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Drummer Joey Kramer is suing his band Aerosmith

January 22, 2020 10:49 pm CNN

Days before Aerosmith is set to perform at the Grammys, the group is dealing with a lawsuit from one of its members. Joey Kramer is suing for breach…

Rapper Juice WRLD died from oxycodone and codeine overdose, medical examiner says

January 22, 2020 4:34 pm CNN

Rapper and singer Juice WRLD died as a result of oxycodone and codeine toxicity, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday. The…

Taylor Swift finds her voice in ‘Miss Americana’ trailer

January 22, 2020 3:42 pm CNN

Taylor Swift went into hiding for a year and emerged a new person. Her new Netflix documentary appears to give viewers a peek inside that process.…

Airport screenings for the Wuhan coronavirus increase around the world

January 22, 2020 1:02 pm CNN

Airports around the world are increasing health screenings and implementing new quarantine procedures as officials race to slow the spread of the…

Terry Jones, ‘Monty Python’ star, dead at 77

January 22, 2020 11:41 am CNN

Terry Jones, a star of the seminal comedy group “Monty Python” who delivered some of the most famous lines in comedic history, has died,…

That ‘Toss a Coin’ song from ‘The Witcher’ is streaming now

January 22, 2020 11:27 am CNN

You’d be in the right to raise a skeptical eyebrow when reading Netflix’s viewing data on “The Witcher,” but there are no…

Seth Meyers’s day drinking with the Jonas Brothers is hilarious and borderline irresponsible

January 22, 2020 10:49 am CNN

Well, the Jonas Brothers did warn us years ago that they “Live to Party.” Seth Meyers learned this the hard way. In a segment that aired…

TobyMac’s son died of an accidental overdose

January 22, 2020 10:11 am CNN

The son of Christian artist TobyMac died from an accidental overdose, a spokeswoman for his family confirmed to CNN Wednesday. Truett McKeehan, 21,…

This frozen lake looks like the inside of a kaleidoscope

January 22, 2020 10:05 am CNN

This drone footage captured over a frozen lake in northwest China looks like the inside of a kaleidoscope. The breathtaking views from CNN affiliate…

Orlando Bloom to voice Prince Harry in ‘The Prince,’ HBO Max’s new royal family comedy

January 22, 2020 10:03 am CNN

A new series based on the British royal family is coming to TV screens. And it’s likely to be a world away from the stately realism of…

Heath Ledger played more than the Joker. Whatever kind of movie you’re into, Ledger has a film for you

January 22, 2020 9:43 am CNN

Yes, most people remember Heath Ledger for his role as the Joker. And that’s understandable. Even Joaquin Phoenix — who starred more…

Jessica Simpson opens up about drinking and pill addiction in new memoir

January 22, 2020 9:09 am CNN

Jessica Simpson has written a memoir titled “Open Book,” in which she reveals a struggle with alcohol and pills that led her to believe…

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani drop ‘Nobody But You’ music video

January 22, 2020 8:47 am CNN

It feels like Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani just gave us a glimpse into their home life. “The Voice” coaches and real-life couple have…

Harry Hamlin says playing a gay man in a 1982 film hurt his career

January 22, 2020 7:55 am CNN

Actor Harry Hamlin says portraying a gay man an early 1980s film caused his career to stall. During an appearance on “It Happened in…

Kid Culture is 18, produced a hit for Justin Bieber and may be the future of the Grammys

January 22, 2020 7:49 am CNN

When it comes to youth, Kid Culture will be in good company at this year’s Grammys. The 18-year-old producer and songwriter is up for two…

Kim Kardashian heard North West in a joke then decided it was her daughter’s name

January 22, 2020 7:44 am CNN

It was Jay Leno who named Kim Kardashian’s first daughter, North West. In a video posted on Kylie Jenner’s YouTube account on Tuesday,…

This newly restored 15th-century lamb is worrying art lovers

January 22, 2020 6:18 am CNN

“There are no words to express the result” was the beaming reaction of Belgium’s Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, after a…

K-pop megastars BTS announce 2020 ‘Map of the Soul’ world tour

January 22, 2020 5:09 am CNN

After a month of rumors, K-pop megaband BTS have finally confirmed a new world tour starting in April. The seven-strong boy band announced the…

An ancient aquatic system older than the pyramids has been revealed by the Australian bushfires

January 22, 2020 12:43 am CNN

Extensive water channels built by indigenous Australians thousands of years ago to trap and harvest eels for food have been revealed after wildfires…

Former Grammys head Deborah Dugan sues recording academy, alleges sexual harassment

January 22, 2020 12:29 am CNN

Former CEO Deborah Dugan filed a lawsuit against the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Tuesday, alleging she was wrongfully fired after…

RuPaul is hosting ‘SNL’ for the first time

January 21, 2020 10:14 pm CNN

This is not a drill, Mama Ru will be sashaying into Studio 8H. RuPaul is hosting “Saturday Night Live” on February 8, the NBC show…

CMT will now play music videos from male and female artists equally, effective immediately

January 21, 2020 7:03 pm CNN

When you tune into music videos on CMT, you will now be met with an equal ratio of female and male artists. The Country Music Television station said…

The return of the legendary US airline you’ve probably never heard of

January 21, 2020 4:50 pm CNN

Some airline brands die forever. Others, it seems, go into suspended animation, waiting to be reborn when the time’s right to take to the skies…

Ozzy Osbourne reveals he has Parkinson’s disease

January 21, 2020 2:19 pm CNN

Ozzy Osbourne has gone public with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. In an interview with Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America,”…

Amtrak was going to charge group $25,000 to travel with wheelchairs. A ticket normally costs $16

January 21, 2020 1:12 pm CNN

A Chicago-based disability activist group won’t have to pay $25,000 to get its members to a conference on Wednesday in Bloomington, Illinois, a…

Taylor Swift reveals mother’s brain tumor diagnosis

January 21, 2020 11:38 am CNN

Taylor Swift has shared a sad update about her mother’s battle with cancer. In a cover story with Variety released on Tuesday, the singer said…

‘The Bachelor’ has plenty of celebrity fans

January 21, 2020 10:02 am CNN

You aren’t the only one if you are already into this season of “The Bachelor.” There are a few stars who are watching airline pilot…

‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ doesn’t add to its star’s current moment

January 21, 2020 8:35 am CNN

Awkwafina has had a pretty terrific run of late, including a Golden Globe-winning role in the understated independent film “The…

Are we one step closer to pilotless commercial jets?

January 21, 2020 8:15 am CNN

The concept of pilotless commercial jet flight has been bandied about for years. But while the technology has been there, there’s been little…

Shakespeare fans can stay in Juliet-inspired house this Valentine’s Day

January 21, 2020 6:58 am CNN

For Shakespeare enthusiasts and hopeless romantics, this year’s Valentine’s Day could be the most memorable yet. Airbnb announced Tuesday…