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Luke Bell, country music singer, dead at 32

August 31, 2022 2:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Country musician Luke Bell, who went missing earlier this month, has been found dead, according to officer Frank Magos from the Tucson Police Department. He was 32. Bell, who released his first studio album in 2012, was “found in the 5500 block of E. Grant Road in Midtown Tucson,” according to

European Union makes it more difficult for Russians to visit, but stops short of full visa ban

August 31, 2022 12:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová and Chris Liakos, CNN The European Union has agreed to reduce the number of new visas available to Russian citizens, but stopped short of an outright ban on travel to the bloc. EU foreign ministers decided Wednesday to fully suspend a visa facilitation agreement between the European Union and Russia that gives

Dolly Parton launches ‘Doggy Parton’ pet apparel line

August 31, 2022 12:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dolly Parton’s latest business venture is going to the dogs. The superstar singer, actress and author has announced the launch of “Doggy Parton” — a line of dog apparel and accessories produced in partnership with SportPet Designs. The line will feature shirts, dresses, squeaky toys and even a blonde wig

Monkees’ drummer Micky Dolenz is suing the FBI

August 31, 2022 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Monkees’ only surviving group member, Micky Dolenz, has filed a lawsuit against the FBI for any records that may involve him, his late bandmates, or the band itself. The Monkees were investigated by the FBI for alleged anti-Vietnam war activities in 1967 related to a concert in which they flashed

Jeff Garlin’s character killed off in ‘The Goldbergs’

August 31, 2022 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN When “The Goldbergs” returns to ABC in September for its 10th season, one character will be missing. Co-showrunner Alex Barnow told EW patriarch Murray Goldberg, played by Jeff Garlin, will have died when the new season begins and newly wed characters Erica (Hayley Orrantia) and Geoff (Sam Lerner) will have

Monkees’ drummer Micky Dolenz is suing the FBI

August 31, 2022 10:34 AM CNN

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Monkees’ only surviving group member, Micky Dolenz, has filed a lawsuit against the FBI for any records that may involve him, his late bandmates, or the band itself. The Monkees were investigated by the FBI for alleged anti-Vietnam war activities in 1967 related to a concert in which they flashed

Ashton Kutcher lost 12 pounds training for a marathon

August 31, 2022 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Ashton Kutcher is training for the upcoming 2022 TCS New York City Marathon and reveals he’s lost weight in the process. Kutcher spoke to Entertainment Tonight, saying he’s lost about 12 pounds while prepping for the race, which is set for Nov. 6. “The biggest change physically has been the transfer of

Ashley Judd pens powerful piece about ‘the right to keep’ pain private

August 31, 2022 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ashley Judd is opening up about her family’s experience after her mother Naomi Judd’s death by suicide to advocate for privacy for those who find themselves in similar tragedy. In an essay for the New York Times, titled “Ashley Judd: The Right to Keep Private Pain Private,” the actress and

From mesh to the ‘wet look’, what to wear in sweaty weather

August 31, 2022 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

Scottie Andrew, CNN Sweat, on its face, is the enemy of good style — it smells, clings and discolors, sending delicate pieces to the cleaners and essential clothing to the damp bottom of the laundry hamper. Every summer, sweat threatens to sneak into the most embarrassing crevices of our clothes. But 2022 has been especially

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma opens up about grief

August 31, 2022 9:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN National Grief Awareness Day was Tuesday and the wife of actor Bruce Willis shared some of hers. Emma Heming Willis posted a video montage set to Aretha Franklin’s version of “I Say A Little Prayer” on her verified Instagram account. “This was the summer of self discovery—finding new hobbies, going

‘The Lord of the Rings’ delivers spectacle but lacks the dramatic power to rule them all

August 31, 2022 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Having invested hundreds of millions in mounting a series version of “The Lord of the Rings,” Amazon has gotten its money’s worth in production values but not storytelling, with a handsome prequel that could leave all but the most devoted Hobbits feeling more bored than lord. “The Rings of Power”

Family of fallen U.S. Marine re-files defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin in New York

August 31, 2022 9:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura Ly and Michelle Watson, CNN The family of fallen U.S. Marine Rylee J. McCollum has re-filed their lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin for defamation in New York, according to a complaint filed Friday. Rylee’s widow, Jiennah McCollum, and Rylee’s sisters, Roice McCollum and Cheyenne McCollum, are seeking $25 million in damages. They accuse

Tom Hanks is launching a trivia game on Apple Arcade

August 31, 2022 8:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Tom Hanks has created a trivia game called “Hanx 101 Trivia,” set to debut exclusively on Apple Arcade. The subscription service game will feature more than 58,000 questions across multiple topics is is set to launch on Friday. “Play, learn, compete and become a trivia master with ‘Hanx 101 Trivia,’ created

Laverne Cox mistaken for Beyoncé and her response was on point

August 31, 2022 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Laverne Cox was at the US Open recently when she started trending. That’s because she was misidentified on Twitter as Beyoncé. Here’s how it happened: “The Morning Show” actor Choni Francis posted a clip that included a masked Cox enjoying a tennis match and tweeted that it was Queen Bey.

He bought a movie star’s home in France and paid $300,000 to fix the pool

August 31, 2022 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Finding himself at a loose end on a rainy day in France, triathlete Jeremy arranged to view some properties in the quaint neighborhood he’d been staying in. Originally from Wales, the father-of-two had been living in Paris for several years, but after going through a separation, he became set on the idea

Times Square will be designated a ‘gun-free zone’ beginning Thursday as New York gun law goes into effect

August 31, 2022 1:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN New York City lawmakers are still determining which parts of the famed Times Square tourist area will be considered a “gun-free zone” as a new state law limiting where firearms can be legally carried in public is set to go into effect Thursday. The law was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul

Underwater expedition aims to unravel mysteries of the Maldives

August 30, 2022 9:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Karla Cripps, CNN Think “Maldives” and the first images that come to mind for many are rows of overwater luxury villas jutting out from long wooden docks, or gorgeous beaches edged by stunningly white sands. But in spite of the Maldives being one of the world’s most coveted places for a vacation, not to

Charlbi Dean, star of Cannes standout ‘Triangle of Sadness,’ dead at 32

August 30, 2022 5:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Charlbi Dean, an actress whose star had just begun to rise with a starring role in Palme d’Or winner “Triangle of Sadness,” has died, a representative for the actress confirmed to CNN. She was 32. The representative confirmed reports that Dean died from unexpected and sudden illness on Monday but did

Security increased on Natalie Portman Apple TV+ series after crew was threatened

August 30, 2022 4:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Police in Baltimore have arrested a street vendor who allegedly threatened violence and tried to extort a crew member working on the Apple TV+ production of “Lady in the Lake.” Baltimore Police say Keith L. Brown, 43, verbally threatened violence against members of the production crew, brandished a gun and demanded

Security increased on Natalie Portman Apple TV+ series after crew was threatened

August 30, 2022 4:09 PM CNN

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Police in Baltimore have arrested a street vendor who allegedly threatened violence and tried to extort a crew member working on the Apple TV+ production of “Lady in the Lake.” Baltimore Police say Keith L. Brown, 43, verbally threatened violence against members of the production crew, brandished a gun and demanded