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Former Grammys head Deborah Dugan sues recording academy, alleges sexual harassment

January 22, 2020 12:29 AM CNN

Former CEO Deborah Dugan filed a lawsuit against the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Tuesday, alleging she was wrongfully fired after…

RuPaul is hosting ‘SNL’ for the first time

January 21, 2020 10:14 PM CNN

This is not a drill, Mama Ru will be sashaying into Studio 8H. RuPaul is hosting “Saturday Night Live” on February 8, the NBC show…

CMT will now play music videos from male and female artists equally, effective immediately

January 21, 2020 7:03 PM CNN

When you tune into music videos on CMT, you will now be met with an equal ratio of female and male artists. The Country Music Television station said…

The return of the legendary US airline you’ve probably never heard of

January 21, 2020 4:50 PM CNN

Some airline brands die forever. Others, it seems, go into suspended animation, waiting to be reborn when the time’s right to take to the skies…

Ozzy Osbourne reveals he has Parkinson’s disease

January 21, 2020 2:19 PM CNN

Ozzy Osbourne has gone public with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. In an interview with Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America,”…

Amtrak was going to charge group $25,000 to travel with wheelchairs. A ticket normally costs $16

January 21, 2020 1:12 PM CNN

A Chicago-based disability activist group won’t have to pay $25,000 to get its members to a conference on Wednesday in Bloomington, Illinois, a…

Taylor Swift reveals mother’s brain tumor diagnosis

January 21, 2020 11:38 AM CNN

Taylor Swift has shared a sad update about her mother’s battle with cancer. In a cover story with Variety released on Tuesday, the singer said…

‘The Bachelor’ has plenty of celebrity fans

January 21, 2020 10:02 AM CNN

You aren’t the only one if you are already into this season of “The Bachelor.” There are a few stars who are watching airline pilot…

‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ doesn’t add to its star’s current moment

January 21, 2020 8:35 AM CNN

Awkwafina has had a pretty terrific run of late, including a Golden Globe-winning role in the understated independent film “The…

Are we one step closer to pilotless commercial jets?

January 21, 2020 8:15 AM CNN

The concept of pilotless commercial jet flight has been bandied about for years. But while the technology has been there, there’s been little…

Shakespeare fans can stay in Juliet-inspired house this Valentine’s Day

January 21, 2020 6:58 AM CNN

For Shakespeare enthusiasts and hopeless romantics, this year’s Valentine’s Day could be the most memorable yet. Airbnb announced Tuesday…

Christina Milian welcomes first child with Matt Pokora

January 21, 2020 6:16 AM CNN

Christina Milian is now a mother of two. The 38-year-old singer and actress announced the birth of a son, her first child with her boyfriend, French…

The Titanic will be protected by a treaty between US and UK

January 21, 2020 2:18 AM CNN

The underwater ruins of the RMS Titanic will now have the protection of an international treaty. The United States and the United Kingdom have both…

A British grocery chain poked fun at Beyoncé’s new Ivy Park x Adidas line, which looks a lot like its uniforms

January 21, 2020 1:55 AM CNN

Beyoncé’s Ivy Park x Adidas line dropped this week, creating an online frenzy as fans raced to stock up on the goodies. But some pointed out a…

Tough guy Jason Momoa shows his softer side visiting young patients at a Pittsburgh hospital

January 20, 2020 2:49 PM CNN

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvanai — Actor Jason Momoa, best known for his tough guy roles such as Khal Drogo in “Game of Thrones” or…

Robert De Niro presented the case for activism by actors and athletes

January 20, 2020 6:30 AM CNN

Robert De Niro and LeBron James might seem like an unlikely team, but both have offered clear messages about celebrities speaking out about politics:…

Painting found hidden in Italian gallery wall confirmed as long-lost Klimt

January 20, 2020 11:28 AM CNN

Italian authorities have confirmed a painting found hidden in the wall of a Piacenza art gallery is the long-lost “Portrait of a Lady” by…

Alabama lynching memorial expands to cover the stories of 2,000 more people

January 20, 2020 11:22 AM CNN

The first monument in the United States honoring the victims of lynching has become a must-see civil rights attraction in Montgomery, Alabama, and…

The list of Grammy performers keeps on growing

January 20, 2020 10:33 AM CNN

The list of performers at the 2020 Grammy Awards just keeps getting longer. Music’s biggest night has a star-studded lineup that includes…

Spain’s Balearic Islands clamp down on booze-fueled partying

January 20, 2020 9:30 AM CNN

They’ve got a reputation for sun-soaking, all-night-partying and all-round-hedonism, but Spain‘s Balearic Islands are attempting a…

Screen Actors Guild Awards make history as ‘Parasite’ claims its top prize

January 20, 2020 8:55 AM CNN

“Parasite” became the first foreign-language movie to win SAG’s coveted best ensemble prize on Sunday night, capping a 26th annual…

Best things to do in Uzbekistan, an unmissable gem of Central Asia

January 20, 2020 8:48 AM CNN

A long time ago, Uzbekistan was the beating heart of the world. It sat at the center of the Silk Road, collecting and dispersing luxuries for trade…

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ is back with MAGA and #MeToo at the center of Season 10

January 20, 2020 8:44 AM CNN

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” has returned and Larry David has found all new ways of pissing people off. David is in fine form in Sunday…

Let’s not project our feelings onto Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt

January 20, 2020 8:14 AM CNN

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt shared a few laughs and showed common courtesy at the SAG Awards. Now there are calls for the friendly exes to…

Dwayne Johnson opens up about his dad’s ‘quick’ death and thanks supporters

January 20, 2020 7:53 AM CNN

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says he is “full of gratitude” for the love and support he’s received in the wake of his…

Edgar Allan Poe’s Baltimore home was named a literary landmark

January 20, 2020 7:32 AM CNN

Poor Edgar Allan Poe. In life, he was a haunted writer whose Gothic works went largely unappreciated. In death, he’s a celebrated literary icon…

National Parks are free today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday

January 20, 2020 6:44 AM CNN

America’s National Parks are offering free admission for anyone who visits today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday.…

Madonna cancels another ‘Madame X’ concert, citing medical reasons

January 20, 2020 6:16 AM CNN

Madonna has canceled another concert on her “Madame X” tour, as she battles an undisclosed ailment. In the latest setback to her current…

Radiohead launches ‘public library’ of rare EPs

January 20, 2020 5:59 AM CNN

Fans can now “creep” up on some hard-to-find Radiohead songs. On Monday the British band announced via Twitter that it was launching a…

Another Italian town is selling dozens of $1 homes

January 20, 2020 4:37 AM CNN

For some, the prospect of buying a cheap home in Italy is a chance to leave their old life behind and start all over again. But the latest town to…