By Lilit Marcus, CNN Thimpu, Bhutan (CNN) — Located between China and India, the world’s two most populous countries, high in the Himalayas, sits Bhutan. Known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, it’s a Buddhist monarchy of 700,000 residents that has only had regular television broadcasts since 1999. Most foreigners who have heard of
Continue Reading By Christy Choi, photos by Noemi Cassanelli and curation by Jennifer Arnow, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — There are a lot of princesses at Hong Kong Disneyland, but not the ones you think. Instead of your Cinderellas, Elsas and Annas in their royal best, it’s a fuzzy pink fox that’s inspiring the princess-esque outfits of
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By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A New Mexico judge has cleared the way for the prosecution of Alec Baldwin next week, refusing the latest in a series of attempts by the actor and his legal team to have his criminal case connected to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the 2021 set
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kris Jenner learned some difficult news on the newest episode of “The Kardashians.” In the episode, streaming now, the matriarch of one of the world’s most famous families learns she will undergo surgery for a tumor on her ovary. Jenner talked about her health with her family, including boyfriend
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The show will not go on in some locations on Ellen DeGeneres’ upcoming tour. The former daytime talk show host has been out on her “Ellen’s Last Stand… Up” comedy tour, which now has four of its planned shows listed as canceled. The Ticketmaster pages for her dates
Continue Reading CNN By Natasha Chen, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Her nails are painted blue and white. There’s a Dodgers logo on one nail, the number 17 on another. Takayo Hizume had gone to a nail salon at home in Japan to get them done, then flew about 10 hours to Los Angeles, spending a great
Continue Reading By Natasha Chen, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Her nails are painted blue and white. There’s a Dodgers logo on one nail, the number 17 on another. Takayo Hizume had gone to a nail salon at home in Japan to get them done, then flew about 10 hours to Los Angeles, spending a great deal
Continue Reading By Xiaofei Xu, CNN Paris (CNN) — Located on the famous Rue Bretagne – known as one of the best bar streets in Paris – the terrace of Le Pinardier is always busy on summer evenings. It’s a quintessentially French experience – regulars ordering the wines of the day alongside cheese and charcuterie – but
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — It was a wedding to remember. A 15th-century Irish castle outside Dublin decorated in the theme of Robin Hood. A verdant tiered wedding cake piled high with fondant leaves and apples — designed by British artist Damien Hirst — cut ceremoniously with a saber. Two baroque thrones for the
Continue Reading By Barry Neild, CNN Termessos, Turkey (CNN) — Alexander the Great tried to conquer Termessos but failed. Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high in the mountains of southwestern Turkey, can be conquered by anyone willing to make the hike up here. But few people ever
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — In keeping with the current cinematic age, even a slasher/porn-centric franchise gets a “universe” these days, as “MaXXXine” caps off an unlikely trilogy from writer-director Ti West and star Mia Goth. Stepping up in class in terms of casting, the film works best as an ode to the
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Adria English, a former adult film actor who says she worked for Sean “Diddy” Combs between 2004 and 2009, accused the embattled music mogul of sex trafficking and sexual assault, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The 114-page complaint alleges Combs and other defendants in the lawsuit used
Continue Reading By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — The City of Gold is known for its all-out glitz and glamour — and with good reason: Dubai is bursting with five-star hotels that ooze opulence. With over 150 luxurious resorts located across the city, travelers who are willing to splash the cash are spoilt for choice. But if
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Two of the members of the massively popular K-pop group BTS are getting into the reality show business. Jimin and Jung Kook are starring a new travel reality show titled “Are You Sure?!” on Disney+. The new show “follows Jimin and Jung Kook as they traverse three scenic
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The fictional romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) on Netflix’s “Bridgerton” continues to be the talk of TV, but not all of the discussion has pleased viewers. A recent Forbes piece about the series, penned by author and activist Virgie Tovar, has caused
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — A twice-stolen painting by Italian Renaissance master Titian, which was once found in a plastic bag at a bus stop in London, sold for $22.3 million at auction on Tuesday. “The Rest on the Flight into Egypt” went under the hammer at Christie’s in London with an estimate of £15 million-£25
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Spoiled in-flight meals prompted the diversion of a Delta Air Lines flight early Wednesday. “Delta flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York’s JFK early Wednesday morning after reports that a portion of the Main Cabin in-flight meal service were spoiled,” the airline said in a statement.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — One of Hollywood’s favorite duos is teaming up once again. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working together on a new Netflix film, according to a social media post from the streamer. “RIP” is reportedly a thriller that the longtime friends will both star in and produce, according
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce has opened up about his surprise cameo during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in London. The Chiefs player, who has been dating Swift for nearly a year, talked about how the moment came together on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast. Kelce said it was
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Netflix has enjoyed success with a certain kind of nightmare-fuel docuseries that strains various aspects of society through fun-house mirrors. “The Man With 1000 Kids” fits right in, down to the title, although the headline on the New York Times article that preceded this UK production, “The Case
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