“That’s What She Gets For Being MAGA”: Sydney Sweeney’s Removal From ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Spurs Speculation

The news ofSydney Sweeney’s scene beingcutfromThe Devil Wears Prada 2first broke on Tuesday, April 21, just days after the actress found herself at the center of intense onlinebacklashover her storyline inEuphoria.

Her arc in the ongoing third season, which premiered on April 12, sparked widespread debate, with many viewers calling certain moments “disturbing” and even “exploitative.”

Now, fans are questioning whether the controversy played a role in the decision, with some wondering if the fashion-forward franchise chose to distance itself from the ongoing discourse.

“Why did they remove her? Don’t tell me it’sbecause of the Euphoria saga,” one user quipped.

Sydney Sweeney’s reportedly three-minute cameo inThe Devil Wears Prada 2has been cut from the final version

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InEuphoriaSeason 3, Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard, begins creating explicit adult content to fund her lifestyle.

With two episodes released so far, the American teen drama has been embroiled in heated controversy, featuring scenes of Sweeney in a suggestive baby outfit with a pacifier, another in a dog costume, and others where her bare breasts are shown.

These scenes were criticized not only by netizens but also by several professionals in the adult industry, many of whom argued that the portrayal was highly problematic and amounted to the “s**ualization of infancy,” calling the content “sick” and a “humiliation ritual.”

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Even the series’ narrator, voiced by Zendaya, who plays Rue Bennett, tells the audience, “Cassie was exactly the kind of girl… Beautiful, but directionless. So desperate for attention, she’s willing to humiliate herself.”

Amid this controversy, news of Sydney’s cameo being cut from the final version ofThe Devil Wears Prada 2surfaced shortly after the film’sNew York world premiere, with a wide theatrical release set for May 1.

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The film’s four iconic leads, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, are all set to reprise their roles, alongside several new faces joining the sequel.

One of the new faces in the sequel was Sweeney, who reportedly filmed her cameo in August 2025 on the film’s New York City set.

She was set to play herself as a celebrity client being styled by Blunt’s character, Emily Charlton, now portrayed as a luxury brand executive.

Fans have speculated that the decision was made to distance the franchise from Sweeney’s ongoingEuphoriacontroversy

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The scene was intended as a three-minute sequence early in the film to reintroduce Emily’s character, but it was ultimately removed during editing.

Production sources described the omission toEntertainment Weeklyas a “creative decision,” adding that the scene “did not work structurally” with the rest of the opening sequence.

The filmmaking team also expressed gratitude for her participation and clarified that there wasno bad blood.

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However, netizens remain unconvinced by this explanation. Many have speculated that Disney, the film’s distributor, may have wanted to distance the family-friendly, high-fashion brand of the franchise from thecontroversy surrounding Sydney’s image.

One user wrote, “Sweeney being in a movie about fashion makes much less sense since shes an actress not a model.”

Another added, “Her most famous brand deal is with the decidedly downmarket American Eagle, and even with that, she’s only known for the controversy not the clothes.”

One user questioned, “Why did they remove her? Don’t tell me it’s because of the Euphoria saga”

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“Why would she be making a cameo when she’s by no account a fashion icon?” questioned a third.

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Another harsh comment read, “Was the cameo of her taking her clothes off? I really don’t know what her actual ‘acting talent’ is beyond that.”

Others expressed, “They saw her acting in the recent season of euphoria and had to make the necessary changes.”

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“Please tell me it’s not about that stupid American Eagle non-controversy,” one user quipped, while another said, “They probably weren’t too impressed with her performance in Euphoria.Too tacky. They weren’t going to have that…”

“Imagine you’re having the time of your life watching the movie and sydney sweeney pops up unannounced!”

Some netizens also revived controversy surrounding Sydney’s “tone-deaf” American Eagle denim campaign from last year, in which she said, “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color. My jeans are blue.”

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These remarks were criticized by some as insensitive, with critics pointing to the wordplay between “jeans” and “genes,” which they interpreted as problematic.

Meanwhile, some viewers, referencingThe Housemaidstar’srumored political alignment, wrote, “That’s what she gets for being MAGA.”

Another in agreement said, “The devil wears prada not maga.”

Several other notable appearances, including Anna Wintour, the real-life inspiration behind Miranda Priestly, also didn’t make the final cut

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TheAnyone But Youstar has not yet addressed reports that her cameo was removed from the final version.

