Canada introduces hotel quarantine, suspends Caribbean and Mexico flights
To curb coronavirus transmission, Canada announced rules Friday to further discourage international travel, especially during spring break. Most…
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Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ biopic pushed back
The release of Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” biopic has been postponed until 2022. The film, which stars Austin Butler as the late rock…
Continue Reading World’s busiest air route hit by COVID-19 ban
New travel bans imposed by the United Kingdom limiting arrivals from the United Arab Emirates and other destinations in an attempt to curb the spread…
Continue Reading Travel to Antarctica during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Antarctica, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading How much COVID-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?
People who had travel insurance in 2020 found that their policies offered little protection against the global pandemic that dramatically upended…
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‘Palmer’ gives Justin Timberlake a chance to show off his dramatic side
Off-screen drama shouldn’t obscure the on-screen merits of “Palmer,” a small movie that offers a solid showcase for Justin…
Continue Reading Katherine Heigl is looking back on those ‘difficult person’ accusations
Katherine Heigl once had a reputation in Hollywood for being “difficult.” Now she’s got an opinion about that opinion. In an…
Continue Reading Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci light up the end-of-life drama in ‘Supernova’
The premise of “Supernova” couldn’t be simpler, as a longtime couple grapples with the dire challenge of early-onset dementia.…
Continue Reading ‘Remarkably lucky’ Australian man escapes crocodile by prizing jaws off his head
A “remarkably lucky” Australian man who forced a crocodile off his head by prizing open its jaws with his bare hands has managed to…
Continue Reading Hollywood pays tribute to Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson was a petite woman, but to those lucky enough to walk any of the paths she carved in Hollywood, she was the giant on whose shoulders…
Continue Reading The Sundance Film Festival is going virtual this year
The annual Sundance Film Festival is going virtual this year. The festival, which kicked off Thursday, may not have the usual crowds strolling around…
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Committee plans for EISF in 2021
One of our community’s most popular events is on schedule for…
Continue Reading Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her…
Continue Reading Kardashians give emotional farewell in promo for final season of TV series
“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is coming to an end — and it appears from the show’s latest promo that the cast is having a…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga and Oreo team up to ‘spread musical messages of kindness’ with limited-edition cookies
Lady Gaga has a sweet treat in store for her little (cookie) monsters. The pop star partnered with Oreo to release a line of cookies inspired by her…
Continue Reading One of the last privately owned Botticelli portraits has sold for over $92 million
One of the last Sandro Botticelli portraits left in private hands sold at auction for more than $92 million USD (after fees) at Sotheby’s New…
Continue Reading Ducks fly together in new trailer for Disney+ series ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’
Disney+ is taking a quack at bringing the world of “The Mighty Ducks” to live-action television for the first time. The new trailer for…
Continue Reading The Vermont teacher who made Bernie’s mittens has three pairs up for auction
The teacher who made the now infamous — and not-for-sale mittens worn by Sen. Bernie Sanders during President Joe Biden’s inauguration is…
Continue Reading Why all American music is rooted in African American expression, a new museum shows
As more people are starting to learn about the history of African Americans, there is one component that’s particularly integral to…
Continue Reading Michael Strahan tests positive for Covid-19, ‘GMA’ hosts confirm
Michael Strahan left the news of his having Covid-19 to his colleagues at “Good Morning America.” On Thursday, Robin Roberts, George…
Continue Reading ‘The Little Things’ brings a big dose of star power to a grim crime thriller
“The Little Things” is actually based on a screenplay written in the 1990s, and those dark roots show, in a psychological crime thriller…
Continue Reading Britney Spears dances to music featuring ex Justin Timberlake
Britney Spears is jamming out to music by none other than her ex, Justin Timberlake. Spears posted to Instagram a video of herself dancing to…
Continue Reading Spain launches low-cost bullet train between Madrid and Barcelona
Like many destinations around the world, Spain has been pretty much stopped in its tracks during the pandemic. But the ambitious expansion of the…
Continue Reading Carey Mulligan strikes back at review
Carey Mulligan has doubled down on her thoughts about a review which referenced her looks. Variety published a review written by freelancer Dennis…
Continue Reading Can you solve the mystery of these 60-year-old travel photos?
