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Here's one of the notes Halse passed along the trail for Green.

They met on Valentine’s Day while hiking in the Himalayas

February 14, 2022 3:28 AM CNN Newsource

Francesca Street, CNN It was Valentine’s Day 1996 when Lee Green walked into a mountain lodge in Nepal, surrounded by the snowcapped Himalayas, and encountered Mandy Halse for the first time. Green and Halse were thousands of miles from their respective homes in England and New Zealand. Both were backpackers in their twenties determined to

Ivan Reitman, producer and director of ‘Ghostbusters,’ has died at 75

February 14, 2022 1:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Kelly McCleary and Chris Boyette, CNN Ivan Reitman, a storied producer and director behind some of Hollywood’s biggest comedies, has died, according to the CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group. He was 75. Reitman created some of the most enduring comedic films of the ’80s and ’90s, including 1984’s “Ghostbusters,” which he produced

Mary J. Blige performed her hits "Family Affair" and "No More Drama."

Mary J. Blige wows Super Bowl halftime show in crystal-embellished bodysuit

February 13, 2022 11:28 PM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN Mary J. Blige dazzled fans at the Super Bowl on Sunday evening, taking the stage in a bodysuit embellished with 10,000 Swarovski crystals. The R&B singer performed her 2001 hits “Family Affair” and “No More Drama” wearing the white and silver outfit, as the SoFi Stadium was transformed into a California house

Mary J. Blige wows Super Bowl halftime show in crystal-embellished bodysuit

February 13, 2022 11:28 PM CNN

Oscar Holland, CNN Mary J. Blige dazzled fans at the Super Bowl on Sunday evening, taking the stage in a bodysuit embellished with 10,000 Swarovski crystals. The R&B singer performed her 2001 hits “Family Affair” and “No More Drama” wearing the white and silver outfit, as the SoFi Stadium was transformed into a California house

Rapper Kodak Black shot near LA restaurant holding Justin Bieber after-party, attorney says

February 13, 2022 10:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Rapper Kodak Black was among four people shot early Saturday near an after-party in West Hollywood for singer Justin Bieber, Black’s lawyer said. Attorney Bradford Cohen posted about the shooting near The Nice Guy restaurant and lounge on his verified Instagram account Saturday. “There was an unprovoked attack

Super Bowl halftime show brought all the hip-hop heat

February 13, 2022 9:33 PM CNN

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Old skool hip-hop showed the kids a thing or two Sunday night at the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. The “original gangsters” Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre performed with Dre’s mentee Eminem, the Queen of R&B hip-hop Mary J. Blige, and rap star Kendrick Lamar. It marked not only

Super Bowl halftime show brought all the hip-hop heat

February 13, 2022 8:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Old skool hip-hop showed the kids a thing or two Sunday night at the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. The “original gangsters” Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre performed with Dre’s mentee Eminem, the Queen of R&B hip-hop Mary J. Blige, and rap star Kendrick Lamar. It marked not only

An eyewitness told CNN the passenger was trying to get into the cockpit and open the plane door.

An American Airlines flight attendant hit an ‘unruly passenger’ in the head with a coffee pot as he tried to open the plane’s exit door

February 13, 2022 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton, Sonnet Swire and Amir Vera, CNN An American Airlines flight was diverted to Kansas City International Airport in Missouri on Sunday afternoon because of “an unruly passenger,” the airline said in a statement. “American Airlines flight 1775 with service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. (DCA) diverted to Kansas City (MCI)

An American Airlines flight attendant hit an ‘unruly passenger’ in the head with a coffee pot as he tried to open the plane’s exit door

February 13, 2022 7:57 PM CNN

By Joe Sutton, Sonnet Swire and Amir Vera, CNN An American Airlines flight was diverted to Kansas City International Airport in Missouri on Sunday afternoon because of “an unruly passenger,” the airline said in a statement. “American Airlines flight 1775 with service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. (DCA) diverted to Kansas City (MCI)

Team Fluff wins the 2022 Puppy Bowl

February 13, 2022 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez and Emma Tucker, CNN Team Fluff won the 18th Puppy Bowl on Sunday against Team Ruff by a slim margin with a final score of 73-69 after a face-off that lasted three hours. Puppy Bowl XVIII kicked off on Sunday morning with a feature of “From Puppy Bowl with Love,” which revisited

