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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Martha Stewart has said she is “distressed” and “sorry,” after her choice of Halloween costume sparked a backlash. In a since-deleted image on Instagram, the TV personality, entrepreneur and author — who is America’s first self-made female billionaire — appeared dressed as a homeless person, wearing a black hat,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Megan Thee Stallion takes her Hottieween very seriously. The rapper and actress this year wore an elaborate orange-black-and-white look designed by Cirque du Soleil, in keeping with the “Thee Circus is Coming” theme for her annual Halloween celebration, held this year in Las Vegas. “It’s a riff off

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — In the US and Canada, “You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s meta-documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, is a box-office success, a critical darling and a word-of-mouth sensation. But foreign filmgoers, like Ilia Krasilshchik, have been experiencing a very real sense of FOMO. When the 39-year-old Berlin resident

CNN, GETTY, 20TH CENTURY FOX, PARAMOUNT By Sara Spary, CNN (CNN) — Patrick Stewart, the gentlemanly British actor best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and later as the erudite mutant mentor Professor X in “X-Men,” has died at the age of 86, according to his spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak.

By Sara Spary, CNN (CNN) — Patrick Stewart, the gentlemanly British actor best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and later as the erudite mutant mentor Professor X in “X-Men,” has died at the age of 86, according to his spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak. Stewart died at his Los Angeles

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The NFL didn’t have to look far for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who has served in an advisory role to the NFL through his company Roc Nation since 2019, announced he will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The NFL didn’t have to look far for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who has served in an advisory role to the NFL through his company Roc Nation since 2019, announced he will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The NFL didn’t have to look far for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who has served in an advisory role to the NFL through his company Roc Nation since 2019, announced he will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Walter Koenig, who played exuberant Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original “Star Trek” series and many of the franchise’s ensuing films, has died at the age of 90. The actor died “of old age at home in North Hollywood” on Sunday, his agent Zachery McGinnis said in an

By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Eric Bauza, the voice actor behind the modern-day Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, among other iconic animated characters, has died at age 46, according to his family and official health records. The Emmy Award-winner passed away Sunday from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to records from the Los Angeles County

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — The arc of Bradley Whitford’s career makes for a grim report card on the state of the country. Whitford first became internationally famous as Josh Lyman, the pinup boy for competent and courageous liberalism over seven seasons of “The West Wing,” Aaron Sorkin’s paragon of institutional optimism. But in

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Nathan Fielder has been quietly building his cultish brand of meta-comedy since 2013 and has now exploded into mega-stardom thanks to “You Can See Everything,” the three-hour documentary about now-imprisoned Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. For those unfamiliar with Fielder’s career or filmmaking approach, his ascent to award season hopeful

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Since Joanie Montgomery saw Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary “You Can See Everything,” there has been one moment she can’t get out of her mind: a shot of Fielder wearing briefs and swimming in the ocean with his subject, Elizabeth Holmes. “It was very intimate, and he looked

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Tom Skerritt, the plucky and handsome actor who charmed audiences on both the big and small screen in titles ranging from “Top Gun” to “Picket Fences,” has died. He was 93. “While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No performer, even one of the greatest voices in American music, can be expected to be at the top of their game in their 80s, but there was something about the way Gladys Knight appeared disoriented at one of her summer concerts that sounded alarm bells that have

By Sadie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park has revealed how the late Queen Elizabeth II backed his decision to keep Peter Sallis as the voice of Wallace when Hollywood executives suggested replacing the actor. Speaking to The Telegraph, Park recalled how US studio DreamWorks questioned whether Sallis, who was in

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Since 2021, Christina Applegate has been one of the most famous advocates for living with multiple sclerosis. Now she says she has discovered that she doesn’t actually have the disease. Applegate shared the shocking news Tuesday during an episode of the podcast she hosts with the actress and

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Selma Blair’s representative released a statement on Friday about the incident on a Delta Air Lines flight that resulted in the actress’s arrest earlier this week, the first lengthier comment from Blair’s circle since she appeared in court facing assault charges. In a statement, Blair’s representative Jill Fritzo said

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya are set to star in the small-screen adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ hit romantasy novel “Fourth Wing” when it lands on Prime Video, industry outlets reported Thursday. According to Deadline, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, McGregor, who is the daughter of Scottish actor Ewan McGregor

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — About a third of the way through “You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, we watch the disgraced Theranos founder and convicted fraudster pose for the camera — more than 200 of them, to be exact. In the days before she reported

