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statement to the network provided by former CNN CEO Tom Johnson. He was 82. «Even after he left CNN, Bernie remained a close member of our CNN family providing our viewers with context about historic events as recently as last year,» Chris Licht, CNN Chairman and CEO, said in a statement on Thursday. «The condolences of all of us at CNN go out to his wife Linda and his children.»According to his biography on CNN's website, the veteran broadcast television journalist covered some of the pivotal stories of the last three decades, including the student uprising in Tiananmen Square in 1989, the death of Princess Diana in 1997 and the 2000 presidential race.

Nayte Olukoya is opening up about trust issues in his relationship with Michelle Young. On the latest episode of podcast, the alum recalled how trust played a role in his June breakup with the former teacher.«I think there was some insecurity in the relationship.

upsetting Rafael Nadal in four sets during the Round of 16. That was not a small feat, as Nadal went into that match with 22 consecutive Grand Slam victories, having made at least the quarterfinal of each of the last 16 majors he participated in since the 2017 U.S. Open.«Man, this is wild.

Simone Biles isn't ruling out a return to the Olympic stage. The 25-year-old Olympic medalist spoke about the possibility of participating as a competing gymnast in the Paris 2024 Olympics during her Wednesday night appearance on . «I think, right now, I still have to heal mentally and physically, so I will be in Paris.

Nayte Olukoya is sharing details about his split from Michelle Young. On the latest episode of podcast, the alum revealed that he ended things with the former teacher over the phone after «a bad weekend» together.«I broke up with her over the phone. You don't want to break up with someone, especially your fiancée, over the phone,» Nayte acknowledged.

According to Viola Davis,  is more than a film about warriors — it's a movie about possibilities. The 56-year-old star and producer of the upcoming historical epic admits that she was initially apprehensive about the physical reality of starring as Agojie general Nanisca but shares that once she began the work, it opened her eyes.«When I started the martial arts [training], I was like, 'I'm 56, I'm a woman, I can't take down this dude, I can't do this, I can't do that.

Cardi B and Offset are known to go all out for their kid's birthdays — and for good reason. The 30-year-old Migos rapper stopped by on Tuesday and explained why it's important to him and Cardi to go big for their 4-year-old daughter, Kulture, and 1-year-old son, Wave.Offset first shared a video of Wave driving a toddler, motorized car through his epic car-themed extravaganza that took place over the weekend.

Teyana Taylor got a special surprise during a recent London stop on her farewell tour. On Monday, the 31-year-old singer took to Instagram to share her gratitude for the «love» and «energy» she felt during the sold-out show and gush over a surprise visit from Janet Jackson.After thanking fans for giving her a “magical” night she’ll never forget, Taylor shared that Jackson's “beautiful surprise” helped further drive home the amount of respect and admiration she has for the pop icon.«Def one of the greatest surprises of my life,» the mother of two wrote alongside several photos of the show and the backstage surprise.

Nick Cannon was joined by a pregnant Brittany Bell and their two children for an overseas vacation. On Tuesday, the 41-year-old entertainer shared a series of pictures featuring himself, the model and their kids enjoying their time in Guam.

John Legend is clearing the air about the political rift that ended his friendship with Kanye West. It was previously reported that the longtime friends and collaborators had struggled to see eye-to-eye regarding the 2020 presidential race and West's public support of Donald Trump.

Nick Cannon's twins have a new home. On Thursday, Abby De La Rosa took to Instagram to share a video of the 14-month-old twins she shares with the entertainer exploring the house Cannon bought for them.In the sweet clip, Zion and Zillion wander around the yet-to-be furnished living room of their stunning new house, which features a fireplace and a pool.«Here’s to beautiful new beginnings,» De La Rosa captioned her post.

Will Smith is back to work. More than five months after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, the 53-year-old actor was spotted filming Disney+'s  in Alausi, Ecuador. Wearing a baseball cap and a yellow shirt, Smith delighted locals when they spotted him filming on La Nariz del Diablo, a historic rail in the country.In between shots for the second season of the National Geographic series, which Smith also narrates, the actor was seen blowing kisses to gathered fans.In July, four months after the now-infamous Oscars slap, Smith broke his silence in a deeply personal video message.

