Here’s a crazy but true statistic: selfies are now a bigger cause of death in the world than shark attacks. Shark attacks are extremely rare: only about 5 people die from them every year around the globe. By comparison, there have already been 12 confirmed cases of people accidentally getting killed while trying to take…… MORE
Colbert to audience: Stop booing Ted Cruz
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert asked his audience to stop booing Sen. Ted Cruz during a discussion on same-sex marriage.… MORE
Customizing your own Ferrari
From colors to fabrics, materials and finishes: CNN Style visits the atelier where clients can have their car “fitted” through the Tailor Made program.… MORE
The golfer with the heart of a champion
Having had two heart transplants, golf is the least remarkable thing in Erik Compton’s life.… MORE
‘Super Mario Bros’ turns 30
CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout looks back at a gaming classic’s debut and answers the key question, ‘Why does Mario have a mustache?’… MORE
The most talked about teenager in tennis
Borna Coric is the highest ranked teen on the ATP tour. The 18-year-old Croat has already beaten Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray and wants to become the No. 1.… MORE
The hottest spot in Havana
Anthony Bourdain visits hot spot Fabrica de Arte Cubano, a nightclub, performance space and art gallery in Havana, Cuba.… MORE
It’s not a Cuban party without a pig roast
Anthony Bourdain parties in Cuba with music, dancing and, of course, a whole roasted pig in the season six premiere of “Parts Unknown.”… MORE
Ben Cauley, Founding Member Of Bar-Kays, Dies At 67
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Music legend and original founder of The Bar-Kays, Ben Cauley, has died. He was 67. According to CBS affiliate WREG, Cauley’s daughter confirmed that he died Monday. His cause of death was not disclosed. He was a trumpet player, vocalist and founding member of the Stax recording group, The Bar-Kays. Cauley was…… MORE
Best-selling author Jackie Collins dies at 77
Best-selling author Jackie Collins has died of breast cancer at the age of 77, her publicist Melody Korenbrot told CNN.… MORE
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ANOTHER RECORD FOR SZA AND KENDRICK
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour brought in some serious cash. Billboard reports that Grand National is the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. The outing has grossed $254.6 million with 1.1 million tickets sold from 23 shows. By comparison, JAY-Z and Beyoncé‘s On the Run II Tour is the only other joint tour to hit…
LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING
LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…
SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS
We’re starting to hear loud rumblings about next year’s Super Bowl halftime show performer. The rumor going around is that Jay-Z will take the stage during the big game in San Francisco on February 8th, 2026. While we’re unable to confirm or deny at this point, it almost seemed inevitable that Hov would headline at…
PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE HAS RESTED IN DIDDY CASE
On Tuesday, both the prosecution and defense rested their cases in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. The prosecution finished presenting evidence, wrapping up nearly six weeks of testimony, videos, pictures, and documents. On the same day, Diddy’s defense team brought no witnesses to the stand and presented several pieces of evidence in the case. The…