By Tim Curran, CNN When I sent DNA samples to genetic testing services last year searching for my birth family, I had no idea it would launch me on an adventure across three continents. In 1961, I was adopted at birth in California. Over the years, I’ve searched for my birth family on and off,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Near, far, wherever you are, there’s anger over Celine Dion not being included on Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 greatest singers of all time. Published on New Year’s Day, the list ranges from Aretha Franklin to RosalÃa and other artists known for standout singing. But some on social media
Continue Reading By Tina Burnside, CNN The son of actress Angela Bassett has issued an apology after receiving backlash for a viral video of him telling his parents that actor Michael B. Jordan had died. “I would sincerely like to apologize to Michael B. Jordan’s entire family, his extended family, and him directly as he is an
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Prince Harry is continuing to speak out regarding the rift in the British royal family. He sat down with Anderson Cooper for a “60 Minutes” interview, described by CBS as Prince Harry’s “first U.S. television interview to discuss his upcoming memoir ‘Spare’ and recount his childhood, the
Continue Reading By Tina Burnside, CNN The son of actress Angela Bassett has issued an apology after receiving backlash for a viral video of him telling his parents that actor Michael B. Jordan had died. “I would sincerely like to apologize to Michael B. Jordan’s entire family, his extended family, and him directly as he is an
Continue Reading By Hafsa Khalil, CNN The Foo Fighters will continue as a band following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year, although it will be a “different” group, they have said. In a statement posted on Instagram at the weekend, the rock band called 2022 “the most difficult and tragic year” that they had known.
Continue Reading By Tina Burnside, Christine Sever, Lisa Respers France and Chloe Melas, CNN Actor Jeremy Renner suffered “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries” after a New Year’s Day snow plowing accident, a spokesperson for the actor said Monday evening. Renner had surgery Monday and “remains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition,” the
Continue Reading CNN Travel staff New year equals new outlook. Apply this formula liberally to travel planning in 2023. After nearly three years of travel disruptions and complications, many countries have dropped most of their pandemic restrictions. People are traveling internationally in large numbers, and there’s plenty of pent-up demand to spread around the world. International tourism
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The puzzle-like gimmick at the heart of “Kaleidoscope” — watch the episodes in any order that you want — can’t conceal how otherwise uninspired this “Ocean’s Eleven”-esque heist series actually is. Chalk that up in part to stiffly written characters, familiar situations and drawn-out logistical sequences. It’s moderately watchable, but
Continue Reading By Holly Yan, CNN Just days after his cancer diagnosis was publicly announced, Jeremiah Green — the drummer for the rock band Modest Mouse — has died, according to statements from his mother and bandmates. He was 45 years old. “It is with a very heavy heart that the Green and Namatame families announce the
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN A traveler at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International airport got into a sticky situation — literally. A Rhode Island man was arrested last week after TSA agents discovered parts of a disassembled semi-automatic handgun disguised within two jars of peanut butter in his luggage, according to a news release
Continue Reading By Tina Burnside and Nouran Salahieh, CNN Anita Pointer, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, has died at age 74, according to her publicist Roger Neal. Pointer passed away Saturday at her home in Los Angeles where she was surrounded by her family, Neal said in a statement to
Continue Reading CNN Travel staff New year equals new outlook. Apply this formula liberally to travel planning in 2023. After nearly three years of travel disruptions and complications, many countries have dropped most of their pandemic restrictions. People are traveling internationally in large numbers, and there’s plenty of pent-up demand to spread around the world. International tourism
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN Paris Hilton is back to see “what love can do” for the second time with a new version of her 2006 song “Stars Are Blind.” The socialite (and occasional actress, musician, model, and youth advocate) originally released the song as a single off her debut studio album, Paris. The love song
Continue Reading By Chuck Johnston, CNN A woman has filed a lawsuit against Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler, alleging sexual assault, coercion of an abortion and involuntary infamy in the 1970s when she was a minor and he was in his mid-20s. Attorneys for Julia Misley, formerly known as Julia Holcomb, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN Anthony Hopkins has a lot to celebrate this New Year’s Eve. The 85-year-old Welsh actor took to Instagram on Friday to celebrate the New Year and discuss his experiences with alcoholism and sobriety. “I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year,” he said in a video posted to the
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN Queen guitarist Brian May has received a knighthood in honor of his services to music and charity. May, 75, was one of over 1,000 people honored on King Charles III’s first honors list since the monarch took the throne. The end-of-year list also includes fashion designer Mary Quant and Ghanaian-British artist
Continue Reading By Joel Porter and Stacey Lastoe, CNN It’s the time of year for merriment and all that it might entail. But indulgences of alcohol often lead to less-than-pleasant mornings after. Since there’s no magic hangover pill (not yet, anyway), what can you do when you overdo it? The answer, for many, lies in carbohydrates. A
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN It’s never too late for more bump photos. Actress Sophie Turner gave birth to her second child in July — but she’s still showing off pictures of her adorable baby bump on Instagram. Turner welcomed her second child with her husband, musician Joe Jonas, in July. The duo got married in
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dionne Warwick wishes younger artists today would be more cognizant of what they are saying and the possible ramifications. The legendary singer told CNN she believes social media factors into some reckless commentary, one of the reasons she decided to join Twitter. “I was with my nieces and nephews and
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