Will Smith says he might step into politics one day
Actor Will Smith teased the idea of running for political office one day during an interview on “Pod Save America.” On the episode…
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Hilaria and Alec Baldwin welcome new baby
The Baldwin family looks to have a new addition. Almost six months after Hilaria Baldwin gave birth to their fifth child together, Eduardo, she and…
Continue Reading Britney Spears’ father says he would ‘love nothing more than to see Britney not need a conservatorship’
Since the debut of The New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears” last month, there has been renewed interest in the…
Continue Reading Golden Globe ratings sink to a record low, sounding a warning to the Oscars
For those wondering what Oscar ratings might be like in this pandemic-impacted year, based on the off-a-cliff results for Sunday’s Golden Globe…
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‘Undiscovered’ painting linked to Titian found hanging in English church after more than a century
A painting of the Last Supper which hung for more than a century in a small English church was created in Titian’s workshop, art historians…
Continue Reading ‘Wonder Woman’ star Gal Gadot pregnant with third child
“Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot has announced on social media that she is pregnant with her third child. The 35-year-old Israeli actress…
Continue Reading Online harassment of Rachel Lindsay condemned by ‘Bachelor’ franchise producers
The executive producers of the “Bachelor” franchise have Rachel Lindsay’s back. They posted a statement on Twitter supporting the…
Continue Reading Italy has a new way to combat overtourism
Selfies in front of Botticelli’s Venus. Closeups of David’s manhood. Bottlenecks climbing to the top of the famous Duomo. Back in the…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift didn’t appreciate that ‘Ginny & Georgia’ joke
Taylor Swift is over the jokes. The singer tweeted Monday to express her displeasure with a joke included in the Netflix series “Ginny &…
Continue Reading T.I. and Tiny deny sexual assault allegations as attorney seeks investigation of them
An attorney is asking two states to investigate rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris, in…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga’s dog walker describes harrowing attack as ‘very close call with death’
Ryan Fischer, the dog walker and friend of Lady Gaga who was shot in an altercation last week that ended with two of the singer’s three French…
Continue Reading Snoop Dogg stormed off of Twitch, but forgot to turn it off
Snoop Dogg rapped on the 2006 remix of the Pussycat Dolls hit song “Buttons” that “I see you wanna play with a player from the…
Continue Reading How long should movies be in theaters before streaming? Hollywood is trying to find out
With the movie business upended during the pandemic and tilting more towards streaming than cineplexes, Hollywood is rethinking its business model.…
Continue Reading Gillian Anderson’s American accent throws some people off
The Golden Globes helped remind some people that Gillian Anderson was born in Chicago. Anderson won for best supporting actress in a TV series for…
Continue Reading Ancient ceremonial chariot unearthed in Pompeii
Excavators have discovered a large four-wheel ceremonial chariot at a villa near Pompeii, an ancient city in southern Italy. Excavators found the…
Continue Reading ‘Love Island South Africa’ cast is announced — with only 3 Black contestants
The makers of “Love Island South Africa” are facing criticism after announcing a predominantly White line-up for the show. The latest…
Continue Reading Prince Harry compares ‘unbelievably tough’ royal split to Diana’s experience in Oprah interview
Prince Harry has likened his “unbelievably tough” split from the royal family to the experience of his mother, Princess Diana, in the…
Continue Reading How one documentary reframes the history of Black women
Black women are the mules of the world, Zora Neale Hurston wrote in 1937. More than 80 years later, Hurston’s words in “Their Eyes Were…
Continue Reading Is Banksy behind this prison-escape mural on the wall of a notorious British jail?
