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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Joseph Quinn had an experience that many Swifties can probably relate to. During an appearance on the podcast “Happy Sad Confused with Josh Horowitz” the “Stranger Things” star was asked about any “cringey” moments he’s had since becoming famous and shared a story about having met Taylor Swift.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx still hasn’t publicly disclosed what caused his hospitalization last year but has shared more details during an encounter captured on video. The Oscar-winning actor was hospitalized in April 2023 for a health crisis while he was filming the Netflix film“Back in Action” in Atlanta. In a

KABC By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx still hasn’t publicly disclosed what caused his hospitalization last year but has shared more details during an encounter captured on video. The Oscar-winning actor was hospitalized in April 2023 for a health crisis while he was filming the Netflix film“Back in Action” in Atlanta. In

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx still hasn’t publicly disclosed what caused his hospitalization last year but has shared more details during an encounter captured on video. The Oscar-winning actor was hospitalized in April 2023 for a health crisis while he was filming the Netflix film“Back in Action” in Atlanta. In

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Renauld White, an actor and trailblazing model whose career spanned decades, had died, according to his modeling agency. He was 80. “We were so honored to have represented Renauld at Bella Agency New York over the past 10 years. He will be truly missed in the fashion world but

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Normani had to cancel her planned performance at Sunday’s BET Awards after injuring herself during rehearsal. The singer said she was “frustrated” and “disappointed” in a statement posted to the Instagram stories portion of her verified Instagram account. “I wanted to get on here and give you guys

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — This one goes out to the Queens. As we ascend into Episode 3, we are graced with a revelatory reunion of our two star queens, some wisdom from the Queen Who Never Was and a bonus cameo from Milly Alcock – who briefly returns to reprise her Season 1

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Will Smith brought flames and faith to the stage at the BET Awards on Sunday. Smith returned to his music roots with the debut of his new song, “You Can Make It.” Featuring Fridayy and the Sunday Service Choir, Smith rapped about perseverance in the gospel-infused song. “The darker

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The BET Awards kicked off on Sunday night with an electric performance by the one and only Megan Thee Stallion. The event, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, celebrates the best in Black entertainment, across music, film, television and sports. Drake led with seven nominations, including album of the year

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Michael J. Fox rocked Glastonbury. The actor joined Coldplay on guitar for a performance of their hit “Fix You” at the massive UK music festival over the weekend, and celebrated with a tribute to the band shared on social media. “Glastonbury all the love and thanks to the @coldplay team who

By Darya Tarasova, Lauren Kent and Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Russian state media claimed Sunday that American rapper and producer Kanye West is visiting Moscow, but CNN has not been able to independently verify he is actually there. West, who now goes by Ye, arrived in Moscow on a private visit, according to the

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Murphy is reflecting on some of the “cheap shots” he feels he’s taken over the years. The Oscar-nominated actor and comedian – whose new film, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” hits Netflix next week, was asked in an interview with the New York Times if he feels he’s

By Megan Thomas and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Martin Mull, a veteran character actor who appeared in more than a hundred films and television shows, including “Roseanne,” “Veep” and “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died, his daughter shared in a post on social media. He was 80. “I am heartbroken to share that my

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — At the South by Southwest festival earlier this year, dozens of indie artists and speakers cancelled appearances in protest of the event’s sponsorship from US military and defense contractors amid the war between Israel and Hamas. SXSW organizers in March expressed support for the right of artists to express “free speech,”

By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — Pearl Jam has canceled its scheduled concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday because of “illness in the band,” it announced on Friday. Due to existing schedule commitments, the American rock band added that it would not be able to reschedule the concert and would refund

By Josh Campbell, Nouran Salahieh and Jack Hannah, CNN (CNN) — A judge in New Mexico on Friday denied the latest motion from Alec Baldwin seeking to dismiss his indictment ahead of the scheduled start of his criminal trial next month. Baldwin’s team had asked the court to dismiss the case, claiming because the gun

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The “Older woman dates younger star” concept is getting a workout lately, with “The Idea of You” now followed by “A Family Affair,” which could easily be called “The Idea of My Movie-Star Boss Sleeping With My Mom.” While the Nicole Kidman-Zac Efron pairing should provoke curiosity, the

CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Nobody has done more to keep the western flame kindling on the big screen than Kevin Costner, but the audacity of his latest rodeo – a planned 12-hour story for theatrical release, spread over four parts – feels like overreach, if not outright folly. “Horizon: An American

