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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

Bob Saget and Norm Macdonald’s enduring friendship

January 10, 2022 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

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

The auction will feature mementos of Caine's film career and paintings from his personal collection.

Michael Caine is selling his art and film memorabilia — and even his glasses

January 10, 2022 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine is giving fans the chance to own mementos of his illustrious film career. Personal items including the 88-year-old star’s gold Rolex watch — estimated to fetch as much as £12,000 ($16,300) — and paintings from his personal collection will go under the hammer in London on March

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are paying tribute to their TV dad.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen ‘deeply saddened’ by Bob Saget’s death

January 10, 2022 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are paying tribute to their TV dad. The twins, who as youngsters shared the role of Michelle Tanner on the hit sitcom “Full House,” mourned the loss of Bob Saget, who died suddenly Sunday at the age of 65. Saget played the family patriarch on the

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez was awarded the Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a television series-drama for her role as maternal figure Blanca.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez becomes the first trans actress to win a Golden Globe

January 10, 2022 8:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN For her heartrending performance in the landmark series “Pose,” Michaela Jaé Rodriguez won her first Golden Globe — and made history. Rodriguez was awarded the Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a television series-drama for her role as maternal figure Blanca in the third and final season of

The death of Bob Saget's sister Gay following a battle with the autoimmune disease scleroderma transformed him into an avid advocate for raising money to find a cure.

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

January 10, 2022 7:58 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 his death. The comedian who became known as America’s dad after playing Danny Tanner on “Full House” died Sunday at the age of 65. But it was

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

January 10, 2022 6:31 AM CNN

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

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

January 10, 2022 4:49 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 Golden Globe. The 77-year-old South Korean star, who plays Oh II-nam, also known as Player 001, in the hit Netflix series, beat the likes of Billy Crudup (“The Morning Show”), Kieran

The "Door to Hell" (also known as the Gate to Hell

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

January 9, 2022 10:37 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 “Gates of Hell.” President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has reportedly ordered the closure of the site, which is officially named the Darvaza Crater after the town where it is located. The crater was formed in the early