The artist making unsettling AI images of the human body
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Too many fingers or too many teeth — as generative AI imagery exploded across the internet last year, these…
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Pamela Anderson says ‘dealing with beauty and glamour and aging’ was part of her prep for ‘The Last Showgirl’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Pamela Anderson says preparing for “The Last Showgirl” was a deeply personal experience. Anderson appeared…
Continue Reading ‘Top Gun’ star Tom Cruise becomes a military hero in real life
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — After years of playing military heroes on screen, Tom Cruise is now one in real life. The “Top Gun” star…
Continue Reading The world’s busiest flight routes for 2024 revealed
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — If you think planes have got fuller and the skies busier over the past year, you’d be right — especially if…
Continue Reading ‘Bluey: The Movie’ is coming
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The news many fans of a certain blue dog have been waiting for has arrived. A movie based on the popular…
Continue Reading IKEA names its furniture for Swedish destinations. This American road tripped to visit them
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Hear the word “Kallax,” and many people, particularly those outside of Sweden, will immediately…
Continue Reading Look of the Week: Nicole Kidman is bringing this 9-5 staple to the celebrity circuit
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Kidman has officially clocked into the press tour for her latest film, “Babygirl,” and she’s dressed…
Continue Reading ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 reveals its reservation date
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “White Lotus” is returning and it’s bringing the heat. HBO released the trailer for the third season…
Continue Reading The mountains where you can ski right across Europe’s international borders
By Mary Novakovich, CNN (CNN) — Skiing without borders — when you have breakfast in one country and easily ski into another for lunch.…
Continue Reading China extends visa-free transit policy to 10 days as part of efforts to lure more foreign tourists
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — China has tripled the amount of time visitors can spend in the country without a visa in yet another move to…
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Jay-Z’s attorney says rape claim against him is made up: ‘This never happened’
CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro told reporters in New York on Monday that allegations…
Continue Reading Perpetually unfiltered ‘Succession’ star Brian Cox has thoughts on awards season: ‘The Oscars are absolute nonsense’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Actor Brian Cox is not someone who minces his words about the art of method acting and many other people,…
Continue Reading Jay-Z’s attorney says rape claim against him is made up: ‘This never happened’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro told reporters in New York on Monday that allegations…
Continue Reading Jamie Foxx ‘too blessed to be stressed’ following physical altercation at Beverly Hills restaurant
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It appears that Jamie Foxx is not letting a recent incident at his birthday dinner get him down. The…
Continue Reading DOT announces new protections for air travelers with disabilities
By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Transportation has issued a new rule requiring airlines to follow more rigorous standards…
Continue Reading Lorraine O’Grady, groundbreaking conceptual artist, dies aged 90
By Benjamin Sutton (CNN) — Lorraine O’Grady, an indefatigable conceptual artist whose work critiqued definitions of identity, died in New…
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‘A Carpool Karaoke Christmas’ gifts us Chappell Roan, Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” got into the holiday spirit. On Sunday, the Apple TV+ series dropped a…
Continue Reading ‘Yellowstone’ finale had a death and a love story
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The beloved western saga “Yellowstone” ended Sunday night on a theme of love, though it was expressed…
Continue Reading Marseille: The edgy city emerging as Europe’s new capital of cool
By Jessica Salter, CNN (CNN) — A huge and teeming Mediterranean port with a gritty reputation, Marseille isn’t typically seen as one…
Continue Reading This food looks too good to be real — and it is
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — A perfectly twirled bite of spaghetti hangs off a fork mid-air. Next to it, a bowl of ramen and a katsudon…
Continue Reading Aamir Khan is ready for his next act
By Thomas Page, CNN London, UK (CNN) — In the depths of Covid, Aamir Khan tried walking away from it all. Acting, filmmaking; the business that…
Continue Reading Oprah Winfrey threw Gayle King a surprise 70th birthday party like only she can
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gayle King got a huge birthday surprise on Saturday, courtesy of her best friend Oprah Winfrey. King, who will…
Continue Reading The Wanted’s Max George shares update on his heart condition from hospital
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Singer Max George is opening up about a health issue that he says will keep him in the hospital through the…
Continue Reading Owen Wilson joined Travis Scott on stage at Rolling Loud, but it’s not as weird as you think
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Owen Wilson proved this weekend that he is the hype man we all need. The “Wedding Crashers” actor made an…
Continue Reading Jamie Foxx recovering after physical altercation at Beverly Hills restaurant
By Michelle Watson and Megan Thomas, CNN Jamie Foxx is recovering after an incident at a restaurant during his birthday dinner on Friday left him…
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Jay-Z says inconsistencies in rape accuser’s story proves her attorney was looking for ‘money and fame’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z is doubling down on his denial that he ever raped a teenage girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs,…
Continue Reading From true crimes to terror: When is ‘dark tourism’ too dark?
