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By Marianne Garvey, CNN Howard Stern is over the Covid-19 pandemic and is taking on anti-vaxxers who refuse to get the shot. Speaking on his SiriusXM satellite radio show about the recent deaths of several anti-vaxxer radio hosts, Stern said people who won’t get vaccinated are “idiots” and called for vaccinations to be mandatory. “When

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Art Metrano, a stand-up comedian best known for his role as ruthless police captain Ernie Mauser in two “Police Academy” films, has died at the age of 84. The actor died of natural causes at his home in Aventura, Florida on Wednesday, his son, Harry Metrano, told The Hollywood Reporter. On

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Comedian Patton Oswalt has canceled multiple shows in Florida and Utah after venues refused to require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test for entry. Requests to follow such Covid-19 protocols have become increasingly common in the last few months, as venues have reopened to touring musicians and comedians. Chelsea

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Phil Collins says he is no longer able to play the drums due to health issues. The musician, who is 70, appeared on BBC Breakfast with his Genesis band members to promote the group’s reunion tour, and Collins said his son, Nic Collins, will be drumming with the band going forward.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The Carters are bringing some love to five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Following the launch of their “About Love” campaign, it’s been announced that Beyoncé and Jay-Z have partnered with Tiffany & Co. for the Love Scholarship program via BeyGOOD and the Shawn Carter Foundation. Tiffany & Co.

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Addison Rae has officially gone Hollywood. Netflix has signed the TikTok star to a multi-picture film deal, reports Variety. The news comes after “He’s All That,” a remake of 1999’s “She’s All That,” starring Rae as the lead, was a hit for Netflix. The film has reached number one in multiple

By Chloe Melas, CNN The “Don’t Look Up” trailer is finally here. It’s full of celebrities from Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande to Meryl Streep. The list doesn’t stop there, Cate Blanchett, Jonah Hill, Rob Morgan, Tyler Perry, Timothee Chalamet, Ron Perlman and many others also star in the movie. Even Chris Evans makes

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Lorde’s sunny, contemplative new album, “Solar Power,” celebrates natural wonders and the singer’s beloved New Zealand. That idea of the restorative power of nature, though, is one the album shares with her home country’s Indigenous Māori people. The Kiwi singer has rerecorded five songs off “Solar Power,” including the title track

By Lisa Respers France, CNN No “Jeopardy!” host-type drama over on “Wheel of Fortune.” While Mike Richards is out as executive producer of both of those game shows, “Wheel of Fortune” longtime hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White have reportedly signed on to stay through 2024. According to Variety, the pair will remain at least

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Amid a slew of documentary programming tied to the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the best thing to watch turns out to be a streaming Broadway musical. Much like “Hamilton” on Disney+,”Come From Away” delivers a best-seat-in-the-house view, offering a moving, brilliantly shot and staged spectacle that brings

By Andy Rose, CNN Actor Michael Constantine, best-known for playing the proud father in the hit movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” died last week, his agent told CNN. He was 94 years old. Constantine was a busy character actor for five decades, winning an Emmy for his role as school principal Seymour Kaufman in

By Chloe Melas, CNN After Britney Spears’ father petitioned to end her 13-year conservatorship earlier this month, her attorney declared victory and called it “vindication” for the singer. So, is her legal battle now over? Not quite. Returning to court The next hearing in the case is scheduled for Sept. 29 at the Los Angeles

By Chloe Melas, CNN Janet Jackson has just released a teaser for her upcoming two-part documentary. The singer posted the short clip on her Instagram page with the caption, “Hey u guys. Excited to share the first teaser of my new documentary with u.” “This is my story told by me, not through someone else’s

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Congratulations are in order for John Mulaney and Olivia Munn. The former “Saturday Night Live” announced Tuesday during an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” that he and Munn are expecting a baby. Mulaney broke the news after Meyers pointed out that the comedian has “had a year.” “I

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “The Matrix” is back with a first look at the fourth installment of the movie franchise. An interactive website called WhatIsTheMatrix.com has launched, offering fans a sneak peek at footage from the film. But it comes with a catch. Visitors to the site are faced with choices that will determine what

By Lisa Respers France, CNN An Olympian, a “Bachelor” and an influencer will try to dance their way to your votes. The new cast for Season 30 of “Dancing With the Stars” was announced on “Good Morning America” Wednesday morning, and the reality competition kept with its usual formula of fan faves and headline makers.

