Japan implements tourist tax at famous ‘floating shrine’ to combat overtourism
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Japan’s popular Itsukushima Shrine has now become slightly more expensive to visit. The bright-orange torii gate…
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‘Priscilla’ trailer features big hair, young love and zero music by Elvis
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Acclaimed director Sofia Coppola is giving viewers another peek at her upcoming biopic “Priscilla,” which takes…
Continue ReadingLady Gaga will not have to pay $500,000 reward to woman tied to dognapping of her French bulldogs
By Laura Studley, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles County Judge ruled Monday that singer Lady Gaga will not have to pay out the $500,000 reward that…
Continue Reading‘Loki’s’ latest variant is still a pretty good way to kill time
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Loki” didn’t deliver unqualified magic, but the Disney+ series was weird and inventive enough to cast…
Continue ReadingAn oceanside Florida highway may be named after the late Jimmy Buffett
By Christina Zdanowicz and Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Soon, you may be able to cruise down a Florida highway named after singer Jimmy Buffett…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Anya Taylor-Joy stuns in unconventional wedding dress
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Gazing out from a 15th-century balcony overlooking Venice’s Grand Canal, actor Anya Taylor-Joy gave the world a…
Continue ReadingRasheeda from ‘Love &Hip Hop: Atlanta’ has leveled up with ‘Boss Moves’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — From “Boss Chick” to “Boss Moves,” Rasheeda is all about handling her business. The rapper, reality…
Continue ReadingOn ‘Mean Girls Day,’ the movie is available for free on TikTok
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Get in losers, we’re celebrating. Tuesday is, of course, “Mean Girls Day.” How did that day come to…
Continue ReadingMariah Carey is gifting us with a Christmas tour
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — This one is for those among us who are already itching to put up winter holiday decorations. The proclaimed…
Continue ReadingSecret spots on one of Europe’s most beautiful coastlines
Mary Novakovich, CNN (CNN) — To many, the southern Dalmatian coast is Croatia. Between Split and Dubrovnik lie some of the most visited places…
Continue ReadingTravis Kelce’s mom had fun with that Taylor Swift viral moment
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The matriarch of the Kelce family has jokes when it comes to her son’s “seemingly” girlfriend. Donna…
Continue ReadingFat Bear Week is happening! Check out the contestants now, start voting Wednesday
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Hey, fans of the annual Fat Bear Week online contest out of Alaska – it’s on! It was touch and go there this…
Continue ReadingIdris Elba says he’s a ‘workaholic’ and is in therapy to tackle ‘unhealthy habits’
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — British actor Idris Elba has said that he’s an “absolute workaholic” and is in therapy to tackle “unhealthy…
Continue ReadingCartoon elves and scrolls visualize Chinese military’s goal of Taiwan ‘reunification’
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s military released an animation on Sunday depicting the journey to reunite two halves of a torn…
Continue ReadingChinese toy company Pop Mart opens Beijing theme park
By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — With its launch in 2010, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart set off a collectible craze with its anime-style…
Continue ReadingLate-night shows return with plenty of snarky fodder post-writers’ strike
CNN Megan Thomas (CNN) — Network late-night talks shows returned to air on Monday, five months after production came to a halt due to the…
Continue ReadingLate-night shows return with plenty of snarky fodder post-writers’ strike
Megan Thomas (CNN) — Network late-night talks shows returned to air on Monday, five months after production came to a halt due to the…
Continue Reading‘Like building skyscrapers in Central Park’: Tokyo redevelopment plan sparks protests
CNN By Emiko Jozuka, Francesca Annio, Saki Toi and Daniel Campisi, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Tokyo resident Hiroshi Ono was shocked when he…
Continue Reading‘Like building skyscrapers in Central Park’: Tokyo redevelopment plan sparks protests
By Emiko Jozuka, Francesca Annio, Saki Toi and Daniel Campisi, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Tokyo resident Hiroshi Ono was shocked when he heard…
Continue ReadingJapan Airlines unveils high-tech interiors of new A350-1000 aircraft
By Karla Cripps, CNN (CNN) — When an airline places an order for new planes, it’s given a great opportunity to boost its appeal among…
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