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Michael Packard wants you to know he wasn’t swallowed by a whale — he was inside one. Yes, he knows what the crush of a whale’s jaw feels like as it clenches down, and how dark it is inside there once it does. He knows what a whale’s tongue

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — As anger builds online against comedian Shane Gillis’ description of women as “whores” during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue, one party is staying noticeably absent from the conversation: “SNL” itself. The show and its network NBC haven’t commented publicly on the backlash, nor have they responded to requests for

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Is Brooklyn’s PR rep behind the feud between Kelly Clarkson and a toy store, and maybe the “Girls” revival announced on Tuesday? The New York borough — a part of the city now better known for its gentrified neighborhoods — has been thrust into the center of two

By Max Feliu, CNN New York (CNN) — It was a star-studded gathering at Lincoln Center, with the likes of Steven Spielberg and Alec Baldwin toasting New York’s new Philharmonic director with champagne, arepas and the din of salsa music. It’s been a while since the city’s cultural elite has buzzed as it has with

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Joni Mitchell has finally become an American citizen, more than 60 years after leaving her native Canada. The legendary singer-songwriter posted a picture of herself holding a US flag at the naturalization ceremony on Tuesday, with the caption: “A journey that began 62 years ago.” In the image shared

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — In Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey,” there are several nail-biting scenes in which Trojan soldiers face off against much larger foes, including a towering cyclops and an army of behemoth soldiers. Going into this awards season, “The Odyssey” is shaping up to be that giant, seen as the

By Alli Rosenbloom, Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role on the Emmy-winning television show “Breaking Bad,” has died, according to a spokesperson from the office of Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa in Brownsville, Texas. The spokesperson said the 34-year-old actor died Monday, and that it’s

By Alexandra Skores, Dan Heching, Mark Morales, Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — Actress Selma Blair has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault after an alleged incident during which flight attendants were injured aboard a commercial flight from Los Angeles to New York City on Sunday night. Blair, who did not enter a plea,

By Amarachi Orie, CNN London (CNN) — British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday, where he is due to stand trial on accusations of rape and sexual assault. The 51-year-old has pleaded not guilty to three charges of rape, one charge of indecent assault and three counts

By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Eight years after “Crazy Rich Asians” broke new ground for Asian representation in Hollywood, the blockbuster that became a cultural phenomenon is writing a new chapter. The franchise will return in a new television series on HBO Max, the streaming platform announced on social media, with the main cast

By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — Creed is, to most people, a band that represents one particular moment: the turn of the millennium, when it was one of the biggest musical acts in the world and its 1999 stadium-sized anthem “Higher” — which, as many people found out later, was mostly about Jesus — was

By Brian Lowry, Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Eva Marie Saint, the Academy Award-winning actress who excelled in roles opposite such stars as Cary Grant and Marlon Brando, has died, according to her publicist Jeff Sanderson. She was 102. In a written message, Sanderson said Saint died Tuesday of natural causes surrounded by family and

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Gillian Anderson has become the latest Hollywood star to call out theatergoers’ behavior, after a video posted on social media showed her asking superfans not to distract her by repeatedly sitting in the front row of her London West End show. While signing memorabilia for fans outside the Soho

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Sam Altman thinks the upcoming movie about him looks terrible. “I did see the movie trailer,” the OpenAI founder recently told CNBC of “Artificial,” which comes out this Christmas. “I mean, it looks like an awful movie, but I appreciate people’s creativity, and I really do support that.” The

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Mahershala Ali is the star of the new action thriller, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.” But he’s been asked about a different movie — a reboot of the 1998 hit “Blade” — while promoting the film. The highly anticipated project would have brought the vampire-slaying antihero, with Ali

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — It’s a common complaint against Hollywood that trailers frequently give away too much of the movie they’re trying to get audiences to see. The new Tom Cruise film “Digger” may be suffering from the opposite problem. A “Dr. Strangelove”-esque parable about greed and climate change, “Digger” opened in cinemas

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Michael Goessling remembers being eight years old and grooving to The Doobie Brothers. “I was a crazy Doobie Brothers fan and people remember me singing along to ‘China Grove’ and listening to their music like ‘Black Water’ back in the day,” the now 59-year-old said in an interview.

