Entertainment Archives

Syroco vs SP80: The race to create the world’s fastest sail boat

January 15, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newssource

For more than eight years, the world sailing speed record has remained unbroken. In November 2012, Australian Paul Larsen reached 65.45 knots (or 121…

Joanne Rogers, the widow of Fred Rogers, star of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ has died

January 14, 2021 5:56 PM CNN Newssource

Joanne Rogers, the widow of Fred Rogers, star of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” has died. She was 92. The news was confirmed…

Hotels open their doors to Covid-19 patients as Britain’s hospitals are stretched to the limit

January 14, 2021 2:54 PM CNN Newssource

The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and…

Siegfried Fischbacher, illusionist of Siegfried & Roy, dead at 81

January 14, 2021 12:45 PM CNN Newssource

Siegfried Fischbacher, an illusionist known for working with exotic cats as one half of Siegfried & Roy, has died from pancreatic cancer,…

Patrick Dempsey spills details on ‘Enchanted’ sequel

January 14, 2021 12:15 PM CNN Newssource

Patrick Dempsey is gearing up for the “Enchanted” sequel. The actor spoke about the upcoming film, “Disenchanted,” during an…

‘American Skin’ explores race, policing and loss through a provocative lens

January 14, 2021 12:09 PM CNN Newssource

“American Skin” touches on raw nerves in the midst of a chaotic historical moment, which is ultimately the whole point. Following his…

Tower of London’s ‘queen’ raven, Merlina, missing and feared dead

January 14, 2021 11:00 AM CNN Newssource

Merlina, a 14-year-old raven and one of the Tower of London’s permanent residents, has gone missing and is feared dead. A spokeswoman for…

Macaque monkeys at a Bali temple can spot expensive items to steal and ransom for food

January 14, 2021 10:25 AM CNN Newssource

The well known phrase cheeky monkey has some basis in fact, if a new study on the behavior of the primates is anything to go by. The paper, published…

‘WandaVision’ flexes some different muscles as Marvel adds its power to Disney+

January 14, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newssource

Marvel flexes different muscles with “WandaVision,” leveraging major assets while stretching its creative formula in this first series…

American Airlines is relocating crews from downtown DC hotels for inauguration week

January 14, 2021 9:31 AM CNN Newssource

American Airlines said it will relocate crew members from downtown Washington, DC hotels to lodgings closer to airports through January 24 because of…

‘The Masked Dancer’ reveals the identity of the Moth

January 14, 2021 9:10 AM CNN Newssource

“The Masked Dancer” has revealed the identity of the Moth. During Wednesday night’s episode, the Zebra, the Moth, the Cotton Candy…

Riz Ahmed reveals he quietly got married months ago

January 14, 2021 8:22 AM CNN Newssource

Congratulations to the newlywed Riz Ahmed! During a conversation in Monday’s episode of the “Grounded with Louis Theroux” podcast,…

Qatar Airways to retire half of its A380 planes

January 14, 2021 7:59 AM CNN Newssource

It was once the all-conquering superjumbo, but today it’s more likely to be viewed as a white elephant. As the latest nail in the coffin for…

A Dolly Parton statue may be erected at the Tennessee Capitol

January 14, 2021 7:24 AM CNN Newssource

Dolly Parton may be the quintessential Tennessean. Born and raised in the Smoky Mountains, she’s waxed poetic about her “Tennessee…

New Zealand closes road for a month to let sea lions nest safely

January 14, 2021 6:29 AM CNN Newssource

A New Zealand council has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely. John Wilson Ocean…

The Smithsonian is gathering artifacts from the US Capitol riot

January 14, 2021 6:05 AM CNN Newssource

The National Museum of American History is collecting objects to help document last week’s deadly riot at the US Capitol, the museum’s…

Anne Hathaway reveals we’ve all been calling her the wrong name

January 14, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newssource

Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway wants everybody to start calling her by her nickname, Annie. Hathaway, whose most recent movie “Locked…

Troina: The Italian town that will pay you to restyle a €1 home

January 14, 2021 3:55 AM CNN Newssource

If you’ve previously been tempted by the prospect of buying a crumbling house in Italy for one euro, this latest move by a town to lure…

California’s Disneyland Resort has now opened as a ‘super’ Covid-19 vaccination site

January 14, 2021 1:52 AM CNN Newssource

A “super” Covid-19 vaccination site at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened Wednesday, CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS reported.…

Rapper YFN Lucci facing murder charges after shooting in Atlanta

January 13, 2021 6:44 PM CNN Newssource

Rapper YFN Lucci is wanted on multiple charges — including murder — in connection with fatal shooting last month, Atlanta police said…