Why this photographer prefers to be called a ‘visual activist’
By Victoria Woodcock, CNN (CNN) — “The lack of queer visual history compelled me to produce what was missing,” says Zanele Muholi of their…
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Steve Martin says he declined to play Tim Walz on ‘SNL’ because he’s ‘not an impressionist’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Steve Martin has finally weighed in on all the online speculation about whether he will play newly minted…
Continue ReadingRapper Nelly arrested in St. Louis for previous traffic charge, accused of illegal drug possession
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday morning at a St. Louis casino relating to an active warrant for a previous…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
By Zahid Mahmood, Jessie Yeung and Issac Yee, CNN (CNN) — Organizers have canceled three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria after authorities…
Continue ReadingJack Black says Tenacious D will ‘be back when it feels right’ after cancelling tour amid backlash
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Tenacious D is on a break but will be back, according to Jack Black. At the premiere of his new sci-fi feature…
Continue ReadingFor some American Jews, a path to German citizenship opens options their ancestors never had
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Scott Mayerowitz grew up in New Jersey in a household with resentment toward Germany, his family’s motherland. He…
Continue ReadingColin Farrell launches foundation in honor of son, who has a rare neurogenetic disorder
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Colin Farrell is hoping to give back to families like his. Farrell’s 20-year-old son James has Angelman…
Continue ReadingAfter personal tragedy, rap producer Metro Boomin launches grant program on tour: ‘I had to give back and share blessings’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Two years ago, Metro Boomin suddenly lost his mother. The Grammy-nominated rap producer – who has…
Continue ReadingThe race to become the world’s first document-free airport
By Ana DeOliva, CNN (CNN) — Imagine boarding a flight without showing your passport, ID or ticket even once at the airport. By 2025, that might…
Continue ReadingConnie Chiume, ‘Black Panther’ actress, dead at 72
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Connie Chiume, the veteran South African actress who starred in the 2018 Marvel movie “Black Panther,” has…
Continue ReadingBTS member Suga apologizes for riding electric scooter while drunk
By Jack Guy and Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — K-pop megastar Suga has apologized after being caught riding an electric scooter while under the…
Continue ReadingOperating theaters, bowling alleys and home cinemas: How the super rich are kitting out their luxury bunkers
By Simon Usborne, CNN (CNN) — Few things appear to soothe the existential anxieties of the super rich like a bunker designed to withstand…
Continue ReadingMTV VMA nominations 2024: Taylor Swift leads a crowded pack of contenders
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The nominations for MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) were announced on Tuesday, and Taylor Swift leads among…
Continue ReadingRyan Reynolds had a few questions for Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends with Us’ leading man
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brandon Sklenar came for a press day to promote his new movie and ended up in the hot seat. Sklenar, who…
Continue ReadingMachine Gun Kelly celebrates one year of sobriety
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Machine Gun Kelly is opening up about his sobriety. The rapper and actor spoke with Bunnie Xo’s podcast…
Continue ReadingDavid Lynch says he will ‘never retire,’ despite emphysema diagnosis
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Filmmaker David Lynch has reassured his fans that he is not planning on retiring, despite revealing that he is…
Continue ReadingThey moved from the US to Italy to save their marriage. Here’s how that worked out
Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Buying and renovating a home in a different country is a decision that would put any relationship to the test.…
Continue ReadingIn photos: A photographer’s journey with the Palestinian Bedouin
By Yahya Salem, CNN (CNN) — Slovakian photographer Petra Basnakova made a series of remarkable and personally transformative discoveries during…
Continue ReadingHow ‘special forces travelers’ are making – and then breaking – Chinese tourism destinations
By Chris Lau and Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Diners huddling around barbecue grills used to be a familiar sight in the streets of Zibo.…
Continue ReadingNigeria, Australia and several other countries warn about travel to UK amid riots
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN London (CNN) — Nigeria, Australia, Indonesia and a number of other countries have warned their citizens about…
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