CNN accused of blackmailing Reddit user over Trump GIF

CNN has denied those claims and clarified the users age, which some claimed to be only 15. Any assertion that the web link blackmailed or coerced him is false. CNN never made any deal, of any kind, with the user. Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images I am honored!! the user wrote after seeing Trumps tweet. HanAholeSolo also urged other Internet trolls to consider the impact of their words. As promised at the conclusion of the statement, the user deleted the HanAholeSolo account....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Rhonda Jennings

CNN anchor apologizes for comparing 'fake news' to N-word

“That’s what ‘fake news’ is to a journalist. And the president was not right here, and he was not been right in the past.” Cuomo tweeted an apology on Thursday afternoon, writing, “I was wrong. Credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images Calling a journalist fake -nothing compared to the pain of a racial slur. I should not have said it. “FAKE NEWS!” Trump has alsorepeatedly categorized CNNas “fake news.”...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · William Glover

CNN cancels Reza Aslan'sBelieverafter Trump 'piece of s–' tweet

CNN has renounced its support ofBeliever. Thats not like me. I apologize for my choice of words. Credit: CNN CNNs statement on the cancellation noted, We wish Reza and his production team all the best. Similarly, I need to honor my voice. I am not a journalist. I am a social commentator and scholar. ODonnell tweeted, CNN for shame POTUS is a piece of s and so it seems are you....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Emma Dixon

CNN cuts ties with Kathy Griffin after controversial Trump photo

And now, CNN has followed suit. Griffin has been the cohost of CNN’sNew Year’s Eve Livealongside Anderson Cooper for the past 10 years. “It is clearly disgusting and completely inappropriate.” Shields told EW that he didn’t intend the photographs to be about President Trump directly. “It’s not even about him,“Shields said. “For me, presidents are symbols. They reflect some people’s ideals, and they reflect the opposite of some other people’s ideals....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Christopher Hunt

CNN denies Clay Travis was invited back after sexist comments

The voicemail pertains to Travis' previous appearance with Carol Costello on HLN not Brooke Baldwin. According toa statement from the online grid, “Clay Travis was not booked again on CNN. Prior to his appearance with Brooke Baldwin, he had been tentatively scheduled to appear Monday on HLN. Credit: CNN That interview has been canceled.” Baldwin, who addressed the situation ina written response posted online, also denied Travis was invited back....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Michael Glass

CNN fires Jeffrey Lord after Nazi salute tweet

Carusone tweeted at Lord, writing, Your headline has a mistake in it. Why do you expect anyone to take you seriously when you dont take yourself seriously. Lord replied, Sieg Heil! CNN Nazi salutes are indefensible, the connection said in a statement to EW. Jeffrey Lord is no longer with the data pipe. So he knew exactly to what I was referring to. This is straight-up fascism, controlling the media to their likes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · John Meyer

CNN sets Anthony Bourdain tributes for weekend programming

It begins tonight, June 8, withRemembering Anthony Bourdain, a CNN Special Tribute airing at 10 p.m. This will be followed on Saturday, June 9 at 8 p.m. ET with a night of Anthonys favorite episodes ofParts Unknown. Sunday, June 10 will then see the previously scheduled Berlin episode ofParts Unknownat 9 p.m. ET only it will begin with an introduction by CNNsAnderson Cooper. A repeat showing ofRemembering Anthony Bourdainwill then follow that night at 10 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · William Odonnell

CNN's Brooke Baldwin chastises Trump critic for using N-word on air

Pundit Charles Kaiser made the remark during a conversation with Baldwin and Trump supporter Paris Dennard. Moments later, Baldwin shook her head and cut in. “Just hang on a second,” she said. “I’m sorry,” Kaiser replied. Baldwin concluded the segment a few minutes later. “All right, gentlemen, we’re done,” she said wearily. “We’re done. I appreciate both your voices. It is not okay. Charles Kaiser, I respect you, I enjoy having you on as a guest, but not okay....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Peter Espinoza

CNN's Jake Tapper onConan: Trump 'seems to thrive on chaos'

The CNN anchor tackled issues with the Trump administration with Conan O’Brien “I like news. This is exhausting, though,” CNN anchorJake Tapperremarked of Donald Trump’s presidency onConanTuesday night. But he suggests this heightened chaos is the product of the POTUS himself. Credit: TBS “The President seems to thrive on chaos,” Tapper told Conan O’Brien. “It was like that during the campaign. And it’s like that now. Obviously,The Apprenticewas like that, as well....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · John Brown

CNN'sHistory of Comedyproducer promises learning, laughs, and a poignant Robin Williams moment

Premiering Thursday night at 10 p.m. David Letterman reminded us it was okay to laugh after 9/11. I understand Betty White has something to do maybe not directly with the idea for this. We found there was a ton of value in comedy represented by all ages. Credit: ABC Those are very important ones, but just as important is hearing Ali Wongs voice or W. Kamau Bells. Which can actually make your job more difficult....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Victoria Carter

Coachella 2012: Five questions going into this weekend

This years festival takes place over two separate weekends. Is Eminem going to crash another party like he did at SXSW? Will Radiohead premiere any new songs? Credit: C Flanigan/FilmMagic.com The band has also been resurrecting old songs will this be the show that sees the return ofPolyethylene? What undercard band will have its big breakout? Were curious about the eccentric Weeknd, as well as the like-minded Frank Ocean. Will the weather hold out?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Michael Jackson DDS

Coachella Day 1: Blues take the stage with Gary Clark Jr. and the Black Keys

The blues dont do sunshine. This isnt your great-grandfathers finger picked, hellhound on your trail, Mississippi blues. Its not the rollicking funk of the great Chicago masters like Muddy and Elmore James. This is the blues as it jukes and moans in the modern era. Watch Gary Clark Jr, a 28-year old, ax-wielding wunderkind from Austin. Every generation has its chosen one and right now, this is Clarks time. He has been co-signed by the proper guitar gods (B....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Brenda Leblanc

Coachella day 2 review: The best and worst --- PHOTOS

[/caption] Day 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival got underway Saturday. Heres some of the highlights: The Sahara Tent: This is Coachellas electronic music stage (a.k.a. the restlessly chewing gum while applying vapor rub tent). On Saturday, French house music producer and DJ David Guetta took the stage with 1980s video-game-style lighting effects. What goes up, must come down. They go to Coachella….). The worst variety of Coachella celebrity are those who remain within the sanctity of the VIP area....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Raymond Waller