What Dakota Johnson’s moving performance as a dying woman taught her about living
Dakota Johnson’s latest role in the poignant film “Our Friend” taught her life lessons she plans to carry with her. Johnson plays…
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An extremely rare white kangaroo was born at a zoo in New York
A New York zoo has welcomed a baby red kangaroo with a rare condition that left park employees shocked. Cosmo, the newest joey at Animal Adventure…
Continue Reading What ‘vaccine passports’ mean for your summer vacation
The words “vaccine passport” have a reassuring ring to them, perhaps conjuring up the image of a sleek, embossed document with…
Continue Reading Gregory Sierra, ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘Barney Miller’ actor, dies at 83
Actor Gregory Sierra, best known for his roles in “Sanford and Son” and “Barney Miller,” died on January 4 from cancer, his…
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The abandoned Soviet nuclear missile base hidden in a Polish forest
Some call it the ghost town, because for decades it didn’t appear on any maps — a clandestine location that at the height of the Cold War…
Continue Reading The place that helped inspire American democracy
You’ll find it almost everywhere you turn — on T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets and all types of tourist trinkets — the three…
Continue Reading Canada working with the US to close travel ‘loophole’
Canadian officials said Friday they are working with the Biden administration to close what they describe as a travel “loophole” and to…
Continue Reading What Dakota Johnson’s moving performance as a dying woman taught her a lot about living
Dakota Johnson’s latest role in the poignant film “Our Friend” taught her life lessons she plans to carry with her. Johnson plays…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez hopes her knife skills make the cut in new season of ‘Selena + Chef’
Selena Gomez is putting it on all the line — including her fingers — in the new season of “Selena + Chef.” The series, which…
Continue Reading Dave Chappelle asymptomatic after testing positive for Covid-19
Comedian Dave Chappelle has tested positive for Covid-19 but is asymptomatic, according to a statement from his spokeswoman obtained by CNN.…
Continue Reading Cruise line says only vaccinated passengers can sail
Given all the problems faced by the cruise industry in 2020, the announcement by one operator that all passengers must be fully vaccinated for…
Continue Reading ‘In & Of Itself’ brings Derek DelGaudio’s unique magic act into your living room
Magic and monologues turn out to be a potent streaming combination, conjuring a taste of the theatrical experience that many sorely miss. The latest…
Continue Reading ‘The White Tiger’ presents a searing look at India’s caste system
“The White Tiger” is one of those movies that would likely struggle to claw out much attention without Netflix’s muscle behind it,…
Continue Reading France has passed a law protecting the sounds and smells of the countryside
France has passed a law protecting the “sensory heritage” of its rural areas, in the face of complaints about the noises and smells…
Continue Reading Mick Norcross, ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star, found dead at 57
British reality TV star Mick Norcross has been found dead at his home at the age of 57. Norcross, the former owner of the Sugar Hut nightclub in…
Continue Reading Dustin Diamond completes first round of chemotherapy for cancer treatment
Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond is making progress in his fight against cancer. A representative for the actor said on…
Continue Reading Randy Parton, the country singer and Dolly Parton’s younger brother, has died after a battle with cancer
Country music singer Randy Parton, younger brother to Dolly Parton, has died after a battle with cancer. His sister announced his death on Thursday…
Continue Reading No beaches or booze: What South Africa’s top tourist spot looks like during Covid
With its vast mountain ranges, sandy beaches and towering forests, Cape Town is a place where the natural world dominates, imploring visitors to stop…
Continue Reading For flight attendants, getting people to wear masks is now one of the hardest parts of the job
Masks have become a matter of course on airplane flights, and unfortunately, so have ugly confrontations about wearing them. Since the pandemic…
Continue Reading Florida issues new Covid-19 vaccine residency rules to cut down on ‘vaccine tourism’
Florida issued new health guidelines Thursday in an attempt to cut down on “vaccine tourism,” requiring that Covid-19 vaccines be given…
Continue Reading Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to earn a Michelin star
The Michelin Guide has awarded one of its coveted stars to a French vegan restaurant for the first time. ONA, which stands for Origine Non Animale or…
Continue Reading ‘The Masked Dancer’ reveals the celebrity hiding under Cricket
Singer Brian McKnight was revealed on Wednesday’s “The Masked Dancer” to be the person who has been performing under the Cricket…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ is returning for a second season
“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the steamy Netflix show. The period drama…
Continue Reading Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ is returning for a second season
“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the hit show. The period drama — created…
Continue Reading ‘Walker’ gets a new look with Jared Padalecki as the Texas Ranger
Occasionally a reboot comes along that’s so different from the original you wonder why they bothered. “Walker” is one of those,…
Continue Reading Tim McGraw wasn’t so sure about Taylor Swift naming a song after him
