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The Muppets are having a moment -- just when we need them most

When Joshua Gillespie was holed up in the hospital as a kid, where he stayed frequently in between surgeries for his rare heart condition, his best friend was a 3-and-a-half-year-old monster with red fur and a vibrant imagination.Elmo, that lovable,…

Regina King's son, musician Ian Alexander Jr., dead at 26

Actor and director Regina King's son, Ian Alexander Jr., has died by suicide, her representative confirmed to CNN Saturday.He was 26."Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. He is such a bright light who…

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcome their first child

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have welcomed their first child.The couple, who have been married for three years, shared their family news on Instagram Friday."We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask…

Thomas Rhett announces 2022 tour

Thomas Rhett is hitting the road.The country star is launching his "Bring the Bar to You Tour" on June 17 and headed to over 30 cities.His first stop is in Gilford, New Hampshire and from there he'll head to places…

Louie Anderson, comic and 'Baskets' star, dead at 68

Louie Anderson, an Emmy winner whose career spanned from stand-up and game show host to starring roles in TV and film, died Friday in Las Vegas from complications related to cancer, his publicist Glenn Schwartz confirmed to CNN.He was 68.On…

Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' singer, has died at 74

Meat Loaf, the larger-than-life singer whose bombastic rock opera "Bat Out of Hell" is one of the best-selling albums of all time, has died at age 74, according to a statement on his verified Facebook page."Our hearts are broken to…