Rule cracking down on emotional support animals goes into effect
A new Department of Transportation regulation goes into effect Monday that says airlines aren’t required to treat emotional support animals as…
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‘Silence of the Lambs’ sequel ‘Clarice’ releases first trailer
A two-minute trailer for “Clarice” has been released, and it’s a haunting look at the upcoming “Silence of the Lambs”…
Continue Reading When will international travel return? Here’s what we know right now
There’s hope: Summer vacations abroad may happen in a big way this year. The number of people busting out of their countries will start…
Continue Reading Amsterdam doubles down on plans to restrict tourist access to cannabis coffee shops
When international tourists finally return to the canal-lined historic streets of Amsterdam, one of the city’s main attractions might be off…
Continue Reading Couple spends lockdown making over Irish stately home
As starter homes go, a three-story Georgian mansion on an 820-acre estate’s not bad. When Neil Watt and his partner Kris Reid moved into the…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’s’ Regé-Jean Page addresses whether he’s dating costar Phoebe Dynevor
Lady Whistledown would probably be disappointed. “Bridgerton” has gifted the world with the heat that is the Duke of Hastings, Simon…
Continue Reading Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan are Instagram official
People magazine’s reigning “Sexiest Man Alive” seems to have confirmed he’s in a relationship. Michael B. Jordan shared…
Continue Reading Couple spend lockdown making over Irish stately home
As starter homes go, a three-story Georgian mansion on an 820-acre estate’s not bad. When Neil Watt and his partner Kris Reid moved into the…
Continue Reading ‘Sex and the City’ is coming back — but it’s missing one key character
“Sex and the City” will return to the screen, 17 years after its last episode aired, HBO Max has confirmed. Titled “And Just Like…
Continue Reading How Coco Chanel changed the course of women’s fashion
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers. A milliner by training, she moved beyond hats to…
Continue Reading 14 passengers banned by airline after rowdy DC to Seattle flight
Alaska Airlines banned more than a dozen passengers this week for not complying with its mask mandate and for harassing staff members. The 14…
Continue Reading Michael Apted, British filmmaker and documentarian, dies at 79
British filmmaker and documentarian Michael Apted died Thursday night in Los Angeles at the age of 79, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) announced…
Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy!’ posts a final message for longtime host Alex Trebek
“Jeopardy!” had a simple message ahead of the broadcast of the very last episode featuring the legendary Alex Trebek: Thank you. In a…
Continue Reading Treasure hunter faces up to 12 years in prison for digging in a Yellowstone cemetery
A Utah man’s futile search for the famed Forrest Fenn treasure in Yellowstone National Park could land him in prison for up to 12 years,…
Continue Reading Rare 1930s Bugatti found in workshop expected to fetch up to $9.5 million at auction
A rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S discovered in a British workshop is to be auctioned next month, with a price estimate of between £5 million and £7…
Continue Reading Traveling to Italy during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Italy, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading Duran Duran releases cover of David Bowie’s ‘Five Years’
Duran Duran has released a cover of David Bowie’s “Five Years.” The band honored the late legend for what would have been his 74th…
Continue Reading ‘Tiger’ puts Tiger Woods’ life and career back under the microscope
There’s inevitably a salacious aspect to “Tiger,” an HBO documentary about the rise and fall of Tiger Woods, since what happened in…
Continue Reading ‘One Night in Miami’ packs a powerful dramatic punch
A fascinating historical meeting of the minds provides the foundation for Regina King’s impressive feature film directorial debut in “One…
Continue Reading ‘Pretend It’s a City’ lets Martin Scorsese take a (really) long look at Fran Lebowitz
It’s possible to think that writer/humorist Fran Lebowitz is an insightful, fascinating character and still conclude that devoting a seven-part…
Continue Reading Rapper DaBaby arrested in Beverly Hills for alleged gun possession