Stephen Curry just marked three major milestones in his life! On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors superstar returned to his alma mater, Davidson College, for a one-man graduation ceremony.The 34-year-old originally attended the North Carolina liberal arts college from 2006 to 2009, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in May, 13 years after he left to enter the NBA. But Curry didn't just receive his diploma during the ceremony; the NBA star was also honored for his athletic excellence as Davidson inducted him into their Athletics Hall of Fame and retired his number 30 jersey, becoming the first player to have their jersey retired at the college.There will never be another. Thank you, 3⃣0⃣.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade rang in their eighth wedding anniversary while in Menorca on their annual «Wade World Tour,» and the couple took to Instagram to mark the occasion.On Tuesday, Union shared a sweet montage of photos and videos from the couple's wedding day, vacations they've taken together, family moments and more. «It’s been 8 years now married to my best friend and a lifetime to go.

, on Sept. 9, and, according to a text shared by rapper J. Cole, fans are in for a more intimate look at the singer with the new record.In an Instagram post shared on Wednesday, Cole — who brought Lennox on as the first female artist signed to his record label, Dreamville Records, in 2016 — explained that he had asked Lennox «what this new album means to her,» adding that her answer made hearing the music «even deeper» for him. «I needed to know cuz I f**k with it so heavy.

Oprah Winfrey doesn't know how to pull off a birthday celebration! The media mogul recently took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes look at the lavish, three-day blowout she hosted in honor of Ava DuVernay's 50th birthday. The duo has been close friends for almost 10 years and have worked together on numerous projects throughout the decade, such as  Disney's  and OWN's Queen Sugar, for which they both serve as executive producers. In a video posted to her page, the 68-year-old surprises DuVernay with a tall bouquet of fresh-picked sunflowers from her garden. Winfrey reminisces on their first meeting in the caption and credited actor David Oyelowo for introducing her to the director through her indie film, «I googled who directed the movie because I had not heard of Ava DuVernay at the time.

. The unscripted half-hour series follows six young disruptors — aspiring fashion designer Taofeek Abijako; model Fernando Casablancas, who identifies as non-binary; new NYC transplant Ben Hard; trans actress Claude Shwartz; queer nightlife staple and trans woman Ebon Gore; and photography prodigy Sophia Wilson — as they follow their dreams and pursue love and art on their own terms. It also aims to peel back the curtain on the «creative NYC underground, giving viewers an exclusive look into how the next generation of icons define themselves and how culture is created,» according to Freeform.In ET's exclusive first look at the trailer, viewers are introduced to the six lively personalities and their evolving journeys, as they find their identities and place in the world. Featured are Taofeek (he/him), a 24-year-old with an eye for fashion who immigrated from Nigeria at 11 and, in the trailer, is seen dealing with the pressures and unforeseen mishap of finishing two looks in time for his celebrity clients at the high-profile Met Gala.

Laverne Cox received the ultimate compliment on Monday night when she attended the U.S. Open to cheer Serena Williams on. The 50-year-old star was seated in the stands at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, wearing a face mask.

Serena Williams came out on top at the U.S. Open Monday night.

is making a splash! Paramount+ dropped the official trailer for its upcoming coming-of-age movie during Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which marks the feature directorial debut of Sanaa Lathan.The film, based on the best-selling Angie Thomas novel of the same name, follows the story of Bri (newcomer Jamila C. Gray), a 16-year-old gifted rapper, who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm in order to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father — a local hip hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence.

Tayshia Adams may be a former Bachelorette, but she's not tuning into the current season of the show. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 31-year-old reality star at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, and Adams revealed why she hasn't been watching Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey's journey for love.«I'm definitely invested more so [in] talking to the girls behind the scenes,» she told ET. «I can't really watch the show too much.