‘Secrets of Penthouse’ unfolds the rise and fall of Bob Guccione’s porn empire
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Having carved out a niche in vaguely sleazy “Secrets of” docuseries beginning with Hugh Hefner and…
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A royal wedding will be featured in the final season of ‘The Crown’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Wedding bells are ringing in the final season of Netflix’s “The Crown.” The streamer teased a big…
Continue ReadingEmma Corrin goes stylishly pantless at Venice Film Festival
Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Actor Emma Corrin has become the latest in a string of celebrities to sign up to the “pantless” fashion trend,…
Continue ReadingElizabeth II honored with basketball-sized gold coin worth ‘around $23 million’
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Made from almost 8 pounds of gold and some 6,426 diamonds, a new coin honoring the life of Queen Elizabeth II may…
Continue ReadingSteve Harwell, founding lead singer of Smash Mouth, dead at 56
KABC By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steve Harwell, the founding lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth, died Monday, according to his…
Continue ReadingCarson Daly reflects on early days of Smash Mouth’s success in moving tribute to Steve Harwell
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Carson Daly is remembering his friend Steve Harwell, the co-founder and former lead singer of the rock band…
Continue ReadingRemember when Will Smith’s ‘Fresh Prince’ wardrobe broke boundaries?
By Hanna Phifer, CNN (CNN) — Upon reflection, the odd couple sensibilities that captivated viewers of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” were in…
Continue ReadingSteve Harwell, founding lead singer of Smash Mouth, dead at 56
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steve Harwell, the founding lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth, died Monday, according to his manager.…
Continue ReadingKristin Chenoweth marries musician Josh Bryant
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kristin Chenoweth said I do to musician Josh Bryant over the weekend. The Tony winner and singer held a…
Continue ReadingFall movie preview: Angels, demons, trolls, rom-coms… and Taylor Swift
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Traditionally, the doldrums of late summer give way to a mix of heady and prestige titles at the box office each…
Continue ReadingBurning Man organizers lift driving ban after heavy rains left the event smothered in mud and trapped thousands
CNN By Nouran Salahieh, Christina Maxouris, Holly Yan and Camila Bernal, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of trucks, RVs and other vehicles are journeying…
Continue ReadingGreece starts limiting Acropolis daily visitors to tackle overtourism
By Chris Liakos and Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — One of Greece’s most famous landmarks is trialing limiting its daily visitors, starting…
Continue ReadingLittle Richard embraced fluidity in rock ‘n’ roll. These are some of the artists he influenced
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — When Little Richard performed, he didn’t just sing and dance — he howled, commanding the stage like a…
Continue ReadingHelp! Global search launched for Paul McCartney’s missing violin bass
By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — It’s been billed as an attempt to solve one of Rock and Roll’s great mysteries. A global search is underway to…
Continue ReadingSmash Mouth original lead singer Steve Harwell is in hospice care, band manager says
By Andy Rose and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steve Harwell, the 56-year-old former lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth, is receiving…
Continue ReadingLea Michele bids a heartfelt farewell to ‘Funny Girl’ as she prepares to take final bow
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lea Michele will play Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical revival of “Funny Girl” for the last time Sunday…
Continue Reading‘Wherever I May Roam’: Metal-loving dog sneaks out to attend Metallica concert
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles dog proved herself “Master of Puppies” after sneaking into one of legendary metal band…
Continue ReadingPaul McCartney shares memories of Jimmy Buffett in moving tribute: ‘He had a most amazing lust for life’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney is sending all his love to friend Jimmy Buffett, the beloved tropical rock musician who died…
Continue Reading‘Little Richard’ filmmaker found a lesson in the late singer’s spirited rock and roll life
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Little Richard lived a vibrant life. The late rock and roll legend struggled with being a queer Black…
Continue ReadingDiplo hitchhiked ride out of rain-drenched Burning Man after walking miles ‘through the mud’ and actually made it to his DC concert
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Diplo made it to his concert in Washington, DC, Saturday night with a tale to tell.…
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