By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — Fifty years ago, parishioners from Jim Jones’ Peoples Temple in San Francisco began to settle a rural commune…
Continue Reading Pop music is messier — for the better — because of Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — This year brought us new albums from some of the biggest artists in the world: Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé…
Continue Reading Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe settle sexual assault lawsuit
By Lisa Respers France and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A lawsuit which preceded “So You Think You Can Dance” judge and producer Nigel…
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U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. has condition that makes counting bars ‘like climbing Everest’
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Drummer Larry Mullen Jr., a founding member of Irish rock band U2, has revealed that he has a learning difficulty…
Continue Reading Her flight was delayed and she missed her train home for Christmas. Then she met her future husband on the platform
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When frazzled twentysomething traveler Jennea arrived at London’s King’s Cross railway station on December…
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Denzel Washington apologizes for spilling ‘Black Panther 3’ news
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Denzel Washington may have spoken out of turn. While promoting his new film, “Gladiator II,” the…
Continue Reading Miss Netherlands pageant scrapped as ‘the world is changing,’ organizers say
By Lianne Kolirin, Rosanne Roobeek and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — The Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been scrapped, after the…
Continue Reading Top musician forced to cancel concert after Air Canada refused to give his priceless cello a seat on plane
By Amarachi Orie, CNN London (CNN) — Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who became a household name after performing at the wedding of…
Continue Reading Look of the Week: Elle Fanning revives the ‘60s beehive
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In an age ruled by neatly slicked buns, it’s easy to forget there was a time before extra-hold gel — when hair…
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Taylor Swift surpasses Drake as most-decorated Billboard Award winner
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has broken yet another record. This time, the “Fortnight” singer made history at the 2024…
Continue Reading It’s one of the world’s largest connected coral reef systems, but few people have even heard of it
By Kate Springer, CNN (CNN) — Wilfried Gebhardt still remembers his first dive at Apo Reef over 30 years ago. The now-retired German geographer…
Continue Reading A monster diamond, ancient lipstick and erotic Roman frescoes: 15 remarkable discoveries of 2024
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — It may be an archaeologist’s job to unearth astounding discoveries, but every year some people just have an…
Continue Reading Chanel announces Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director
Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — After months of speculation, Chanel has named its new artistic director. On Thursday, Matthieu Blazy — most recently,…
Continue Reading Passengers experienced ‘hard jolt,’ then ‘free fall’ on turbulent flight. Investigators point finger at pilots
By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — As they were coming in for a landing, a “plume” of bad weather suddenly appeared in front of Hawaiian…
Continue Reading ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Reality TV star James Kennedy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, according to…
Continue Reading Elton John believes legalizing marijuana ‘is one of the greatest mistakes of all time’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Elton John is not holding his tongue when it comes to legalized marijuana. In an interview with Time…
Continue Reading United, Apple rolling out new way to track lost luggage with AirTags
By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez is engaged to record producer Benny Blanco
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Pop star and “Only Murders in the Building” actress Selena Gomez is engaged to record producer and songwriter…
Continue Reading A 75-hour luxury train ride through the heart of Australia’s outback
By Jon Jensen, CNN Alice Springs, Australia (CNN) — The Australian outback is one of the wildest places on Earth. A vast void of deserts and…
Continue Reading Sweat-soaked nightgowns and corsets: ‘Nosferatu’s not-so-subtle art of sartorial seduction
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — “I feel you like a serpent crawling inside my body,” whimpers Ellen, played by Lily-Rose Depp — the tortured…
Continue Reading Michelle Buteau really hopes to meet Lenny Kravitz, and has a cute message for him if she doesn’t
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and “Babes” star Michelle Buteau is still reveling in the fact that rockstar Lenny Kravitz follows…
Continue Reading David Letterman at 77 says retirement is both ‘a myth’ and ‘nonsense’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — David Letterman is no longer a late night talk show host, but he’s definitely not ready to stop working.…
Continue Reading ‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Gerry Turner says he has bone marrow cancer
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gerry Turner, star of the inaugural season of ABC’s senior dating show “The Golden Bachelor,” says he…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ reboot to premiere at Sundance: See the full festival lineup
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez’s highly anticipated “Kiss of the Spider Woman” remake is set to premiere at the 2025…
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