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☆ Taylor Swift previously said she was uninspired by politics in her music. Now, she’s singing a different tune
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“I don’t get melodies and ideas in my head that have to do with the issues of our economic climate,” Swift added. Swift, now 34, has since written a number of songs that reflect her feelings on politics and societal causes that are important to her. Rick Diamond/Getty Images/FileThat same year, Swift endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket, an endorsement punctuated by the singer expressing regret in “Miss Americana” for not speaking up about political causes sooner. Swift initially captivated her fans with her music, creating a loyal Swiftie base that seems to hang on her every word. Regardless of whether she chooses to directly sing about politics or social causes, she now seems to know all too well how powerful her music can be.

Persons: “, ”, Taylor Swift, ” Swift, Lesley Stahl, Swift, ” Taylor Swift, Rick Diamond, Harris, Scott Swift, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Organizations: CNN, Tennessee Democratic, Biden Locations: Nashville

☆ Jane’s Addiction cancels all remaining tour dates as Perry Farrell issues apology for on-stage altercation
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Following a recent on-stage altercation between Jane’s Addiction band members Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro, the rock band has announced the cancellation of their remaining tour dates. On Monday, the band announced in a statement posted to their Instagram page that they’ve “made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group,” therefore canceling the remaining dates of their tour. We hope that he will find the help he needs,” the statement read. Farrell appeared to yell at Navarro, then approach him and hit him before other band members and crew intervened. Jane’s Addiction were set to resume their tour in Toronto on Wednesday after they previously canceled Sunday’s concert in Connecticut due to the scuffle.

Persons: Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, “, Navarro, Stephen Perkins, Eric Avery, ”, Perkins, Farrell Organizations: CNN Locations: Boston, Toronto, Connecticut, Los Angeles

Chuck Hodes/FXThe nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards — television’s top honor — were announced earlier this summer, and “The Bear” ate it up. In the drama category, “Shōgun” had the most nominations this year with 25. The all-time record of 32 nominations, held by HBO’s “Game of Thrones” since 2016, remains unbroken. Here are some of the nominees to watch tonight:Outstanding drama series:“The Crown”“Fallout”“The Gilded Age ““The Morning Show”“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”Anna Sawai, “Shōgun”Imelda Staunton, “The Crown”Reese Witherspoon, “The Morning Show”See the full list of nominees here.

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☆ Jane’s Addiction issues apology, cancels show after Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro’s on-stage scuffle
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rock band Jane’s Addiction has issued an apology and announced the cancellation of their next concert after band members Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell were seen in an on-stage altercation at a recent show. Video footage posted on social media showed Farrell, Jane’s Addiction’s lead singer, confronting guitarist Navarro in the middle of a song during Friday’s concert in Boston. Farrell then attempts to jab Navarro until other band members and crew members intervene, holding Farrell back to separate him from Navarro. CNN has reached out to representatives for Jane’s Addiction, Navarro and Farrell for comment. Jane’s Addiction is currently on tour and is set to perform in Toronto on Wednesday.

Persons: Dave Navarro, Perry Farrell, Farrell, Jane’s Addiction’s, Navarro Organizations: CNN, Jane’s Locations: Bridgeport , Connecticut, Boston, Toronto, Los Angeles

As hosts of the next World Cup, the U.S. automatically qualifies for the tournament. In the 2022 World Cup, the U.S. was knocked out by the Netherlands in the round of 16. Asked by host Roger Bennett on the “Men in Blazers” podcast what success means for the U.S. in the upcoming World Cup, Pochettino was unequivocal. “We win the World Cup,” Pochettino responded. “I think we need to dream that we are going to win the World Cup.

Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, who’s, ”, Matt Crocker, ” Crocker, Pochettino, Germain, Christian Pulisic, “, Gregg Berhalter, Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Pochettino’s, haven’t, ” Pochettino, Berhalter, Berhalter’s, Paris Saint, Kylian, Lionel Messi, ’, Todd Boehly, They’ve, Messi, Roger Bennett Organizations: Argentine, Soccer Sporting, Copa America, Chelsea, Paris Saint, Tottenham, Milan, Christian, U.S, English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur, Tottenham vacillated, UEFA Champions League, Spurs, English League, Champions League, Liverpool, Premier League, Manchester City, men’s, “, Pochettino’s Spurs, Borussia Dortmund, League, Arsenal, PSG, Real Madrid, MLS, Columbus Crew, South, Blazers Locations: U.S, Paris, Manhattan, Argentine, Uruguay, Netherlands, City, Liverpool, American, France, South American

The vice president had prepared extensively for their debate, and peppered nearly every answer with a comment designed to enrage the former president. Here are some takeaways from the debate:A turning point when Harris jabs Trump over the size of his rally crowds: Harris came onstage with a clear plan: Throw Trump off his game. When the vice president mentioned Trump’s criminal conviction and outstanding legal issues, he bit. Trump indulges in conspiracy theories: Despite signals from even his running mate, Trump did not refrain from repeating the conspiracy theory du jour during the debate. He said at one point that “in Springfield, they’re eating the dogs.