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Apparently, Dolly Parton is too big of a star to know who Ryan Reynolds is. We kid, we kid. But, so does Parton. The country music legend appeared in a video, posted to YouTube on Thursday, where she playfully trolled Reynolds to help promote “Welcome to Wrexham,” the docuseries

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Like “The Walking Dead,” “A Quiet Place” pries opens the door to a world with a host of possibilities, some of them – including the premise of a new prequel subtitled “Day One” – already touched upon in the two previous movies. Set in New York, the latest

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As we hurtle headlong into summer, we’re dully aware six months’ worth of new content has already hit our streaming platforms and our feeds this year – and in some rare cases, even gotten us out of the house and into a movie theater. While consensus seems to be

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ever wonder what it’s like to go to a party hosted by Beatles legend Paul McCartney? Well, late night host Jimmy Kimmel scored an invite and has the intel. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host and his wife Molly McNearney – who is also the executive producer and co-head writer

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Tom Hanks and Robin Wright turn back time in their upcoming movie, “Here.” The project marks their first time together onscreen since “Forrest Gump” in 1994, both films directed by Robert Zemeckis. “Here” tells the story of “multiple families and a special place they inhabit,” based on the graphic

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Willie Nelson is expected to return to his tour soon after canceling several performances, citing “doctor’s orders.” Nelson, who turned 91 in April, was not yet able to return to the stage, however, on Wednesday night. “Willie Nelson will not be performing at tonight’s show in Virginia Beach,” a

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Emma Roberts has shared her thoughts about nepotism in the entertainment business. The daughter of actor Eric Roberts and niece of Oscar-winner Julia Roberts was asked about debate over “nepo babies” in a recent conversation on the “Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi” podcast. “People like to say, ‘Oh,

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Nobody has done more to keep the western flame kindling on the big screen than Kevin Costner, but the audacity of his latest rodeo – a planned 12-hour story for theatrical release, spread over four parts – feels like overreach, if not outright folly. “Horizon: An American Saga

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — A posted sign in a kitchen reads “Every Second Counts,” but “The Bear” is clearly in no hurry during its third season, proceeding at the slow-cooked pace of a show simmered in accolades and Emmys. Granted, the awards have come in a category in which the Hulu series

By Cindy VonQuednow, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted on Wednesday to preserve Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home, where the star lived and died, as a Historic-Cultural Monument, saving it from demolition. The vote ends a nearly year-long saga and effort to save the home from destruction. Last summer, the city’s Department

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bill Cobbs, a veteran Hollywood actor known for roles in “Demolition Man,” “That Thing You Do!” and “Air Bud,” among many others, has died, according to a family member. He was 90. The news was confirmed by Cobbs’ brother Thomas Cobbs, who wrote on Facebook that the actor died

By Alli Rosenbloom and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Paris Hilton is opening up about her experience with past abuse as she continues to advocate for legislation that better protects children from suffering institutional abuse. On Wednesday, the actor, singer, DJ and model said that she will “be the voice for the children whose voices

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are doing Christmas in summer. Amazon MGM Studios debuted the first trailer for “Red One,” starring Johnson, Evans and J.K. Simmons, who plays Santa Claus. According to the movie’s synopsis, after Santa Claus is kidnapped an E.L.F. Task Force Commander teams up with a

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cyndi Lauper is still going strong. The singer and songwriter has a new documentary, she’s playing the Royal Albert Hall in the UK this week, performing at Glastonbury and will kick off a farewell tour later this year. Lauper reflected on her path to success – and some of

By Scottie Andrew and Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — It was 1944 when the trolley first started to clang. “The Trolley Song,” a second-act standout from the 1944 movie musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” was sung by Judy Garland in striking Technicolor. It was released back when gay was more commonly understood to mean

By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Céline Dion insisted that graphic footage of herself having a violent muscle spasm should stay in a new documentary about her life, the film’s director has said. In an interview with Variety, Irene Taylor, the director of “I Am: Céline Dion,” said the legendary singer insisted on keeping the “intensely revealing” moment

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Actor Spencer Milligan, best known for playing Rick Marshall in 1970s kids’ TV show “Land of the Lost,” has died at age 86. Milligan was born September 10, 1937, in Oak Park, Illinois, and died on April 18, according an obituary posted on the website of a funeral home

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s on-field embrace at the Super Bowl earlier this year looked like the stuff of rom-com magic. And now, it’s becoming just that. Well… sort of. The Hallmark Channel, along with the NFL, Skydance Sports and the Kansas City Chiefs – otherwise known as the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Seth Binzer, who went by the stage name Shifty Shellshock and was lead singer for Crazy Town, has died. He was 49. The news was confirmed by Binzer’s publicist Kelly Springer, who told CNN that her client “was a courageous fighter. So full of talent, light, compassion, love and