An artwork depicting a prisoner’s daring escape has appeared on the wall of a British jail, prompting excited speculation that it was painted…
Continue Reading Golden Globe winners 2021: See the full list
The Golden Globe Awards were presented Sunday night. A full list of nominees follows below, with winners indicated in bold. TELEVISION Best…
Continue Reading Chloé Zhao makes history at Golden Globes
Chloé Zhao has made Golden Globes history. Zhao, who directed “Nomadland,” is the first woman of Asian descent and second woman ever to…
Continue Reading The 78th Golden Globes address controversy, amid a glitchy telecast where streaming reigns supreme
The 78th Golden Globe Awards underwent a rocky evening technically while fleetingly seeking to address the controversy rocking the organization…
Continue Reading Jason Sudeikis and nominees who nailed the whole virtual Golden Globes thing
The mostly virtual Golden Globes has come to an end. But our memories of it will last…until next year. For now, we honor those who captured the…
Continue Reading HFPA addresses controversy at Golden Globes: ‘We look forward to a more inclusive future’
The Hollywood Foreign Press on Sunday addressed controversy stemming from its lack of Black members in the organization during the Golden Globes.…
Continue Reading Chadwick Boseman’s widow gives moving acceptance speech as actor wins Golden Globe
The late Chadwick Boseman was honored with a Golden Globe on Sunday for his incredible turn in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”…
Continue Reading Read the full text of Jane Fonda’s powerful speech at the Golden Globes
It’s common for the winners of the Cecil B. DeMille Award to walk down memory lane discussing their numerous career highlights. But actress…
Continue Reading The movie that won best foreign-language film could have been made in English. Here’s why that didn’t happen
If it weren’t for a producer’s persistence, the movie that just won best foreign-language film at the Golden Globes might have been made…
Continue Reading The real winner of the Golden Globes was Regina King’s dog Cornbread
You know what goes best with a Louis Vuitton dress? Cornbread. That’s the name of Regina King’s dog who seemed to win the hearts of…
Continue Reading The 78th Golden Globes address controversy, amid a glitchy telecast as ‘The Crown’ shines
The 78th Golden Globe Awards got off to an awkward start, seeking to address controversy regarding the organization behind the ceremony, while…
Continue Reading ‘Minari’ just won best foreign-language film. The director feared he’d have to make the movie in English
If it weren’t for a producer’s persistence, the movie that won best foreign-language film at the Golden Globes might have been made in…
Continue Reading What the controversy over ‘Minari’ says about being American
Monica Yi stares at a rickety trailer in the middle of an empty field in rural Arkansas. “What is this place?” the stunned wife asks her…
Continue Reading The 78th Golden Globes get off to an awkward start amid controversy, while honoring Black stars
The 78th Golden Globe Awards got off to an awkward start, seeking to address controversy regarding the organization behind the ceremony, while…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift won’t reschedule postponed ‘Lover Fest’ shows
Taylor Swift won’t reschedule “Lover Fest” shows that were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The star took to social media…
Continue Reading Jonah Hill takes to Instagram to sound off about body image after Daily Mail publishes surfing pictures
Jonah Hill has opened up about body image insecurities after the Daily Mail newspaper published photographs of the actor surfing in Malibu,…
Continue Reading Golden Globes 2021: How to watch and what to expect
The Golden Globes will unofficially kickoff Hollywood’s award season on Sunday, but the event will look a little different this year due to the…
Continue Reading Emmanuel Acho will host ‘The Bachelor: After the Final Rose Special,’ replacing Chris Harrison
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho will be hosting “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose,” replacing host Chris Harrison who stepped aside…
Continue Reading New surveillance video shows the horrific attack on Lady Gaga’s dog walker
The Los Angeles Police Department is examining horrifying surveillance video showing two individuals attacking Lady Gaga’s dog walker, opening…
Continue Reading Why not everyone is happy with Italy’s €1 homes bonanza
Dozens of towns in Italy have been selling abandoned dwellings for a song, sparking a new kind of gold rush as enthusiastic buyers from all over the…
Continue Reading A Golden Globes production veteran explains how to put together a show during a pandemic