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Kylie Jenner confirmed Tuesday that she is having her second child with rapper Travis Scott, following speculation that she is pregnant. The 24-year-old reality star and makeup mogul revealed the news by posting a video to her verified Instagram account, where she shared footage from the early stages of her

By Chloe Melas Britney Spears’ fight to end her court-ordered conservatorship took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when her father and the conservator of her estate, Jamie Spears, filed a petition to end the arrangement. In a court filing obtained by CNN on Tuesday, the elder Spears cited his daughter’s pleas at two separate court

By Chloe Melas, CNN It’s official, Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell are married. The couple tied the knot over the weekend in Colorado, according to a post on Collins’ Instagram page. “I’ve never wanted to be someone’s someone more than I do yours, and now I get to be your wife. On September 4th, 2021

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Benedict Cumberbatch plays a sexually repressed cowboy in the 1920s — when homosexuality was widely stigmatized and in many places, criminalized — in the upcoming Netflix film “The Power of the Dog.” Cumberbatch, who is married to a woman, said at the Telluride Film Festival that his casting “wasn’t done without

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN If TV reboots are inevitable, the prescription for doing them well involves respecting the source material while bringing something new to it. That delicate procedure is successfully executed with “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,” a refreshed take on “Doogie Howser” made eminently watchable by the winning presence of “Andi Mack’s” Peyton Elizabeth

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Following Michael K. Williams’ sudden passing, his friends, fellow actors and directors are paying tribute to the talented star. “The Wire” creator David Simon wrote in on Twitter that he was “gutted.” Williams played Omar on the classic HBO series. “Michael was a fine man and a rare talent and on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN This story might make you wince for several reasons. Lil Uzi Vert says he was doing some crowd-surfing at a recent music festival when someone yanked out the jewel embedded in his forehead. “I had a show at Rolling Loud (festival), and I jumped into the crowd and they kind

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kulture Kiari is officially a big sister. Her mom and dad, rappers Cardi B and husband Offset, have welcomed their second child. The couple made the announcement Monday on social media. Cardi B shared a photo of her and Offset with their new bundle in what appeared to be a

By Faith Karimi, CNN Chadwick Boseman’s alma mater has officially renamed a building after him. Howard University placed the late actor’s name over its fine arts building, a year after he died of colon cancer at age 43. The historically Black university released a statement and posted a time lapse video of the letters going

By Rob Picheta, CNN “X-Men” actor Hugh Jackman has revealed that his father, Christopher John Jackman, died on Sunday. He passed away on Australia’s Father’s Day, Jackman said, telling fans on Instagram: “Whilst there is deep sadness, I am filled with such gratitude and love.” “My Dad was, in a word, extraordinary. He devoted his

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN London police say British grime artist Wiley has been charged with assault and burglary. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told CNN on Monday that the 42-year-old musician — real name Richard Kylea Cowie Jr. — is accused of breaking into an east London flat, assaulting the male occupant and causing

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Mark Ronson revealed on Instagram he married actress Grace Gummer. “To my truest love…out of nowhere, you made 45 hands down the greatest year of my life. And i’m sure it took me 45 years to become the man worthy of your love. I hope I spend every one of these

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kanye West has hit lucky No. 7 with his 10th No. 1 album. His latest, “Donda,” has debuted at the top of Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart, making him the seventh artist to have 10 No. 1 albums, according to Billboard. And that’s not all. With 309,000 equivalent album units

By Chloe Melas, CNN The “Rick and Morty” season 5 finale aired on Sunday night with not just one episode but two: “Forgetting Sarick Mortshall” and “Rickmurai Jack.” A fan-favorite character who hadn’t been seen in a few seasons, Evil Morty came back during the finale — and viewers were here for it. “I want

By Alanne Orjoux, CNN Actor, author, director, food-lover, sexy bartender and dancer (see “Shall We Dance”) Stanley Tucci has revealed that he had cancer about three years ago, but it’s been successfully treated. In an interview in the September issue of Vera, Virgin Atlantic’s inflight magazine, Tucci said he was diagnosed with a tumor at

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Chrissy Teigen shared a milestone over the weekend. “Today is my 50 day sobriety streak!,” she wrote in a caption on a video of her kids interrupting her workout that she shared on her verified Instagram account. “It should be nearly a year but I had a few (wine) hiccups

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel has welcomed her second child with husband Jensen Karp. The 40-year-old actress, best known for playing Topanga Lawrence in the ’90s sitcom, announced the arrival of her baby boy in an Instagram post on Sunday, adding that she had given him a very special name.