Tim McGraw did not feel like a spring chicken when he learned that Taylor Swift was naming a song named after him. As you may recall, Swift’s…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen lost a tooth in a Fruit Roll-Up at the inauguration
Good news and bad news for Chrissy Teigen. President Biden followed her on Twitter but she also lost a tooth. The model and cookbook author was at…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez perform at the inauguration
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez delivered powerful performances at Wednesday’s inauguration. Gaga sang the national anthem, while Lopez performed…
Continue Reading Europe’s Star Cities, marvels of Renaissance engineering
They’re scattered all over Europe but their perfect geometrical beauty can only be fully admired when seen from above. Like snowflakes viewed…
Continue Reading Michael Douglas meets newborn grandson for the first time
Michael Douglas is a proud grandpa. The actor shared a photo of himself meeting his newborn grandson on Tuesday. “First time I’ve seen my…
Continue Reading Cole Sprouse not interested in a ‘Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ reboot
Sorry fans of “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” but Cole Sprouse has moved on. The “Riverdale” star appeared on “The…
Continue Reading Bow Wow apologizes after crowded Houston club backlash
Bow Wow has apologized for taking the stage in a packed nightclub in Houston over the weekend. The rapper, who also acts under his legal name Shad…
Continue Reading New Orleans Jazz Fest pushed to October due to Covid-19
The 2021 New Orleans Jazz Fest has been postponed until October, according to a statement posted on the festival’s website. Originally…
Continue Reading ‘The Muppet Show’ is coming to Disney+
If you thought you’d never get a chance to stream “The Muppet Show,” fuhgeddaboudit! Disney+ announced on Tuesday that all five…
Continue Reading Chris Gethard’s highly addictive ‘Beautiful/Anonymous’ podcast hits 250 episodes
Comedian Chris Gethard started a podcast a few years ago with the simple premise he would tweet out a phone number, answer a random call, and have an…
Continue Reading Harry Brant, model and son of Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant, has died
Harry Brant, a model and entrepreneur, has died, his parents said in a statement obtained by CNN. He was 24. Brant, the son of model Stephanie…
Continue Reading Two Spirit Airlines agents injured, one hospitalized following carry-on dispute with passengers
Two Spirit Airlines agents were injured and one was hospitalized after a dispute over carry-on bags with three passengers turned violent on Sunday,…
Continue Reading 11 sources of comic relief in this already long new year
The world was really ready for 2020 to end, but 2021 is feeling like a sequel no one asked for. Covid-19 vaccines offer hope for a possible return to…
Continue Reading Alec Baldwin leaves Twitter after uproar over wife’s heritage
It’s “Goodbye for now” for Alec Baldwin and Twitter. The actor bid adieu to the social media platform Monday in the wake of uproar…
Continue Reading A missing teen snowmobiler built a snow cave to survive until rescuers arrived
After going missing while on a snowmobile, a Canadian teenager managed to survive by building a snow cave to stay in until he was found. A…
Continue Reading The Seychelles drops quarantine requirement for Covid-vaccinated travelers
The Seychelles has reopened its borders and dropped quarantine requirements to all travelers who’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19.…
Continue Reading Dolly Parton turns 75
Happy birthday, Dolly Parton! The beloved singer and humanitarian turns 75 on Tuesday, raising the question: What do you get for the woman who has…
Continue Reading What it’s like inside a luxury Caribbean ‘vacation bubble’
Why on Earth would you take two kids younger than 3 to a remote island in the middle of a global pandemic? I asked myself this question many times…
Continue Reading Britain’s ‘major crisis’ is good and bad news for travelers
When the UK Prime Minister addressed the nation on December 20, the news was bad enough: Christmas was canceled. Boris Johnson plunged the country…
Continue Reading Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have a new baby — and we know his name
Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel have a new baby. Confirming the good news in a video call with talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, the singer and…
Continue Reading Man ‘lived undetected in Chicago airport for three months’
A Californian man who was “scared to go home because of Covid” lived undetected in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport for three months,…
Continue Reading Noah Centineo gets tonsils removed after ‘chronic tonsillitis and strep throat’
Noah Centineo revealed on Sunday that he had undergone surgery to remove his tonsils just two days prior. The Netflix rom-com star of the “To…
Continue Reading Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’ breaks new record
Olivia Rodrigo’s debut single “Drivers License” has broken the Spotify record for most streams of a song in a single week. The song…
Continue Reading Steve Martin has ‘Good news/Bad news’ about getting vaccinated
Steve Martin is apparently a half full-half empty kind of guy. The comedic actor tweeted Sunday about receiving a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and…
Continue Reading The ‘Trump Baby’ blimp that dogged the President for years will live on in a museum
A giant blimp depicting Donald Trump as a diaper-clad baby, which followed the outgoing US President on his visits to London and symbolized…
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