Vince Lombardi Was a Huge LGBTQ Ally, Which Makes His Legacy Even Better
Vince Lombardi is synonymous with football. The NFL's Super Bowl trophy is named after him, because he was a legendary coach and an even better leader. He's considered the gold standard, and not just because he won the first ever Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers. What many don't know about the great Lombardi is that he was an ally to the LGBTQ...
Andrea Bocelli to Appear on 'The Bold and the Beautiful' Episode Filmed in Rome
Ciao bella! The Bold and the Beautiful is returning to Italy. PEOPLE can exclusively confirm that famed opera star Andrea Bocelli is set to appear on the June 26 episode of the CBS soap opera, which was filmed in Rome. In the upcoming episode, “Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) arranges with her friend, Andrea's wife, Veronica Bocelli, to surprise Rid...
Sicilian gelatiera opens new gelato spot in Mission
Cecilia Casarini still remembers the long line that formed outside Ilary Biondo’s gelato store in Sicily when the couple first met in the summer of 2021. “The line was from the door to two blocks away every single day,” Casarini, Biondo’s wife, recalled. “She was just doing everything, making the gelato, serving people.” Now, Biondo, 36, the Italia...
Italy’s Campi Flegrei Supervolcano Edges Closer to Possible Eruption – Last Erupted in 1538
The Campi Flegrei volcano in southern Italy has become weaker and more prone to rupturing, making an eruption more likely, according to a new study by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Italy’s National Research Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The volcano, which last erupted in 1538, has been restless for more than...
The Carnival Venezia will have an Italian shopping experience
Carnival Cruise Line will introduce its first luxury boutiques on the Carnival Venezia, an Italian-style ship that will be named in New York on June 14. In partnership with Starboard Cruise Services, the ship will feature a mix of brands. In recognition of Italy's masquerade balls, Venezia Masquerade Accessories will sell a collection of feather bo...
Looking for Monument Descendants
On Oct. 9, Newport Festa Italiana will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Columbus Monument, which was erected by the Italian community of Newport on Oct. 12, 1953. A special commemorative ceremony is being planned with descendants of the original monument committee in attendance. Names of the original planners included Gabriel Russo, Enrico Cas...
The Little Mermaid Italian locations: Ariel on Sardinia's
After much anticipation, the live-action film of The Little Mermaid is finally out. It is a remake of the Disney classic that has made entire generations dream. In the film we see Ariel played by Halle Bailey, and her inseparable friend, Sebastian, on the coast of Sardinia. That's right because many of the locations chosen for the filming of The Li...
Bella Gusto Urban Pizzeria: A delicious taste of Italy in Phoenix
Bella Gusto Urban Pizzeria is a local favorite in Chandler, Arizona, known for its authentic Neapolitan pizza and classic Italian dishes. The restaurant was started by two friends who met while working as the heads of catering for the Dallas Cowboys and their stadium. After relocating to Arizona, they brought their passion for Italian cuisine to th...
Mirrors of water in Molise: a journey through nature and hidden beauty
Molise is a still largely unexplored and unknown region that holds authentic natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes. This territory offers breathtaking natural landscapes, rich in history and traditions, inviting you to discover an unspoiled corner of the Belpaese. Nestled in the heart of its green hills and mountains, the region hides fascinat...
How Rocky Balboa Was the Result of Sylvester Stallone's Quarter-Life Crisis
Reared in Hell’s Kitchen, accepting whatever bit part came tumbling his way, Sylvester Stallone learned early on that the path to respect wasn't going to be pretty. The one outlet to channel his feelings was his writing career, which by 1975 was no more fulfilling than his stalled acting endeavors. It was by this time he assembled his thoughts into...
The medieval charm of Gangi
As the sun dips below the horizon, bathing the Madonie mountains in a soft, orange glow, the village of Gangi looks even more charming. The first settlement here was founded around 1200 BC by the Cretans and called Engyon. After its destruction, a new village was built on Mount Marone: the Romans knew it as Engium, which later became Gangi. Through...
New Kendall Yards restaurant Sorella serves Old World Italian flavors inside an elegant, contemporary setting
After nearly two decades in the hospitality industry, Lauren Blumenthal knows the way a restaurant makes guests feel is as crucial as how good the food is. So for Sorella, her newly opened restaurant in Kendall Yards, Blumenthal created a space that's chic and moody, but also relaxed and modern. It's a setting that elegantly complements the traditi...