By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — The Village People’s lyricist and lead singer has hit out at the “false assumption” that the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA,” is a “gay anthem.” Victor Willis, who headed up the 1970s disco band and wrote the song with producer Jacques Morali, has taken to social media to insist that
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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Angelina Jolie may have done pretty well in the movies and on stage, but acting was not actually her first pick when considering professions. The Golden Globe, Oscar and Tony Award winner revealed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday that before taking to acting she had
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — When Margo Martindale signed on to star in Prime Video’s new dark comedy series “The Sticky,” out Friday, she did not realize just how dramatic maple syrup could be. In fact, the “Cocaine Bear” star told CNN in a recent interview that when she learned that the Jamie Lee
Continue Reading By Caroline Baum and Sérène Nourrison, CNN Paris (CNN) — France’s largest musical instrument is ready to sound again. It has taken months of painstaking cleaning and decontaminating of 8,000 pipes, 115 organ stops and numerous other musical components, but on Saturday the majestic tones of the Grand Organ of Notre Dame will ring out
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Growing up in a very small town in the Alentejo region of Portugal during the 1970s, Leonor Drago recalls watching planes fly over her home, convinced she’d never get to ride on one. She dreamed of visiting destinations like the United States or even France, but the prospect of
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — At the annual Gotham Awards on Tuesday night, Pamela Anderson arrived on the red carpet in a strapless champagne-hued Oscar de la Renta satin gown. As the “Baywatch” star turned to pose for the wall of photographers, a larger-than-life bow peeped out from the back of her dress. Yet
Continue Reading By Barry Neild, CNN (CNN) — The ancient Lycians knew a thing or two about democracy. Two thousand years ago, the one-time rulers of modern-day Turkey’s southwestern corner had a fully functioning democratic federation that centuries later inspired America’s political structure. While democracies everywhere might be facing turbulent times, another Lycian legacy remains steadfastly present
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The phrase “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” has never proven more accurate than with respect to legendary nonagenarian actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke. The “Mary Poppins” star, who turns 99 next week, appears in a brand new longform music video for the Coldplay song “All
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — In watchmaking, heritage matters. But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their centuries-old workshops, design duo Toledano & Chan’s new creation has a longer history altogether: It was carved from a meteorite that slammed into Earth around 1 million years ago. The Brutalist-inspired watch, dubbed the B/1M,
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Macaulay Culkin’s three-year-old son is having what sounds like an utterly adorable identity crisis. Culkin’s son Dakota, whom he shares with fiancée Brenda Song, has not only seen his dad’s beloved ‘90s holiday classic “Home Alone,” but he thinks he in fact is Culkin’s signature character Kevin McCallister. “He
Continue Reading By Gustavo Valdes, CNN (CNN) — Having fun in the sun south of the border could get a little more expensive next year for visitors who stop in Mexico via cruise ships. The Mexican government plans to impose a $42 immigration fee for each passenger on a cruise ship that docks in the country. Passengers
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Cynthia Erivo will receive the Creative Impact in Acting Award at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards during the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival, the entertainment publication announced today. Check Out Our Film Festival Section For More Coverage Erivo will be honored for her performance as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s screen adaptation of “Wicked,” the
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Live from New York, it’s revelations about paydays on “Saturday Night Live.” Some of the former and current cast members of “SNL” shared in a video shared by New York magazine about their financial splurges after joining the show. Pete Davidson, who was a cast member from 2014
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Amy Adams is a Swiftie and welcomes any opportunity to be connected to Taylor Swift. That is part of the reason why Adams said she is embracing calls to have her play Swift’s longtime publicist, Tree Paine, in any potential bio pic about the artist. Adams talked about
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx is setting the record straight about a health crisis he experienced last year in his upcoming Netflix comedy special. A trailer for the special, titled “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was,” was released on Thursday, showcasing the Oscar-winning actor and comedian taking the stage in front of
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Pantone has named an “evocative soft brown” its color of the year for 2025, continuing a tradition that has now run for more than a quarter of a century. In a statement published Thursday, the global color specialist said Mocha Mousse was “a mellow brown infused with a sensorial
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CNN By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Pantone has named an “evocative soft brown” its color of the year for 2025, continuing a tradition that has now run for more than a quarter of a century. In a statement published Thursday, the global color specialist said Mocha Mousse was “a mellow brown infused with a
Continue Reading By Victoria Barauna, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to holiday destinations, Thailand is one of the most popular countries in the world. It’s already attracted approximately 26 million international tourists this year, according to reports, with 2025 set to be even busier. The Southeast Asian nation is well known for its stunning beaches, gastronomy,
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Every year, we Spotify users eagerly await Wrapped, the year-end roundup of our most-played artists and songs. And every year, at least in the last five, Spotify unleashes a new Wrapped feature so divisive that it threatens to eclipse the most popular music of the year. For its 2024
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kendrick Lamar really is “Not Like Us.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper not only dropped a surprise new album recently, but he’s also hit the top of the charts and announced he’s heading out on tour with a frequent collaborator. His latest, titled “GNX,” debuted at No. 1 on
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