Lorraine O’Grady, groundbreaking conceptual artist, dies aged 90
By Benjamin Sutton (CNN) — Lorraine O’Grady, an indefatigable conceptual artist whose work critiqued definitions of identity, died in New…
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‘A Carpool Karaoke Christmas’ gifts us Chappell Roan, Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” got into the holiday spirit. On Sunday, the Apple TV+ series dropped a…
Continue Reading‘Yellowstone’ finale had a death and a love story
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The beloved western saga “Yellowstone” ended Sunday night on a theme of love, though it was expressed…
Continue ReadingMarseille: The edgy city emerging as Europe’s new capital of cool
By Jessica Salter, CNN (CNN) — A huge and teeming Mediterranean port with a gritty reputation, Marseille isn’t typically seen as one…
Continue ReadingThis food looks too good to be real — and it is
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — A perfectly twirled bite of spaghetti hangs off a fork mid-air. Next to it, a bowl of ramen and a katsudon…
Continue ReadingAamir Khan is ready for his next act
By Thomas Page, CNN London, UK (CNN) — In the depths of Covid, Aamir Khan tried walking away from it all. Acting, filmmaking; the business that…
Continue ReadingOprah Winfrey threw Gayle King a surprise 70th birthday party like only she can
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gayle King got a huge birthday surprise on Saturday, courtesy of her best friend Oprah Winfrey. King, who will…
Continue ReadingThe Wanted’s Max George shares update on his heart condition from hospital
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Singer Max George is opening up about a health issue that he says will keep him in the hospital through the…
Continue ReadingOwen Wilson joined Travis Scott on stage at Rolling Loud, but it’s not as weird as you think
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Owen Wilson proved this weekend that he is the hype man we all need. The “Wedding Crashers” actor made an…
Continue ReadingJamie Foxx recovering after physical altercation at Beverly Hills restaurant
By Michelle Watson and Megan Thomas, CNN Jamie Foxx is recovering after an incident at a restaurant during his birthday dinner on Friday left him…
Continue ReadingJay-Z says inconsistencies in rape accuser’s story proves her attorney was looking for ‘money and fame’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z is doubling down on his denial that he ever raped a teenage girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs,…
Continue ReadingFrom true crimes to terror: When is ‘dark tourism’ too dark?
By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — Fifty years ago, parishioners from Jim Jones’ Peoples Temple in San Francisco began to settle a rural commune…
Continue ReadingPop music is messier — for the better — because of Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — This year brought us new albums from some of the biggest artists in the world: Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé…
Continue ReadingPaula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe settle sexual assault lawsuit
By Lisa Respers France and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A lawsuit which preceded “So You Think You Can Dance” judge and producer Nigel…
Continue ReadingU2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. has condition that makes counting bars ‘like climbing Everest’
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Drummer Larry Mullen Jr., a founding member of Irish rock band U2, has revealed that he has a learning difficulty…
Continue ReadingHer flight was delayed and she missed her train home for Christmas. Then she met her future husband on the platform
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When frazzled twentysomething traveler Jennea arrived at London’s King’s Cross railway station on December…
Continue ReadingDenzel Washington apologizes for spilling ‘Black Panther 3’ news
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Denzel Washington may have spoken out of turn. While promoting his new film, “Gladiator II,” the…
Continue ReadingMiss Netherlands pageant scrapped as ‘the world is changing,’ organizers say
By Lianne Kolirin, Rosanne Roobeek and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — The Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been scrapped, after the…
Continue ReadingTop musician forced to cancel concert after Air Canada refused to give his priceless cello a seat on plane
By Amarachi Orie, CNN London (CNN) — Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who became a household name after performing at the wedding of…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Elle Fanning revives the ‘60s beehive
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In an age ruled by neatly slicked buns, it’s easy to forget there was a time before extra-hold gel — when hair…
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