In the 30 years Melissa Trueblood has worked in production, she’s seen it all — even if she claims she doesn’t have the coolest…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga’s two French bulldogs have been returned safely, LAPD says
The two French bulldogs violently stolen from Lady Gaga’s dog walker have been returned safely, the Los Angeles Police Department said Friday.…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga pleads for ‘an act of kindness’ and the safe return of her dogs
Lady Gaga has spoken out about the violent attack this week in which her dog walker was shot and two of her French bulldogs stolen. “My beloved…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga pleads for ‘an act of kindess’ and the safe return of her dogs
Lady Gaga has spoken out about the violent attack this week in which her dog walker was shot and two of her French bulldogs stolen. “My beloved…
Continue Reading In the quest to create more content, Hollywood streamers are hitting the books
Remember when reading the book before the movie was a thing? Well, it’s practically impossible to keep up now. With the combination of…
Continue Reading The Italian town where they eat 500-year-old meals
The signs of the Renaissance are everywhere in Italy. Grand piazzas and palazzos. Metal-spiked doors. Looming archways. And, of course, all that…
Continue Reading Here’s why new ‘WandaVision’ episodes debut in the middle of the night
Every Friday, groggy Marvel fans either wake up early or stay up late to follow along with the weekly adventures of streaming’s favorite…
Continue Reading ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ lets Andra Day deliver its high notes
Almost 50 years after “Lady Sings the Blues,” “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” revisits the singer’s career,…
Continue Reading ‘The Father’ showcases Anthony Hopkins as a man in the throes of dementia
“The Father” will affect people in different ways, and the movie remains a somewhat claustrophobic adaptation of the stage play. Yet…
Continue Reading ‘Crisis’ tries giving the opioid epidemic the ‘Traffic’ treatment
It’s either a bad time or (cynically) a good one to release a relatively small movie starring Armie Hammer, whose personal life has been very…
Continue Reading ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 4 trailer is here
Elisabeth Moss’s June is on the run in the new teaser for Season 4 of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” There’s eery silence on…
Continue Reading Russian diplomats and their families leave North Korea by hand-pushed rail trolley due to Covid-19 restrictions
Eight employees of Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang and their families spent more than 34 hours trying to leave North Korea this week, a grueling…
Continue Reading Inside a luxury Thailand ‘golf quarantine’
At six in the morning, Heo Kwang-eum tees off another day in Thailand in coronavirus quarantine — literally. He’s one of dozens of South…
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Petrified tree up to 20 million years old found intact in Lesbos
Experts have made an “extraordinary” discovery of a tree which is still intact after being petrified by a volcanic eruption 20 million…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, two of her French bulldogs stolen
Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and her two French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, were stolen Wednesday night in Hollywood, a source close to the…
Continue Reading The Golden Globes are considered a big party. This year, they’ll air under two clouds
The Golden Globes are celebrated as a star-studded party, but this year they’ll air under a pair of clouds — one due to the difficulty in…
Continue Reading ‘Cherry’ reunites Tom Holland and the Russo brothers on a not-so-super movie
The current Spider-Man and directors of “Avengers: Endgame” reunite on “Cherry,” but that’s the only conspicuously…
Continue Reading Jill Biden gives Kelly Clarkson advice on her divorce
Jill Biden offered Kelly Clarkson advice amid her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. The first lady appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,”…
Continue Reading ‘Firefall’ 2021 lights up in orange glory — and Yosemite has extended the viewing
For all the world, it looks like dangerous hot lava streaming down the side of a cliff. But no, that’s not volcanic activity in Yosemite…
Continue Reading Find out what Disney World has in store for its 50th anniversary celebration in October
Where acres and acres of orange groves outside Orlando, Florida, once stood, the most visited theme park in the world is preparing to celebrate its…
Continue Reading Restoration of Pompeii’s House of the Ceii reveals Roman frescoes glowing with color