There was a time when Dutch creative director Jennifer Skupin actively sought out antique furniture and vintage items at flea markets. She was…
Continue Reading Pamela Anderson is married
Pamela Anderson is a married woman. The former TV star and her bodyguard, Dan Hayhurst, tied the knot on Christmas Eve at her home on Vancouver…
Continue Reading Appalachian Trail Conservancy recommends that hikers delay long expeditions to 2022 due to Covid-19
For those who have hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) on their bucket list for the year, Covid-19 may prove to be an unexpected complication. The…
Continue Reading Cloris Leachman, award-winning sitcom star, dead at 94
Cloris Leachman, the acclaimed actress whose one-of-a-kind comedic flair made her a legendary figure in film and television for seven decades, has…
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Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94
Cloris Leachman, a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the “The Last Picture Show” and Emmys for her comedic work in…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez celebrates ‘Wedding Planner’ 20th anniversary and talks Botox
It’s the 20-year anniversary of when Jennifer Lopez’s romcom, “The Wedding Planner,” hit No. 1 at the box office before…
Continue Reading Elliot Page and Emma Portner say they are divorcing
Elliot Page and Emma Portner are getting divorced. The couple announced the decision in a statement to CNN on Tuesday. “After much thought and…
Continue Reading ‘Resident Alien’ casts Alan Tudyk as an E.T. who can’t go home
Turning a concept as old as “My Favorite Martian” into something fresh and funny isn’t easy, but “Resident Alien”…
Continue Reading Christina Anstead is back to her maiden name on Instagram amid divorce
New Year, the old you. That’s the case for Christina Anstead, who has changed her name amid her divorce from Ant Anstead. She will now go by…
Continue Reading A London museum wants to challenge common perceptions of the Holocaust
New galleries due to open in London’s Imperial War Museum later this year will challenge commonly held views about the Holocaust, with a focus…
Continue Reading Halsey reveals she’s pregnant
Surprise! Halsey is pregnant. The singer, who is active on social media, took to her verified Instagram account Wednesday to share the news that she…
Continue Reading First look at Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in ‘Spencer’
Kristen Stewart certainly resembles Princess Diana. A photo from the upcoming film “Spencer” in which Stewart plays the late royal has…
Continue Reading ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ stirs Asian representation debate
All people of Asian heritage are not the same. That’s the rather self-evident message from some who have dived into a debate about the…
Continue Reading ‘Penguin Bloom’ can’t find the right framework to tell its inspirational story
A family movie with a throwback feel, “Penguin Bloom” seemingly can’t make up its mind about who its actual protagonist is —…
Continue Reading Amy Schumer explains her part in Hilaria Baldwin controversy
Remember the Hilaria Baldwin heritage controversy? It may feel like ages ago in the current news cycle but it was actually just last month. And in…
Continue Reading New Zealand tells tourists to stop copying other people’s travel photos
New Zealand is really bored of your Instagram posts. The country has launched a new tourism campaign, urging travelers to stop mimicking photos they…
Continue Reading Dwayne Johnson says late dad ‘would have loved’ new TV series ‘Young Rock’
NBC’s “Young Rock” may largely be about Dwayne Johnson’s good old days, but it also aims to be honest: Those days…
Continue Reading Business exec and his wife charged after flying into remote Canadian town to get Covid-19 vaccine, officials say
The former president and CEO of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and his wife are facing charges — including failure to self-isolate…
Continue Reading US airport screeners confiscated guns at record rate in 2020
Airport security screeners are finding guns at US checkpoints at about twice the rate they did in 2019, according to new Transportation Security…
Continue Reading Beyoncé drops new ‘Icy Park’ collection for Ivy Park
Beyoncé has released a new Ivy Park collection called Icy Park, filled with streetwear, footwear and winter pieces for her fans. Ivy Park, a…
Continue Reading Dale Moss speaks out on Clare Crawley breakup
Dale Moss has opened up about his broken engagement with Clare Crawley. The couple made “Bachelorette” history this season after they…
Continue Reading Justin Timberlake doesn’t want to be ‘weirdly private’ about his kids
Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel want to keep their children out of the spotlight but for good reason. Timberlake, who grew up in Memphis,…
Continue Reading Centre Pompidou to shut for three years for renovations
The famous Centre Pompidou, a sprawling modernist complex in central Paris that houses one of the world’s leading art museums, is set to close…
Continue Reading The Soviet flying beast that never really took off
The only surviving prototype of this unusual plane now sits dilapidated in a field near Moscow, but it was once the hope of the Soviet Union against…
Continue Reading A Disney World ticket booker alerted police to a domestic violence victim after taking their call
A Walt Disney World employee who took a call from a woman in Pennsylvania inquiring about booking tickets to the Florida resort on January 9 alerted…
Continue Reading Steve Harvey has his eye on daughter’s boyfriend, Michael B. Jordan
Steve Harvey has given his approval of his daughter Lori’s relationship with Michael B. Jordan — for now. Harvey recently talked about it…
