Kathy Griffin announces she has lung cancer
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Years after Kathy Griffin shaved her head in solidarity with her sister who was undergoing chemotherapy, the comedian and…
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Thea White, voice of Muriel in ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog,’ dead at 81
By Jack Guy, CNN Actress Thea White, best known as the voice of Muriel in the cartoon series “Courage the Cowardly Dog,” died on Friday…
Continue Reading Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ named best music video of all time by Rolling Stone
By Chloe Melas, CNN Beyoncé’s “Formation” has been named best music video of all time by Rolling Stone. The publication wrote,…
Continue Reading Ashley Judd is walking again, six months after shattering her leg in Congo accident
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Ashley Judd says it’s with “quiet awe” that she is walking, nearly six months after shattering her leg in…
Continue Reading Pop star Kris Wu detained in China after rape allegations
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained by Beijing police on suspicion of rape after allegedly “repeatedly…
Continue Reading A stranded orca was freed from a rocky coastline in Alaska after being stuck for hours
By Alaa Elassar and Andy Rose, CNN An orca that became stranded on a rocky beach in Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, Thursday morning was freed with…
Continue Reading Jay Pickett, longtime soap opera actor, dies at 60
By Deanna Hackney and Alaa Elassar, CNN Jay Pickett, a veteran soap opera actor best known for his roles on “General Hospital,”…
Continue Reading Where ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ at first wasn’t welcome
Despite being blocked in Boston, actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs describes how “Welcome Back, Kotter” went on to become a hit show. Read more on why…
Continue Reading Where ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ at first wasn’t welcome
By Breeanna Hare, CNN When “Welcome Back, Kotter” debuted on September 9, 1975, on ABC, viewers were charmed by the sitcom and its…
Continue Reading Dressed to kill: Lady Gaga is the epitome of ’90s glamour in new ‘House of Gucci’ trailer
Leah Dolan, CNN In the new trailer for Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci,” Lady Gaga strides through an Italian side street shrouded…
Continue Reading Actor Saginaw Grant dies at 85
By Rachel Trent, CNN Actor Saginaw Grant, known for his roles in “Breaking Bad” and “The Lone Ranger,” has died, according to…
Continue Reading ‘Jungle Cruise’ sets sail with a $90 million debut in theaters and streaming
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business After Disney hit some rough waters this week, the studio’s latest feature film, “Jungle Cruise,”…
Continue Reading Lollapalooza cancels DaBaby’s performance after homophobic comments
By Rachel Trent, CNN More bad news for DaBaby. The Lollapalooza musical festival canceled the rapper’s performance on Sunday after his comments…
Continue Reading Excited for ‘House of Gucci’? Here’s what to watch to get ready
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The “House of Gucci” trailer is out and the film looks like fire. Starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, it is…
Continue Reading Olympics schedule and events to watch Sunday
By Meg Wagner The Summer 2020 Olympic Games are underway in Tokyo. If you’re watching in the US, here’s a look at some of the key events…
Continue Reading In Washington DC, Black-owned art galleries redefine spaces of belonging in a changing city
Skylar Mitchell Over the course of the last century, Washington, DC has positioned itself as a leader in arts and culture. The nation’s capital…
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Willie Nelson, Beto O’Rourke rally with hundreds for voting rights at Texas Capitol
AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of people packed the steps of the Texas Capitol on Saturday at a protest rally to make the end of a four-day march in…
Continue Reading TikTok star wounded in movie theater shooting has died from his injuries
By Stella Chan, Hollie Silverman, Alaa Elassar and Amanda Jackson, CNN A well-known TikTok user has died of his injuries after being wounded in a…
Continue Reading TV OT: From ‘Physical’ to ‘White Lotus,’ quiet rage is all the rage. Plus, more to ‘toon’ into
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN As the world’s fittest and most capable athletes gave the performances of their lives this week in Tokyo, I worked my…
Continue Reading Hollywood’s shift to streaming is rewriting the script for stars’ big paydays
By Brian Lowry and Frank Pallotta, CNN Like other changes to entertainment distribution through the years, the studio shift toward streaming —…
Continue Reading Olympics schedule and events to watch Saturday
By Adrienne Vogt As the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games get into the second weekend of competition, medals will be awarded in swimming, fencing, judo and…
Continue Reading Bob Odenkirk thanks fans for ‘outpouring of love’ following health scare
By Chloe Melas, CNN Bob Odenkirk thanked his fans on Friday after his health scare earlier this week. The actor tweeted, “Hi. It’s Bob.…
Continue Reading These are the new UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage sites include cultural and natural locations that span more than 160 countries and…
Continue Reading Travel to Turkey during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
CNN Staff If you’re planning to travel to Turkey, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the…
Continue Reading Travel to the Netherlands during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
CNN staff If you’re planning to travel to the Netherlands, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during…
Continue Reading Six cruise ship passengers test positive for Covid: 4 vaccinated, 2 unvaccinated
By Marnie Hunter, CNN Six guests have tested positive for Covid-19 on Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas cruise ship, the cruise line…
Continue Reading Broadway theaters to require vaccinations for audience and staff
By Lisa Respers France, CNN As the Delta variant sweeps across the US, Broadway has become the latest to issue guidelines regarding vaccinations.…
Continue Reading Jodie Whittaker, the first female Doctor, will step down from ‘Doctor Who’ next year
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Jodie Whittaker, the first woman to play the Doctor in “Doctor Who,” is leaving the long-running sci-fi show, the…
Continue Reading Jean-Claude Van Damme gets his kicks in ‘The Last Mercenary,’ but you won’t
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Jean-Claude Van Damme remains impressively limber, but that’s a rare highlight in “The Last Mercenary,”…
Continue Reading DaBaby comments spark backlash from Elton John, Madonna and other celebs
By Lisa Respers France, CNN DaBaby has attracted some high-profile critics. Elton John, Madonna, Questlove and others have come out to condemn the…
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