The rapper known as DaBaby was arrested in Beverly Hills Thursday for allegedly possessing a loaded and concealed handgun, according to the Beverly…
Continue Reading ‘Mean Girls’ won’t return to Broadway
When Broadway reopens, “Mean Girls” won’t be there. The Tony nominated musical based on the beloved 2004 film is staying closed,…
Continue Reading ‘Harry Potter’ actress Jessie Cave says her baby is out of hospital after contracting Covid-19
“Harry Potter” actress Jessie Cave has told fans her baby boy has left hospital after contracting Covid-19. Cave said her newborn had…
Continue Reading Supermodel Stella Tennant took her own life, her family confirms
British supermodel Stella Tennant took her own life last month, her family has confirmed, saying the pioneering 90s star “felt unable to go…
Continue Reading The man searching for pirate treasure in the Seychelles
John Cruise-Wilkins is a man on a mission. Like his late father Reginald before him, he believes there is great beauty to be found beneath an…
Continue Reading Marion Ramsey, ‘Police Academy’ and Broadway star, dies at 73
Marion Ramsey, the actress best known for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the film franchise “Police Academy,” died Thursday in Los…
Continue Reading ‘Police Academy’ and Broadway star Marion Ramsey dies at 73
Marion Ramsey, the actress best known for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the film franchise “Police Academy,” died Thursday in Los…
Continue Reading Airlines and flight attendant unions concerned about security when pro-Trump rioters leave DC
Airlines and two unions representing flight attendants are concerned about in-flight security as the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the US Capitol…
Continue Reading Flight attendant union says it’s concerned about pro-Trump rioters on flights leaving DC
A union representing thousands of flight attendants said that the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday should not be allowed on…
Continue Reading Recycling an airplane: What’s scrapped when an aircraft retires?
Deciding when and how to retire an aircraft is a complicated job for airlines, even in normal times. With Covid-19, the world’s fleet has been…
Continue Reading ‘The Masked Dancer’ reveals a smartypants behind Ice Cube
“The Masked Dancer” revealed the celebrity under the Ice Cube costume Wednesday night. Bill Nye the Science Guy, who loves to dance and…
Continue Reading The Wanted’s Tom Parker celebrates ‘significant reduction’ in size of brain tumor
British singer Tom Parker, best known for being part of popular boy band The Wanted, has told fans there has been a “significant…
Continue Reading Chef José Andrés delivers food to US Capitol law enforcement following riots
Chef José Andrés is once again feeding people in need. Thanking the “heroic women and men” who were working to secure Washington D.C.…
Continue Reading Crystal Hefner says she almost died during cosmetic surgery
Crystal Hefner says she “almost didn’t make it through” a cosmetic procedure and is using the experience to talk about unrealistic…
Continue Reading Film festival invites fans to watch movies alone on a Swedish island
Taking social distancing to a whole new level, Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival is inviting one cinema fan to spend seven days on an isolated…
Continue Reading American Airlines says flight attendants forced to deal with ‘politically motivated aggression’ on DC flights
American Airlines says it is taking several new “precautionary” measures, including no longer serving alcohol on flights to and from…
Continue Reading American Airlines announces new measures after flight attendants forced to deal with ‘politically motivated aggression’ on DC flights
American Airlines says it is taking several new “precautionary” measures, including no longer serving alcohol on flights to and from…
Continue Reading ‘Outdaughtered’ star Danielle Busby is hospitalized
“Outdaughtered” star Danielle Busby has been hospitalized for illness and her husband Adam is asking for prayers. Busby, a mom of six…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian and Kanye West discussing divorce
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West are figuring out their future and whether they are going to stay married, according to two sources close to…
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Animal Planet’s pup-ular Puppy Bowl to go on as planned
The most beloved and fur-ocious competition on TV will go forward as planned. Even though the last few months have been ruff for special events,…
