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
Continue Reading By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million recreation visits logged at all of its 433 units, which include famous national parks
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Architect Ricardo Scofidio, whose work co-designing museums, art venues and public spaces — including New York City’s famed High Line — reshaped America’s cultural landscape, has died age 89. A statement posted to the website of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the influential architecture practice he founded alongside wife Elizabeth
Continue Reading By Kati Chitrakorn, CNN (CNN) — The Fall-Winter 2025 edition of Paris Fashion Week ended Tuesday night, with infectious energy and eye-catching looks seen both on and off the runways. At the nine-day event, high-wattage shows staged by the world’s biggest brands, such as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, drew some of pop culture’s biggest
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Watching the trio of female best friends on Season 3 of “The White Lotus” exchange loaded glances over goblets of wine and pieces of vibrant fruit, you might find yourself reacting the same way “Great British Bake Off” judge Paul Hollywood would to a perfectly executed Schichttorte: Look at
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By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — When Lisa Michele Burns set out to photograph Australia in 2022, she didn’t quite realize how enormous it was. She recalled a growing sense of panic on the second of her two four-month road trips as she drove down the never-ending highway to the outback, surrounded by nothing but
Continue Reading By Kara Scannell and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Federal prosecutors allege Sean “Diddy” Combs forced an employee to engage in sex acts and threatened others with physical force and financial harm if they did not help him carry out a sex trafficking scheme that lasted two decades, according to a superseding indictment unsealed Thursday.
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