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☆ VMAs top moments from Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry and Carson Daly
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Taylor Swift’s 9/11 tribute and call to actionTaylor Swift took a moment to honor victims of the September 11 attacks of 2001 while accepting the first award of the evening. (L-R) Post Malone and Taylor Swift accept the best collaboration award for "Fortnight." Swift’s message to young voters comes after she made a splash on Tuesday when she endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential run. Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter kissed an alien onstage during her hotly-anticipated performance. “It was the best, best show.

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☆ Jon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Police in Nashville are crediting rock legend Jon Bon Jovi with coming to a woman’s aid on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday night. Bon Jovi, accompanied by an unidentified person, appears to speak with the woman in distress and eventually helps lift her back over the ledge to safety. CNN reached out to a representative for Bon Jovi for comment. A source close to the situation told CNN on Wednesday that Bon Jovi was filming a music video on the public bridge when the incident occurred. Bon Jovi has experience and training in helping individuals in times of crisis thanks to his JBJ Soul Foundation, which he started in 2006.

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☆ Dave Grohl says he fathered a child outside of his marriage
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Musician Dave Grohl has shared some personal news about his family. The Foo Fighters frontman announced that he recently became a father again, writing in a statement on his Instagram page on Tuesday that his new baby girl was born “outside” of his marriage to his wife Jordyn Blum. “I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage,” Grohl wrote. “We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together.”A representative for Grohl had no further comment beyond the Instagram statement. The rock and roll legend did not share any information about the mother of his new baby girl in his post on Tuesday.

Persons: Dave Grohl, Jordyn Blum, “ I’ve, ” Grohl, “, ”, “ We’re, Grohl, Blum, – Violet, Harper, Ophelia Organizations: CNN, Foo Fighters, Wimbledon, Fighters Locations: ”, London

☆ Travis Kelce wants to be a touchdown in Hollywood. Inside his goal of ‘bringing joy to people’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Travis Kelce really didn’t want to participate in “Catching Kelce,” the 2016 E! Aaron Eanes, one of two brothers who manage Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in New York in 2023. ‘Moonbase 8’ (2020)After “Catching Kelce,” Kelce didn’t take on any work off the football field until 2020. ‘New Heights’ podcast (2022)Kelce has co-hosted the “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” podcast with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce, since 2022. (From left) Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce at the ACC Celebrity Golf Championship in Nevada in July.

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☆ Selena Gomez shares how ongoing ‘medical issues’ will shape her path to becoming a parent
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Selena Gomez is speaking candidly about what her path to parenthood may look like. I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy. I’m excited for what that journey will look like, but it’ll look a little different.”At the end of the day, she said, it doesn’t matter how it happens because “it’ll be mine. In 2017, Gomez shared that the condition led to her undergo a kidney transplant, donated by her friend, actress Francia Raisa. Gomez chronicled her health struggles in her 2022 documentary “My Mind & Me.”

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☆ James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’ and Mufasa in ‘The Lion King,’ dead at 93
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Brandon Griggs | Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“I lucked out.”Back then nobody imagined “Star Wars” would become a blockbuster, let alone an enduring franchise and cultural phenomenon. James Earl Jones and Darth Vader during "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" premiere event. Jesse Dittmar for The Washington Post/Getty Images Jones, seen here in 1960, was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, in 1931. Steve Ringman/San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images Jones appears with Alec Baldwin in a scene from "The Hunt for Red October" (1990). The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images Jones appears next to Darth Vader, who he famously voiced in the "Star Wars" movies.

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☆ George Clooney has some choice words for Quentin Tarantino, who said he doesn’t think Clooney is a movie star
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —George Clooney has a profanity-laced bone to pick with director Quentin Tarantino. He gave me s—t,” Clooney added. Tarantino and Bamigboye were discussing who Tarantino considered to be a movie star, with actors like Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron and Denzel Washington, among others, named as people who fit the bill. (From left) Quentin Tarantino and George Clooney on the set of 'From Dusk Till Dawn.' “But no, look, we’re really lucky we got to work with these great directors,” Clooney said.