Continue Reading Southwest joins other airlines in banning emotional support animals
Southwest Airlines has joined other major US carriers in banning emotional support animals. Effective March 1, the airline will no longer transport…
Continue Reading ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ trailer gives first glimpse of epic monster showdown
Hollywood has rocked the internet with a glimpse of a monster new offering — “Godzilla vs Kong.” Movie fans around the world have…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ viewers spot a historical mistake in scenes
Oh, dear. How ever could they have missed this during their promenade around the town square? Some fans of the hit Netflix series…
Continue Reading Concorde successor AS2 takes leap forward with vast new Florida HQ
The race is heating up to produce the first supersonic passenger aircraft to enter commercial service in more than 50 years. US planemaker Aerion,…
Continue Reading Keira Knightley won’t act in sex scenes directed by men
According to Keira Knightley, she doesn’t “have an absolute ban” on shooting nude scenes, but she’s not comfortable doing so…
Continue Reading DJ Spinderella says she was ‘wrongfully excluded’ from Salt-N-Pepa’s Lifetime biopic
DJ Spinderella is speaking out about being excluded from the production of the Salt-N-Pepa biopic that premiered this weekend on Lifetime. Deidra…
Continue Reading An artist is spreading joy in her community with a miniature outdoor art gallery
An artist yearning to help people connect during the coronavirus pandemic has created a miniature art gallery that invites visitors to keep the art.…
Continue Reading Song Yoo-jung, South Korean TV star, dead at 26
South Korean actress Song Yoo-jung has died at the age of 26, her agency confirmed Monday. “Actress Song Yoo-jung has left us,” Sublime…
Continue Reading This restaurant’s menu offers bluntly honest descriptions of the dishes
Feigang Fei, owner of Cuisine AuntDai in Montreal, wants to be honest with you. The orange beef? Not very good, especially compared to the…
Continue Reading What it’s like to be a lighthouse keeper
Caroline Woodward wakes each morning to the sound of waves crashing onto the rocks that surround her home, tiny Lennard Island, at the head of…
Continue Reading Man survives 18 days lost in Australian bush, eating mushrooms and drinking dam water
A man who was missing for two and a half weeks in the Australian bush has been found alive after surviving on mushrooms and dam water, police say.…
Continue Reading We need more ‘trauma-free Blackness.’ Here’s a start
I was scrolling through Facebook one evening when I noticed an odd image that someone had posted on my page. It was a screenshot of a solitary Black…
Continue Reading What Dakota Johnson’s moving performance as a dying woman taught her about living
Dakota Johnson’s latest role in the poignant film “Our Friend” taught her life lessons she plans to carry with her. Johnson plays…
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An extremely rare white kangaroo was born at a zoo in New York
A New York zoo has welcomed a baby red kangaroo with a rare condition that left park employees shocked. Cosmo, the newest joey at Animal Adventure…
Continue Reading What ‘vaccine passports’ mean for your summer vacation
The words “vaccine passport” have a reassuring ring to them, perhaps conjuring up the image of a sleek, embossed document with…
Continue Reading Gregory Sierra, ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘Barney Miller’ actor, dies at 83
Actor Gregory Sierra, best known for his roles in “Sanford and Son” and “Barney Miller,” died on January 4 from cancer, his…
Continue Reading The abandoned Soviet nuclear missile base hidden in a Polish forest
Some call it the ghost town, because for decades it didn’t appear on any maps — a clandestine location that at the height of the Cold War…
Continue Reading Canada working with the US to close travel ‘loophole’
Canadian officials said Friday they are working with the Biden administration to close what they describe as a travel “loophole” and to…
Continue Reading The place that helped inspire American democracy
You’ll find it almost everywhere you turn — on T-shirts, bumper stickers, magnets and all types of tourist trinkets — the three…
Continue Reading What Dakota Johnson’s moving performance as a dying woman taught her a lot about living
Dakota Johnson’s latest role in the poignant film “Our Friend” taught her life lessons she plans to carry with her. Johnson plays…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez hopes her knife skills make the cut in new season of ‘Selena + Chef’
Selena Gomez is putting it on all the line — including her fingers — in the new season of “Selena + Chef.” The series, which…
Continue Reading Dave Chappelle asymptomatic after testing positive for Covid-19
Comedian Dave Chappelle has tested positive for Covid-19 but is asymptomatic, according to a statement from his spokeswoman obtained by CNN.…
Continue Reading Cruise line says only vaccinated passengers can sail
Given all the problems faced by the cruise industry in 2020, the announcement by one operator that all passengers must be fully vaccinated for…
Continue Reading ‘In & Of Itself’ brings Derek DelGaudio’s unique magic act into your living room
Magic and monologues turn out to be a potent streaming combination, conjuring a taste of the theatrical experience that many sorely miss. The latest…
Continue Reading ‘The White Tiger’ presents a searing look at India’s caste system
“The White Tiger” is one of those movies that would likely struggle to claw out much attention without Netflix’s muscle behind it,…