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer’s, her son, director Nick Cassavetes has revealed. Cassavetes shared the news in a conversation with Entertainment Weekly about the 20th anniversary of their film, “The Notebook.” Rowlands, an acclaimed two-time Oscar-nominated actress with more than 100 film and television credits, was directed by her son

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — If you’re in need of a good cry, release your tears and rewatch “The Notebook” as it turns 20 on Tuesday. The beloved romance movie, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as a young couple separated by class, released on June 25 2004. Directed by Nick Cassavetes, the movie

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Plug your ears: TV’s screamiest series is back. “The Bear,” the FX-on-Hulu kitchen-set dramedy, returns Wednesday night for its third season. No doubt it’ll be just as stressful, loud and appetizing as ever. When we last left Carmy and co. a year ago, it was friends-and-family night at The

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Mathew Rosengart, the litigator who has represented Britney Spears for the past three years and successfully advocated for her release from a court-ordered conservatorship, is parting ways with the singer, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. Rosengart stepping down comes as all litigation pertaining to

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Mindy Kaling is now a mom of three. Kaling shared the happy news on Monday, which was also her 45th birthday, writing on her Instagram page that she gave birth to a baby girl named Anne in February. “She’s the best birthday present I could’ve ever imagined,” Kaling wrote

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are on set for “Freaky Friday 2.” The two are reprising their roles of mother and daughter Anna and Tess Coleman, although the plot is mostly being kept under wraps. Disney did reveal some points in the sequel, saying the movie, “picks up

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Nothing gets past Taylor Swift. The pop star seems to have responded to a quip from Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl in which he suggested that her Eras Tour performances may not all be live. During night three at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (the same night Travis Kelce made

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — You’re 20 years old, with no job and a new baby. What would you do? This is the scenario in which our hero, Margo Millet, finds herself after a brief affair with her English professor, in a new book “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” by Rufi Thorpe. Margo’s answer? She

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Have you recovered from that horrific premiere episode yet? We sure hope so, because this week’s episode of “House of the Dragon” is filled with just as much horror. Understandably, King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is distraught over the death of his heir. In what can only be described as

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — For Taylor Swift, simply going “Instagram official” with Travis Kelce just isn’t big enough, apparently. On Sunday, Swift took it one step further by bringing Kelce on stage with her during her Eras Tour concert, according to videos posted to social media from the show at London’s Wembley Stadium.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Robert Pattinson is loving his newest role: girl dad. The “Batman” star attended the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 runway presentation in Paris on Friday and was captured in a video posted to social media talking about how he was only in town for a quick visit but had

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Cloning is a pretty good metaphor for one of the key methods employed to populate TV these days, but “Orphan Black: Echoes” at least tries to distinguish itself from its predecessor, which ran five seasons and provided an Emmy-winning showcase for Tatiana Maslany. Starring Krysten Ritter, the new

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — For Taylor Swift, simply going “Instagram official” with Travis Kelce just isn’t big enough, apparently. On Sunday, Swift took it one step further by bringing Kelce on stage with her during her Eras Tour concert, according to videos posted to social media from the show at London’s Wembley

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes documentaries get all they need from the subject, and in the case of “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple,” the who’s who of musical luminaries in his orbit don’t hurt either. Chronicling Steven Van Zandt’s colorful life as Bruce Springsteen’s frequent collaborator, “The Sopranos’” weirdest mobster and an outspoken

By Dan Heching and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — It was a special Friday evening in London at Taylor Swift’s Eras tour concert, for a number of reasons. First off, the “Anti-Hero” singer marked the occasion of concert attendee Prince William’s 42nd birthday by taking a backstage selfie with him and two of his children,

By Virginia Langmaid and Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake returned to the stage Friday night for his first concert since being arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York on Tuesday. “It’s been a tough week, but you’re here and I’m here, and nothing can change this moment right now,” Timberlake

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake is set to return to the stage. The singer, who was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York, on Tuesday morning, will perform as scheduled at the United Center in Chicago on Friday and Saturday. Timberlake is appearing as part of his

By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — Jesse Plemons is thrilled to learn he can make someone faint. In an interview promoting his latest movie “Kinds of Kindness,” I share an incident that took place at a screening I attended, in which I’m all but certain he sent an audience member over the edge. “At what

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Add Austin Butler to the crew of Ryan Gosling fans. During a recent appearance on “Today,” the “Elvis” star recalled feeling starstruck by Gosling. “It’s when you don’t expect to see somebody…so I saw him outside of a hotel that I was staying in, and I had to