By Katharina Krebs, CNN Sarah Harding, singer with the English chart-topping band Girls Aloud, has died aged 39 following a battle with breast cancer. Harding’s mother Marie confirmed the news in a post to her daughter’s official Instagram account on Sunday. “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter

By Melissa Gray, CNN The white paint is scratched off and worn away along the sides of Johnny Ramone’s electric guitar, the one he used on stage for nearly 20 years to make some of punk rock’s most distinctive chords with the legendary Ramones. But it’s no wonder. Johnny Ramone was known for his fast

By Deanna Hackney, CNN Willard Scott, former longtime weatherman for ‘Today,’ who was known for his outgoing, jovial personality, and for celebrating the lives of viewers who had reached their milestone 100th birthdays, has died, according to the NBC show. He was 87. The show said Scott died this week, according to fellow weatherman, Al

By David Williams, CNN Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” has been streamed millions and millions of times since it was released on Friday, and the rapper’s new album is also inspiring an almost as impressive number of memes poking fun at its artwork. The album art, designed by British artist Damien Hirst, features emoji of 12

By Brian Lowry, CNN While “The White Lotus” was almost surely the show of the summer, there was plenty to watch over the last few Covid-impacted months, including the Olympics, which despite a ratings downturn can still put a lump in your throat. Summer is often associated with light escapism, but with the theatrical box

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Shang-Chi, Marvel’s Chinese martial artist superhero, has lived many lives since his 1973 comics debut. First, he was a “Master of Kung Fu” and assassin-turned-hero who dispatched foes with remarkable ease. He’s gone from being a version of Bruce Lee to a version of James Bond to a member of the

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Akbar Gbajabiamila is getting ready for his debut as a co-host on “The Talk.” Former NFL player Gbajabiamila will join Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots and Jerry O’Connell for the upcoming Season 12. In order to get some tips for the hosting gig, he called fellow athlete turned “Good Morning America” host

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Drake has dropped his new album, “Certified Lover Boy.” He revealed the news with an Instagram post saying, “CLB FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE EVERYWHERE @ 2AM EST.” Music producer Benny Blanco commented on the post, writing, “when u see a timestamp on a drake album u don’t even have to press

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN If there’s one thing Lil Nas X knows well, it’s how to get a rise out of Drake fans. The “Industry Baby” rapper, real name Montero Hill, took the internet by storm once again this week after ruthlessly trolling Drake’s album announcement. On Monday, Drake announced that his next album, “Certified

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN After a season that saw a lot of returns, “Grey’s Anatomy” will see another familiar face in its upcoming 18th season. Kate Walsh, who plays Addison Forbes Montgomery in the “Grey’s Anatomy” universe, is set to scrub in once again, ABC confirmed to CNN. Walsh is slated to appear in multiple

By Brian Lowry, CNN The post-Labor Day period traditionally brings an onslaught of new TV programs, a practice dating back to the infancy of broadcast television. But in the pressure to gain attention, an inordinate number of new shows are variations of old or existing ones, with reboots, revivals and spinoffs, until we can party

By Chloe Melas, CNN It turns out Demi Lovato and Emily Hampshire almost went out on a date. The “Schitt’s Creek” star revealed on Lovato’s podcast earlier this week that the singer once asked her out. “You slid in my DMs and you said, ‘Hey girl, I like you on the show. We should kick

By Marianne Garvey, CNN ABBA has announced their first studio album in 40 years. “Voyage” is scheduled for release on November 5. The group also announced a set of virtual concerts where avatars of the band will perform at a specially built venue in London’s Olympic Park to begin next May. The show will play

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Trying to retrofit “Cinderella” with a feminist sensibility is a big-time challenge, and despite ample energy and the sing-along benefits of a jukebox musical, a new version starring Camila Cabello can’t crack that code. Premiering on Amazon, the movie mostly feels like Disney Channel fare with a pinch of “Moulin

By Mia Alberti and Jack Guy, CNN Sidharth Shukla, an Indian actor, model and presenter, has died at the age of 40, according to broadcaster Colors TV, where Shukla worked. “We, at Colors, are saddened & devastated by the sudden loss of our family member, Sidharth Shukla. He will be immensely missed. His passing is

By Chloe Melas, CNN Authorities will not be pursuing charges against Britney Spears after investigators looked into a dispute with the singer and one of her employees. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said in a press release on Wednesday that after reviewing the case submitted by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, they decline to

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN In what we’re sure is a completely platonic message, Tom Holland wished “Spider-Man” co-star Zendaya a happy birthday on Wednesday, posting a sweet note to Instagram. “My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your [sic] up xxx ,” Holland wrote. Speculation about the pair’s connection off-screen has

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The fall TV season is almost here, so what better time to highlight some of television’s most-anticipated returns? Call it a preview. Call it a calendar. Just don’t call it comprehensive. Do you know how many TV shows exist right now? September 2 “A.P. Bio” (Peacock) September 3 “Billions” (Showtime) September

By Chloe Melas, CNN NeNe Leakes’ husband, Gregg Leakes, 66, has died. A representative confirmed the news to CNN in a statement Wednesday. “Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his

By Chloe Melas, CNN You know Daymond John as a powerhouse entrepreneur as well as a judge on “Shark Tank” and DJ Spinderella as part of the groundbreaking female rap group Salt-N-Pepa, but behind the scenes, they are busy giving back. The stars were honored on Tuesday with The Sister Accord Leadership Award in Cincinnati,