Moreover, Sweeney isn’t the only one whose role was cut. According toVariety, several planned appearances and subplots were removed during editing.

Anna Wintour, who directly inspired Miranda Priestly’s character, was reportedly set to make an appearance, but her scene was cut from the theatrical version and will instead appear as a bonus feature on streaming platforms.

Conrad Ricamora, known forHow to Get Away with Murder, was also cast as Hathaway’s character Andy Sachs’s roommate.

However, his entirerole was removedafter test audiences reportedly questioned why Andy would have a roommate, given her growth and the film’s setting 20 years after the original.

Despite these cuts, the sequel still features appearances by several fashion and entertainment icons playing themselves, including Lady Gaga, Lucy Liu, John Batiste, Naomi Campbell, and Donatella Versace, among others.

“Getting cut from a movie as yourself is a brutal performance review,” one critic wrote

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“That’s What She Gets For Being MAGA”: Sydney Sweeney’s Removal From ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Spurs Speculation

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US transportation secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control overhaul

By David Shepardson

WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he was seeking $10 billion from Congress for the next phase of a massive effort to modernize ‌America's aging air traffic control system and reduce systemic flight disruptions.

Last year, Congress awarded $12.5 ‌billion for the project to replace outdated technology and boost understaffed air traffic control towers. Much of the new proposed ​spending is to develop new software that could help make air travel much more efficient, Duffy told Reuters in an interview.

"The real magic truly is the software to manage the airspace," he said.

The FAA's air traffic telecom system has been hit by a series of failures, including serious outages covering Newark airport ‌traffic last year. The initial $12.5 billion ⁠followed decades of complaints over airport congestion and flight delays due in large part to creaky technology and understaffed towers.

The FAA in March was twice ⁠forced to halt all traffic to the Washington area's three airports for more than an hour because of issues with aging technology.

Duffy has requested more money for tower improvements and surface awareness technology. He has previously ​said ​he wants $19 billion more, but is asking Congress for $10 ​billion of that total.

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Airlines often schedule traffic ‌in excess of FAA capacity. Duffy noted he can look out 45 days and see schedules 50% above capacity.

New software would allow the FAA to move flights to avoid delays. "This tool lets us see and then spread flights in a way that allows for way less disruption," Duffy said. "We could fix this."

A 2023 report said the FAA's communications system has been outdated for years and it can ‌no longer get spare parts for many systems. Of ​the FAA's 138 air traffic control telecoms systems, 51 were ​unsustainable, a separate report said.

At an event ​on Tuesday, Duffy said the FAA has already replaced nearly 50% of all ‌copper wires, converted 270 radio sites nationwide, ​installed new surface awareness ​systems at 54 airports and transitioned 17 towers to electronic flight strips.

"Rebuilding the infrastructure of our aviation system is not too big for America. We can actually get this done," ​Duffy told an aviation audience.

The FAA ‌said by the end of 2028, airports will have 5,000 new high-speed network connections ​on fiber, satellite and wireless, 27,000 new radios and 612 state-of-the-art radars.

(Reporting by David ​Shepardson; Editing by Franklin Paul and Jamie Freed)

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Tyler James Williams teases big changes for Gregory after “Abbott Elementary” season 5 finale

Abbott Elementary ended its fifth season on a high note with a two-episode finale featuring this year's Ava Fest and a trip to Miami.

Key Points

• Things are definitely looking up for Gregory and Janine after their earlier split, which actor Tyler James Williams tells EW he's very grateful for.

• "I know everyone hates me for how I relate to their relationship," the Golden Globe winner quips. "But it really was [my favorite storyline]."

This article contains spoilers fromAbbott Elementaryseason 5, episode 21, "Ava & Fest," and episode 22, "Miami."

Put down your pitchforks,Abbott Elementaryfans! Things have finally been set to rights after the Emmy-winning series broke viewers' hearts by breaking up onscreen couple Janine Teagues (played by show creator and starQuinta Brunson) and Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams)

Brunson was unapologetic whenspeaking toEntertainment Weeklyabout the decisionto end the couple's relationship over a botched attempt to plan their first trip, afterseasons of waiting for them to finally get together. Despite knowing the move would send fans into a tizzy over episode 19's emotional cliffhanger, Brunson shared that the fight was something she and the sitcom writers were excited about seeing played out.

