Chicago and Atlanta climb rankings of the world’s most connected airports
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In our roundup of travel news this week: the world’s coolest neighborhoods, best cities for young…
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Jimmy Kimmel announces guests for Brooklyn shows, including Stephen Colbert, Spike Lee and Emily Blunt
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — After a tumultuous few weeks, Jimmy Kimmel is taking his show to the East Coast for a week, where he’ll chat up a…
Continue Reading ‘Stranger Things’ creators say show’s child stars didn’t get ‘ruined’ by success because of their friendships
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As the final chapter of “Stranger Things” approaches, series creators Matt and Ross Duffer are looking back.…
Continue Reading Julia Louis-Dreyfus has fighting for democracy in her blood, thanks to her father
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel and Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ father have something in common. The “Veep” star shared about…
Continue Reading This is not the seat you paid for. Here’s what to do if you get downgraded on a flight
By Harrison Pierce, CNN (CNN) — You arrive at the airport only to be told that you won’t get the airplane seat you paid for. Unfortunately,…
Continue Reading Look of the Week: Gwyneth Paltrow — and Gucci — take a break from quiet luxury
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Gwyneth Paltrow’s new line, GWYN, is filled with tasteful charcoal and moss green colored chunky knit cardigans,…
Continue Reading William Shatner is fine, but has a warning for all of us
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — William Shatner’s goal is clearly to “live long and prosper.” But fans of the legendary “Star…
Continue Reading Judge to rule ‘very shortly’ on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid to vacate his conviction or grant a new trial
By Lauren del Valle (CNN) — The judge overseeing the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs did not immediately rule on his request to…
Continue Reading Nate Bargatze says his charity bit at the Emmys didn’t exactly play out as he planned
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — So… about that donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. During the recent Emmy Awards, host Nate…
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I swam from Asia to Europe. A surge of hope kept me going
By Stephanie Halasz, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — The echo rang out as I passed beneath the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. One of my fellow swimmers had…
Continue Reading After hundreds of hours of work, couture designer Robert Wun takes a lighter to his pieces
By Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — When couture designer Robert Wun was nominated for the 2022 Andam Fashion Awards, a prestigious French honor…
Continue Reading Tokyo takes the top spot in ‘world’s coolest’ neighborhood rankings (with London and Chicago close behind)
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Who doesn’t love stumbling across a bustling off-the-beaten-track neighborhood on vacation? There’s a…
Continue Reading Rihanna welcomes third child with A$AP Rocky
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rihanna is no longer the only girl in her household. The singer and mogul has given birth to baby number…
Continue Reading Jessica Chastain ‘not aligned’ with Apple pausing release of ‘The Savant’ in wake of Charlie Kirk murder
By Lisa Respers France, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Chastain is speaking out about Apple TV+ pausing the planned release of her…
Continue Reading Jimmy Kimmel’s return won’t solve the culture divide, but his strange bedfellow supporters show common ground is possible
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Even before his return to late-night on Tuesday, artists and entertainers had rallied around Jimmy Kimmel.…
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New York became ‘too crazy’ so she moved to an Italian village, met her husband and started a family
By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes, relocating abroad can feel like a gamble, a leap into the unknown. For Caroline Chirichella, a…
Continue Reading Paris Hilton is in her ‘mom era’ with two kids and her new animated series ‘Paris & Pups’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Naturally, Paris Hilton conducted her interview with CNN with an adorable, tiny pup on her lap. “She’s…
Continue Reading Italian tourist town imposes a tax on visiting dogs
By Barbie Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — Well-traveled pets already get their own passports. Now, in an age of overtourism — where visitors are…
Continue Reading Claudia Cardinale, star of ‘8½’ and ‘The Leopard,’ dies at 87
By The Associated Press Acclaimed Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s,…
Continue Reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs family and friends plead for his release ahead of sentencing
By Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — Family, friends, former employees and business associates of Sean “Diddy” Combs submitted more…
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How to watch the return of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
CNN, POOL, CBS, X By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel will return with his late-night show on ABC on Tuesday, after an abrupt…
Continue Reading How to watch the return of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel will return with his late-night show on ABC on Tuesday, after an abrupt suspension last week.…
Continue Reading Faith Evans has been a successful singer for decades. Now her ‘assignment’ is advocating for autistic children
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Faith Evans never imagined that she would become an advocate for parents of children with autism. But her…
Continue Reading James Van Der Beek makes virtual appearance at ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — James Van Der Beek couldn’t appear in person Monday for a reading of “Dawson’s Creek” pilot at New…
Continue Reading Reinvention and renewed energy: London Fashion Week enters a new era
By Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — It’s a new chapter for London Fashion Week. The first to take place under the British Fashion Council’s…
