How this fruit became the star of Italian cooking
Paolo Gramaglia loves tomatoes. The owner and chef of the Michelin-starred President restaurant in Pompeii, his link with the fruit is so strong, he…
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Matthew McConaughey is considering Texas governor run
Matthew McConaughey says he is seriously considering a run for Texas…
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A translator for Amanda Gorman’s poem has been dropped in Spain
A writer hired to translate Amanda Gorman’s poem “The Hill We Climb” into Catalan said he has been removed from the position by…
Continue Reading The greatest airplane beds in the sky
The most luxurious thing in the sky is to stretch out on a fully flat bed and sleep your way through a night flight, arriving refreshed the next…
Continue Reading ‘Long Live Rock’ celebrates hard rock’s communal vibe but downplays its excess
“Long Live Rock … Celebrate the Chaos” exalts the communal nature of hard rock, while mostly glossing over its excesses. The new…
Continue Reading ‘The One’ ranks second among dramas about finding love through DNA
“The One” takes an enticing idea –what would happen if everyone could be romantically paired with their perfect match by DNA?…
Continue Reading ‘South Park’ is back with a vaccination special
“South Park” is back with an hourlong special that satirizes QAnon and addresses Covid-19 vaccines. The special, titled “South ParQ…
Continue Reading Niecy Nash talks about falling for ‘hersband’ Jessica Betts
Niecy Nash knows that people were surprised when she married Jessica Betts last August. “The Claws” star said on Ellen DeGeneres talk…
Continue Reading Israel vaccination ‘green pass’ may offer a glimpse of a post-Covid future
At a cafe in downtown Jerusalem, a group of women chat while eating inside, masks pulled to the side. The hair salon a few shops over has two…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ fans can watch Regé-Jean Page read a bedtime story
Regé-Jean Page, the British star of the lavish regency-era romance series “Bridgerton,” will read a bedtime story on the BBC…
Continue Reading Kenneth Branagh to direct Bee Gees movie
Kenneth Branagh is set to direct a movie based on the lives of the Bee Gees. The as-yet-untitled biopic will tell the story of how three brothers,…
Continue Reading Italy unveils ‘covid-free’ trains to tourist destinations
We’ve had pre-travel testing, quarantine on arrival and “covid-free” flights. Now comes something new in the travel…
Continue Reading Jennifer Garner is proud to ‘look like a woman who’s had three babies’
Jennifer Garner says she embraces her body changed after giving birth to three children. The “Yes Day” star appeared on the “Happy…
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These Bronze Age women were more powerful than we thought
Archaeologists working at an ancient complex in southeastern Spain say women probably held political power in the Bronze Age society that ruled the…
Continue Reading Italian town sells €1 houses with no deposit required
With more and more Italian towns offering up dilapidated homes for next to nothing, potential buyers have been somewhat spoiled for choice. The…
Continue Reading Britney Spears’ father defends himself as Republicans call for congressional hearing over her conservatorship
Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears is firing back after Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, and Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida…
Continue Reading Thailand launches yacht quarantine scheme
All visitors to Thailand must currently spend 14 days in quarantine on arrival, but now they can choose a more luxurious way to wait it out —…
Continue Reading Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will perform at the Grammys
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will be performing at the Grammys. The Recording Academy has invited the pair’s new group, Silk Sonic, to the…
Continue Reading Ryan Murphy addresses complaint from Naya Rivera’s father over college fund promise
Ryan Murphy has spoken out after being accused of not following through on a promised college fund for Naya Rivera’s young son.…
Continue Reading What Dubai looked like before it boomed
Dubai is a desert phenomenon. In the space of 50 years, it has grown from a small trading outpost into one of the planet’s most iconic cities.…
Continue Reading Beyoncé thanks Meghan for ‘courage and leadership’
Beyoncé is showing love for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The superstar singer on Tuesday posted to her website a message of support, writing,…
Continue Reading Hong Kong Star Ferry converted into a luxury yacht
The Star Ferry is one of Hong Kong‘s most affordable attractions. But the Star Ferry yacht is another story. The iconic boats, which transport…
Continue Reading Eminem releases new song after a TikTok campaign tries to ‘cancel’ him
Eminem has released a new song in response to a TikTok campaign that tried to “cancel” him. The song, “Tone Deaf,” also has…
Continue Reading Disneyland expects to reopen by late April
Disneyland is expected to open by “late April,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said…
Continue Reading This face-planting albatross in New Zealand is the laugh we all need
Birds are often synonymous with grace, elegance and agility. But one clumsy albatross might have just ruined this illusion. In a live stream shared…
Continue Reading BAFTA film awards 2021 nominees announced, with huge rise in diverse talent featured
A notably diverse list of nominations for the UK’s prestigious BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards were announced…
