The last of Hong Kong’s original wooden junk boats is still afloat
You may not know what a junk boat is, but odds are high that you’ve seen one. The junk boat — tall and wooden with its three bright-red…
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13 of India’s best islands
India is gigantic — there are 28 states, with cultural and linguistic divergences between them. You can easily spend a few weeks (or months)…
Continue Reading Yaphet Kotto, ‘Alien’ and ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ actor, dead at 81
Yaphet Kotto, an actor known for bringing gravitas to his roles across television and film, has died, according to his agent, Ryan Goldhar. He was…
Continue Reading Matt James chooses a winner and then dumps her in the ‘Bachelor’ finale
This story contains spoilers about the season finale of “The Bachelor” that aired Monday night. It was the finale “Bachelor”…
Continue Reading Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era to be returned to heirs of Jewish family
France will return a painting by artist Gustav Klimt to the heirs of a Jewish family forced to sell the artwork during World War II. The painting,…
Continue Reading The surreal photos that show how COVID-19 has changed travel
It’s been a surreal year for travel as the COVID-19 pandemic brought aviation to a halt, museums and hotels shuttered their doors and once…
Continue Reading ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ offers a flawed take on the college admissions scandal
Despite the can’t-miss subject matter, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” makes a near-fatal misstep,…
Continue Reading ‘The Talk’ is on hiatus after Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood’s heated debate
“The Talk” viewers may notice some reruns this week. That’s because the CBS daytime talk show has gone on a brief hiatus following…
Continue Reading Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya both being nominated for supporting actor Oscar is confusing
The best supporting actor category for the Oscars is diverse this year, but also has some people scratching their heads. That’s because the two…
Continue Reading ‘The Bachelorette’ announces two new stars
Meet your next two stars of “The Bachelorette.” ABC announced Katie Thurston and Michelle Young as the upcoming stars. Thurston appeared…
Continue Reading What history got wrong about the ‘female Saint Patrick’
On forgotten walls of country churches or crumbling castles throughout Ireland, the tiny figures squat unseen. Lost in gray brickwork, obscured by…
Continue Reading ‘Killing Eve’ to end with Season 4
AMC Networks announced Tuesday that “Killing Eve” is ending. The popular spy thriller drama starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer is…
Continue Reading Champions of French social housing win the ‘Nobel of architecture’
Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal, known for transforming and revitalizing neglected buildings across France, have been named winners of…
Continue Reading The number of unruly passengers on US flights is too high, FAA says, so it’s extending a get-tough policy on masking
The Federal Aviation Administration will extend its stricter enforcement against unruly passengers — specifically targeting those who disobey…
Continue Reading These Asian countries are giving dual citizens an ultimatum on nationality — and loyalty
Anna was born with the right to dual citizenship, because she has a Japanese mother and American father. She spent her life traveling between both…
Continue Reading Theater community reunites for pop-up show in Times Square exactly one year after Broadway went dark due to pandemic
Exactly one year after Broadway went dark due to the pandemic, members of the theater community reunited for a live, pop-up performance in Times…
Continue Reading Daniel Kaluuya and more react to their Oscar nominations
The Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning and some history was made. Not only did women account for a record-breaking 76 nominations, but…
Continue Reading ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ presents the director’s dark vision to fans who campaigned for it
The title “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” pretty much says it all, representing the culmination of a campaign that — like a…
Continue Reading Billie Eilish won the Grammy she thinks Megan Thee Stallion deserved
Billie Eilish had a bit of an ‘Adele 2017’ moment at Sunday night’s Grammys. That’s the year Adele insisted that she…
Continue Reading Lizzo is thrilled that Harry Styles won a Grammy
Lizzo loves Harry Styles. The singer and rapper showed her love for her friend Styles at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, posting a picture…
Continue Reading Oscar nominations 2021: See the full list of nominees
Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning and women fared well. Seventy women received a total 76 nominations, according to…
Continue Reading BTS didn’t win at the Grammys, but their performance did
BTS made history as the first K-Pop act to earn a Grammy nomination, and even though the band didn’t win, the Korean musical sensation still…
Continue Reading Silk Sonic made us feel a way at the Grammys
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak fought to perform at this year’s Grammys and it paid off. The singers have formed the super duo, Silk Sonic, and…
Continue Reading Oscar nominations 2021: See the list of nominees
Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning. Husband and wife stars Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced the…
Continue Reading ‘Ammonite’ and 5 more works about women overlooked by history
She unearthed fantastic prehistoric creatures that had been lost to the sands of time, and her achievements — overlooked and uncredited while…
Continue Reading Kirk Franklin, gospel superstar, apologizes for expletive-laden tirade at son
Grammy-winning gospel performer Kirk Franklin is apologizing after his adult son posted audio on social media of the famed songwriter and choir…
Continue Reading Grammys winners 2021: The full list and highlights
Houston was in the house Sunday night at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Beyoncé broke the record for all-time wins by a woman and any singer male or…
Continue Reading Beyoncé reigns after breaking and setting Grammy records