"I think [we were excited] because Jeanine and Gregory are two characters we know very well, and more than anything, two characters wethinkwe know very well. So we think we know their relationship. We feel settled with it," she said. "But I think as with any relationship, the inside has its own dynamics. And I thought that they've been in such an easy ride since they got together, it was interesting to all of us to see some different layers there."

And Williams, who has been vocal about wanting to see some conflict in Janine and Gregory's love life before, wholeheartedly echoes the sentiment when speaking with EW ahead of Wednesday's season finale.

"I know everyone hates me for how I relate to their relationship," the Golden Globe winner says. "But it really was [my favorite storyline]."

The actor adds that he hopes viewers understand "how much care and thought" Brunson put into crafting the clash between the couple with the show's writers. "We've always talked a lot about Janine and Gregory and their relationship and how it moves and the big moments," he says. "But she was working both sides of that argument and really making sure that everything that the audience felt was intentional in a way that I haven't seen her do yet on this show, which is saying something, right? Because she's so intentional at everything that she does."

"Every audience reaction that somebody sent me, is every reaction that she planned people to have," he adds, laughing. "And I think it's just a sign of masterful writing at this point."

After season 5's "Trip" episode saw Janine and Gregory's relationship implode over their inability to compromise over the mode of transportation to take for their desired vacation, it takes two episodes for the two to finally mend their split.

"I think because whatAbbotthas always done is shown that simple things aren't always that simple, right? So, I think that there's something really important with people seeing this couple in particular go through an argument that can be big for them," Williams tells EW of the unexpected turn for the characters' relationship. "I think we live in a culture right now where it's kind of like, 'I don't like that you did this' and just walk away kind of a thing."

Williams says he enjoyed exploring Janine and Gregory, "two people that we all know need each other and there really isnobodyelse for the two of you," having to figure out how to get past those blockades to make it work. "I think it's very important. I've always wanted to show a realistic portrayal of dating in this era," he adds. "I feel like it's gonna be really hard to explain when we're in our, you know, 50s and 60s, but I think this moment and these two characters can help do that and we can kind of see them stumble, but still get back on their feet."

And get back on their feet they did! By the end of episode 21's "Ava & Fest" — and with the surprise help of Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) — Janine and Gregory realize the root of their argument goes deeper than just deciding between taking a plane or driving, and resolve to figure out something that works better for both of them.

And thankfully, they realize they can use the upcoming (fictional) Pennsylvania Educational Conference for the Southeast Area in Miami as the jumping off point for an island getaway, with a shorter and less expensive flight. Which leads to a much happier couple heading into episode 22's "Miami" — so much happier that Gregory reveals he's ready to take the next step in his relationship with Janine.

While some may be surprised at Gregory telling Ava's boyfriend O'Shon (Matthew Law) that he's looking to propose to Janine so soon after their momentary split, Williams tells EW that the move shows exactly where Gregory was coming from in that argument to begin with.

"To me, it's a glimpse into the fight. What I thought was really beautiful about that argument is the argument was about the future," he shares. "For Gregory's side of the argument, it wasn't about the vacation. It was about longer-term patterns, which to me was a dead ringer. I was like, 'Oh, I know where this conversation is going.'"

The actor points out that from Gregory's perspective, the "root" of his argument with Janine is his desire to "build a structure and a foundation for this relationship that he hopes can last and stand the test of time."

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"He wants to be with [Janine] in the long-term and, [I think] it's a thing that happens a lot with men regarding money and starting families, you know, at the end of the day it's gonna be easier to do this with more of it and that's just kinda how it is," Williams continues. (Howvery Julius of him...)

"The fact that he's trying to put his foot down here, and she's talking about the short term, but he's talking about the long is, to me, miscommunication," he laments. "They're not talking about the same thing, although they're talking about the same thing. And I think that happens for a lot of couples. He wouldn't have had that argument with somebody who he didn't really care that way about."

There's no doubt the knowledge that Gregory is hoping to lock down what he's got will make viewers very happy — just in time for everyone to get fired!

Brunson previously warned EW that there would be "a lot of unexpected [things] happening in that [episode] besides us being in Miami," but we still weren't prepared for that bombshell.

"Our writers are still, five seasons in, finding ways to keep us guessing and have an angle that you wouldn't normally see," Williams quips about the many twists and turns in the final two episodes of the season. "It's really a beautiful thing."

