CNN TV
SCHEDULE ANCHORS REPORTERS CONTACT US
Connect the World
April 2, 2010
Posted: 1131 GMT

This is the part of the show where we invite you to connect two celebrities in only five steps.

First up we've chosen a recent connector of the day, Ricky Gervais, who kept us all highly entertained when he joined us on the show last week.

We want you to connect the comedian and Hollywood star to American Idol star and country singer Carrie Underwood.

Please send us your answers below and be sure to include where you're writing from.

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
March 23, 2010
Posted: 1602 GMT

Well it's that time again for we have a brand new six degrees of separation challenge.

Can you connect Michael Moore to Boy George?
Can you connect Michael Moore to Boy George?

We've picked two big names from our recent connectors of the day and all you have to do is connect them through six steps.

All you need to do is connect controversial American filmmaker Michael Moore who has produced four of the world's highest grossing documentaries to British pop icon, Boy George.

Get your thinking caps on and let us know how you can connect these two stars.

Please leave your answers below and don't forget to include where you're writing from.

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
March 16, 2010
Posted: 1439 GMT

It's another week and it's time for a brand new six degrees of separation challenge.

Can you connect these two?
Can you connect these two?

We've picked two big names from our future connectors of the day and all you have to do is link them through six steps.

First up we have "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria Parker - we want you to connect her to pop singer Boy George.

Famous for his colorful performances with "Culture Club" in the 1980s.

So get your thinking caps on and send in your ideas on how you can connect these two.

Don't forget to say where you're writing from and tune in on Friday to see if we've picked your answer.

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
March 10, 2010
Posted: 1232 GMT
Can you connect Sharon Osbourne to Jesse Jackson?
Can you connect Sharon Osbourne to Jesse Jackson?

Here's our latest six degrees of separation challenge - it's your chance to link up two of our connectors of the day - Jesse Jackson to Sharon Osbourne.

All you have to do is connect them through six steps which means that you need to find five people between the two.

There's no correct answer and we're just looking for the most creative connection you can make.

We'll have a look at all of your answers and read the best one on Friday's show.

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
February 25, 2010
Posted: 1556 GMT

Time to get your thinking caps on: here's this week's Connect The World Six Degrees game.

Can you link Vanilla Ice to Claudia Schiffer?
Can you link Vanilla Ice to Claudia Schiffer?

Here’s how to play: We choose two people in the news and ask you to connect them in six short steps.

We've chosen one of this week's Connectors of the Day and another coming up next week.

First up is Robert Matthew Van Winkle, better known by his stage name "Vanilla Ice." The American rapper is best know for his 1989 hit "Ice Ice Baby," which became the first hip hop single to top the U.S. Billboard charts.

We want you to connect him to Claudia Schiffer – the German supermodel. Remember, you need to come up with five people between those two... for a total of six links.

Submit your unique answers below and we’ll pick the most imaginative answer on Friday.

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
February 16, 2010
Posted: 1547 GMT

Time to get your thinking caps on: here's this week's Connect The World Six Degrees game.

Imran Khan to Patti Smith
Imran Khan to Patti Smith

Here’s how to play: We choose two people in the news this week and ask you to connect them in six short steps.

We've chosen two of this week's Connectors of the Day – both with political leanings.

First up, the "Godmother of Punk"– singer-songwriter Patti Smith.

We want you to connect her to Imran Khan– retired top cricketer turned Pakistani politician. Remember, you need to come up with five people between those two... for a total of six links.

Submit your unique answers below and we’ll pick the most imaginative answer on Friday.

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
February 10, 2010
Posted: 1437 GMT

It's time to hand down this week's Six Degrees of Separation Challenge.

Donald Trump and Michael Phelps.
Donald Trump and Michael Phelps.

We've chosen two of our Connectors of the Day for you to try and connect - in just six steps.

First up, U.S. business magnate, and star of "The Apprentice" Donald Trump.

