Italy is home to some of the world’s most famous cities, art, wine and beaches. Think Florence, Rome and Venice with their abundant Renaissance architecture and well-known galleries, Tuscany with its globally-renowned vineyards and the glamorous Amalfi coast with its see-and-be-seen vibe. While these places are an obvious draw for travelers, Italians themselves prefer to
Month: March 2022
Play video content TMZ.com Michael Rapaport is commending President Zelensky for his bravery … giving his seal of approval to a fellow Jewish man and comedian. We got Michael in NYC on Thursday, and he had nothing but praise for the Ukrainian President — who Rapaport believes has been a great leader through such uncertain
By now, it’s become abundantly clear that one way people have endured the pandemic has been through retail therapy—whether that meant hoarding toilet paper to soothe fears of scarcity or doubling down on sweatsuits to acquiesce to a new work-from-home, do-every-damn-thing-from-home lifestyle. The supply chain has responded by sputtering and groaning under the weight of
Billionaire Warren Buffett says he drinks five Cokes a day. Bloomberg | Getty Images Warren Buffett’s recent success from his massive Apple bet is spurring comparisons with the legend’s greatest investment of all time — Coca-Cola. Berkshire Hathaway began buying Apple’s stock in 2016 and amassed a 5% ownership of the iPhone maker by mid-2018 with
It’s been over a week since the NBA All-Star Game … but Macy Gray is STILL wondering if LeBron James was laughing at her anthem performance. The singer took to TikTok on Wednesday to try to get clarity on the situation, asking her 100,000 followers if they think LBJ was really cracking up over her
Almost a decade following the last Expendables movie, Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren have reunited to make a fourth film, which is expected to head to theaters sometime this year. In anticipation of the action sequel, Lundgren is teasing what audiences can expect. So far we know that Expendables 4 will boast a
Colin Farrell completely transformed himself to play Penguin in ‘The Batman.’ Here are some of his other villainous roles. Colin Farrell, 45, is a renowned actor with a large number of credits to his name. He has done it all from the charismatic romantic lead to the action hero to the nefarious villain. While he
Jared Patterson, a Republican member of the State of Texas House of Representatives, sent a letter to school superintendents urging them to pledge not to buy books from any vendors that carry “pornographic materials.” The letter was signed by 26 other Republican lawmakers, saying “[W]e also acknowledge school districts have a lot of power in
Image rights: George Lucas’s latest acquisition Chateau Margui vineyards by Var Matin After months of rumours surrounding the lush region of Coteaux Varois en Provence, it’s finally been confirmed that George Lucas has added Château Margüi to his portfolio of properties. Lucas added the property adjacent to former couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Château
The Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich, has said he will sell the club and use the net proceeds to set up a charitable foundation to support people affected by the war in Ukraine. Chris Bryant, the Labour MP for Rhondda, used parliamentary privilege last week to call in the House of Commons for Abramovich’s assets
Mar. 2nd, 2022 The North Pole and South Pole are amongst the most inhospitable, and mysterious regions on Earth. Both are massive white layers of ice and snow, profoundly cold, and unchanged for millennia. And yet, both poles have historically been seductive areas that have called explorers who wanted to experience and explore the beginning
Russian billionaire and businessman Alisher Usmanov arrives to the openings of new monument to former Russian Prime Minister Yegeny Primakov at Smolenskaya Square inin Central Moscow, Russia, October,29,2019. Politician and diplomat Yegeny Primakov died in 2015. Mikhail Svetlov | Getty Images Russia’s top billionaires have lost over $80 billion in wealth in recent weeks, with
The ambition of the entire Species 10-C concept simultaneously intrigues and worries me. Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Episode 11 prepares us to encounter a species unlike anything we’ve ever seen on a Star Trek show. At the same time, Tarka and Book infiltrating a ship with sentience like Zora’s is almost farcical. Ignoring the
News Live Nation to Cease All Business in Russia “Live Nation joins the world in strongly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.” By Evan Minsker March 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter Fans at a 2019 concert at Moscow’s Otkritie Arena (Sergei BobylevTASS via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Live Nation has announced that it will no longer promote
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore delivers the Albus Dumbledore that Harry Potter never could through showcasing him dueling Grindlewald. The second trailer for Fantastic Beasts 3 shows a Dumbledore at the height of his magical power and facing off against Gellert Grindelwald in a long-awaited duel. It’s a side of the Hogwarts professor — and, eventually, headmaster —
