The secrets behind your favorite Christmas movie classics
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN Watching Christmas movies is a whole tradition unto itself. Every family has their mainstays, whether it’s an…
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Aaron Carter’s son turns 1 just weeks after dad’s death
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Melanie Martin celebrated her son Prince’s first birthday, while also honoring her child’s late father,…
Continue ReadingSpain’s new high-speed trains make it Europe’s rail capital
Julia Buckley, CNN What could be better than one wide-ranging high-speed rail network? Three or four competing ones, which look set to not only…
Continue ReadingHer luggage was lost. Then a kind stranger came to her aid
Francesca Street, CNN It had been seven days since she landed in New York City, and Hana Sofia Lopes’ luggage was still lost. Every morning…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Kendall Jenner channels Edie Sedgwick’s tights-only style
Leah Dolan, CNN Kendall Jenner’s latest street style snap is a masterclass in minimalism, with one notable element missing: trousers. The model…
Continue ReadingBTS singer Jin set to begin South Korea military service, source says
By Yoonjung Seo, CNN K-pop superstar Jin will begin his mandatory military service next month, a source with direct knowledge of the situation…
Continue ReadingAl Roker misses Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but is on the mend
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Lisa Respers France, CNN Al Roker missed his first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years as he recovers from a health…
Continue ReadingAlan Menken on ‘Aladdin’ turning 30 and the journey of an animated classic
By Dan Heching, CNN It might be hard to believe, but this holiday weekend marks 30 years since the release of “Aladdin” — the…
Continue ReadingAl Roker misses Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but is on the mend
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Al Roker missed his first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years as he recovers from a health scare. The famed…
Continue ReadingKeke Palmer says Amy Schumer is helping her prep for ‘SNL’ hosting duties
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Keke Palmer is set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time on Dec. 3, alongside musical guest SZA. While…
Continue ReadingThe world’s skinniest skyscraper is now complete — and its interiors are remarkable
John Blake, CNN | Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The designers behind the world’s skinniest skyscraper have just given fans of ultra-luxury living an…
Continue ReadingDolly Parton celebrates Miley Cyrus’s 30th birthday
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dolly Parton paid tribute to her goddaughter Miley Cyrus on her 30th birthday. Cyrus celebrated her special day on…
Continue ReadingKelsey Grammer explains why David Hyde Pierce won’t be in the ‘Frasier’ revival
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kelsey Grammer is bringing Dr. Frasier Crane back. He’s doing a revival of his hit series “Frasier,”…
Continue Reading‘A catastrophe’: Hoard of Celtic gold coins stolen from German museum
Oscar Holland, CNN A hoard of ancient coins has been stolen from a museum in southern Germany, according to the Bavarian State Police. The robbery…
Continue ReadingGucci creative director Alessandro Michele steps down
Oscar Holland, CNN Alessandro Michele has stepped down as Gucci’s creative director after almost eight years, a period that saw him help revive…
Continue ReadingA once-in-a-lifetime auction for the rights to an Indonesian island archipelago
By Lilit Marcus, CNN A group of Indonesian islands known as the Widi Reserve is about to go up for auction in what could be one of the most…
Continue ReadingVintage photos show underbelly of boom-era Japan
Oscar Holland, CNN When celebrated photographer Greg Girard landed in Tokyo in April 1976, he expected to spend only a few days in the Japanese…
Continue ReadingFisherman catches 67-pound goldfish
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN Here’s a fisherman’s story that’s no tall tale. After a 25-minute battle, UK angler Andy Hackett caught a…
Continue Reading‘It’s getting dark’: ‘Good Night Oppy’ recounts the sudden death of a Mars rover
Ashley Strickland, CNN In the opening scenes of the new film “Good Night Oppy,” the Opportunity rover rolls along through Perseverance…
Continue ReadingFinding a star for ‘Wednesday’ who embodies ‘Family’ values with her own kooky twist
By Dan Heching, CNN There was a lot riding on the casting choice for the titular character of the new Netflix series “Wednesday.” In…
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