Continue Reading ‘Big Brother’ stars Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd land new show
“Big Brother” fan favorites Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd are back. The husband and wife duo, who met on season 11 of the hit show in…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez says she’s thinking about retiring from music
Selena Gomez says music might not be in her future forever. The actress/singer made the admission in an interview with Vogue. Gomez is their April…
Continue Reading Airline industry pushes back on CDC guidance that vaccinated people still should avoid travel
The airline industry is pushing back against new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that fully vaccinated people should still…
Continue Reading BAFTA film awards 2021 nominees announced
Nominations for the UK’s prestigious BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards have been announced. Last year’s…
Continue Reading Rupert Grint says making ‘Harry Potter’ felt ‘suffocating’ at times
Rupert Grint is opening up about making “Harry Potter” and described the experience as “suffocating” at times because he was…
Continue Reading Meghan’s ‘Suits’ family and Hollywood have rallied around her
Even before the airing of Oprah Winfrey’s bombshell interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, some of the people who worked…
Continue Reading Your own private Patagonia
The condors gave it away. Instead of soaring in circles on thermals high overhead, a group of Andean condors was traveling low to the ground. Some…
Continue Reading Kathryn Hahn wants more Agatha Harkness in her future
Kathryn Hahn says she’s thrilled she got to play “WandaVision” villain Agatha Harkness, but says she never saw the role coming.…
Continue Reading Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel remake ‘I’m Every Woman’ for International Women’s Day
It’s the remake of all remakes. Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel, two of music’s most powerful voices, have teamed up for a new version of…
Continue Reading The role of an unexpected savior is not new to Tyler Perry
In an interview filled with one bombshell after another, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed their fears and struggles with racism in the royal…
Continue Reading She’s the first female tour guide in Afghanistan, but she’s determined not to be the last
For many people who work as tour guides, showing people around a new city involves a little bit of getting off the beaten track. But when there is no…
Continue Reading Critics Choice Awards 2021: See the full list of winners
The 26th annual Critics Choice Awards, which honor some of the best film and television of the year, were presented Sunday. See below for a full list…
Continue Reading Katharine McPhee Foster shares first photo of son
Katharine McPhee Foster is enjoying being a first time mother. That was the message she shared over the weekend on her Instagram stories. The…
Continue Reading Malala Yousafzai lands Apple TV+ deal and discusses her hope for International Women’s Day
Nobel laureate and activist Malala Yousafzai is teaming up with Apple TV+ to bring empowering content to the streaming platform. Yousafzai spoke to…
Continue Reading Bruno Mars is begging the Grammys to let him perform
Despite selling millions of records and winning countless awards, Bruno Mars is not too proud to beg. The singer is petitioning for his band, Silk…
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‘We were the only airplanes in the sky’ — the surreal lives of Covid-era pilots
Darrell Myers remembers the surreal feeling last March when nearly all passenger travel shut down, leaving cargo pilots like him flying all alone.…
Continue Reading Grammys 2021 performers will include Taylor Swift, BTS and Billie Eilish
It’s official — Taylor Swift, BTS and Billie Eilish are among those who will be performing at the 2021 Grammys. The Recording Academy…
Continue Reading Bruno Mars defends himself against cultural appropriation accusations
Bruno Mars has responded to accusations that he appropriates Black culture in his musical work. In an interview with The Breakfast Club on Friday,…
Continue Reading The race against time to save Pompeii
The bodies of a rich man and his enslaved server, lying at the foot of the stairs. A saucy ancient fresco coming to light. A thoroughbred horse, its…
Continue Reading Jenna Dewan celebrates her ‘little angel baby’ in a birthday Instagram tribute
Jenna Dewan celebrated her baby boy’s first birthday in a heartwarming Instagram post, where she said her son brought with him “pure…
Continue Reading Beyoncé shares an emotional tribute to her late fan, Lyric Chanel
Beyoncé shared an emotional video montage on Saturday to pay tribute to her late superfan, Lyric Chanel. Chanel, who was 13 years old, passed away…
Continue Reading California says Disneyland and other amusement parks can reopen April 1
Disneyland Resort in Southern California will be allowed to reopen with capacity limits starting April 1, state Health and Human Services Secretary…
Continue Reading John Stamos posts a precious tribute to Elizabeth Olsen for the finale of ‘WandaVision’
John Stamos posted an adorable tribute to Elizabeth Olsen for the finale of ‘WandaVison.’ Stamos shared the image of himself and Olsen,…
Continue Reading Eddie Murphy wants to go back to stand-up when the pandemic is over
After three decades and multiple blockbuster movies, Eddie Murphy is planning a return to the medium that helped launch his acting career. The…
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