Penguin returns to the sea after long trip from Antarctica to Australia

Penguin returns to the sea after long trip from Antarctica  to Australia

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach, officials said Friday. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach sand dunes in the town of Denmark in temperate southwest Australia — about 3,500 kilometers (2,200 … Read more

The Four Seasons New York returns, Etēline in Chelsea, more NYC events

The Four Seasons New York returns, Etēline in Chelsea, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? Casa Tua lands on the UES, Kara Walker has a … Read more

Tom Cruise hangs off a plane in thrilling ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ trailer — as an old face returns

Tom Cruise hangs off a plane in thrilling ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ trailer — as an old face returns

Tom Cruise is up to his old tricks in his eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie. The teaser trailer for “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” was released Monday with a glimpse at what has been reported as Cruise’s final appearance as Ethan Hunt. The 62-year-old Oscar nominee hangs off the side of a yellow airplane in one … Read more

Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet returns to social media after singer’s secret baby bombshell — here’s what she posted

Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet returns to social media after singer’s secret baby bombshell — here’s what she posted

Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet has logged back in. On Wednesday, the 18-year-old shared her first photos to Instagram since her dad, 55, revealed he’d welcomed a child with a woman outside of his marriage to his wife, Jordyn Blum, whom he tied the knot with in 2003.  Violet posted a carousel of images, which included a dimly lit photo of … Read more

‘Surprised’ Jerry Jones returns to radio station after explosive interview

‘Surprised’ Jerry Jones returns to radio station after explosive interview

When Cowboys owner Jerry Jones returned to the 105.3 The Fan airwaves in Dallas Tuesday morning, a week after his explosive interview on “Shan & RJ” in which he threatened to have the hosts fired, Jones asked how one of the hosts, R.J. Choppy, was doing. “That stings, Jerry, R.J.’s the only one not here … Read more

Alec Baldwin returns to ‘SNL’ for first time since judge dismissed his ‘Rust’ involuntary manslaughter case

Alec Baldwin returns to ‘SNL’ for first time since judge dismissed his ‘Rust’ involuntary manslaughter case

Alec Baldwin appeared on Saturday Night Live for the first time since he had his manslaughter charges from the fatal “Rust” shooting dropped. The 17-time host returned for the fourth episode of SNL’s 50th anniversary season – portraying Fox’s Brett Baier in the show’s cold open. Baldwin’s made-up mug was the first thing shown on … Read more

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns: Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and more

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns: Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and more

After a four-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns, held at the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City, on October 15, 2024. Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and more hit the runway. 1 of 42 Gigi Hadid. Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret 2 of 42 Kate Moss. Getty Images for … Read more

Maya Rudolph returns as Kamala Harris in ‘SNL’ Season 50 premiere star-studded cold open

Maya Rudolph returns as Kamala Harris in ‘SNL’ Season 50 premiere star-studded cold open

Mamala’s back! Maya Rudolph returned to the “Saturday Night Live” stage to revive her Emmy-winning role as Vice President Kamala Harris for the show’s milestone Season 50 premiere. “Well your fun aunt has returned,” Rudolph said. The comedian, 52, appeared as the Democratic presidential nominee, 59, on Saturday, Sept. 29, in a hilarious skit with … Read more

Target quietly changes store returns policy to battle customer abuse

Target quietly changes store returns policy to battle customer abuse

This store will be a target for abuse no more. Target recently revised its lenient return policy to address ongoing abuse by customers — a decision made as many retailers face issues regarding return fraud. The updated policy now asserts Target’s “right to deny returns, refunds and exchanges” to prevent scams and discourage fraudulent behavior, … Read more

Just like Heaven…again: The Cure returns with first new song in 16 years

Just like Heaven…again: The Cure returns with first new song in 16 years

The Cure has been found again. Robert Smith and his band of not-so-merry men are back in their inimitable mope mode with “Alone,” their first new song in 16 years, which was released on Thursday. And even after such a long wait, the single takes its sweet — or make that, sullen — time to … Read more

Cancer-free Kate Middleton returns to work for first time since completing chemotherapy

