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…
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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,…
Continue Reading Virtual vacation: Amazing travel photos from 2020
It’s been a year like no other. As we began 2020, travelers had more freedom of movement than at any time in history. Air traffic had been…
Continue Reading Virtual vacation: Amazing photos from a strange year for travel
It’s been a year like no other. As we began 2020, travelers had more freedom of movement than at any time in history. Air traffic had been…
Continue Reading Furloughed Japanese airline staff to work as Shinto shrine attendants during New Year’s holidays
Around the world, many furloughed employees are toughing out the coronavirus pandemic by taking second or third jobs. Instead of driving for Uber or…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’s’ Queen Charlotte latest to stir Black debate
Leave it to Shonda Rhimes to give us a Black queen. Rhimes’ production company, Shondaland, is behind the new hit period Netflix drama,…
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Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ dies of Covid-19 complications at 82
Dawn Wells, who played the lovable castaway Mary Ann Summers on “Gilligan’s Island,” died in Los Angeles on Wednesday from Covid-19 complications,…
Continue Reading Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ dies of Covid-19 complications at 82
Dawn Wells, who played the lovable castaway Mary Ann Summers on “Gilligan’s Island,” died in Los Angeles on Wednesday from Covid-19 complications,…
Continue Reading Hilaria Baldwin is confused by backlash regarding her heritage
Hilaria Baldwin does not understand why the internet is in uproar over her heritage. The wife of actor Alec Baldwin told The New York Times that…
Continue Reading Must-watch documentary puts spotlight on restaurant owners’ pandemic plights
There’s a moment in the Food Network documentary, “Restaurant Hustle 2020: All on the Line,” where chef Maneet Chauhan knew she was…
Continue Reading Adam Levine has made up his mind on ever returning to ‘The Voice’
Adam Levine’s mind is made up when it comes to “The Voice,” the NBC competition show on which he served as a coach from its start…
Continue Reading ‘Schitt’s Creek’ actor Rizwan Manji defends his South Asian character’s accent
“Schitt’s Creek” emerged from 2020 as one of the year’s most beloved and critically acclaimed sitcoms. But one character, a…
Continue Reading Sarah Hyland reveals the moment she felt her absolute worst
Sarah Hyland took part in the “post a pic of” challenge on Instagram and ended up revealing her “moment where you felt your worst…
Continue Reading Tyrese Gibson and wife Samantha are divorcing
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has announced that he and his wife Samantha have split after four years. Gibson shared the news on his verified…
Continue Reading Anthony Hopkins gives thanks for 45 years of sobriety in uplifting Twitter video
Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has posted a Twitter video celebrating 45 years of sobriety, sending an uplifting message to fans. Hopkins, 82,…
Continue Reading Australian yachtsman rescued after spending hours clinging to a beacon in the ocean
An Australian sailor has been rescued after being found clinging to a beacon in the Pacific Ocean. David Simpson, 64, was thrown from his boat when a…
Continue Reading How flying will change in 2021
It was a fitting place for an industry in need of a miracle. In October, Air Belgium moved two planes to Lourdes, the Catholic sanctuary in France,…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen tells fans she’s ‘four weeks sober’
Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has told fans she is “4 weeks sober,” after posting an upbeat video on Instagram. The star posted…
Continue Reading Maintaining Hong Kong’s 400 miles of hiking trails, one step at a time
Felix Yeung stops to allow a pair of huge, black buffaloes to lumber past. He’s standing on a hiking trail in Ma On Shan Country Park, a jumble…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ star says ‘intimacy coordinator’ helped craft those sex scenes everyone is talking about
The new Netflix series “Bridgerton” is hot in more ways than one. The Shonda Rhimes-produced period drama has become the latest…
Continue Reading ‘Critically endangered’ monkey and armored slug among 503 new species named in 2020
A monkey that lives on the edge of an extinct volcano, an amphibian that breathes through its skin and an armored slug are among the 503 new species…
Continue Reading Aly & AJ spice up classic hit ‘Potential Breakup Song’
Musical duo Aly & AJ have spiced up their 2007 hit “Potential Breakup Song.” In the updated version, released Tuesday, the pair,…
Continue Reading Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drop a new holiday podcast declaring ‘love wins’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their first podcast through their multi-year deal with Spotify, saying they hope it brings…
Continue Reading Netflix drops trailer for Martin Scorsese’s documentary on Fran Lebowitz
Netflix has released a trailer for “Pretend It’s a City,” Martin Scorsese’s upcoming docuseries focusing on New York City…
Continue Reading Halsey apologizes for posting her eating disorder photo without a trigger warning
What started as participation in a viral Instagram campaign ended in an apology from Halsey. On Monday the singer took part in a trend where…
Continue Reading Nick McGlashan, ‘Deadliest Catch’ cast member, dies at 33
Nick McGlashan, who starred on the hit reality series “Deadliest Catch,” has died in Nashville, the Davidson County Medical Examiner…
Continue Reading Pierre Cardin, French fashion designer, dies aged 98
Legendary French fashion designer Pierre Cardin has died at the age of 98, France’s Fine Arts Academy announced on Tuesday in a statement on…
Continue Reading Johnny Depp wishes for a better time ahead in 2021
Johnny Depp is hoping for a brighter year ahead, as he wishes fans happy holidays amid a hard time for everyone. The actor took to his Instagram…
Continue Reading Reese Witherspoon says she was caught off guard by ex Ryan Phillippe’s 2002 Oscars comment
Reese Witherspoon wasn’t thrilled when her-then husband, Ryan Phillippe, made a quip about her financial status during their 2002 Oscars…
Continue Reading The 11 days of drama at sea that changed cruising forever
As the calendar turned over to January 1, 2020, out on the world’s oceans, it looked set to be another glorious year for cruising. Thousands of…
Continue Reading Manukura, the only white kiwi bird ever born in captivity, dies in New Zealand after surgery
A rare, snow-white kiwi bird that inspired a children’s book and was the first of its kind ever hatched in captivity has died in New Zealand…
Continue Reading $400 for a Five Guys meal? Welcome to New Year’s Eve in Dubai
Dubai is known for its high-caliber offerings of glitz and glamor any day of the week, so it seems impossible for it to get any more extra. Enter,…
Continue Reading Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell announce the arrival of baby Powerful Queen
Actor and TV host Nick Cannon and partner Brittany Bell have announced the birth of their new baby girl — and they’ve given her the…
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