Continue Reading France has passed a law protecting the sounds and smells of the countryside
France has passed a law protecting the “sensory heritage” of its rural areas, in the face of complaints about the noises and smells…
Continue Reading Mick Norcross, ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star, found dead at 57
British reality TV star Mick Norcross has been found dead at his home at the age of 57. Norcross, the former owner of the Sugar Hut nightclub in…
Continue Reading Dustin Diamond completes first round of chemotherapy for cancer treatment
Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond is making progress in his fight against cancer. A representative for the actor said on…
Continue Reading Randy Parton, the country singer and Dolly Parton’s younger brother, has died after a battle with cancer
Country music singer Randy Parton, younger brother to Dolly Parton, has died after a battle with cancer. His sister announced his death on Thursday…
Continue Reading For flight attendants, getting people to wear masks is now one of the hardest parts of the job
Masks have become a matter of course on airplane flights, and unfortunately, so have ugly confrontations about wearing them. Since the pandemic…
Continue Reading No beaches or booze: What South Africa’s top tourist spot looks like during Covid
With its vast mountain ranges, sandy beaches and towering forests, Cape Town is a place where the natural world dominates, imploring visitors to stop…
Continue Reading Florida issues new Covid-19 vaccine residency rules to cut down on ‘vaccine tourism’
Florida issued new health guidelines Thursday in an attempt to cut down on “vaccine tourism,” requiring that Covid-19 vaccines be given…
Continue Reading Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to earn a Michelin star
The Michelin Guide has awarded one of its coveted stars to a French vegan restaurant for the first time. ONA, which stands for Origine Non Animale or…
Continue Reading ‘The Masked Dancer’ reveals the celebrity hiding under Cricket
Singer Brian McKnight was revealed on Wednesday’s “The Masked Dancer” to be the person who has been performing under the Cricket…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ is returning for a second season
“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the steamy Netflix show. The period drama…
Continue Reading Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ is returning for a second season
“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the hit show. The period drama — created…
Continue Reading ‘Walker’ gets a new look with Jared Padalecki as the Texas Ranger
Occasionally a reboot comes along that’s so different from the original you wonder why they bothered. “Walker” is one of those,…
Continue Reading Tim McGraw wasn’t so sure about Taylor Swift naming a song after him
Tim McGraw did not feel like a spring chicken when he learned that Taylor Swift was naming a song named after him. As you may recall, Swift’s…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen lost a tooth in a Fruit Roll-Up at the inauguration
Good news and bad news for Chrissy Teigen. President Biden followed her on Twitter but she also lost a tooth. The model and cookbook author was at…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez perform at the inauguration
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez delivered powerful performances at Wednesday’s inauguration. Gaga sang the national anthem, while Lopez performed…
Continue Reading Europe’s Star Cities, marvels of Renaissance engineering
They’re scattered all over Europe but their perfect geometrical beauty can only be fully admired when seen from above. Like snowflakes viewed…
Continue Reading Michael Douglas meets newborn grandson for the first time
Michael Douglas is a proud grandpa. The actor shared a photo of himself meeting his newborn grandson on Tuesday. “First time I’ve seen my…
Continue Reading Women and girls are wearing pearls and Converse to honor Vice President Harris
Wednesday’s inauguration is chock-full of sobering firsts. It’s beset by the Covid-19 pandemic, threats of violence and the…
Continue Reading Cole Sprouse not interested in a ‘Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ reboot
Sorry fans of “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” but Cole Sprouse has moved on. The “Riverdale” star appeared on “The…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez prep for inauguration performances
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez are among the artists scheduled to perform at Wednesday’s inauguration. The “On the Floor” singer…
Continue Reading Bow Wow apologizes after crowded Houston club backlash
Bow Wow has apologized for taking the stage in a packed nightclub in Houston over the weekend. The rapper, who also acts under his legal name Shad…
Continue Reading ‘The Muppet Show’ is coming to Disney+
If you thought you’d never get a chance to stream “The Muppet Show,” fuhgeddaboudit! Disney+ announced on Tuesday that all five…
Continue Reading The Georgia teen who went to jail in Cayman Islands for breaking quarantine admits mistake
After spending more than a month in a Cayman Islands jail, a Georgia teen admits she was wrong for breaking Covid-19 quarantine rules. Skylar Mack,…
Continue Reading New Orleans Jazz Fest pushed to October due to Covid-19
The 2021 New Orleans Jazz Fest has been postponed until October, according to a statement posted on the festival’s website. Originally…
Continue Reading Chris Gethard’s highly addictive ‘Beautiful/Anonymous’ podcast hits 250 episodes
Comedian Chris Gethard started a podcast a few years ago with the simple premise he would tweet out a phone number, answer a random call, and have an…
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