Was Leonardo da Vinci’s mother a slave? An Italian professor believes so
By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Lianne Kolirin, CNN Leonardo da Vinci’s mother was a slave trafficked into Italy, an expert on the Renaissance…
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Analysis: Melissa Rauch needed the nostalgia of ‘Night Court’ as much as we did
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Nostalgia never gets old. There is something so comforting in looking back on memories of times past — the good ones,…
Continue ReadingA seaweed blob twice the width of the US is heading toward Florida. Here’s what you should know
By Jackie Wattles and Kristen Rogers, CNN A giant blob of seaweed twice the width of the continental United States is headed for the shores of…
Continue ReadingHow America’s worst airport became a ‘world’s best’
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in travel news: the top airports of 2023, new travel rules around the world and the man who visited Disneyland…
Continue ReadingActor Sam Neill reveals cancer diagnosis
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN In his forthcoming memoir, actor Sam Neill, best known for his work in the “Jurassic Park” franchise films,…
Continue ReadingNew to the Caribbean: A theme park like it’s never seen before
By Forrest Brown, CNN When you think of the Caribbean, you likely think of water. The crystalline sea, of course. Fancy resort pools. And spectacular…
Continue ReadingLance Reddick, star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick,’ dead at 60
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Lance Reddick, an actor known for his performance as Cedric Daniels on “The Wire” and for his work in the…
Continue ReadingTyra Banks says she is planning to stand down as ‘Dancing With the Stars’ host
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN “Dancing With the Stars” host Tyra Banks says she is ready to exit the ballroom after three seasons. The…
Continue ReadingBrian Cox explains what makes ‘Succession’ patriarch Logan Roy tick
By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Succession” star Brian Cox is revealing part of what makes Logan Roy so complicated. Cox explained in a…
Continue ReadingBrian Cox explains what makes ‘Succession’ patriarch Logan Roy tick
CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Succession” star Brian Cox is revealing part of what makes Logan Roy so complicated. Cox explained in a…
Continue ReadingThe Cure took on Ticketmaster and the site will offer partial refunds
By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Cure frontman Robert Smith took on Ticketmaster and he’s getting results. The lead singer of the new wave band said…
Continue Reading‘The Great British Bake Off’ finds new co-host
By Lisa Respers France, CNN There’s baking news out of the UK. Alison Hammond has been announced as a new host of “The Great British Bake…
Continue Reading‘Agent Elvis’ turns the King into a secret agent in a surreal Adult Swim-style comedy
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Wedding the irreverence of Adult Swim to the kinetic animation style of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,”…
Continue Reading‘Swarm’ delivers a stinging satire about excessive fandom
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The producers of “Swarm,” a new Amazon series co-created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, have issued a…
Continue ReadingHalle Berry shares rare photos of daughter in honor of her birthday
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Halle Berry is wishing her eldest child a very happy birthday. The actress and director posted some photos of her…
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish makes acting debut in Donald Glover’s new thriller, ‘Swarm’
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Billie Eilish has made a surprise acting debut in an episode of Donald Glover‘s new thriller series, “Swarm.”…
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26 Irish foods you need to try in Ireland
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN There’s a lot more to Irish cuisine than stout and spuds, although both should be high on your must-try list when…
Continue ReadingThe best street style from Seoul Fashion Week
Jeong Jiwon, CNN and Oscar Holland, CNN Contributor: Kim Nayoon, CNN Seoul Fashion Week is a star-studded affair, with actors and K-pop artists among…
Continue ReadingThe story behind this surreal portrait of Ethiopian identity
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN A former photojournalist, Aïda Muluneh now creates images that pose questions, rather than offering answers. Muluneh has spent…
Continue ReadingThe digital platform hoping to redefine ‘queer’ art
Hanna Pham, CNN If you’re in the market for ghoulish ceramic heads or colorful collages of gay sex among off-duty soldiers, a new digital art…
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