4 people were shot near a West Hollywood restaurant holding a Justin Bieber after-party

February 12, 2022 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, Gregory Lemos and Amanda Watts, CNN Four people were shot early Saturday morning in West Hollywood after a fight broke out near an after-party for singer Justin Bieber. The altercation took place around 2:45 a.m. local time on the 400 block of N La Cienega Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Music video for Vanessa Carlton's 'A Thousand Miles"

20 years after ‘A Thousand Miles,’ the Vanessa Carlton hit has been played a bazillion times

February 12, 2022 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jay Croft, CNN Few debut hits have had the broad and lasting impact of “A Thousand Miles.” Just ask Terry Crews, who can thank it for his big break. Vanessa Carlton’s debut single — released 20 years ago on February 12, 2002 — was an undeniable smash. Now, after 1,000 and 20, here are

Singer David Largie croons some Marvin Gaye tunes to residents of the Trentham Monkey Forest.

British zoo hopes that music by Marvin Gaye will put monkeys in the mood

February 12, 2022 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Jay Croft, CNN The music of Motown’s Marvin Gaye is legendary for getting folks in the mood for some “Sexual Healing.” So, approaching Valentine’s Day, a British zoo wondered if it could lead endangered monkeys to say, “Let’s Get It On,” too. The furry residents of The Trentham Monkey Forest in Stafford, England, got

Characters Susan Bunch and Carol Willick appear alongside Ross

China censors lesbian plotline in ‘Friends’

February 12, 2022 6:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Philip Wang, CNN Major Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series “Friends,” causing fans of the show to express their anger on social media. In the first episode, conversations regarding the character Ross’s ex-wife, Carol Willick, who divorces him after realizing she is a lesbian, were deleted. Other

The Vikings cheerleaders have since introduced new uniforms with leggings and athletic tops.

NFL cheer uniforms have been scrutinized since the 1970s, but critics might be missing the point

February 12, 2022 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN This weekend when the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals take the field on Super Bowl Sunday, it will mark the return of cheerleaders to the biggest sports event in the United States, after they were barred from the field last year due to pandemic restrictions. And though today the commercials and

NFL cheer uniforms have been scrutinized since the 1970s, but critics might be missing the point

February 12, 2022 5:03 AM CNN

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN This weekend when the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals take the field on Super Bowl Sunday, it will mark the return of cheerleaders to the biggest sports event in the United States, after they were barred from the field last year due to pandemic restrictions. And though today the commercials and

Ancient drum found in children’s grave billed ‘most important’ piece of prehistoric art in 100 years

February 12, 2022 2:39 AM CNN Newsource

Jeevan Ravindran, CNN A 5,000-year-old chalk drum will go on public display for the first time next week, more than six years after it was first uncovered by archaeologists in England. The object was discovered alongside the burial of three children and has been billed “the most important piece of prehistoric art to be found

The wax figure is now on display at Madam Tussauds in London.

Zendaya’s Madam Tussauds wax figure debuts to very mixed reviews

February 11, 2022 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Madame Tussauds is known for their intricate lifelike wax sculptures of celebrities and cultural figures, but with a recent unveiling, some think they missed the mark. The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London announced its new wax figure of Zendaya this week, displaying the star decked out in a striking hot

‘Bel-Air’ takes ‘The Fresh Prince’ down a dark path that’s better than it has any right to be

February 11, 2022 2:40 PM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Nobody asked for a dark, dramatic reimagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” which makes the new series fitting that description, “Bel-Air,” better than it has any right to be. Premiering Super Bowl Sunday on NBC’s streaming service Peacock, the opening episodes establish a catchy beat, with the main question

Adele attends The Brit Awards 2022 at The O2 Arena in London on February 8. Who would have thought the day would come when you could see the words "Adele

Adele pole dances at London nightclub, sending fans crazy

February 11, 2022 10:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Who would have thought the day would come when you could see the words “Adele,” “pole dancing” and “beige pantsuit” in the same sentence? The Grammy award-winning singer became a trending topic Friday after footage surfaced of her performing an impromptu pole dance for the audience at the G-A-Y event at