Cancer-free Kate Middleton returns to work for first time since completing chemotherapy

The Princess of Wales has returned to work. Her Royal Highness, aka Kate Middleton, marked her first official day back on the job as a working member of The Royal Family on Tuesday following her completion of preventative chemotherapy for cancer, according to multiple reports. “The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of … Read more

‘Beloved’ cat believed to be dead returns home — four days after supposedly being cremated

‘Beloved’ cat believed to be dead returns home — four days after supposedly being cremated

You’ve gotta be kitten! A bereaved cat owner who thought the ‘beloved’ family pet had drowned was flabbergasted to see the little furball stroll through the door — four days after he’d been supposedly cremated. Nicci Knight of North Yorkshire, England was vacationing in Turkey when neighbors initially called to say that her poor puss named … Read more

Texas family’s beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure

Texas family’s beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Only Shoto knows the true story of his incredible journey from Texas to Massachusetts.  The skinny stray cat’s experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet’s owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search. Nearly 2,000 miles separated … Read more

‘DWTS’ pro Witney Carson returns for Season 33 — while BFF Lindsay Arnold sits out

‘DWTS’ pro Witney Carson returns for Season 33 — while BFF Lindsay Arnold sits out

Witney Carson is putting on her dancing shoes. The former Mirrorball champion revealed she is returning to the ballroom for Season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars,” which premieres Tuesday, Sept. 17.  After a two-year hiatus from the series, Carson, 33, surprised her Instagram followers with the news that she is ready to feel the heat with … Read more

Pat McAfee hints there is ‘good chance’ Aaron Rodgers returns for weekly show appearance

Pat McAfee hints there is ‘good chance’ Aaron Rodgers returns for weekly show appearance

Aaron Rodgers is likely going to be back on the ESPN airwaves weekly this upcoming season courtesy of “The Pat McAfee Show.” During a media day at ESPN’s Bristol, Connecticut campus, McAfee indicated that Rodgers was going to return for a fifth season to do a weekly appearance on the popular sports talk show, which … Read more

Carrie Underwood returns to ‘American Idol’ roots, opens up about what she’s looking for in contestants

Carrie Underwood returns to ‘American Idol’ roots, opens up about what she’s looking for in contestants

Carrie Underwood’s “American Idol” return is 20 years in the making. The “Before He Cheats” singer was recently tapped to replace Katy Perry on the judges’ panel for the 25th season of the hit competition show.  During an appearance at SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour inside Resorts World Las Vegas, Underwood gave insight on the three ways she … Read more

The moon will get its own time zone as space travel aims for human returns — here’s why

The moon will get its own time zone as space travel aims for human returns — here’s why

Greenwich moon time? As NASA strides to return astronauts to the lunar surface for the first time since the early 1970s, astronomical experts say that the orbital rock needs its own localized time zone. Why? Simply because Earthly clocks won’t get the job done due to changes in gravity off-world. Experts are calling to create … Read more

‘SNL’ alum Victoria Jackson, 65, has ‘34.8 months to live’ as cancer returns: ‘I’ve had a fantastic life’

‘SNL’ alum Victoria Jackson, 65, has ‘34.8 months to live’ as cancer returns: ‘I’ve had a fantastic life’

“Saturday Night Live” alum Victoria Jackson said that she has “months” to live after her cancer returned.   On Wednesday, Aug. 14, Jackson, 65, posted an Instagram video to share the news. In the caption, she wrote, “Cancer Update: I have 34.8 months to live if I don’t get hit by a meteor, shot by … Read more

Slash returns to performing after death of stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight

Slash returns to performing after death of stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight

Slash has returned to the stage two weeks after the death of his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight. The Guns N’ Roses guitarist, 59, performed at his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival at Pier 17 in New York on Sunday. Knight died on July 19 at the age of 25 at a private residence under circumstances that remain undisclosed, … Read more

A beloved French bistro returns, Neom opens on Bleecker Street, more NYC events

A beloved French bistro returns, Neom opens on Bleecker Street, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? A beloved UK wellness brand opens on Bleecker Street, Todd … Read more