By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — For decades, the Kennedy Center has come to symbolize freedom of expression, representation and creativity in the performing arts. Since the Kennedy Center opened its doors in 1971 as both an arts complex and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, performers from all over the world in
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — At least Millie Bobby Brown won’t have to change the initials for monogramed towels. The “Stranger Things” star has revealed that her professional name is not actually her real name. Brown revealed that information during a recent conversation with her “Electric State” costar, Chris Pratt, who asked her
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Whether Lady Gaga is showing up to award shows decked out in a raw meat dress or accepting an Oscar, one thing is for sure: She is a master of reinvention. “I like to liberate myself with my ability to change,” Gaga said in her 2011 “Gaga by Gaultier”
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ione Skye has lived quite the life, and now she has decided to “Say Everything.” That’s the title of her new memoir and boy is it juicy. The actress has been making the rounds conducting interviews and the tea is pipping hot. Here’s some of what we learned:
Continue Reading By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Jerseys worn by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in the first NBA games of their careers could sell for millions of dollars when they go up for auction this spring. Representing the basketball legends’ “humble beginnings,” they are expected to sell for a combined $20 million, according to a
Continue Reading By Andrew Sommers (CNN) — If you are a frequent flyer, you’ve probably been at the airport waiting to jet somewhere on a winter trip when the voice of an airline employee announces over the intercom that there will be a slight delay while the plane gets deiced. But how does this process actually work,
Continue Reading By Jeanine Barone, CNN (CNN) — In the Faroe Islands, wild, unpredictable weather — fierce winds and rain, and thick fog that settles like a curtain — can sometimes make travel by car or ferry problematic. No wonder the Faroese love their tunnels. They’ve built 17 of them on land and four subsea — including
Continue Reading By Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey (CNN) — Saudi Arabia’s historic treasures were long hidden behind a practically insurmountable barrier to international visitors, especially women travelers. But obstacles to accessing the conservative country have eased over the past few years thanks to a series of reforms. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia now offers e-visas to travelers, even women
Continue Reading By Ali Halit Diker, CNN (CNN) — With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of Turkey.” Extraordinary to look at, peaceful and surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, it’s little wonder if has become a significant, if lesser-known attraction, located deep in the
Continue Reading By Kathy Rose O’Brien, CNN Dublin (CNN) — Trinity College Dublin may have been founded by Queen Elizabeth I, but for over 400 years every building on the prestigious university campus has been named after a man. Until now. This month, an official ceremony marks the renaming of one of the main libraries at Ireland’s
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steve Carell is making sure Altadena-based high school seniors will make it to their prom after the community was devastated by the Eaton wildfire in January. Carell appeared in a video on Tuesday that played for about 800 seniors at six Altadena high schools this week, according to Alice’s
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — An animated character in a new Disney+ series is sparking conversation for a surprising reason: Prayer. The Pixar series “Win or Lose,” according to a Disney synopsis, “features the intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game — the insecure
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ben Affleck may be a sneakerhead, but he isn’t going to buy his children expensive things just because, well, he can presumably afford it. The Oscar-winner made this clear on Saturday when he took his 13-year-old son Samuel to the Got Sole sneaker convention in Los Angeles, and didn’t
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — As President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol on Tuesday night — the longest first speech the House chamber has seen since 1964 — the reaction was mixed. Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was removed for heckling, while some attendees held up signs
Continue Reading By Cheri Mossburg and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — The deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were not due to a gas leak, authorities in New Mexico said Tuesday. The New Mexico Gas Company confirmed “no significant findings” in its extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide at the
Continue Reading By Jack Guy and Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Matt Lucas has apologized to Millie Bobby Brown for posting about the “Stranger Things” star’s new look – a blonde ‘90s blowout paired with ’90s and Y2K-inspired ensembles. “Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” the actor and
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By Alex Rodway, CNN (CNN) — Six tourists wearing hard hats and heavy overalls sit, cramped up in a narrow mineshaft, with barely enough space to kneel. The local tour guide pulls out a disposable lighter, ignites a bright green fuse with it, and calmly ushers everyone backward. “Any moment,” he says. A moment later,
Continue Reading By Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey (CNN) — Saudi Arabia’s historic treasures were long hidden behind a practically insurmountable barrier to international visitors, especially women travelers. But obstacles to accessing the conservative country have eased over the past few years thanks to a series of reforms. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia now offers e-visas to travelers, even women
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — The first time Cindy Crawford worked with the provocative fashion photographer Helmut Newton, the supermodel shed her all-American persona for a dalliance with Monte Carlo for US Vogue. The swimwear shoot, published in the November 1991 issue, famously featured Crawford in a dark one-piece and heels standing on a
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — For a while, Chet Hanks was arguably one of the most confounding people in Hollywood. Then he found a way to pour that perception into a perfect role. The son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Hanks once described himself as the “black sheep” of his artistic
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