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Bob Newhart, legendary comedian, dead at 94

CNN By Dan Heching and Todd Leopold, CNN (CNN) — Bob Newhart, whose stammering, deadpan unflappability carried him to stardom as a standup comedian and later in television and movies, has died, according to a statement from his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94. Digney said Newhart died in Los Angeles on Thursday morning

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Bob Newhart, legendary comedian, dead at 94

CNN By Dan Heching and Todd Leopold, CNN (CNN) — Bob Newhart, whose stammering, deadpan unflappability carried him to stardom as a standup comedian and later in television and movies, has died, according to a statement from his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94. Digney said Newhart died in Los Angeles on Thursday morning

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Simone Biles reflects on Tokyo Olympics in ‘Rising’: ‘I felt like I was in jail with my own brain and body’

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Gymnastics champion Simone Biles reflects on her previous Olympic competitions as she prepares for the Paris games in a new Netflix docuseries, “Simone Biles Rising.” Biles made the surprising decision to withdraw from competition at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after she was becoming disoriented in her routines

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Brad Pitt pushes back on Angelina Jolie’s ‘oppressive and harassing’ request to disclose messages in Miraval case

By Cheri Mossburg and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In the latest round in Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s ongoing litigation over the former couple’s French winery Château Miravel, the two are fighting over Jolie’s request for Pitt to turn over third-party communications related to a 2016 plane incident. “These private, third-party communications are far

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‘Shōgun’ makes Emmys history

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Shōgun,” the historical drama based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, broke a record with its Emmy nominations on Wednesday. The series became only the second non-English language program to be nominated in outstanding drama category. The hit Netflix series “Squid Game” was the first in 2022. “Shōgun” also

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‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestants to be chaperoned after abuse allegations

By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — “Strictly Come Dancing,” Britain’s version of the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” announced that chaperones will accompany celebrities when training with their professional dance partners, after two of its dancers left following allegations of abuse. The BBC, which produces the show, also announced in a statement

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Ingrid Andress says she’s checking into rehab after viral national anthem performance: ‘I was drunk last night’

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Country music artist Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated during her much-criticized performance of the national anthem on Monday at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby and will be seeking treatment. On Tuesday, Andress posted a statement on her verified social media account writing, “I’m not going to bulls**t y’all,

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More ‘Minions’ are coming

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The “Despicable Me” franchise is on a bananas winning streak. Not only is the latest film thriving at the box office, but now a new “Minions” film is in the works. Illumination, the animation studio behind the franchise, has announced that “Minions 3” will arrive in theaters on

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Tim Robbins condemns drawing parallels between his ‘Bob Roberts’ film and Trump assassination attempt

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tim Robbins wants conspiracy theorists to stop trying to tie his 1992 film “Bob Roberts” to the attempted assassination of former President Trump. The political fiction movie from three decades ago includes a plotline in which a candidate for office stages an assassination attempt to help his chances.

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What dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ case could mean for convicted film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The dramatic dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin over withheld evidence could mean the release of convicted “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed from a New Mexico state prison, legal experts say. Hannah Gutierrez Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in

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‘Rust’ movie set shooting trial: Why the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin was dismissed

By Josh Campbell, Eric Levenson, Ashley R. Williams and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Two days after Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial began and nearly three years after the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting that led to the charge against him, a New Mexico judge said eight words that left the actor visibly emotional –

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who served eight and a half years for helping to kill her abusive mother, announced Tuesday that she is set to become a mother herself. Blanchard shared the news on social media that and her ex-fiancé, Ken Urker, are expecting their first child. “We’re both

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Who’s who in the Alec Baldwin trial

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It’s a role actor Alec Baldwin presumably never wanted: Defendant. Baldwin will stand trial in New Mexico beginning this week. He has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot on set as Baldwin and others were

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Alec Baldwin’s role as a producer will not be considered during ‘Rust’ trial, judge rules

By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — In a significant victory for the defense, Alec Baldwin’s role as a producer on the movie “Rust” will not be considered in his involuntary manslaughter trial for the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer made the ruling during a motions hearing

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, episode 4 recap: It’s best to just be nice to your siblings

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Congratulations! You made it through the first battle episode of the season unscathed. The chaotic fourth episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 2 marks a major turning point in the Dance of the Dragons, with King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), Rhaenys (Eve Best) and two dragons coming out of the epic Battle of Rook’s Rest not so unscathed. It also feels like a good opportunity to

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How ‘Love Is Blind’s’ Jennifer Allen went from eloping to officiating celebrity weddings

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Allen not having her dream wedding inspired her to help others achieve theirs. She is the founder of “Just Elope,” a Dallas-based “elopement and popup wedding specialists” company. If she looks familiar, it’s because she’s served as an officiant at some high profile weddings, including that of

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sex trafficking and sexual assault in lawsuit by former adult film actress

By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Adria English, a former adult film actor who says she worked for Sean “Diddy” Combs between 2004 and 2009, accused the embattled music mogul of sex trafficking and sexual assault, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The 114-page complaint alleges Combs and other defendants in the lawsuit used

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‘Bridgerton’ sparks discussion about ‘mixed weight’ couples on screen – and not everyone is happy about it

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The fictional romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) on Netflix’s “Bridgerton” continues to be the talk of TV, but not all of the discussion has pleased viewers. A recent Forbes piece about the series, penned by author and activist Virgie Tovar, has caused

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‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ reloads with Eddie Murphy in his ‘encores for streaming’ phase

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Beverly Hills Cop” spawned a trio of movies, but more significantly, the 1984 film capped off a string of hits (after “48 Hrs.” and “Trading Places”) that launched Eddie Murphy into the movie-star stratosphere. As Murphy moves into the encores-for-streaming phase of his career (see “Coming 2 America”),

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