What a way to celebrate being cancer-free. Jeopardy! contestant Christine Whelchel first appeared on the show last week with what appeared to be dirty-blonde hair fashioned into loose curls. Read more: Calgary man selected to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ works on buzzer reflexes and U.S. presidents When the champion returned to screens on Monday, however, something
The recent tsunami of book challenges, particularly to LGBTQ and POC books, has revealed the inner workings of library and school board meetings that usually go unnoticed. In Lafayette, Louisiana, years of the library board being “stacked” with conservative voices appointed by the Parish Council has resulted in a board that doesn’t serve its community
Since the beginning of time, wedding rings have been a symbol of commitment, and many people have been embracing the trends ever since. These wedding rings manifest the love between two people and the choice of spending the rest of their lives together. But wedding trends vary from time to time, with most people opting
Measures in the Elections Bill will undermine charities’ ability to campaign and increase the regulatory burden upon them, peers have heard. In a debate about the legislation in the House of Lords, several peers expressed concerns that the legislation would negatively affect charities’ campaigning activities. The Elections Bill, which covers matters relating to the running
(CNN) — The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, generating alarm and sadness among the aviation world in which it occupies almost cult status. The enormous aircraft, named “Mriya,” or “dream” in Ukrainian, was parked at an airfield near Kyiv when it
Block co-founder Jim McKelvey. CNBC | NBC Universal | Getty Images BARCELONA — In 2014, Amazon launched a product that sounded strikingly similar to something already on offer from Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey’s payments company Square, which is today known as Block. It was called Amazon Register, and it would let small businesses accept credit
After two winters of misfortune, British skiers and snowboarders are set to be among the first group of travellers to benefit from easing travel restrictions across Europe. As the ski season enters its final few months nations on the continent are making efforts to allow Britons to visit without so much as a negative test
Darren Criss‘ older brother, Charles Criss, has died by suicide — and his sibling is sending out a powerful message about mental health in the wake of such a tragedy. The actor revealed the sad news Wednesday in a social media post, throwing up a bunch of photos of his bro, as well as a
Euphoria‘s season 2 finale might have left more than few major questions unanswered, but we have learned one thing since: Fez had every intention of acknowledging the growing feelings between him and Lexi. In a short and sweet interview with Variety, actor Angus Cloud unpacked the disturbing finale, which saw his character, Fez, lose his
Robert Pattinson stars in “The Batman.” Warner Bros. Batman has taken on many forms on the big screen, from goofy and campy to suave and gritty. Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” introduces audiences to a new iteration of the Dark Knight — emo. The film, which arrives in theaters on Friday, has elicited mixed reactions from
CHVRCHES and Robert Smith won an NME Award for their song “How Not to Drown” on Wednesday, and promptly hit the stage to perform live together for the first time. The synthpop band and The Cure frontman teamed up at the UK awards show to play “How Not to Drown” and fellow Screen Violence cut “Asking For
China has cleared Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore for release in the market, though a date is still to be set. The WB Weibo account posted today that “magic is coming” and said, “stay tuned.” This is the third film from the studio this year to be granted access, following The Matrix
It’s a chilly February afternoon in New York, but Winnie Harlow is telegraphing another latitude. Seated on a rattan sofa in a sunny loft space, she is an inscrutable presence behind a pair of slim mirrored sunglasses. “Very giving The Matrix,” she agrees with a laugh, when I mention Morpheus, Laurence Fishburne’s trench coat–wearing character
Image: Sunreef Yachts Luxury shipbuilding company Sunreef Yachts has unveiled a new eco sailing catamaran — the Sunreef 43M Eco. Fully customisable like the Sunreef 140 “sailing super-catamaran”, the 43M Eco is the solar-assisted version. The multihull has exceptional levels of comfort and unlimited range — the true embodiment of sustainable yachting. The Polish builder’s
The Charity Commission has joined the Fundraising Regulator in warning charities to be careful about where they accept donations from in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Gerald Oppenheim, chief executive of the Fundraising Regulator, warned yesterday that charities should be “extra vigilant” about accepting donations connected to Russia. A statement today from Helen