All hail Queen Bey! Beyoncé went into the Grammys Sunday with nine nominations, the most of any artist for the night. And oh what a night it was for…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift’s melancholy and romantic ‘Folklore’ wins album of the year
Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” captured the mood of many in 2020, and on Sunday the collection of melancholy and romantic songs won the…
Continue Reading Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion served up a very sex-positive performance
Wow! Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B brought the body to the Grammy Awards Sunday night. Megan Thee Stallion, coming fresh off her win for best new…
Continue Reading Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé make rap history at the Grammys
Will we now get that OnlyFans page Beyoncé rapped about? The singer and rapper Megan Thee Stallion made history at Sunday’s Grammys by…
Continue Reading Blue Ivy Carter, 9, wins her first Grammy
Blue Ivy Carter, 9, is the second youngest artist to win a Grammy Award. The daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z won her first Grammy on Sunday for Best…
Continue Reading How to watch and what to expect at the Grammys tonight
Host Trevor Noah says tonight’s Grammys will be different due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but don’t expect everyone to be on Zoom. While…
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UK media executive resigns after Black journalists blast group for being ‘in denial’ about racism
The head of a UK media industry body has resigned after the group claimed that racism played no part in coverage of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez remain a couple, say they are ‘working through some things’
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez say they are still together. The couple released a statement to CNN Saturday morning through their representative…
Continue Reading There are Irish pubs all over the world. In Ireland they’re in big trouble
Ireland. Close your eyes and picture what you think of when you envision the Emerald Isle. The green. The natural beauty. That distinctive accent.…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez split
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are going their separate ways. The duo split “a few weeks ago,” a source close to couple told CNN…
Continue Reading Buyer behind $69m record-breaking art sale revealed
The buyer of a digital artwork sold for $69 million was named as a crypto asset investor known by the pseudonym “Metakovan,” auction…
Continue Reading Paris Fashion Week: Escapism, innovation and hints of joy
In late February last year, Paris was quietly falling into the clutches of the coronavirus pandemic as packed runway shows took place at locations…
Continue Reading First NFT artwork at auction sells for staggering $69 million
The first virtual Non-Fungible Token (NFT) artwork to be sold at a major auction house closed at $69,346,250 during an online auction by…
Continue Reading Justin Bieber and Crocs are collaborating again, pairing clogs and socks
Justin Bieber has teamed up with Crocs for the second time, after their first collaboration in October overwhelmed the comfort footwear brand’s…
Continue Reading Nick Jonas releases ‘Spaceman’ music video and album
Nick Jonas’ highly anticipated album “Spaceman” has arrived. It’s the fourth solo CD for the singer, which he says was…
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 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…
Continue Reading Jennifer Garner just pierced her ears for the first time
“Yes Day” star Jennifer Garner just got her ears pierced. The actress, 48, said it never really occurred to her to do it sooner and…
Continue Reading ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ mid-season premiere blindsides viewers with an unexpected death
“Grey’s Anatomy” returned for its mid-season premiere Thursday night, but an unexpected death on the show is leaving fans of the…
Continue Reading In ‘Kid 90,’ Soleil Moon Frye opens a time capsule about being young and famous in the ’90s
Turns out Soleil Moon Frye — TV’s “Punky Brewster” — meticulously documented her formative years, recently wading back…
Continue Reading 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 Matthew McConaughey is considering Texas governor run
Matthew McConaughey says he is seriously considering a run for Texas governor. The “True Detective” star, whose home state is Texas, says…
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 Netflix may crack down on password sharing
If you’re using your sister’s boyfriend’s dad’s Netflix account — listen up. The streaming giant is testing a new feature…
Continue Reading Sharon Osbourne defends supporting Piers Morgan
Things got a bit intense Wednesday on “The Talk” when the discussion turned to Piers Morgan and his comments about Meghan, Duchess of…
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 Disneyland expects to reopen by late April
Disneyland fans are one step closer to returning to their beloved theme park. Closed since March of last year because of the pandemic, Disneyland…
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 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 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…
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…
Continue Reading UK destinations take steps to avoid tourist pandemonium
Back in June 2020, as the the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown started to ease, a bout of beautiful weather culminating in the hottest day of the…
Continue Reading UK destinations brace for tourist pandemonium
Back in June 2020, as the the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown started to ease, a bout of beautiful weather culminating in the hottest day of the…
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California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen
California officials will allow people to attend Major League Baseball games and other outdoor sporting events, go to Disneyland and watch live…
Continue Reading Inside Russia’s deep frozen ghost towns
Photographed from above, acres of snow engulf buildings as far as the eye can see. Up close, the surreal details shine through; light fixtures…
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