Village People front man says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a gay anthem – and he’ll sue anyone who disagrees
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — The Village People’s lyricist and lead singer has hit out at the “false assumption” that the band’s…
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How Notre Dame’s famed Grand Organ regained its distinctive voice
By Caroline Baum and Sérène Nourrison, CNN Paris (CNN) — France’s largest musical instrument is ready to sound again. It has taken months…
Continue ReadingAn American teen sent a letter to a random address across the world. It led to lifelong friendship
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Growing up in a very small town in the Alentejo region of Portugal during the 1970s, Leonor Drago…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Pamela Anderson’s still repping her bare face
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — At the annual Gotham Awards on Tuesday night, Pamela Anderson arrived on the red carpet in a strapless…
Continue ReadingThe mysterious cities of the dead carved into the sides of cliffs
By Barry Neild, CNN (CNN) — The ancient Lycians knew a thing or two about democracy. Two thousand years ago, the one-time rulers of modern-day…
Continue ReadingDick Van Dyke is turning 100. Here’s what he’s been up to lately
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The phrase “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” has never proven more accurate than with respect to…
Continue ReadingThis watch was carved from a meteorite that hit Earth a million years ago
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — In watchmaking, heritage matters. But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their…
Continue ReadingMacaulay Culkin says his son ‘thinks he’s Kevin’ from ‘Home Alone’ and yes, it’s adorable
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Macaulay Culkin’s three-year-old son is having what sounds like an utterly adorable identity crisis.…
Continue ReadingMexico plans to impose new $42 fee on each passenger of cruise ships that dock there
By Gustavo Valdes, CNN (CNN) — Having fun in the sun south of the border could get a little more expensive next year for visitors who stop in…
Continue ReadingPete Davidson, Jason Sudeikis and other former ‘SNL’ cast members reveal how little they got paid
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Live from New York, it’s revelations about paydays on “Saturday Night Live.” Some of the former and…
Continue ReadingAmy Adams would totally play Taylor Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Amy Adams is a Swiftie and welcomes any opportunity to be connected to Taylor Swift. That is part of the…
Continue ReadingJamie Foxx declares ‘I’m back’ in trailer for new Netflix special chronicling 2023 hospitalization
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx is setting the record straight about a health crisis he experienced last year in his upcoming…
Continue ReadingPantone names its color of the year for 2025
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Pantone has named an “evocative soft brown” its color of the year for 2025, continuing a tradition that has now…
Continue ReadingPantone names its color of the year for 2025
CNN By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Pantone has named an “evocative soft brown” its color of the year for 2025, continuing a tradition that has…
Continue ReadingIt’s high season in Thailand. Avoid the crowds by visiting these lesser-known destinations
By Victoria Barauna, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to holiday destinations, Thailand is one of the most popular countries in the world. It’s…
Continue ReadingSpotify Wrapped says this year belonged to the ‘pink pilates princesses’
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Every year, we Spotify users eagerly await Wrapped, the year-end roundup of our most-played artists and songs.…
Continue ReadingKendrick Lamar is having a great week, topping the charts and announcing a tour with SZA
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kendrick Lamar really is “Not Like Us.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper not only dropped a surprise…
Continue Reading‘Loki’ actor Jack Veal appeals for help as he says he’s homeless at 17
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The actor who played Kid Loki in the first season of the Marvel series “Loki” has appealed for help…
Continue ReadingA heart-warming scene as celebrities help Christmas come early for children in South Los Angeles
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — With Christmas music blaring through the speakers of the stadium’s sound system, an army of 500…
Continue ReadingLin-Manuel Miranda felt pressure writing ‘Mufasa’ songs since original ‘Lion King’ album was ‘all bangers’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lin-Manuel Miranda is a busy man but also careful. The “Hamilton” creator appeared on “The Tonight…
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