We want you to connect him to super-swimmer Michael Phelps, who has won 14 Olympic gold medals and broken a staggering 37 world records.

Remember, to play the game, you need to come up with five people between those two – for a total of six links.

For your chance to win, please leave your answers below.

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
February 2, 2010
Posted: 1803 GMT

It's finally time to hand down this week's Six Degrees of Separation Challenge.

Connect Taylor Swift and Steffi Graf.
Connect Taylor Swift and Steffi Graf.

We've chosen two well known women for you to try and connect - but only through six steps.

First up, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who took home four awards at the Grammy's, including Album of the Year.

We want you to connect her to tennis legend Steffi Graf.

You'll need to come up with five people between those two - for a total of six links.

Please post your responses below - Good luck!

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
January 21, 2010
Posted: 1453 GMT

It’s now time to lay down our weekly six degrees challenge where we ask you to connect two people in the news in six short steps.

There’s no correct answer, we’re just looking for the most creative connection that you can make.

This week we’re asking you to link up Manchester City striker and Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor, and latin music icon Emilio Estefan.

Here’s how to play: you need to come up with five other people between the footballer and one of our recent Connectors of the Day.

Submit your unique answers below and we’ll pick the most imaginative answer.

We’ll announce the winner on Friday’s show.

Posted by:
Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:
January 7, 2010
Posted: 1545 GMT

It’s now time to lay down our weekly six degrees challenge where we ask you to connect two people in the news in six short steps.

There’s no correct answer, we’re just looking for the most creative connection that you can make.

Can you connect President Sheikh Khalifa to Justine Henin.
Can you connect President Sheikh Khalifa to Justine Henin.

This week we’re asking you to link up President Sheikh Khalifa of the United Arab Emirates and tennis player Justine Henin.

Here’s how to play. You need to come up with five other people between the president and the championship winning tennis player.

Submit your unique answers below and we’ll pick the most imaginative answer. We’ll announce the winner on Friday’s show.

Make sure you visit the Connect the World Web pages – www.cnn.com/connect - to find out the latest news on our Connectors and watch highlights from previous editions.

Filed under: Six Degrees


Share this on:

Connect with the show
Fusion Journeys takes six stars of the creative world on a journey to a location of their choice, where they will create something inspired by their experience. Watch the show every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on Connect the World.
subscribe RSS Icon
twitter
@beckycnn: In a crowd in Milan watching Italian comedian turned politician @beppe_grillo using satire "on the stump" to rally thousands of supporters!
Updated: Wed, 16 May 2012 19:51:51 +0000
@beckycnn: “@beppe_grillo: Sono arrivato a Garbagnate Milanese. Ci vediamo in via Milano ang. via Sauro alle 21! #m5sTour http://t.co/deIRm8Ye”
Updated: Wed, 16 May 2012 19:42:49 +0000
@beckycnn: In case you missed it, here's the link to my full interview with Pakistan PM Gilani.. http://t.co/L8kBpG5t #cnn
Updated: Wed, 16 May 2012 13:26:11 +0000
@beckycnn: Mandelson on Greece leaving euro: "The consequences would shake confidence in Greece and its economy for years to come" More on CNN 9p bst
Updated: Tue, 15 May 2012 19:05:56 +0000
@beckycnn: Lord Mandelson on the Euro: "There's not much more you could ask for in a currency...but the framework around it had flaws" - on CNN 9p bst
Updated: Tue, 15 May 2012 19:04:28 +0000
Categories
subscribe RSS Icon
About this blog

Connect the World takes viewers on a sweeping journey across continents, beyond headlines and into histories, possibilities and depths of the stories that are changing our world. Host Becky Anderson and guests will join the dots of stories and events by exploring how an event or circumstance in one part of the world can have significant impact and reach elsewhere. Weekdays at 2100 GMT.

Click here for the Connect the World Web site

Powered by WordPress.com VIP