Continue Reading Boy hides in plane’s landing gear on flight from Kabul to Delhi
By Issy Ronald, Esha Mitra, CNN (CNN) — An Afghan boy traveled from Kabul to Delhi by hiding in the landing gear compartment of a plane, Indian…
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The hidden ‘eagle’s nest’ city that Alexander the Great couldn’t conquer
By Barry Neild, CNN Termessos, Turkey (CNN) — Alexander the Great tried to conquer Termessos but failed. Today, the incredible deserted ruins…
Continue Reading Fat Bear Week 2025 is the distraction everybody needs
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — September 23, 2025 marks two important holidays: Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Fat Bear Week. Every…
Continue Reading Elton John and the best of British culture turn out for Burberry’s London Fashion Week show
By Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN London (CNN) — What could be more British than standing in a muddy tent as the sun sets on a cool end-of-summer…
Continue Reading Bad Bunny’s final Puerto Rico concert happened on Hurricane Maria’s anniversary. Everyone could feel it
Essay by Sofía Hanalei Sanchez, CNN San Juan, Puerto Rico (CNN) — After completing his sold-out 30-show residency “No Me Quiero Ir de…
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Kimmel’s show to return — but not everywhere
CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to ABC on Tuesday night, the network said Monday,…
Continue Reading Tom Holland takes a break from filming latest ‘Spider-Man’ movie after suffering a concussion
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Spider-Man had a bit of an accident. Tom Holland, who has starred as the superhero in films since 2016,…
Continue Reading Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks join 400 artists to back Jimmy Kimmel against ‘government threats’
CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — More than 400 celebrities are backing Jimmy Kimmel and speaking out against “government threats to…
Continue Reading Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks join 400 artists to back Jimmy Kimmel against ‘government threats’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — More than 400 celebrities are backing Jimmy Kimmel and speaking out against “government threats to our…
Continue Reading Angelina Jolie says she loves America but doesn’t recognize it right now
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Angelina Jolie spoke up about the free speech debate going on in the United States. The Oscar-winning…
Continue Reading James Van Der Beek bows out of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion due to illness. Lin Manuel Miranda to pitch in
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Remember when “Dawson’s Creek” replaced its theme song with another one? Well, now they are having to…
Continue Reading Two couples bumped into each other in a taxi line, kickstarting a friendship of nearly 40 years
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Standing in line for a taxi, in a hot and unfamiliar country thousands of miles from home, Tony and Karen Webb…
Continue Reading American makes history by winning one of France’s top cheese competitions
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — When Emilia D’Albero heard her name called, she started crying. She had just become the first ever American to…
Continue Reading D4vd tour dates removed from websites after the discovery of a girl’s body in Los Angeles
By The Associated Press The last two remaining dates in singer d4vd’s US tour and multiple stops in his upcoming European tour have been removed…
Continue Reading Overtourism is leading to more car crashes in Scotland. T-plates might be the answer
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In our travel roundup this week, a Scottish hotel owner has invented “tourist plates” to combat the…
Continue Reading Huge archive of drag culture takes on new urgency in today’s political climate
Elyssa Goodman, CNN New York (CNN) — “The first time I saw God was at Bizarre,” says visual artist Rachel Rampleman. She is referring to…
Continue Reading ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ crew will be paid next week, as future of show remains in limbo
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel’s staff will continue to be paid for the time being, as discussions continue between the…
Continue Reading ‘Hacks’ eerily previewed the late-night disruption at Colbert and Kimmel’s shows
By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes life imitates art, in that order, and Jean Smart’s character on “Hacks” this past season is…
Continue Reading Carrie Underwood pays tribute to her late friend and collaborator Brett James, ‘the epitome of cool’
By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Carrie Underwood is mourning the loss of her friend Brett James, who wrote one of her biggest songs.…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift returning to movie theaters with ‘Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ film
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Swifties rejoice: your girl is coming back to the big screen. “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party…
Continue Reading Picasso painting unseen for 80 years up for auction
By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — An oil painting by Pablo Picasso, unseen by the public for more than 80 years, will go under the hammer in…
Continue Reading Babylon was once an ancient wonder. Today it’s a very different story
By Azhar Al-Rubaie, CNN Hillah, Iraq (CNN) — The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and…
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Japanese girl band AKB48 releases AI-generated single after fans preferred it to song written by human
By Jack Guy and Riku Inoue, CNN (CNN) — Top Japanese girl band AKB48 have released a single created using AI, after it proved more popular with…
Continue Reading Brett James, Grammy-winning ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ songwriter, dies in North Carolina plane crash
By Karina Tsui, Aaron Cooper, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for penning hits including Carrie…
Continue Reading How Marie Antoinette became the most fashionable queen in history
By Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — Marie Antoinette died over 230 years ago. But in the modern day, the teen queen’s presence remains widely…
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