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Elvis Costello says he will no longer perform ‘Oliver’s Army,’ which contains a racial slur

January 11, 2022 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Elvis Costello, rock music journeyman, is heading back on tour this summer after Covid-19 halted his shows. But one song will be notably missing from his setlist. Costello will no longer perform the song “Oliver’s Army,” a 1979 hit in the UK that contains the N-word, and has implored radio stations

This coin depicting Marcus Aurelius from the reign of Emperor Constantine was one of more than 300 unearthed.

Vast Roman town and hundreds of artifacts uncovered during rail excavation

January 11, 2022 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

Jeevan Ravindran, CNN The remains of a vast Roman trading settlement have been discovered by a team of archaeologists working along a future high-speed railway route in England. Hundreds of Roman coins, jewelry, pottery and a pair of shackles were among the artifacts to be discovered at the site near a village in Northamptonshire, according

Vast Roman town and hundreds of artifacts uncovered during rail excavation

January 11, 2022 10:35 AM CNN

Jeevan Ravindran, CNN The remains of a vast Roman trading settlement have been discovered by a team of archaeologists working along a future high-speed railway route in England. Hundreds of Roman coins, jewelry, pottery and a pair of shackles were among the artifacts to be discovered at the site near a village in Northamptonshire, according

Former adult film star Jenna Jameson posted on her verified Instagram that she's "dealing with a little syndrome called Guillain-Barré Syndrome"

Jenna Jameson, ‘unable to walk,’ has Guillain-Barré Syndrome

January 11, 2022 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jenna Jameson has offered an update on a medical condition that has her hospitalized in Hawaii. The former adult film star posted on her verified Instagram Monday that she has gotten some answers about her diagnosis. “I’m dealing with a little syndrome called Guillain-Barré Syndrome, so I’m working through that,”

John Stamos says he’s ‘just not ready to say goodbye’ to Bob Saget

January 11, 2022 8:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN John Stamos posted a heartfelt tribute on Tuesday to his dear friend and former costar, Bob Saget. Saget, who died Sunday at the age of 65, is being deeply mourned by family, friends and fans. Stamos shared his love on his verified Instagram account with a photo of him and

Katy Perry is pictured in her new music video

Katy Perry and Alesso premiere music video for ‘When I’m Gone’ during football game

January 11, 2022 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The College Football Playoff National Championship wasn’t all sports. Katy Perry and DJ Alesso premiered the video for a new song during the game between between Alabama and Georgia. During halftime, ESPN aired the global debut of “When I’m Gone,” marking the first time the network has premiered a global music

‘Jackass Forever’ final trailer shows the guys nuttier than ever

January 11, 2022 8:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Johnny Knoxville and his boys are back for one more round of hijinks in the final trailer for “Jackass Forever.” The sequel is the fourth installment of the “Jackass” franchise, which started as a series on MTV. The trailer shows the group has upped its game with huge explosions, venomous snakes,

A photo illustration shows a Singapore passport in Singapore on March 29

The world’s most powerful passports for 2022

January 11, 2022 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN There’s a widening gap between the global north and the global south when it comes to travel freedoms, says the first 2022 report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. The firm’s Henley Passport Index, based on exclusive data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA),

The residential cruise ship offering a ‘more affordable’ life at sea

January 11, 2022 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN For many cruise lovers, living on a ship permanently is a long-held, albeit extremely unrealistic, dream. While extended world cruises have become more popular, with future new voyages being announced despite the effects the pandemic, and various luxury residences at sea have entered the market in recent years. However, such experiences tend

Betty White died of a stroke

January 10, 2022 10:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN Actress Betty White died after suffering a stroke six days prior, according to her death certificate. The official cause of death listed on the Los Angeles County document obtained by CNN is cerebrovascular accident, the medical term for a stroke, when blood flow to the brain is blocked causing impairment due