Continue Reading After 20 years on air, the children’s show ‘Caillou’ is taking a bow
Children’s program “Caillou” will end after 20 years on the air, PBS Kids has announced. “We’re saying farewell to…
Continue Reading ‘Mr. Mayor’ wisely elects Ted Danson to play TV’s latest bumbling politician
Ted Danson has a way of classing up even a so-so premise, and so it is with “Mr. Mayor,” a new sitcom from the “30 Rock”…
Continue Reading The Weeknd’s face freaks some people out
We’ve spent some time in the past few months talking about The Weeknd’s face. The singer has made appearances recently at awards shows…
Continue Reading The woman who helped reveal whale migration in Kenya
Up until recently, most travelers, and even some locals, had no inkling of the aquatic mammals that occupy or pass through Kenya’s waters.…
Continue Reading The woman who found whales in Kenya
Up until recently, most travelers, and even some locals, had no inkling of the aquatic mammals that occupy or pass through Kenya’s waters.…
Continue Reading The UK’s new HG Wells coin features numerous errors — including a four-legged tripod
A new British coin commemorating the pioneering science fiction author HG Wells has been criticized for featuring multiple errors — including…
Continue Reading Dr. Dre says he’s hospitalized but ‘doing great’
Rapper, producer and entrepreneur Dr. Dre announced Tuesday that he is currently hospitalized in Los Angeles. “Thanks to my family, friends and…
Continue Reading Albert Roux, chef who revolutionized London’s restaurant scene, dead at 85
Chef and restaurateur Albert Roux, founder of Britain’s first Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Gavroche, died on Monday following a lengthy…
Continue Reading The Grammy Awards postponed due to COVID-19
The Grammy Awards will not be happening later this month as planned. The awards ceremony, which celebrates the best in music, has been postponed due…
Continue Reading Tanya Roberts dies at 65 after premature death announcement
Actress Tanya Roberts died Monday night, her partner, Lance O’Brien, told CNN on Tuesday. Roberts was 65. CNN and other media outlets, citing…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’s’ intimacy coordinator’s work not as sexy as you’d think
There’s a particular steamy scene in “Bridgerton” that lots of people are talking about, but we won’t spoil it for you. What…
Continue Reading American Airlines changes rules for emotional support animals
American Airlines says it will no longer allow emotional support animals starting next week. The change matches a new Department of Transportation…
Continue Reading Amy Poehler has a few questions before hosting the next Golden Globes
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are excited to return as hosts of the Golden Globes this year, but Poehler says there are outstanding details they need to…
Continue Reading Ryanair ‘jab and go’ ad investigated after sparking 1,600 complaints
Europe’s largest airline Ryanair is being investigated by the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency after a “jab and go”…
Continue Reading Is Michael Keaton the new Batman? Not so fast
Is Michael Keaton taking over as Batman? When The New York Times reported that DC Films’ plans to have Keaton reprise his role as Batman in…
Continue Reading ‘The Bachelor’ is back and so are those interesting job titles
“The Bachelor” is back and that means contestants bringing their unusual resumés with them. This season, exiting limos at Chateau at…
Continue Reading Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden are back to filming their shows remotely due to surging Covid-19 cases
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden are back to filming their shows from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both shows, “Jimmy…
Continue Reading Alex Trebek’s touching message starts off his final shows
The final “Jeopardy!” episodes hosted by Alex Trebek air this week and on Monday he had some moving words for the audience. Trebek, who…
Continue Reading Actress Tanya Roberts is still alive, according to her publicist
Actress Tanya Roberts, who was reported by CNN and other media outlets to have died, citing her longtime publicist, Mike Pingel, is still alive,…
Continue Reading Candace Cameron Bure has a message for the haters
If you don’t have something nice to say, Candace Cameron Bure would rather you not say anything. The “Fuller House” star posted a…