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Over almost four decades, Russell T Davies has established himself as one of the most influential TV showrunners in the UK — and in the global queer community. In shows like “Queer as Folk,” “Years and Years,” “It’s a Sin” and “A Very English Scandal,” Davies has explored the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday morning in Miami, Florida, on domestic violence related charges, authorities confirmed to CNN. Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, was booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m. Thursday morning, according to information provided by the Miami-Dade

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — People lined up from early morning for the slim chance they might get a first public view of “You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder’s top-secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary, which held a sold out premiere in New York on Wednesday before heading to theaters in two weeks. One lucky person

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Ella Langley’s country anthem “Choosin’ Texas” has spent nearly half the year atop the Billboard Hot 100. Its 24-week run has surpassed even Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” making it the longest-running No. 1 single in US history. And lots and lots of people say

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — The ladder to fame, Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger declare, is broken. For a decade, the two have been picking apart the gradations of fame on their podcast, “Who? Weekly,” watching as the old monoculture fades into a blur of indistinct stardoms and not-really-stardoms. “If A-listers are calling the

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — An anonymous woman who had accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her now says that he never raped her. Jane Doe recanted her claims in a legal declaration, filed in New York on Thursday evening. She said she has never met or spoken to the rapper and mogul, whose real

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If you are one of the many people mourning how life is not all you hoped it would be — between this K-shaped economy, our entrenched political divisions and our expensive wars — go ahead and add what’s happening with Taylor Swift to the list of unsettled feelings

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Ed Sheeran’s weekend concerts at Gillette Stadium have been canceled due to weather, the Robert Kraft-owned venue said Friday, as controversy continues to swirl around the tour and Kraft’s role in getting Macklemore dropped from the tour’s US dates for his onstage support of Palestine. Event organizers canceled the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It’s been 20 years since Hayden Panettiere uttered one of the most memorable lines in the first-ever episode of “Heroes,” in which she played indestructible cheerleader Claire. When asked how her day was, she deadpans: “I walked through fire, and I didn’t get burned.” It wasn’t a metaphor. The

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — As part of legendary prog rock band Yes, Rick Wakeman saw some pretty wild gigs in his time — but perhaps none quite as untamed as his most recent concert. The 77-year-old musician flew out to Vietnam earlier this week for a special performance Thursday in front of more

By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A teen guitar hero who was recently busking night markets in her native Thailand will open for one of America’s biggest metal bands, after taking the crown at America’s Got Talent and becoming an icon back home. Nene Royal, 16, is set to open for Avenged Sevenfold at their

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — When “A Different World” premiered on September 24 back in 1987, the president was a lame- duck conservative Republican who was dealing with Middle East issues. Thirty-nine years later, a Netflix sequel to the hit NBC series set at the fictitious historically Black Hillman College is premiering on

Associated Press (AP) — Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning. Weinstein’s sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than six years after his 2020 conviction was overturned. A jury

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — “Primetime,” the new movie starring Robert Pattinson as “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen, kicks off in 2006 — an era recreated on screen via puka shell necklaces and Fergie songs. Hansen and his show about uncovering pedophiles have become a cultural juggernaut. He’s been celebrated on Oprah

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Coldplay singer Chris Martin has surprised a street musician in central London for an impromptu performance of the British band’s hit “Viva la Vida.” Ahn Ji-hoon, who performs as HannyJunee, from South Korea, told CNN that the moment was “like a movie.” He said the crowd chose the track

By Emma Tucker, Gloria Pazmino, MariaSole Campinoti, Rebekah Riess, Danny Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — Ed Sheeran opened his show Saturday night in Philadelphia with an apology to fans for his “mistakes,” after the singer-songwriter’s tour became mired in controversy this week over free speech and the conflict in Gaza. Sheeran, alone on the stage

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Five or so years ago, Amrit Singh kept catching glimpses of something that looked like home. He was doing customer phone support in Quebec, for a Canadian company that makes trail cameras, helping hunters, farmers and ranchers across rural North America troubleshoot their equipment. In the camera images from

Associated Press (AP) — Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who crafted the music for “Spring Awakening,” has died. He was 56. Sheik died Thursday night, according to a post on his Instagram page. “The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater,” the post reads. “His

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Miley Cyrus has revealed what she and her godmother, the late singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, spoke about in their final conversation. Speaking to DJ and producer Zane Lowe on his Apple Music show in an episode released Thursday, Cyrus became emotional discussing her close relationship with Parton, who died in

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child, a year after adopting their first baby. The couple shared an image of baby hands holding onto theirs in a joint Instagram post on Thursday, with the caption, “hi little guy!” A “mom” ring can also

