By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Don’t believe anyone who tries to say that the Grammys don’t love Taylor Swift just because she wasn’t among the crop of this year’s nominees. Yes, not everyone loved “The Life of a Showgirl,” but the reason it didn’t score any nominations, which were announced Friday, is a
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Just 80 years ago, traveling to Sydney or Melbourne from London or New York took more than a week. Now, a passenger aircraft that can complete make the journey without stopping is in the final stages of construction, Qantas announced on Friday, releasing first images of the plane as
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By Marcel Krueger, CNN (CNN) — You’ve seen the French sauntering around with slender baguettes under their arms or sporting jaunty berets as they pedal bicycles laden with crusty bread. Those cinematic scenes are nice, but when you really get down to business — as my countrymen are inclined to do — it’s obvious that
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been announced, and it was a good morning for Kendrick Lamar. Lamar led the field with nine nominations, including album, record and song of the year. Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter were also top nominees this year. Bad Bunny
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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lawrence isn’t just an Oscar-winning actor and mom-of-two. She could also be the anonymous TikTok user trolling you in the comments section of a video. “I have a secret,” the 35-year-old told her co-star Robert Pattinson as they interviewed each other to advertise their new film, “Die My
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Adam Sandler will be honored during the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Sandler will receive the Chairman’s Award for his performance in Netflix’s Jay Kelly. Sandler joins previously announced honorees, the cast of Sentimental Value (Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning) who will receive the International
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If the first look at the eagerly awaited Michael Jackson biopic is any indication, the film plans on leaning into The King of Pop’s good times versus…everything else. A teaser trailer for “Michael,” the film about the musician’s rise debuted on Thursday and gave the first glimpse of
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — In what might be the musical equivalent of tailgating, “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” took what could have been a run-of-the-mill moment of corporate synergy, added a 37-piece orchestra and said “It’s time to have feelings!” The cynical might have thought the NBC special – littered with “Wicked”-themed commercials that
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will reportedly be returning to the big screen. According to multiple reports, the artist formerly known as Meghan Markle is set to have a small cameo in a film called “Close Personal Friends,” which stars Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, Brie Larson and Henry Golding.
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By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Air travelers have become all too accustomed to flight delays and cancellations lately. Air traffic controller shortages caused major issues during the US government shutdown, triggering the Federal Aviation Administration to mandate flight cuts. While those cuts have been lifted, the busy holiday season could spell more disruptions, particularly
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — When the nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards are announced Friday, the spotlight will be on more than just the stars whose names get read aloud. This week’s nominations will show us if a more diverse voting membership will have a meaningful effect on the awards, beyond
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By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — In an age when clocks are found in most pockets and on every screen, watchmaker Col&MacArthur’s selling point is not just time, but history itself. Known for using unconventional materials — from Pearl Harbor seawater to meteorite moondust — in the name of horological storytelling, the brand is now
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By Fred He Beijing (CNN) — When Ho Puay-peng first visited Beijing’s Forbidden City in the late 1980s, the Singaporean architect saw many of the historic courtyards used for storage, filled with garbage, and occupied by danwei (government offices). He summed it up with one word: “horrible.” That was when the majority of the sprawling
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced today that artist couple Karen and Tony Barone will be honored with the 482nd star on the Walk of the Stars next week at the downtown park. The Barones will receive the star in the category of artist/architect/designer at 3:30 p.m. on
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A tribute band concert series will return for its fifth season every first Wednesday of the month starting in December, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced today. The family-friendly and free “Rock the Park” concert series will take place at 7 p.m. in the city’s Downtown Park.
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – The first set of honorees at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Awards was officially announced on Wednesday. The cast of “Sentimental Value” will receive the International Star Award for their ensemble performance, organizers confirmed. Cast members Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleass, and Elle Fanning are expected to
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel wants to help feed those in need. The late-night host announced Tuesday that his show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” had formed a special local food bank in Los Angeles, formed in response to millions being set to be affected by the loss or reduction of their Supplemental
Continue Reading By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — In front of Martha Stewart is a perfectly set table, complete with silverware rolled into cloth napkins, matching blue glasses, and three picturesque floral arrangements at the center. Plates of fruit sit on a table behind her, and at the center is the face that would launch a thousand
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “All’s Fair,” the new Ryan Murphy drama starring Kim Kardashian, Niecy Nash and Naomi Watts on Hulu, is getting a ton of buzz. But buzz is not always a good thing. Or maybe it is? After all, 30 years have passed since the film “Showgirls” was loudly and
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — The city of Paris has announced a lottery with a twist: Instead of a cash prize, entrants can instead win the chance to be buried in one of the French capital’s most celebrated cemeteries. The unusual plan aims to restore tombs that have fallen into disrepair, while also giving
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