Continue Reading A man who stole a sword from a historical statue as a college prank finally returns it — 40 years later
A sword taken from a historical monument in Westfield, Massachusetts has been returned by the man who took it as part of a college prank about 40…
Continue Reading ‘Harry Potter’ actress Jessie Cave says her baby has Covid-19
“Harry Potter” actress Jessie Cave has told fans her baby boy has contracted Covid-19. Cave, who played Lavender Brown in the film…
Continue Reading Anger as Mexico’s Covid-19 czar makes beach trip amid worst days of pandemic
Imagine Dr. Fauci heading to a beach in Miami for some vacation right now. That’s how some Mexicans are describing the actions of Dr. Hugo…
Continue Reading A sword taken from a Revolutionary War statue as a prank 40 years ago is finally returned
A sword taken from a historical monument in Westfield, Massachusetts has been returned by the man who took it as part of a college prank about 40…
Continue Reading A drunk taxi passenger refused to wear a face mask — so his driver took him to the police station
A man in British Columbia, Canada, is starting the new year with hundreds of dollars in fines after police officials said he touched his taxi…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to reopen airspace and maritime borders
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have agreed to reopen their airspace and maritime borders starting Monday, after a years long freeze on relations, Kuwaiti…
Continue Reading Sia defends her decision to cast Maddie Ziegler in ‘Music’
Sia is explaining why she cast Maddie Ziegler rather than an actor with autism in her new movie, “Music.” The “Chandelier”…
Continue Reading Jeopardy! champions share their fondest Alex Trebek memories
It’s the end of an era for one of TV’s most iconic shows. Jeopardy! is airing the very last episodes featuring host Alex Trebek, who died…
Continue Reading Women are finally driving Moscow’s subway trains after a decades-long ban
Trains on the Moscow’s famous Metro subway system will now be driven by women, after a decades-long ban on female drivers was overturned. The…
Continue Reading Tanya Roberts, Bond Girl and ‘That 70s Show’ actress, has died
Actress Tanya Roberts, who is best known for her role as a Bond girl in “A View to a Kill” and Midge Pinciotti on “That ’70s…
Continue Reading The world’s safest airlines for 2021 revealed
There may have been far fewer airplanes in the skies this past year, but if you’re looking ahead to future travel, you might take heed of the…
Continue Reading Amanda Kloots says she’s ready for therapy after Nick Cordero’s death
The holidays were rough for Amanda Kloots. While she starts her new job Monday as one of the full-time co-hosts of “The Talk,” she…
Continue Reading Alexi Laiho, front man for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom, dies suddenly at 41
Alexi Laiho, front man for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom and supergroup Bodom After Midnight, has died, his record label has confirmed. He was…
Continue Reading Alexi Laiho, front man for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom, dies suddenly
Alexi Laiho, front man for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom and supergroup Bodom After Midnight, has died, his record label has confirmed.…
Continue Reading Bali’s Kuta Beach cleared of tons of plastic waste
Tons of trash have washed onto Bali’s famous Kuta Beach, prompting locals to spend the first day of the new year staging a cleanup. Residents…
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Otherwise normal house for sale hides nightmarish surprise: An entire abandoned jail
A house for sale in Vermont has everything a new homeowner could want: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a nice backyard and … prison cells. The…
Continue Reading Two men with parachutes leap from a hotel roof in Nashville
Two men BASE jumped from the rooftop bar of the Grand Hyatt hotel in Nashville on Friday, causing a “mass panic” among the bar’s…
Continue Reading Gerry Marsden, lead singer of Gerry and the Pacemakers, dies at 78
Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British rock band Gerry and the Pacemakers, has died of a heart infection at 78, his friend and radio…
Continue Reading ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ has raised over $1 million for struggling actors
The online sensation that became “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” has raised over $1 million for the Actors Fund organization and…