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — On Saturday, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas, onstage at AT&T Stadium in skinny jeans and a tie-up crop top, told the crowd around her, “Right now, we are experiencing Black joy to the highest level!” Inside the building, it was an uncontroversial, if not obvious, thing to say. Crockett

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Actress and writer Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber have welcomed a baby daughter via surrogate. Writing in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday, Dunham, 40, who is best known as the creator of hit TV series “Girls,” revealed that the couple’s first child had arrived 13

By Choire Sicha, CNN (CNN) — On Wednesday, the rapper Macklemore said he would donate $1 million, his full net earnings from his now-truncated role on the Ed Sheeran tour, to six organizations that supported Palestinian people. He invited New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to do the same. “Whatever we disagree about,” Macklemore wrote,

CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Ed Sheeran’s international tour has been thrown into crisis, with one opening act, the rapper Macklemore, dropped from the tour’s US dates for his onstage support of Palestine, and all of the British singer’s other openers quitting to protest the removal. On Monday, Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Ed Sheeran’s international tour has been thrown into crisis, with one opening act, the rapper Macklemore, dropped from the tour’s US dates for his onstage support of Palestine, and all of the British singer’s other openers quitting to protest the removal. On Monday, Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of

By Lisa Respers France, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Voters for the 78th Emmy Awards made no secret that they spent the summer at “Widow’s Bay” and loved their trip. The freshman comedy dominated Monday’s Primetime Emmy Awards, taking home six statues, including one for history-maker Matthew Rhys, who became the first person to win

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — When TV’s biggest stars walk the red carpet at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles for Monday’s Emmy Awards, many of the frontrunners will have something in common. And, no, it’s not their designer outfits. This year’s nominations have been dominated by characters just trying to get by. Whereas

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Barry Sonnenfeld was on the Sony studio lot in Los Angeles when planes hit the Twin Towers on September 11. In the midst of trying to absorb the scale of the tragedy and check on friends and loved ones — the director grew up in Washington Heights and his

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Barry Sonnenfeld was on the Sony studio lot in Los Angeles when planes hit the Twin Towers on September 11. In the midst of trying to absorb the scale of the tragedy and check on friends and loved ones — the director grew up in Washington Heights and

By Arina Porkhovnik, CNN (CNN) — Stevie Wonder is bringing “Songs in the Key of Life” back to the stage this fall, 50 years after its release. The 25-time Grammy winner announced a US and European tour in an Instagram post Tuesday, celebrating the anniversary of his landmark 1976 album, which he will perform in

By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — “South Park” is changing its name in what is the latest satirical jab at the White House, following President Donald Trump’s spree to rename a gulf, lakes and, most recently, even a state after “America.” “Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ivanna Ortiz loved taking her daughter to the movies. She was religious, preferring Christian musicians to secular ones, and she sang in the church choir. She worked as a speech pathologist and ran her own clinic. “Everywhere she went, she always put a smile on your face,” said Jennifer

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Nine months after his tragic death, Rob Reiner has received a posthumous Emmy for his performance in FX’s kitchen drama “The Bear.” Reiner’s award for outstanding guest actor in a comedy was announced on Sunday evening at the ceremony formerly known as the Creative Arts Emmys, a two-day event

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift is, rather famously, a cat person. Many fans not only know the names of Swift’s three cats (Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button), but see them as much a part of the singer’s lore as her romantic history. Who else, upon being chosen as Person of

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Ariana Grande has bid an emotional farewell to her fans as she steps away from the limelight. The US singer and “Wicked” star told a packed performance of the last night of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour in London that she would “cherish this experience always.” Speaking through tears

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Viewers who tuned into Hulu’s “Furious” might be forgiven for experiencing a sense of déjà vu: A billionaire with the initials J.E. is revealed to have sexually abused teen girls trafficked to him by a close female accomplice. His crimes, long covered up thanks to money and a network

CNN By Todd Leopold, Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Tim Curry, the English actor who became a massively popular cult figure thanks to his performances in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Clue” and the TV miniseries “It,” has died. He was 80. Curry “passed away peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles” on

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The love fern may be making a comeback. After more than 20 years, a sequel to the hit romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” is in the works, with its original star Kate Hudson attached to the project, sources told CNN. Hudson, who starred in

APPLE TV, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, FOCUS FEATURES, CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The love fern may be making a comeback. After more than 20 years, a sequel to the hit romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” is in the works, with its original star Kate Hudson attached to the project,

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, died Tuesday in Nashville, according to a family statement. She was 80. The statement said Parton died “peacefully.” A small, private service