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The teachers of Abbott go through a rollercoaster of emotions after the announcement that the school is one of several closing down. And when it's revealed that the decision has been reversed, we wouldn't be surprised if viewers suffered from some whiplash. Turns out, district employees ultimately found it pointless to close a school they just spent money on a new furnace for. (Thanks to Melissa and Ava's shenanigans back in episode 8!)

But with other schools closing, that means more students are heading to Abbott, and they'll need extra hands on deck. Including a new assistant principal — cueing Gregory Eddie's time to shine!

It's a full-circle moment for the character that Williams is only too happy to carry out. "It's part of that journey for him," he shares. "You can get there. It may not look like what you thought it would look like or what you think it should look like, but you can still get there... He still got to where he wanted to get to. It looked different, and it took five years, but he wasn't ready in the first place."

The sentiment applies to all things Abbott, but it's especially poignant for Gregory, who came in wanting that job and grew to love his work as a teacher.

"He needed to learn things in order to get to this position. And now we all appreciate it more, including him," Williams notes. "I love seeing him realize that it takes more than just him to make it through his life. He showed up as somebody who was proud to be a substitute in the sense of, 'I'm not here concretely.' Yet, you see him now making these relationships and asking people for help and becoming more involved in this community."

He continues, "That, to me, is ultimately where most people should be, reaching out more frequently rather than less. And I think for him, that's huge."

However, in typical Abbott fashion, it won't be without its shenanigans, especially considering the promotion means Gregory and Ava (Janelle James) will be working closely together.

"They're gonna need to exchange information and see each other as equals in order to do so," Williams acknowledges. "I would love to see it, and I'm curious to see how they learn to work together. As we know with Gregory, he tends to oversimplify things and think that things are simpler than they are. And my favorite thing to perform is an overwhelmed Gregory, which happens quite frequently. I'm looking forward to seeing the ways that this overwhelms him, because from those moments he grows."

Thankfully,Abbott Elementaryhasalready been renewed for season 6, so Brunson and the writers can jump right into action. Until then, the series is available to stream onHulu.

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MPs push for ‘forever chemicals’ in uniforms and frying pans to be banned

A group of MPs are calling for thegovernmentto ban a group ofsynthetic chemicalsfrom being used in school uniforms, food packaging, andcookware.

In a report into the risks ofPFAS, theEnvironmental Audit Committeeurged the government to introduce restrictions on the non-essential use of the chemicals and begin a phased restriction from 2027.

Commonly known as “forever chemicals”, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of more than 10,000 man-made substances, which have been associated with an increased risk ofcancers, immune suppression, and fertility and development problems, the report said.

There has not been extensive research into the effects of all PFAS, but some types of the chemicals have been evaluated as carcinogenic.

Labour MPToby Perkins, who chairs the committee, said: “From frying pans to fire extinguishers, PFAS are now central to everyday and some lifesaving products, and nearly all of us will have some level of PFAS in our bodies.

“But evidence we heard throughout our inquiry suggests that our dependence on PFAS has come with a cost to the environment, and perhaps to human health too.”

The highly resistant qualities of the chemicals mean they are often used by military and emergency services, as well as in household products such as cosmetics and frying pans. It also means they can build up in the environment and in people’s bodies for decades, the report said.

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The committee also called for the government to take a stronger approach to regulating PFAS to ensure that companies polluting waterways and soil are paying for it to be cleaned up.

It recommended a national remediation fund be established for communities dealing with high levels of pollution, and invest in technologies that can destroy the chemicals safely.

The government published a PFAS action plan in February that set out how it will understand the sources of the chemicals, tackle how they move around in the environment, and act to reduce public and environmental exposure.

Thursday’s report said that rather than waiting for proof that a chemical is harmful before banning it, the government should take a precautionary approach to approving new PFAS, and companies should instead need approval before they introduce a new PFAS substance.

A spokesperson from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said: “The persistent nature of ‘forever chemicals’ poses a long-term challenge for the nation's ecosystems and health.

“The first ever PFAS Plan shows the decisive action we are taking to better understand and tackle the sources of these chemicals, including through better guidance and monitoring, tougher rules on their use and support for transitioning to safer alternatives.

“Our approach is to work in partnership with businesses, regulators and local communities as we reduce exposure for the public and the environment.”