By Chloe Melas, CNN Elaine Welteroth announced that she is leaving “The Talk” after just one season on the show. “It is an absolute honor for anyone, but especially a young Black woman, to occupy space on-air where our perspectives are largely underrepresented,” Welteroth said in a statement shared on Instagram. “It was gratifying to

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Arrow” actor Stephen Amell says he feels “deeply ashamed” about his behavior aboard a flight in June, before which he “had too many drinks.” Amell was asked to leave the flight before it departed after a public argument with his wife, Cassandra Jean, the actor recalled on an episode of Michael

By Marianne Garvey Ethan Hawke remembered working on 1989’s “Dead Poets Society” with Robin Williams during a speech at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where he picked up the President’s Award. “I thought Robin hated me. He had a habit of making a ton of jokes on set. At 18, I found that incredibly irritating.

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wants to toss one back with his now famous doppelgänger. Last week, Alabama patrol lieutenant Eric Fields went viral after people noticed his uncanny resemblance to the “Jungle Cruise” star. The story made its way to Johnson, who tweeted on Tuesday about it. Posting side-by-side pictures of

By Chloe Melas, CNN Britney Spears’ lawyer wants Jamie Spears to resign as the conservator of his daughter’s estate, without the multimillion dollar payout that he is requesting. In a new court filing obtained by CNN on Tuesday, Mathew Rosengart states that although Spears’ father said in a filing last month that he would eventually

By Chloe Melas, CNN DaBaby is trying to make amends following disparaging comments he made about gay men and HIV during a performance at a Miami music festival last month. The rapper, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, met with Black leaders from nine HIV organizations across on Tuesday, according to a joint press release

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Candyman” director Nia DaCosta has become the first Black female director to have a film debut in the top spot in the US box office, Universal Pictures announced Tuesday. According to Box Office Mojo, the horror film, a sequel of the 1992 movie, made over $22 million over the weekend. The

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The “American Crime Story” banner launched by O.J. Simpson’s trial is an odd one for FX’s “Impeachment,” an otherwise engrossing, undeniably juicy limited series that puts the women front and center in the Bill Clinton impeachment scandal. Sarah Paulson’s portrayal of Linda Tripp steals the show, but there’s no shortage

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is pleading for help to bring a group of young female guitarists in hiding in Afghanistan to safety. Morello wrote an open letter after the Taliban takeover of Kabul, which was sent to Billboard by former House of Lords band member and guitar teacher

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Penn Badgley’s creepy stalker Joe Goldberg is now in the suburbs with a baby on the way. A new trailer for “You” Season 3 features a voiceover from the actor revealing his character and Love, played by Victoria Pedretti, will become parents in the next chapter of the Netflix drama. “A

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Sandra Oh says quick rise to fame with the success of “Grey’s Anatomy” was “traumatic” and led her seek out a good therapist. Oh appeared on “Sunday Today” over the weekend with Willie Geist, where she spoke about losing her privacy when she first became famous. Oh, who played Dr. Cristina

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Only Murders in the Building” might have been co-created by Steve Martin, but it has the feel of Woody Allen’s lighter mysteries, drenched in New York-centric touches and characters as eccentric as the décor in their high-rise apartments. Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez play the unlikely sleuths, in a

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Sarah Paulson says she has regrets about wearing padding to portray Linda Tripp in “Impeachment: American Crime Story.” The actress told The Los Angeles Times that she wonders if she should have said no to the part after facing backlash for the padding. “It’s very hard for me to talk about

By Chloe Melas, CNN Kid Rock canceled two shows over the weekend after an outbreak of Covid-19 in his band. The concerts were scheduled for this past Friday and Saturday night in Fort Worth, Texas. The artist took to Twitter to explain that the cancellationsw were due to coronavirus writing, “I am pi–ed. Over half

By Chloe Melas, CNN Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are every parent whose kids have left the house to start their own lives. The couple shared a photo of themselves sitting on their couch after their youngest child headed off to the University of Michigan, writing on Instagram, “So far we are crushing this empty

By Todd Leopold, CNN Ed Asner, who rose to fame as the crusty but lovable newsman Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” died Sunday morning, his publicist confirmed to CNN. He was 91. Asner was was surrounded by family in Los Angeles, publicist Charles Sherman said. The news was also shared in a

By Megan Thomas, CNN After a delay and multiple listening events in recent weeks, Kanye West released his new studio album “Donda” on Sunday. The album includes contributions from Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Young Thug, Jay Electronica, The Lox, Travis Scott and others. There are 27 tracks listed on the Spotify playlist for the album. The

By Jordan Gass Poore, CNN Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman… Do you dare say his name in front of a mirror? You probably wouldn’t go through with it if British filmmaker Bernard Rose, the writer and director of the original “Candyman” movie, had his way in 1992. “The shooting script for ‘Candyman,’ it said 13