Continue Reading ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ aims to cook up first-of-its kind fun
The TikTok community’s love for a little chef has left director Lucy Moss with what you could say is a tall order. On Friday, Moss will debut…
Continue Reading Pope criticizes people going on holiday to avoid Covid-19 lockdowns
Pope Francis has condemned people who traveled abroad for a vacation and avoid Covid-19 lockdowns, adding that holidaymakers were not considering the…
Continue Reading Barry Gibb and Dolly Parton remake a Bee Gees classic
Dolly Parton and Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb have teamed up for a remake of the Bee Gees’ classic song “Words.” The single was…
Continue Reading Dolly Parton and Barry Gibb remake the Bee Gees classic ‘Words’
Dolly Parton and Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb have teamed up for a remake of the Bee Gees’ classic song “Words.” The single was…
Continue Reading Harry Styles releases a new video and ‘People’ are, like, LOVING it
The year has scarcely begun, and ubiquitous pop star Harry Styles has saved it already with a stylish dance video for his new toe-tapper,…
Continue Reading 12 books we’re excited about this year
Pandemic reading means different things to different people. Some of us like to escape our Blursday monotony with a breathless page-turner. Others…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen celebrates sober New Year’s Eve
It looks like Chrissy Teigen enjoyed her New Year’s Eve. The star, who recently shared that she had a month of sobriety under her belt, posted…
Continue Reading ‘The Office’ unveils never-seen footage to celebrate move to Peacock
One of Jim Halpert’s best pranks ever has gone unseen — until today. To celebrate Peacock as the new home of “The Office,”…
Continue Reading 21 places to go in 2021
From the gloomy depths of a Northern Hemisphere winter like no other, it can seem futile thinking about vacation plans for the year ahead. With most…
Continue Reading MF Doom, influential rapper, died in October at 49
MF Doom, a masked rapper who was much respected in the industry, died in October, his wife and record label shared on social media Thursday. He was…
Continue Reading ‘Call Me Kat’ stars Mayim Bialik in a sitcom that’s more of a big bore than a ‘Big Bang’
After a long supporting run on “The Big Bang Theory,” Mayim Bialik is back front and center in “Call Me Kat,” a Fox sitcom…
Continue Reading How Brexit will change travel
After four years of confusion, it has finally happened. The United Kingdom officially severed ties with the European Union last night, as the Brexit…
Continue Reading ‘Queer Eye’ star Jonathan Van Ness reveals he got married
Jonathan Van Ness revealed he had some personal good news in 2020. The “Queer Eye” star revealed in a lengthy Instagram post that he…
Continue Reading America’s ‘worst’ airport tries to reinvent itself
It’s long been the bane of traveling New Yorkers’ lives, and incoming president Joe Biden once described it as “third world.”…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks reveals he shaved his head for a role, and he’s not thrilled
Tom Hanks has a new hairdo — that is to say, no hair at all. The 64-year-old actor (very briefly) revealed his new look during an appearance…
Continue Reading Why streaming sites became 2020’s concert venue
As the pandemic brought most live concerts to a halt in 2020, audiences increasingly saw top artists turn to streaming sites to share their music and…
Continue Reading ‘Cobra Kai’ kicks up the nostalgia as Season 3 lands on Netflix
After a pair of seasons streaming on YouTube’s premium tier, “Cobra Kai” was picked up by Netflix, where those episodes found an…
Continue Reading Dr. Drew Pinsky, who apologized for downplaying coronavirus, says he has Covid-19
Dr. Drew Pinsky has Covid-19. He shared the news on his Instagram but says he’s on the mend. “Thanks for checking in on me, I appreciate…
Continue Reading Ken Jennings of ‘Jeopardy!’ apologizes for insensitive tweets
Ken Jennings has offered an apology regarding “unartful and insensitive things” he’s tweeted. The past tweets resurfaced after it…
Continue Reading What happened when two virtual strangers booked an Airbnb together
The prospect of finding true love during a global pandemic seems almost impossible, especially if you’re stuck in lockdown and hate dating…
Continue Reading Backpacking is a rite of passage for many travelers. Covid could end it forever
Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world,…
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