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Hulk Hogan Reveals He Considered Suicide in ‘Rock Bottom’ Moment After Divorcing Ex-Wife Linda

Hulk Hogan reveals in a new documentary that he once considered suicide amid his bitter divorce with ex-wife Linda Hogan

NEED TO KNOW

• The late pro wrestling star says one night he found himself "sitting in front of my bathroom with a gun in my mouth and not knowing what I was doing"

• The Netflix documentary about Hogan's life begins streaming Wednesday, April 22, and includes his final interview before his July 2025 death

In a new documentary aboutHulk Hogan, which includes the late professional wrestler’s final interview before his death last year, the longtime WWE star reveals he once considered suicide while his marriage toLinda Hoganfell apart.

Hogan, whodied from a heart attackin July 2025 at the age of 71, tells producers that he once put “a gun in my mouth” after drinking alcohol and taking pills during one distraught episode in the build up to his and Linda’s 2009 divorce.

The embattled pro wrestling icon makes the emotional revelation near the end of a new four-part Netflix documentary,Hulk Hogan: Real American, about his life and career. The documentary begins streaming Wednesday, April 22.

A large chunk of the documentary centers on Hogan’s family life, including his 26-year marriage to Linda, now 66, who he married in 1983. The couple shared two children: daughterBrooke Hogan, now 37, and sonNick Hogan, 35.

Hogan says in the documentary that his and Linda’s marriage began to fall apart around the time he pitched his family on starring inHogan Knows Best, the VH1 reality show about his family life outside the ring. The 12-time world champion explains that he hoped filming the reality show would give him and Linda something “in common” to work towards, hoping to bring them closer. However, he explains, they grew further apart — ultimately leading to a bitter and highly publicized divorce.

The pro wrestling star explains the fallout from their broken marriage left him considering suicide one night.

“I went home and I started drinking and you know started eating pills, and I just went down this rabbit hole for a couple days and the next thing I know, I'm sitting in front of my bathroom with a gun in my mouth and not knowing what I was doing,” Hogan says in the doc.

He continues: "I hit rock bottom. I gave Linda 70% of everything because I just didn’t want to ever talk to her again, be with her, I never wanted to see her again. So, I gave her everything to get rid of her and after the divorce I had no money. I was broke, and so TNA [Total Nonstop Action Wrestling] saved me.”

The longtime WWE and WCW star joined the upstart TNA pro wrestling promotion in late 2009, shortly after his and Linda’s divorce was finalized. He joined former WCW head executive and longtime friend Eric Bischoff on the program.

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“He was down and he was hurting,” Bischoff says about Hogan at the time. “He was in the darkest most devastating part of his life.”

In the documentary, Hogan expresses regret for how the final 20 years of his life played out, from the decision to pitch his family on doing a reality show to a number of scandals that bruised his legacy — including a leaked 2007 sex tape and later, an audio clip of him using the N-word, which was publicized in 2015 and led to the WWE firing him and beginning to erase his records and history with the company.

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When asked by Netflix producers when he was happiest, Hogan says he often thinks back to the early years of his marriage with Linda, when their kids were still young.

Linda, who is also heavily featured in the documentary, expresses her own regret for how her marriage with Hogan played out, saying she still “had love for him” even after their divorce.

“I still care about him the same, it doesn’t go away,” Linda says about her late ex-husband. “I wish things would’ve turned out differently for us. But then when he got sick, I realized that my love never faded for him. I still had love for him. I really do. I still love him.”

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CNN correspondent says goodbye after 2 decades with the network

Longtime CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam is leaving the network after two decades of covering news for the broadcast giant.

Elam, 52, officially announced her departure in an April 18statement shared by Variety.

"For more than 20 years I’ve been in the CNN orbit developing and delivering news stories on everything from the environment and entertainment to business and breaking news of all kinds," she said. "I’m so proud of my CNN career. Live or taped, writing packages or doing a show-and-tell, I’ve done it all — and having a front row seat to document history has been a gift."

She did not share any further information about her future plans.

Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon has been arrested on Jan. 29, 2026, days after being present at a protest inside a Minneapolis Church. Don Lemon (left) speaks with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), following a press conference alongside alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 3, 2025.

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Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon hasbeen arrestedon Jan. 29, 2026, days after being present at a protest inside a Minneapolis Church. Don Lemon (left) speaks with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), following a press conference alongside alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 3, 2025.

Stephanie Elam's time with CNN

Elam began her career with CNN as a freelance anchor/reporter out of New York City in 2005, according to herpublic LinkedIn page, before becoming a business correspondent in 2007. She briefly left the network from 2011 to 2012 to work at KNBC, an NBC station based in Los Angeles, before returning to CNN in March 2013, still based in LA.

