Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Linsay DeBates was adopted from South Korea by an American family when she was six months old. She didn’t return to the country of her birth for almost two decades. “I struggled a lot with identity and cultural identity,” says Linsay, now 45, of her time growing up in the
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Amid the glitzy parties and star-studded front rows of Paris Fashion Week, the hottest ticket in France’s capital on Sunday afternoon was… a public bathroom. Or a venue designed to look like one, at least. Celebrities including Barry Keoghan, Chappell Roan and Jared Leto posed for photos next to
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Things at “The White Lotus” continued to trickle along this week, in that way only Mike White knows how to pull off… until they ramp up considerably. Here’s a recap of episode 4: More pills, guns, and some water guns After that unfortunate armed robbery incident, guard Gaitok gets
Continue Reading CNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” returned to the Oval Office in the cold open this week, where the cast portrayed a meeting between President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk during which their inner thoughts were shared, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”-style. Mike Myers reprised his role as
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 12th annual Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival is back this week, drawing some of its largest audiences yet. “We’ve brought it from 25 to 30 people coming to a showing to anywhere from 200 to 500 people per showing,” Michael Frydrych, Chairman/Program Director said. Known for showcasing powerful stories
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Rihanna can think of two moments in particular that made her feel like a powerful woman, and she shared the intimate – and highly glamorous – photos of them in a recent post on social media. In two photos she shared to her Instagram page on Saturday in honor
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Pierce Brosnan still holds dear his turn as 007 in the James Bond franchise and hopes that the property’s new owners treat it with “respect” and “dignity.” Last month, Amazon MGM Studios announced that Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the producers who have overseen Bond for three decades,
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” returned to the Oval Office in the cold open this week, where the cast portrayed a meeting between President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk during which their inner thoughts were shared, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”-style. Mike Myers reprised his role as Musk
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Director Paul Feig is reflecting on the immense pressure he faced just ahead of the release of his Oscar-nominated hit “Bridesmaids.” Feig – who is set to release his latest movie, the sequel “Another Simple Favor” starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick this spring – was at the SXSW
Continue Reading By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — A man who scaled the UK Parliament’s historic “Big Ben” clock tower with a Palestinian flag has been arrested, police said. The man, who was barefoot and wearing all black, clung precariously to the side of the tower – home to one of the world’s most famous clocks –
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Timed entry, long lines of cars at the gates and trails crowded with people angling for the best photos ops. Visitors aren’t likely to find any such hurdles at the least visited of the United States’ national parks. Visitation numbers hit a new record for 2024, with the National
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week, Pakistan’s new airport with no planes or passengers, the triangular aircraft that could transform the way we fly, plus a legendary New Jersey roller coaster goes on a last dramatic adventure. The future of air travel Tired of flying in the same old pointy
Continue Reading By Leah Asmelash and Svitlana Vlasova, CNN (CNN) — For Ukrainians, more than three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war isn’t just being fought in the trenches. It’s in the museums, and in the cultural heritage they seek to preserve. Amid the continuing onslaught, the country’s historical centers — which, one could argue, hold
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Wanda Sykes has a hilarious reason why she wanted to play Kevin Hart’s mother in his new animated series, “Lil Kev.” “I get to yell at Kevin all time,” she deadpanned to CNN. “That’s it.” It’s the type of funny viewers can expect from the adult animated series,
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his New Mexico home along with his wife, died of severe heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributing factor, authorities said today. Dr. Heather Jarrell, New Mexico’s chief medical investigator, told reporters that Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, died of
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — D’Wayne Wiggins, singer and guitarist for the popular R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! has died after a battle with cancer, his family announced on the group’s verified social media Friday. He was 64. “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It appears that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has cooked up a hit. Netflix confirmed to CNN Friday that her new lifestyle show, “With Love, Meghan,” has been renewed for a second season, set to premiere in the fall. The show features the former “Suits” star diving into her
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Teddi Mellencamp has shared a new update about her health. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member took to Instagram on Thursday with a note about her melanoma diagnosis. “Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Lady Jane Grey, a teenage pawn in the power struggles that plagued the Tudor court, ruled England for just nine days and was later executed for treason. Now, researchers believe they may have identified the only known portrait of the so-called “Nine Days Queen” painted before her death. Following
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It sounds like Kate Hudson has a case of like mother, like daughter. Her mother, fellow actress Goldie Hawn, has been in a relationship with her partner, actor Kurt Russell, for more than 40 years, though the two have never wed. During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore
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