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The NFL’s most iconic theme music has roots in everything from Batman to ‘Star Wars’

September 11, 2022 6:05 PM CNN Newsource

If you’re a football fan, the first few blasts of an NFL broadcast theme can make you feel like running through a brick wall. It’s superheroes! It’s action! It’s the entire percussion session wailing away for dear life! As the season descends upon us, enjoy a breakdown of the most iconic football themes you’ll be hearing all autumn long. There are so many fascinating parallels and big names involved, you’ll be the menace of every commercial break conversation.

Muslims are 25% of the world population. But in 200 shows researchers studied, they were just 1% of speaking characters

September 11, 2022 5:32 PM CNN Newsource

Despite making up one quarter of the world’s population, Muslims are severely underrepresented on television — and when they are represented, they’re depicted as shallow stereotypes, according to a new study.

Elon Musk’s college sweetheart auctions off billionaire’s mementos

September 11, 2022 5:18 PM CNN Newsource

Holding onto an ex’s stuff may prove profitable later on, at least if your ex turns out to be the wealthiest man in the world.

Emmys preview: Why ‘Ted Lasso’ will defend its crown, and ‘The Crown’ won’t

September 11, 2022 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

“Succession,” the 2020 Emmy winner for best drama series, will be a top contender at this year’s ceremony on Sept. 12. But if you’re wondering whether the HBO drama can beat last year’s champion, Netflix’s “The Crown,” that matchup of TV’s royal houses will have to wait.

Why wireless carriers are able to give out iPhone 14s

September 11, 2022 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

The unveiling of the latest iPhone 14 lineup earlier this week has already spurred a flurry of new promotions from wireless giants including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

FBI file shows bureau kept tabs on Aretha Franklin’s activism, a common focus during the Civil Rights era

September 11, 2022 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

There “ain’t no way” the highest domestic law enforcement agency in the country was keeping tabs on Aretha Franklin — but they were.

The rise and fall of a virtual rapper reignites old questions about art — with a new twist

September 11, 2022 12:32 PM CNN Newsource

On its surface, the saga of FN Meka appeared to be a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of music powered by artificial intelligence.

Max Verstappen claims fifth-straight victory by winning Italian Grand Prix

September 11, 2022 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

Max Verstappen tightened his grip on the Formula One drivers’ championship with victory ahead of Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix.

Emmy Awards 2022: How to watch and more

September 11, 2022 8:36 AM CNN

CNN By Chloe Melas, CNN The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, which celebrate the best television shows and performances of they year, will be presented Monday. Here is everything you need to know ahead of TV’s big night. The host Kenan Thompson will take center stage as this year’s host, live from the Microsoft Theater in

Emmys preview: Why ‘Ted Lasso’ will defend its crown, and ‘The Crown’ won’t

September 11, 2022 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Lowry, CNN “Succession,” the 2020 Emmy winner for best drama series, will be a top contender at this year’s ceremony on Sept. 12. But if you’re wondering whether the HBO drama can beat last year’s champion, Netflix’s “The Crown,” that matchup of TV’s royal houses will have to wait. Once upon a time,

The rise and fall of a virtual rapper reignites old questions about art — with a new twist

September 11, 2022 1:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN On its surface, the saga of FN Meka appeared to be a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of music powered by artificial intelligence. The digital avatar of a Black man with green braids, face tattoos and a sound reminiscent of 6ix9ine was billed as an “AI-powered robot rapper.” Though the company

Harrison Ford makes emotional return to ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise

September 10, 2022 4:36 PM CNN Newsource

Indiana Jones, the world’s most famous archeologist, is back for his next adventure.

A Black retiree won money at a casino and is suing bank after she says she was turned away while trying to deposit a check

September 10, 2022 3:26 PM CNN Newsource

A Michigan retiree is suing a Detroit bank after she says employees refused to cash a check she received from a casino after winning a jackpot.

Harrison Ford makes emotional return to ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise

September 10, 2022 2:02 PM CNN

CNN By Frank Pallotta and Megan Thomas, CNN Indiana Jones, the world’s most famous archeologist, is back for his next adventure. Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, debuted the first teaser footage for the new, still-untitled film during the studio’s presentation at Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday. Though the video showed to the crowd has

Harrison Ford makes emotional return to ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise

September 10, 2022 1:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Frank Pallotta and Megan Thomas, CNN Indiana Jones, the world’s most famous archeologist, is back for his next adventure. Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, debuted the first teaser footage for the new, still-untitled film during the studio’s presentation at Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday. Though the video showed to the crowd has not

It’s not hard to see how the Murdochs inspired ‘Succession’

September 10, 2022 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Davis, CNN “Succession” drops viewers into the high-stakes world of running a media empire and all the top-secret deals, attempted coups and shocking scandals that comes with it. The actors and creators of the award-winning series, which will compete for more statues at Monday’s Emmy Awards, insist that the characters are inspired by

‘Mandalorian’ Season 3 trailer has arrived

September 10, 2022 12:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Thomas They’re back. The trailer for the new season of “The Mandalorian” was unveiled at Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday, teeing up a new round action with the bounty hunter and lovable Baby Yoda side-by-side — as they should be. “The Mandalorian” wrapped its second season in December 2020, when the title character

First renditions of ‘God Save the King’ sung at sports venues as tributes to the Queen continue

September 10, 2022 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

For the first time in 70 years, “God Save the King” is being sung at sports grounds across the United Kingdom as tributes to Queen Elizabeth II continue two days after her death.

The real-life drama behind filming locations for ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and other Emmy favorites

September 10, 2022 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

What do a pub in London, a 113-year-old apartment building in New York City, a former mental hospital in Atlanta, a luxury resort in Hawaii, a sprawling office complex in New Jersey and a mausoleum in one of the South’s largest cemeteries have in common?

The real-life drama behind filming locations for ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and other Emmy favorites

September 10, 2022 5:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine E. Shoichet and Austin Steele, CNN What do a pub in London, a 113-year-old apartment building in New York City, a former mental hospital in Atlanta, a luxury resort in Hawaii, a sprawling office complex in New Jersey and a mausoleum in one of the South’s largest cemeteries have in common? On some