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Grand Theft Auto maker buys FarmVille company in $12.7B deal

January 10, 2022 5:35 AM Associated Press

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Take-Two Interactive, maker of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, is buying Zynga, maker of FarmVille…

Bob Saget: How a family tragedy turned him into an activist

January 10, 2022 6:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bob Saget channeled his grief into helping others and now some of his famous friends are doing the same in the wake of…

‘Full House’ co-star John Stamos and more remember Bob Saget

January 10, 2022 5:31 AM CNN

Bob Saget’s family, friends, and former colleagues commemorate the comedian’s life and career. Saget died at…

‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su wins best supporting actor at Golden Globes

January 10, 2022 3:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Yoonjung Seo and Toyin Owoseje, CNN “Squid Game” star O Yeong-su has made history after becoming the first Korean actor to win a…

‘Full House’ co-star John Stamos and more remember Bob Saget

January 9, 2022 9:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Comedian and actor Bob Saget, who died Sunday at age 65, is being remembered for his humor and kindness by his friends and former…

Gates of Hell: Turkmenistan’s President wants to close Darvaza gas crater

January 9, 2022 8:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Not everyone is impressed with the fact that Turkmenistan’s most internationally-recognized site is known as the…

‘Dexter: New Blood’ makes the most of its do-over in carving out a final chapter

January 9, 2022 8:50 PM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Unlike many revivals, “Dexter: New Blood” came armed with a clear sense of purpose and mission, seeking to…

Bob Saget, comedian and ‘Full House’ star, dead at 65

January 9, 2022 6:56 PM CNN

CNN’s Jake Tapper talks to Bob Saget about what shows he thinks inspired the modern sitcom before “Full…

Bob Saget, comedian and ‘Full House’ star, dead at 65

January 9, 2022 6:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Bob Saget, the comedian and actor arguably known best by audiences as wholesome patriarch Danny Tanner on the sitcom…

Taiwan’s ‘Rainbow Village’ has a surprising history and a beautiful future

January 9, 2022 6:25 PM CNN

In Taichung, an Instagrammer’s dream with a sweet…

Taiwan’s ‘Rainbow Village’ has a surprising history and a beautiful future

January 9, 2022 6:25 PM CNN Newsource

Story by Gladys Tsai; Videos and photos by John Mees, CNN Residents of Taiwan’s Rainbow Village are not your average fellow homo sapiens, but…

Golden Globes 2022: See the full list of winners

January 9, 2022 3:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN On a typical year, the Golden Globe Awards serve as the gold standard for tipsy fun. But this is not a…

Horned helmets predate Vikings by 3,000 years, originating in the Bronze Age, researchers say

January 9, 2022 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN From appearing in the Asterix comic book series, to inspiring an avatar on “The Masked Singer,” Vikings have…

Michael Lang, Woodstock co-creator, dies at age 77

January 9, 2022 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura Studley, CNN Michael Lang, famed co-creator of the Woodstock music festival, died Saturday, CNN has learned. He was 77 years old. Lang died…

‘Euphoria’ again pushes boundaries with its latest dreary injection of teen angst

January 9, 2022 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN After a two-and-a-half-year gap between seasons with a two-part special in between, “Euphoria” returns,…

The Golden Globes are happening tonight, but you won’t be able to see them on TV

January 9, 2022 8:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey The 2022 Golden Globe Awards are happening, but also not really happening. There will be a ceremony thrown by The Hollywood…

Driven by Adele, vinyl and CD sales both went up in 2021, data says

January 9, 2022 5:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Streaming has been dominating the music industry for years now, but 2021 saw a notable rise in sales of physical albums, thanks…

Alec Baldwin says in Instagram video he is complying with cell phone search warrant

January 8, 2022 8:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Keith Allen and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN In a video posted on his Instagram account Saturday, Alec Baldwin said he was cooperating with…

Kate at 40: How the Duchess of Cambridge’s style evolved from youthful sparkle to timeless elegance

January 8, 2022 5:51 PM CNN

The Duchess of Cambridge surprised British TV audiences with a piano performance during a special Christmas service that was shown on TV on Christmas…

Kate at 40: How the Duchess of Cambridge’s style evolved from youthful sparkle to timeless elegance

January 8, 2022 5:51 PM CNN Newsource

Leah Dolan, CNN Since joining the royal family in 2011, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge — known by many as Kate — has rarely faltered on…

Marilyn Bergman, award-winning lyricist, has died at 93

January 8, 2022 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Raja Razek and Dakin Andone, CNN Award-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman died Saturday morning at her home in Los Angeles, according to her…

Sinéad O’Connor’s son dies at age of 17 after going missing

January 8, 2022 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Duarte Mendonça, CNN Sinéad O’Connor’s 17-year-old son has died, the singer’s management company confirmed to CNN on Saturday.…

Jailed Iranian poet Baktash Abtin dies due to Covid-19

January 8, 2022 9:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Mohammed Tawfeeq and Ramin Mostaghim, CNN Jailed Iranian poet and documentary filmmaker Baktash Abtin has died in detention in a hospital after…

Cancer-stricken mom takes out Times Square billboard to help her daughter find love

January 8, 2022 8:40 AM CNN

A mom, with the help of a dating app, took out a billboard in Times Square in hopes of finding love for her…

Cancer-stricken mom takes out Times Square billboard to help her daughter find love

January 8, 2022 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey A mother’s love knows no bounds, even if that means creating a billboard in the middle of Times Square in order for your…

Jim Gaffigan’s new comedy special gets real about pandemic life at home in a family of 7: ‘a round robin of people losing their mind’

January 8, 2022 7:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Jim Gaffigan is driving for the first time in 30 years. He’s also bought a home in the country and has started gardening.…

$8M Marble Arch Mound to close after just six disappointing months

January 8, 2022 4:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Ryan, CNN Just six months after opening, London’s newest tourist attraction is shutting its doors. The much-derided Marble Arch…

100 movies that became TV shows

January 8, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker researched the history of film and television to find 100 films in a variety of different genres that were later turned into TV…

25 best religious movies, according to critics

January 8, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker broke down Metacritic data on the top 1,000 films of all time and identified the top 25 best religious movies, according to…

The world’s best-performing airline has been revealed

January 8, 2022 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN Among the clouds over 2022, we’re finding silver linings. Some popular countries for tourism are relaxing entry…