Two children climbing on ropes in California

The photographer taking a serious look at child’s play

January 10, 2022 7:27 PM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN For more than a decade, Nancy Richards Farese has been capturing heartwarming images of children around the world, from Burkina Faso to Honduras, Ethiopia to Spain. Throughout her travels, the American photographer has observed a common trait that seems to transcend cultures: “They play,” she said on a video call from Boston,

‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ pays tribute to Bob Saget

January 10, 2022 3:17 PM CNN

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” one of the shows that solidified Bob Saget as a fixture in the living rooms of many, paid tribute to its former host Sunday. In the tribute, current host Alfonso Ribeiro introduces the piece, which honors Saget, who died suddenly last week. In a press release, ABC,

An autopsy was completed on Bob Saget on January 10

Bob Saget’s cause of death being investigated

January 10, 2022 3:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN An autopsy was completed on Bob Saget Monday, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner in Florida. “At this time, there is no evidence of drug use or foul play,” Chief Medical Examiner Joshua Stephany said in a statement to CNN. “The cause and manner of death are pending further

‘Fresh Prince’ reboot turns up the drama in its first trailer

January 10, 2022 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Bel-Air’s iconic Fresh Prince is getting a fresh new look, 30 years later. “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” the beloved sitcom starring Will Smith that aired for six seasons in the 1990s, is officially coming back — being rebooted as simply “Bel-Air” on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. Peacock released the first

Italy tourist spot daubed red by ‘cowardly’ vandals

January 10, 2022 12:34 PM CNN Newsource

Livia Borghese, CNN An incident in which vandals apparently smeared red pigment across a famous white cliff on the island of Sicily has been condemned as “cowardly” by local officials. An investigation has been launched after the Scala dei Turchi, or Turks’ Steps — a distinctive cascade of marl limestone rock jutting out of the

Bob Saget's appearance in Penn Jillette and Paul Provenza's 2005 documentary "The Aristocrats" expanded perception of a man who had played one of the most wholesome and dorky dads in sitcom history.

‘America’s Dad’ Bob Saget also loved dirty jokes. He mastered both

January 10, 2022 12:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Danny Tanner was great, but Bob Saget loved working blue. The star of the family friendly “Full House” and “Fuller House” series and host of the even more G-rated “America’s Funniest Home Videos” was also well known for his crass humor. It was a duality that many loved about the

Demi Lovato debuted a tattoo of a big spider on their shaved head.

Demi Lovato shows off new spider tattoo

January 10, 2022 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Demi Lovato has some new ink. The singer debuted a tattoo of a big spider on their shaved head. Lovato revealed that the ink was done by celeb tattoo artist, Dr. Woo. “By @_dr_woo_. Now @alchemistamber come fix my hair pleeeease,” Lovato captioned a pic of the tattoo. They also explained that

Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari are engaged.

Josh Duhamel is engaged to Audra Mari

January 10, 2022 10:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Josh Duhamel popped the question to former Miss World America Audra Mari and she said yes. The actor posted the news to Instagram Saturday, writing “It’s on!! She found a message in a bottle that washed ashore and said YES!!” He shared a picture with himself holding up a handwritten note. Mari

Badger leads archaeologists to hoard of Roman coins in Spain

January 10, 2022 10:47 AM CNN Newsource

Jack Guy, CNN A badger has led archaeologists to a hoard of more than 200 Roman coins that had been hidden in a cave in Spain for centuries. The animal had burrowed into a crack in the rock inside the La Cuesta cave in the Asturias region of northwest Spain, and dug out coins that

Norm Macdonald and Bob Saget at a book signing in Los Angeles

Bob Saget and Norm Macdonald’s enduring friendship

January 10, 2022 10:46 AM CNN

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bob Saget and Norm Macdonald first met working standup in the Ottawa comedy clubs before they became big stars. Now they are being remembered in death just months apart. Video of Macdonald roasting Saget on Comedy Central back in 2008 began circulating on social media Sunday, following the unexpected death