One of Pompeii’s oldest frescoes has been restored to its colorful former glory using the help of laser technology. The House of the Ceii,…
Continue Reading Unseen Vincent van Gogh painting of Paris goes on public display for the first time
A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, which has almost never been seen by the public after being stashed within a French family’s private…
Continue Reading Garth Brooks announces he is Covid-19 negative as wife Trisha Yearwood tests positive
While country legend Garth Brooks has tested negative for Covid-19, his wife Trisha Yearwood has contracted the virus. Brooks announced Wednesday…
Continue Reading ‘Coming 2 America’ turned Rick Ross’ Georgia mansion into a Zamunda palace
When audiences see Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem, prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, living in his enormous palace, they’ll…
Continue Reading ‘Frasier’ is being rebooted, with Kelsey Grammer reprising the role 17 years after show ended
Frasier Crane is still listening. The hit 90s sitcom “Frasier” is set to return to screens, with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role as…
Continue Reading Dead shark among items seized at US airports
Next time you travel, make sure to leave your dead shark at home — that is, if you don’t want to make the Transportation Security…
Continue Reading The third ‘Spider-Man’ film finally has a title
Until Wednesday, rumors about the title of the third Spider-Man film have been a web of lies. But the truth has been revealed. Tom Holland will swing…
Continue Reading Last statue of dictator Francisco Franco removed from Spanish soil
The last public statue of Spain’s former dictator, Francisco Franco, was removed from Spanish soil on Tuesday. Workers took away the statue,…
Continue Reading Cheese rolls: How a humble snack became a signature New Zealand food
A cheese roll may seem simple: it’s basically a slice of bread with cheese-based filling, rolled up and toasted until slightly crispy. Yet…
Continue Reading Prince Harry and Meghan donate new roof to Texas women’s shelter damaged in storm
A Texas shelter badly damaged by last week’s winter storm is getting help from an unexpected donor. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,…
Continue Reading Axl Rose hangs with the ‘Scooby-Doo’ gang in an animated cameo
Axl Rose is getting animated. The Guns N’ Roses frontman appears as himself in the latest episode of “Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?”…
Continue Reading DWI charges dropped against Bruce Springsteen, who pleads guilty to just drinking in the park
Bruce Springsteen pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges he imbibed alcohol at New Jersey’s Sandy Hook National Recreation Area, despite knowing…
Continue Reading Airplane seat revolution creates one of biggest beds in the sky
One of the largest beds in the sky is set to debut in just a few months time when JetBlue starts flying its A321neos from Boston and New York to…
Continue Reading What it’s like to live on Italy’s COVID-free islands
There are very few places across the globe that have managed to escape the COVID-19 pandemic; even Antarctica has reported cases. But while the virus…
Continue Reading BTS covers Coldplay and more on MTV Unplugged debut
BTS made their debut on MTV’s Unplugged Tuesday night and played some of their greatest hits. The international K-pop sensation, which is…
Continue Reading Among the TSA’s top 10 catches of 2020: a dead shark
Next time you travel, make sure to leave your dead shark at home — that is, if you don’t want to make the Transportation Security…
Continue Reading Marvel releases catchy ‘Agatha All Along’ song from ‘WandaVision’
“Agatha All Along,” the catchy tune from episode seven of “WandaVision,” is now on Spotify. (If you haven’t seen the…
Continue Reading Shailene Woodley confirms that she and Aaron Rodgers are engaged
Shailene Woodley has confirmed that she and football star Aaron Rodgers are indeed engaged. The actress addressed the news during an interview with…
Continue Reading Proposed Hawaii state senate bill could make hikers pay for their own rescue if they disobey signs
Hikers who ignore closed or trespassing signs in Hawaii may soon be financially on the hook if they need to be rescued. SB700, which is currently…
Continue Reading Mandy Moore welcomes baby boy with husband Taylor Goldsmith
Mandy Moore has welcomed her first child. The “This Is Us” actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that she and her husband…
Continue Reading Drew Barrymore talks about her experience in a ‘psychiatric ward’ at 13
Drew Barrymore was virtually interviewed on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show Monday, where she opened up about her tumultuous teen years and her…
