By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — Nigeria is going to Cannes. In what is understood to be a first in the film festival’s near-80 year history, a movie from Africa’s most populous nation has been chosen as part of the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection. “My Father’s Shadow,” written and directed by Akinola Davies Jr.
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By Edward Russell, CNN (CNN) — Long-haul first class with a glass of Champagne in hand is the slowly dying dream of many travelers, with carriers like American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines sounding the death knell for international top-tier experiences on their planes. Always looking to maximize profits, such airlines have come to
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By Victoria Woodcock, CNN London (CNN) — Amoako Boafo is in a buoyant mood. The 40-year-old Ghanian painter is about to open his first London show, “I Do Not Come to You by Chance,” at a UK outpost of the American mega-gallery, Gagosian. It’s an exhibition showcasing a new body of figurative paintings –– joyful,
Continue Reading By Karla Cripps, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — “Why is everyone carrying those guns?” This seemingly valid question was asked during an episode of season three of “The White Lotus” by Kate (Leslie Bibb), one of three women in Thailand on a girls’ trip together — but who don’t appear to actually like each other. The
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch is the doctor you want standing over you in an emergency situation – calm-mannered, determined, with soulful eyes and a good looking beard. He may be a fictional character on a scripted television show, but the hype around this golden-hearted physician serving on the frontlines
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jillian Shriner, an author and the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was involved in a situation with police that resulted in her being shot by law enforcement and subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon
Continue Reading By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A plane that was isolated on the taxiway and searched at Washington Dulles International airport after a beeping sound was heard coming from the cargo hold has been cleared by police and the incident is closed, according to a statement from the airport. Frontier flight 4708 arrived at
Continue Reading By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A 76-year-old woman says she’s stuck in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines wouldn’t let her fly back home to New York with her “emotional support” parrot. Maria Fraterrigo told CNN affiliate WCBS she was warned “if you want to get on the flight, get rid of the bird,” while
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Why eat the rich when you can watch their messy lives instead? For those who enjoy their television dramas served with excessive wealth and comeuppance, Jon Hamm has a new entry with the Apple TV+ series, “Your Friends & Neighbors.” He plays Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a hedge fund
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By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Killing time in the airport is ordinarily such a drag that there’s a whole TikTok trend devoted to people making it through the terminal in as little time as possible. Not so in Singapore Changi, which has just been crowned the World’s Best Airport for the 13th time by
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It seems Ed Sheeran doesn’t just love music. During a recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the singer and songwriter shared: “No one knows I have a Letterboxd, but I do have a Letterboxd.” Host Alex Cooper asked him to explain. “Well, I just review movies
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There’s a reason why Jennifer Hudson gave Noah Wyle a “hall pass” from dancing his way through her show’s Spirit Tunnel. “The Pitt” star declined enter “The Jennifer Hudson Show” set the way many guests have, which is to dance through a “tunnel” created by a team of
Continue Reading By Vivian Song, CNN (CNN) — Frenchman David Pereira grew up watching dubbed versions of American TV shows like “The A-Team,” “Happy Days” and “The Dukes of Hazzard” in France. He was obsessed with American culture: he used to collect vintage Mustangs, owns a GMC pick-up truck from the ’70s, and has visited the US
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By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — It’s a familiar exchange to many women: “I love your dress.” “Thanks, it has pockets!” So coveted is the spacious inset pouch in womenswear that when they exist, they are likely to attract attention. Take Dua Lipa’s look at the 2023 Met Gala — a vintage, cream-colored Chanel gown
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By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — Aimee Lou Wood has been getting a lot of attention for her distinctive gap-tooth appearance, with many praising it as refreshingly authentic for Hollywood. But the “White Lotus” star is not too happy about the fixation on her looks. The 31-year-old Briton, who plays Chelsea, a fan favorite
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By Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN (CNN) — In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the adventurous visitor only needs to travel just a few hours north of the capital to find
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Singer Robbie Williams has revealed that he was diagnosed with scurvy, a vitamin deficiency, earlier this year. Williams, 51, shared his health update in an interview with the Mirror published Monday, saying that he learned of his diagnosis after he’d been struggling with his mental health in recent months.
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Rachel Accurso, the popular YouTuber and child educator known as Ms. Rachel, and her husband Aron have welcomed a baby girl to their family. Accurso announced the happy news on her Instagram page on Tuesday, showing a photo of herself snuggling with her newborn daughter named Susannah. “We are
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By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — “Warfare,” the new film co-directed by Alex Garland (“Civil War,” “Ex Machina”) and former US Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza, knows it’s going to give audiences a rough ride, so it starts off with a laugh. The nostalgic throbs of Eric Prydz’s 2004 hit “Call on Me” rise through the
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Leave it to Jack Black to be involved in something over the top. The comedic actor stars in the new hit film “A Minecraft Movie,” which is based on a popular video game. Gamers are nothing if not loyal players and some of that adoration has transferred to
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