During her time at CNN, Elam covered a huge range of topics, according to her LinkedIn, from COVID-19, market crashes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions to the Emmys, red carpet interviews and the deaths and lives of celebrities like Michael Jackson and Prince.

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Colleagues and CNN speak on Stephanie Elam's departure

In anInstagram post from April 18, co-host and friend Sara Sidner spoke highly of Elam in a clip, saying, "thank you for being my friend, for helping me through cancer and being a sister, really...CNN brought us together, but ain't nothing gonna tear us apart. Thank you for all your hard work."

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"You're not getting rid of me, I love you," Elam responded. "I love you guys...everyone there, I love you guys, and it's been a joy working with you all."

Another CNN colleague, Oscar Jimenez, commented on the post saying, "We’re losing a real one! Loved this moment on air. 🙏🏾"

In a statementshared with Variety, CNN said it was "grateful for her many contributions."

"Stephanie brought clarity, credibility, and heart to every story she touched over her two decades at CNN," the network told Variety. "Her versatility and natural ability to connect with audiences made her a trusted voice and a valued colleague."

Where Stephanie Elam got her start

Elam's career began at Dow Jones Newswires in 1995, where she served as a copy editor before moving to BridgeNews and reporting on corporate finances for PBS’s "Nightly Business Report," according to her LinkedIn.

She went on to anchor shows "Market on the Close" and "First Business" for Webfn, reporting on the stock market and business, eventually moving to Black Enterprise Magazine to co-anchor the "Black Enterprise Report," a nationally syndicated show about business, career and financial education.

She graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor's in broadcast journalism, her LinkedIn also shows.

Stephanie Elam's departure comes after another CNN personality's exit

Elam is the second CNN personality to depart the network in recent months. "Early Start" hostRahel Solomon announced her exit on-air in March, saying simply, "I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN. More to come on what's next for me...But I'm really excited about this next chapter."

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Iconic ’70s Rock Band Shares Exclusive Photos Amid 2026 Tour

A legendarymusicpowerhouse from the 1970s is giving the public a glimpse of their journey as Foreigner shares exclusive snaps from the past.

Ahead of their highly anticipated 2026 tour, the British American rock band takes fans on a trip down memory lane by offering a nostalgic look into their earlier career.

In an Instagram post, the band, consisting of the original lineup led by frontman Lou Gramm, guitarist Mick Jones, bassist Ed Gagliardi and Rick Wills, drummer Dennis Elliott, keyboardist Al Greenwood and multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald, posted never-before-seen photos taken by a photographer who is known primarily for his stunning shots of rock musicians.

“We're back with more exclusive images from the Neal Preston archive! This week, we're sharing more iconic shots of the band in action from back in the day. With @lougrammgram joining the band for the next few shows, it felt like the perfect time to highlight some photos of him! To access more photos from the Neal Preston collection, visit our fan club at by clicking the link in our bio,” the caption reads.

Among the photos are moments that capture the unique chemistry and electric energy of Gramm and Jones on stage, while another snap highlights the frontman’s charm as he commanded the crowd with his timeless hits.

The comment section instantly lit up with excitement and nostalgia as fans reminisced about the band’s golden years.

“Awesome time the 70s and 80s with the best music ever,” one wrote.

“Beautiful shots! I love the last photo, the black and white photo of Lou!” another added.

A follower also remarked, saying, “Back in time.”

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With thesuccessof their decades-long career, Foreigner has released a string of notable tracks that are considered timeless to this day. This includes “Waiting For a Girl Like You” and the power ballad "I Want to Know What Love Is,” which became No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

After five decades, the band is still going strong, which prompted Jones to express his pride,gratitudeand amazement at the band’s long-lasting success.

“Fifty years is a long time,” he said, as cited byBillboard, adding “and I am certainly proud of the fact. I did not have any idea that Foreigner would have such a long life…. The life expectations of band was pretty low when we started. So what’s happened has been unbelievable, really.”

To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band is booked and busy for a string of shows for theirglobal tour.

Starting the tour is the North American leg, which kicked off on March 25 in Idaho, followed by a three-night run in Washington, before moving to Florida this April.

While it covers major cities like Charlotte, Bristow, Detroit and Toronto among others, the North American leg will conclude in November in Reno, Nevada.

In between the tour, the band will head overseas for a European run in July with stops in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria.

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