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☆ Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s son Miles was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Chrissy Teigen has shared that her six-year-old son Miles has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Teigen, who has four children with EGOT-winner John Legend, wrote about their son’s diagnosis on Instagram after some commenters noticed that Miles appeared to be wearing a diabetes monitor in a photo with Teigen and his sister, Luna, 8, at the Paris Olympics. “A lot of you noticed something a little special about a photo I posted a few days ago,” she wrote. “You noticed his type-1 diabetes monitor and extended so much love and encouragement in every way possible.”Teigen said Miles was diagnosed just a couple of weeks ago, when he was “sick, in the hospital” with an unrelated infection. Type 1 diabetes is “a disease of high blood sugars due to a deficiency of insulin production,” according to Dr. Otis Brawley, Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society.

Persons: Chrissy Teigen, Miles, Teigen, John Legend, Luna, ”, “, ” Teigen, I’ve, , Otis Brawley Organizations: CNN, Paris, American Cancer Society

☆ Lady Gaga introduces Michael Polansky as her fiancé in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Wedding bells may soon be ringing for Lady Gaga. The actress and singer introduced Michael Polanksy, her boyfriend of four years, as “my fiancé” to French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who Lady Gaga met while attending an Olympic swimming competition on Sunday, as seen in a video posted to the PM’s TikTok page. CNN has reached out to a representative for Lady Gaga for comment. Lady Gaga and Polansky, a tech entrepreneur, first went public with their romance on Instagram during Super Bowl weekend in 2020. While the pair have notoriously been private throughout their relationship, Lady Gaga has shared some insight into their romance on her social media pages.

Persons: Lady Gaga, Michael Polanksy, Gabriel Attal, ”, Polanksy, “ Organizations: CNN, French, Olympic, Super, Hollywood Reporter Locations: Paris, Rome

☆ Robert Downey Jr. will reunite with Marvel in new movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Robert Downey Jr. is making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – but it’s not what you think. I like playing complicated characters.”“Avengers: Doomsday” is set to hit theaters May 2026, according to a press release. Anthony and Joe Russo, who have previously directed four Marvel movies, will direct. (See: One big Marvel actor’s clever return to the MCU in “Deadpool & Wolverine.) “Avengers: Doomsday” will replace the previously announced “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” in the MCU release calendar.

Persons: CNN — Robert Downey Jr, Doom, Downey, ” Downey, ”, Anthony, Joe Russo, Russo, Downey Jr, Victor Von Doom, he’d, coy, Deadpool, Jonathan Majors Organizations: CNN, Marvel, San Diego Comic Con, Marvel Studios, Majors

☆ Celine Dion to return to stage for performance at Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Dan Heching | Pauline Lockwood | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Celine Dion is set to make her return to the stage at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Dion will close the ceremony on Friday with a performance from the first stage of the Eiffel Tower, singing a timeless classic, Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’amour”. Dion, 56, announced in December 2022 that she was taking time off from professional commitments to focus on her health after revealing her diagnosis. Lady Gaga performs in Paris, France, ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday. In her documentary, Dion said she was determined to make her return to performing.

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☆ The new wave of pop stars who are getting young voters tuned into the 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

That’s the sound of a wave of young pop artists powering Vice President Kamala Harris on TikTok. While Roan has not yet endorsed a candidate in the race for the White House, galvanizing her fans through her music may pay off for the Harris campaign. In other words, Charli XCX could be more influential in the 2024 election than George Clooney or Barbra Streisand (both of whom have also endorsed Harris). While Harris’ TikTok page has 1.1 million followers, Trump, who joined TikTok in June, garnered 3 million followers in his first day on the social media platform. He now boasts 9.1 million followers.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' finally confirmed its season 4 lead — here's everything we know about the next season
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementBenedict's love story will be the focus of season 4Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode one of "Bridgerton." The official logline for next season reads: "The fourth season of 'Bridgerton' turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). AdvertisementLuke Newton and Nicola Coughlan will reprise their roles as Colin and Penelope Bridgerton in season 4Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan on season three of "Bridgerton." Ashley told reporter Josh Rom during a "Bridgerton" season three screening premiere on Wednesday that she will return for season four. 'Bridgerton' season 4 won't come out until 2026Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton."