Continue Reading George Clooney is doing a lot of laundry and dishes these days
George Clooney is featured on one of the covers of W Magazine’s first issue of 2021, Volume 1, Best Performances, which pays tribute to the…
Continue Reading Vanessa Bryant calls out rapper Meek Mill for song referencing late husband Kobe Bryant
Vanessa Bryant was not amused by Meek Mill referencing the tragic death of her husband, Kobe Bryant, in his latest song. Bryant took to her Instagram…
Continue Reading Airline industry app could open up quarantine-free travel
A new app to help travelers store and manage their certifications for Covid-19 tests and vaccines is set to launch next month. The IATA Travel Pass…
Continue Reading The art of processing our collective grief
We have heard the phrase “grim milestone” so often in the past year that it now falls into the realm of journalistic cliché.…
Continue Reading Risky business? Balancing Mexico’s pandemic response with tourism
Along the beaches of Mexico, typically teeming with vacationers, there is a struggle between two powerful forces that won’t be going anywhere…
Continue Reading ‘Superman & Lois’ flies back to the Man of Steel’s ‘Smallville’ roots
“Superman & Lois” was plucked from the ribs of the current crop of the CW’s DC superhero dramas, but its strongest connection…
Continue Reading Matt James addresses ‘Bachelor’ racism controversy
Matt James, the star of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” is breaking his silence on the controversy that has enveloped this season of the…
Continue Reading Mystery of 60-year-old Alaska tourist photos is solved
It was an ordinary Friday for Susanna Stevens-Johnson. She woke up in snowy Mountain Village, on the Yukon Delta in Alaska, and checked her Facebook…
Continue Reading Daft Punk, the influential French dance music duo, are splitting up after 28 years
Daft Punk are splitting up after nearly three decades, the French dance duo’s longtime publicist confirmed to CNN on Monday. Kathryn Frazier…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift’s re-recorded ‘Love Story’ is back on top of the charts
Taylor Swift’s re-recording of “Love Story” is now a success story. “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” debuted at…
Continue Reading Amy Poehler doesn’t know if UCB will reopen
Amy Poehler is unsure about the future of the Upright Citizens Brigade, the improv theater she co-founded. “What we said in our statement was…
Continue Reading Hadaka Matsuri: Japan’s famed Naked Festival canceled for all but a select few
This time a year ago, thousands gathered for Japan’s annual Hadaka Matsuri — also popularly known as the “Naked…
Continue Reading Brooke Shields says she broke her leg and is learning how to walk again
Brooke Shields is staying positive after breaking her leg. The former supermodel shared a video on Instagram of herself walking through the hospital…
Continue Reading Stevie Wonder is moving to Ghana
Singer Stevie Wonder is moving to Ghana. The iconic, award-winning performer spoke to Oprah Winfrey in an interview explaining his decision, citing…
Continue Reading Olivia Rodrigo responds to that ‘Driver’s License’ sketch on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” got its own “Saturday Night Live” sketch this weekend, with the singer calling it…
Continue Reading Jim Carrey is taking a break from posting his political art
Jim Carrey is a painter, cartoonist and sketcher in his spare time, using the mediums the last couple of years to speak out against the Trump…
Continue Reading Why this Harper’s Bazaar cover featuring Megan Thee Stallion matters
Megan Thee Stallion has graced the cover of countless magazines. But her appearance on the front of Harper’s Bazaar marks an important stride…
Continue Reading How United Airlines passengers reacted when the plane’s engine exploded midair
The loud boom was unmistakable aboard United Flight 328 just after takeoff on Saturday. Something had clearly gone very wrong. Some of the 241 people…
Continue Reading Ne-Yo ‘overjoyed’ as he and wife Crystal Smith prepare to welcome baby number 3
Ne-Yo’s family is growing — and the R&B musician is delighted. The “So Sick” singer announced the news that his wife,…
Continue Reading ‘Painted by a madman’: Edvard Munch wrote a hidden message on ‘The Scream’
A tiny message hidden in Edvard Munch’s famous painting “The Scream” was written by the artist himself, a new investigation of the…
Continue Reading Why the red planet captures our imagination in movies and books
Consider the odds of your having been born: from the earliest stirrings of protohominid life — the ones writer Arthur C. Clarke and director…
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