planet reveal their top destinations for the year ahead. Gate lice: What they are and why they’re a problem This is going to be tough news to hear if
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By Jason Kravarik and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Erik and Lyle Menendez have always maintained that they killed their parents because they were being sexually abused by their father. New evidence that may support the Menendez brothers’ allegations – some brought to light in a Peacock docuseries last year – could soon lead to the men
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of iconic rock band Grateful Dead, has died. He was 84. The news was announced on Lesh’s verified Instagram on Friday, which said he died “peacefully” on Friday morning. “He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — How can you ever say there is nothing to watch? There are so many content options, it’s hard to decide. We’re here to help. Here are some of our picks for what’s new to watch and stream this weekend. Check it out. “Venom: The Last
Continue Reading By Julia Buckley, CNN Venice, Italy (CNN) — It caused ripples of confusion among tourists and anger among locals, but the Venice entry fee for day-trippers is here to stay. The city authorities announced on October 24 their plans for the scheme next year. During 2025 there will be 54 days on which entry will
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Scherzinger was a part of Liam Payne’s career rise and now she’s paying tribute to him. Payne died recently after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 31. The group that made him famous, One Direction, was formed on the
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — Archaeologists have uncovered a tiny house in Pompeii that is filled with elaborate – and sometimes erotic – frescoes, further revealing the ornate way in which Romans decorated their homes. Situated in the central district of the ancient city, the house is smaller than normal and
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Kate Bush has said that she is “very keen” to start working on a new album, in a revelation that’ll be met with huge excitement by her legions of fans. In a rare interview that aired Friday, the British singer-songwriter told the BBC’s “The Today Podcast: Bonus Episode” that
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Amanda Boyce stumbled across Sunil Rajput’s Instagram profile by accident. Sitting in her home in Brisbane, Australia, Amanda was absentmindedly scrolling social media. As she flicked through Instagram stories — one after the other, snapshots of different people’s lives popping up on her phone screen — she suddenly found
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued. But artist Maurizio Cattelan’s viral creation, titled “Comedian,” may yet prove a sound investment: On Friday, auction house Sotheby’s announced that one of the
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Olivia Munn is the latest star to model for shapewear brand Skims, and in the campaign images the actor shows her mastectomy scars as she continues her fight against breast cancer. In the photographs, taken by artist Vanessa Beecroft, Munn models products by the Kim Kardashian-founded lingerie and shapewear
Continue Reading Essay by Will Ripley, CNN (CNN) — Liam Payne’s final moments remain shrouded in uncertainty. Investigators in Buenos Aires believe the 31-year-old musician was alone in his hotel suite when he tragically fell from a third-floor balcony last week, landing in the small courtyard below. While the investigation into the circumstances that contributed to Payne’s
Continue Reading By Carlie Porterfield (CNN) — Sotheby’s will sell its first work credited to a humanoid robot using artificial intelligence (AI) later this month. “A.I. God. Portrait of Alan Turing (2024)” was created by Ai-Da Robot, the artist robot and brainchild of British gallerist Aidan Meller. Meller told CNN’s Anna Stewart that Ai-Da’s art highlights society’s relationship to
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — At 91, Carol Burnett has more than earned the right to retire. But the question is does she want to? In a newly published interview with Variety, the Emmy-winning actress was asked if her recent role in “Palm Royale” will be her last. “Probably,” she said. “Unless there’s
Continue Reading Essay by Kim Davis, CNN (CNN) — They say there are three things you shouldn’t speak about if you want to maintain good relationships with people: religion, money or politics. While the first two might be easy enough to avoid, I have always found that it’s nearly impossible to steer away from political conversations when
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