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, died Tuesday at her home in Nashville, according to a family statement. She was 80. The statement, attributed to her nephew Bryan

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, died Tuesday in Nashville, according to a family statement. She was 80. The statement said Parton died “peacefully.” A small, private service will

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Time heals all wounds, according to the Australian breakdancer Raygun, even ones inflicted by strangers online when you suddenly find yourself the subject of global mockery. Two years after going viral for her captivatingly non-fluid breakdancing routine at the Paris Olympics, Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, says she’s learned to

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tupac Shakur’s death has returned to the minds of many these days, as a man stands trial for his murder nearly three decades after the rapper and actor was gunned down. The renewed attention is also a reminder that Shakur thought about his own mortality often —

CNN By Taylor Romine, CNN Las Vegas (CNN) — Sheltered from the oppressive August heat, attorneys, members of the public, media and jurors sat listening in a cramped, windowless Las Vegas courtroom as prosecutors worked to prove one thing: that Duane Davis, also known as “Keffe D,” is responsible for Tupac Shakur’s murder. Following a

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tupac Shakur’s death has returned to the minds of many these days, as a man stands trial for his murder nearly three decades after the rapper and actor was gunned down. The renewed attention is also a reminder that Shakur thought about his own mortality often —

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tupac Shakur’s death has returned to the minds of many these days, as a man stands trial for his murder nearly three decades after the rapper and actor was gunned down. The renewed attention is also a reminder that Shakur thought about his own mortality often — and

By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — The untimely death of Hayden Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame while navigating addiction and postpartum depression in her adult life, came just months after the beloved actor described feeling ready to start over. Though she became a household name on television and film, Panettiere faced

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Alli Rosenbloom, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Max Foster, CNN Meghan, Duchess of Sussex could be making a big return to acting. Meghan is in talks to possibly join the third season of Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen,” which shoots in the UK, a person familiar with ongoing discussions tells CNN. While discussions are ongoing, no

By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix over its animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” alleging trademark infringement and accusing the streamer of unfair competition as the show’s success eclipses the band’s brand. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the corporate entity for Demon Hunter, against Netflix,

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Sitting on a couch with her husband, the woman smiles to the camera. “I just asked him what he thinks of my pregnant body,” she says in the video. Then comes a clip of her husband delivering a long “Ewwww,” part retch and part shout. “If you could date

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Sandra Bullock has opened up about the loss of her partner Bryan Randall and his private battle with neurodegenerative disease ALS. “I wasn’t allowed to speak about it,” Bullock said, referencing Randall’s diagnosis. “That was the request and I tried — I honored it,” she told the “SmartLess” podcast,

By Diego Mendoza, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, the New York Times and ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive Sunday at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Medics found her in

CNN By Diego Mendoza, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, the New York Times and ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive Sunday at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Medics found her

By Holly Yan, Jason Morris, Karina Tsui, Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend and his brother called 911 to say the actress was unresponsive Sunday at a South Carolina apartment complex where medics would later declare her dead, according to a newly released police report. Panettiere, known for playing an indestructible cheerleader in

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — There are a few stars who have been all over our movie screens in 2026 but just one seems to be dominating our computer screens, too: Robert Pattinson. Through no campaigning on his part, Pattinson has managed to pull off what’s been described as an “absolutely generational run” in

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Actor Ben Jones, best known for playing trusty mechanic Cooter Davenport in the hit TV comedy “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at age 84. Jones’ death was confirmed by his wife of more than three decades, Alma Viator, who shared the news in a post on Facebook. “I

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A teenage girl named Billy is having sex for the first time – sex she consented to verbally, but reluctantly. She had to be talked into it. It’s awkward, uncomfortable. In her eyes, you can see that she’s not entirely there – she’s somewhere else, like a spectator, outside

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It was easier to forget Perez Hilton’s past until this week, when what a statement from his family described as a “severe mental health crisis” played out live on TikTok. That landed the once-prominent celebrity gossip blogger in the kind of headlines he made a career out of publishing

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Entertainment can often be a way for us to switch off. This year what’s on our screens has frequently been aimed at turning us on. From the sensual pleasures of “Wuthering Heights” to the steamy shower scenes in “Heated Rivalry”, sex has been front and center in a slew

By Amarachi Orie, CNN London (CNN) — Minnie Driver says she is “in shock” and “grateful to be alive” after spraining her neck in a “really bad car accident.” Appearing in an Instagram video Thursday lying down in a neck brace, the actress, who had previously been posting videos in Paris, said, “Paris update is