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Lamont Dozier, Motown hitmaker for the Supremes and more, dead at 81

August 9, 2022 1:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Motown legend Lamont Dozier, a songwriter who crafted hits for the Supremes and Marvin Gaye, among other icons, has died,…

Anthony Templet is pictured here in Netflix's latest true-crime documentary: 'I Just Killed My Dad.'

‘I Just Killed My Dad’ is Netflix’s latest true-crime series not to watch with the whole family

August 9, 2022 11:11 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN As titles not to watch with the kids go, “I Just Killed My Dad” has to rank pretty high on the list. Yet there…

"Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk said he survived a heart attack last year thanks to CPR on the show's set.

CPR on set of ‘Better Call Saul’ saved Bob Odenkirk’s life, star says

August 9, 2022 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN Bob Odenkirk has said he would have been “dead in a few minutes” if he had not received CPR after suffering a…

Fidel Castro’s daughter endorses James Franco playing her father

August 9, 2022 6:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN James Franco as Fidel Castro has at least one advocate. Alina Fernández, daughter of the former Cuban dictator who died…

Ozzy Osbourne performs on stage during the Closing Ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on August 8.

Ozzy Osbourne surprises Commonwealth Games after surgery

August 9, 2022 6:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ozzy Osbourne surprised attendees of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with a mini Black Sabbath reunion. Osbourne…

A peripatetic pilgrimage: When travel feels like a secular religious experience

August 9, 2022 5:55 AM CNN Newsource

David G. Allan, CNN Some have a designated place to pray. I have a designated place to think. You can pray or think anywhere, of course, but some…

Issey Miyake is pictured during Paris Fashion Week in the early 1990s.

Issey Miyake, influential Japanese fashion designer, dies aged 84

August 9, 2022 3:01 AM CNN Newsource

Hilary Clarke, CNN | Junko Ogura and Irene Nasser and Oscar Holland Issey Miyake, the Japanese fashion designer whose timeless pleats made him an…

This travel company wants tourists to visit Ukraine right now

August 9, 2022 2:09 AM CNN Newsource

Silvia Marchetti, CNN Visiting Ukraine right now to experience what’s it like living in the middle of a war, see its bombed cities, feel the…

Olivia Newton-John at a press call for "Grease" in London in 1978.

In pictures: Olivia Newton-John’s best style moments

August 9, 2022 1:01 AM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN | Alex Rees, CNN and Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The enduring image of Olivia Newton-John may always be one of permed hair, bare shoulders…

Ezra Miller attends the First Annual "Time 100 Next" gala in New York City in 2019. Miller is accused of stealing alcohol in May from a Vermont home while the owners were away

‘The Flash’ actor Ezra Miller cited for felony burglary after allegedly stealing alcohol from a Vermont home

August 8, 2022 10:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Amy Simonson, CNN “The Flash” actor Ezra M. Miller is accused of stealing alcohol in May from a Vermont home while the owners were…

People lay flowers by the star of late actor Olivia Newton-John on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles

‘Grease’ co-stars, friends and fans pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John

August 8, 2022 10:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Hollywood icons joined fans worldwide to mourn the loss of Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer and…

The 10th-century sandstone statue "Skanda on a Peacock" was among 30 items returned to Cambodia.

US returns looted relics of ‘extraordinary cultural value’ to Cambodia

August 8, 2022 9:22 PM CNN Newsource

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN New York officials have returned 30 cultural artifacts to Cambodia, including a 10th-century Khmer sculptural…

Fetty Wap attends the Abyss by Abby show on July 14

Rapper Fetty Wap arrested and his $500,000 bond revoked after allegedly wielding a gun during a Facetime video call

August 8, 2022 8:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Sonia Moghe, CNN Rapper Fetty Wap was arrested Monday after he allegedly threatened to kill someone and showed a gun during a FaceTime call last…

A Texas church performed "Hamilton" this weekend

‘Hamilton’ team responds to Texas church’s unauthorized performance

August 8, 2022 7:18 PM CNN

CNN By Scottie Andrew and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN A Texas church performed “Hamilton” this weekend, but the team behind the Tony-award…

‘Hamilton’ team responds to Texas church’s unauthorized performance

August 8, 2022 7:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN A Texas church performed “Hamilton” this weekend, but the team behind the Tony-award winning…

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta attend the "Grease" 40th anniversary screening in August 2018 in Beverly Hills

John Travolta pays tribute to Olivia Newton-John

August 8, 2022 1:06 PM CNN

CNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actor John Travolta, who co-starred with Olivia Newton-John in the hit movie musical “Grease,” has posted a…

John Travolta pays tribute to Olivia Newton-John

August 8, 2022 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actor John Travolta, who co-starred with Olivia Newton-John in the hit movie musical “Grease,” has posted a…

Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73

August 8, 2022 1:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Brandon Griggs, CNN Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of…

Anne Heche's mini cooper is pictured here following the accident.

Anne Heche remains in critical condition as police continue to investigate her car crash

August 8, 2022 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas and Cheri Mossburg, CNN Anne Heche has remained in critical condition since crashing her vehicle into a Los Angeles residence on…

Vince Gill used a song he wrote for his wife

Vince Gill pays tribute to wife Amy Grant after she was injured in an accident

August 8, 2022 7:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Vince Gill used a song he wrote for his wife, fellow singer, Amy Grant to show love for her after a bike accident left…