Mushroom diplomacy: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sets off culinary craze in China
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — It’s been several days since US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen left Beijing, and much has been…
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George Clooney says entertainment industry is at an ‘inflection point,’ as actors like Jason Sudeikis join picket lines
By Dan Heching, Cheri Mossburg and Chloe Melas, CNN (CNN) — Oscar winner George Clooney has joined the chorus of artists calling for change as…
Continue ReadingWoman arrested in connection with death of Robert De Niro’s grandson, law enforcement source says
By Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of Robert De Niro’s grandson, a law enforcement source…
Continue ReadingFran Drescher’s journey from ‘The Nanny’ to Hollywood union boss
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The character that made her famous also foreshadowed Fran Drescher’s biggest role yet. In Season 2 of her…
Continue ReadingDressing Barbie: Meet the designer who created a miniature fashion icon
By Nicole Mowbray, CNN (CNN) — From carefully coordinated all-pink looks, to opulent evening outfits made in partnership with Oscar de la…
Continue ReadingStanley Tucci overcame a fear to find joy with wife Felicity Blunt
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Stanley Tucci had some initial concerns about the age difference with his now wife, Felicty Blunt. At 62, Tucci…
Continue ReadingSlain singer Selena’s husband Chris Perez reunited with her family
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Two years after their legal battle ended, Chris Perez appears to be on better terms with the family of his…
Continue ReadingAs SAG strike brings Hollywood to a standstill, which favorite UK-filmed shows could still go ahead?
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN London (CNN) — As a host of Hollywood actors join film and TV writers in a strike against major studios and streaming…
Continue Reading‘Goliath’ lifts the ‘misunderstood’ Wilt Chamberlain with a larger-than-life docuseries
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — To anyone whose first thought hearing Wilt Chamberlain’s name is the number of women he claimed to have…
Continue ReadingKelly Rowland regrets spoiling Beyoncé’s gender reveal
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Rowland has done plenty of interviews over the course of her career, but her friend Beyoncé factors…
Continue ReadingA whirlwind romance began in a Brussels chocolate shop. It turned into a love story spanning nearly 40 years
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When American traveler Marty Kovalsky walked into the Brussels chocolate shop in the summer of 1986, he fell…
Continue ReadingEurope swept by blistering and potentially record-breaking temperatures
By Laura Paddison, Barbie Latza Nadeau, Sharon Braithwaite and Elinda Labropoulou, CNN (CNN) — A blistering and deadly heat wave is sweeping…
Continue Reading‘The Blacklist’ checks off its final name with an overdue series finale
By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Like a lot of things in Hollywood, “The Blacklist” didn’t know when to quit, hanging on for two listless…
Continue ReadingLisa Marie Presley died of complications from prior weight-loss surgery, autopsy report shows
CNN By Cheri Mossburg and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner states Lisa Marie Presley’s death…
Continue ReadingTokyo Gendai: New show features women artists as they continue to fight for the spotlight in Japan
By Emiko Jozuka and Junko Fukutome, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — A woman with spiky, dyed blonde hair sits submerged in a bath strewn with red rose…
Continue ReadingFamed luxury train is returning to Southeast Asia with two new routes
By Karla Cripps, CNN (CNN) — Lovers of luxury rail journeys have a couple of new routes to add to their travel wish lists now that one of the…
Continue ReadingRichard Simmons is ‘happy’ as he celebrated a ‘milestone’ birthday, according to rep
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons is 75 years old and happy. The fitness guru celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, and his…
Continue ReadingFran Drescher responds to criticism about her Italy trip and pic with Kim Kardashian days before SAG strike
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Fran Drescher, the president of the SAG-AFTRA union, responded to criticism on Thursday for traveling to…
Continue ReadingLisa Marie Presley died of complications from prior weight-loss surgery, autopsy report shows
By Cheri Mossburg and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner states Lisa Marie Presley’s death in…
Continue ReadingFran Drescher responds to criticism about her Italy trip and pic with Kim Kardashian days before SAG strike
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Fran Drescher, the president of the SAG-AFTRA union, responded to criticism on Thursday for traveling to Italy…
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