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☆ Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, of Motown group the Four Tops, dead at 88
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Abdul “Duke” Fakir, a founding member of the Motown group the Four Tops, has died, according to his family. Born in Detroit, Fakir developed a love of music as a teen while performing with his local church and school choirs, according to a 2012 interview with NPR. In 1954, they formed the first iteration of their band in Detroit called the Four Aims, according to a Motown Museum biography of the group. “[O]nce we started singing, our whole perspective of life changed,” Fakir said in a 2022 interview with The Detroit News. In 2022, Fakir released his memoir “I’ll Be There: My Life With the Four Tops.”Fakir is survived by his wife, Piper Fakir, his children, 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Persons: CNN — Abdul “ Duke ” Fakir, Fakir, Piper, ”, ” Fakir, Honey, Levi Stubbs, Renaldo, Obie ” Benson, Lawrence Payton, Berry Gordy, “, Payton, Benson, Stubbs, Piper Fakir Organizations: CNN, Motown, Hall of Fame, NPR, Motown Records, Detroit News, Stone Locations: Detroit

☆ Esta TerBlanche, best known for role in ‘All My Children,’ dead at 51
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Esta TerBlanche, the South African actress best known for her role as Gillian Andrassy Lavery on “All My Children,” has died, according to her manager Annie Spoliansky. TerBlanche died on Thursday in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office online records show. Spoliansky told CNN in a statement on Sunday that “Esta was such a kind, loving, giving, and caring person.”“She cared so deeply for all people and animals,” Spoliansky’s statement read. She later reprised her role in one episode in 2011 and appeared in over 100 episodes. Cameron Mathison, who played TerBlanche’s on-screen husband Ryan Lavery in “All My Children” paid tribute to his co-star on his Instagram Stories on Sunday.

Persons: African, Gillian Andrassy Lavery, ”, Annie Spoliansky, TerBlanche, Spoliansky, “, ” TerBlanche, Cameron Mathison, TerBlanche’s, Ryan Lavery, ” Mathison, Bienke Naudé Hartman Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Medical, ABC, Miss Teen South Locations: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, South Africa, Miss Teen South Africa, South

☆ Richard Simmons’ final social media post was quintessentially him
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Richard Simmons’ former staff members have shared what would end up being the late fitness guru’s final social media post. In a message posted to Simmons’ X account from “Richard’s staff,” it was stated that Simmons often planned his posts ahead of time. He always chose his photos and wrote his captions for the upcoming weekend by Friday,” the message read. “So we have the post Richard planned to share with you last Sunday. “Our beloved Dicky was laid to rest this morning surrounded by only family and closest friends,” Simmons’ brother Lenny Simmons told People in a statement via Simmons’ longtime publicist Tom Estey.

Persons: Richard Simmons, Simmons, “, Richard, ” Simmons, Love, ”, Dicky, Lenny Simmons, Tom Estey Organizations: CNN, NASA Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Brad Pitt pushes back on Angelina Jolie’s ‘oppressive and harassing’ request to disclose messages in Miraval case
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Cheri Mossburg | Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —In the latest round in Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s ongoing litigation over the former couple’s French winery Château Miravel, the two are fighting over Jolie’s request for Pitt to turn over third-party communications related to a 2016 plane incident. “Jolie, however, wants them anyway as part of her efforts to turn this business dispute into a re-litigation of the former couple’s divorce case,” the document continues. Pitt and Jolie have been locked in a fraught web of legal proceedings since 2016. Pitt became the center of a probe related to the incident but was never arrested or charged, according to an FBI statement at the time. Pitt’s lawsuit alleged that he and Jolie had agreed when they purchased the winery that neither would sell without the other’s consent.

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☆ Investors can't sidestep the top tech stocks, says UBS' McCartney
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailInvestors can't sidestep the top tech stocks, says UBS' McCartneyAlli McCartney, managing director at UBS Alignment Partners, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss her concerns about growth slowdowns, what investors should do about market concentration, and more.

Persons: McCartney Alli McCartney Organizations: UBS, UBS Alignment Partners

☆ Vanessa Hudgens ‘disappointed’ her privacy was invaded with paparazzi pictures of her new baby
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Vanessa Hudgens is excited to be a new mom, but wishes she had more control over how the news was shared. Despite all of that, mom dad and baby are happy and healthy.”Hudgens was referring to reports earlier in the week that showed pictures of her leaving a hospital with her newborn. On Oscars night in March, Hudgens revealed that she and the Major League Baseball outfielder were expecting their first child. Hudgens and Tucker reportedly wed in December in Tulum, Mexico after announcing their engagement early last year. They were first linked in 2020 when Hudgens posted a photo of herself captioned “date night” and was photographed holding hands with Tucker later that evening.

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