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Days after discussing what it would take for him to return to “Yellowstone,” Kevin Costner has announced he’s done with the hit show. The actor made the announcement in a video he shared on Instagram. “I just want to reach out and let you know that after this

By Dan Heching, Stephanie Elam and Jason Kravarik, CNN (CNN) — In the 1974 film “Chinatown,” there’s deceit, deception and murder, as well as a timeless Los Angeles protagonist – water. Having debuted 50 years ago this week, “Chinatown” is set against a race for control of water in arid LA, and some of the

CNN By Dan Heching, Stephanie Elam and Jason Kravarik, CNN (CNN) — In the 1974 film “Chinatown,” there’s deceit, deception and murder, as well as a timeless Los Angeles protagonist – water. Having debuted 50 years ago this week, “Chinatown” is set against a race for control of water in arid LA, and some of

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — You know a song of the summer when you hear it. It’s the song that drags you off the sidelines and onto the dancefloor. A song that sounds best when it’s being sung by the people you love, cups in hand, in sticky heat. It worms its way into

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It was a seemingly perfect family in a picture-perfect magazine feature. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie sat in their sunlit glory, playing with their pretend children in their pretend backyard in a now-legendary 60-page photo spread titled “Domestic Bliss” in the July 2005 issue of W Magazine. The scenes

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Josh Gad is partnering with Mel Brooks for some laughs. The actor has confirmed that he is working with the legendary funnyman on a sequel to Brooks’ 1987 hit film “Spaceballs.” Gad shared the news, first reported by The InSneider, on his verified social media. “My phone has

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Ben Affleck is well aware of what people say about some of his expressions. The Oscar-winner appears in a new episode of Peacock’s “Hart to Heart,” hosted by Kevin Hart, where he discussed why he’s been frequently photographed appearing in a sour mood. “First of all, I’m also a

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will get the final word at the CNN debate next week after a coin flip determined the podium placement and the order of closing statements. Remember to mark your calendars for the historic Biden-Trump showdown set for Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. Here’s what

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The final episodes of “Yellowstone” are near. The hit series, currently filming in Montana, will make its much-anticipated return on Nov. 10, Paramount+ announced Thursday. The western drama follows the Dutton family and their large cattle ranch. According to a synopsis of the show, the new episodes will pick

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” a diss track of fellow rapper Drake, has already been declared the “song of the summer” by some listeners who have been playing it on repeat. Lamar, apparently, really likes it too. The rap superstar performed the track not one, not two, not,

CNN By Rebekah Riess, Carlos Suarez and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Musician Travis Scott was arrested and booked into Miami-Dade County Jail early Thursday morning on charges of trespassing property after being given a warning and disorderly intoxication, county jail records show. Scott, whose legal name is Jacques Bermon Webster, a hip-hop artist with

By Rebekah Riess, Carlos Suarez and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Musician Travis Scott was arrested and booked into Miami-Dade County Jail early Thursday morning on charges of trespassing property after being given a warning and disorderly intoxication, county jail records show. Scott, whose legal name is Jacques Bermon Webster, a hip-hop artist with hits

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — As the temperature outside heats up, so does the chatter around the “song of the summer” — the unofficial name for the track that becomes inescapable between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The song of the summer is the pesky earworm you hear blaring at the beach, the pool

By Cindy Von Quednow and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Special prosecutors in the upcoming “Rust” shooting trial intend to portray actor and film producer Alec Baldwin as repeatedly flouting safety protocols on the movie set in the days before the fatal shooting of the film’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, according to a new court filing. In

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Glenn Close is in recovery mode. The Oscar-nominated actor, 77, said in a video posted to her Instagram page on Wednesday that she has been in London to begin filming “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” and that she only got to film for two days before

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Costner would like to clarify a few things. During a recent interview with Howard Stern, the actor addressed chatter he’s dating singer Jewel. “Jewel and I are friends. We’ve never gone out ever,” Costner said. “She’s special, and I don’t want, I don’t want these rumors to

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake has many fans, along with a few haters. The latter of whom probably aren’t crying a river for the pop singer right now. From a fresh-faced Disney Mouseketeer to a breakout member of NSYNC turned-solo-artist and movie star, Timberlake has had an impressive career spanning three

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake has many fans, along with a few haters. The latter of whom probably aren’t crying a river for the pop singer right now. From a fresh-faced Disney Mouseketeer to a breakout member of NSYNC turned-solo-artist and movie star, Timberlake has had an impressive career spanning

CNN By Zenebou Sylla and Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake was arraigned on one count of driving while intoxicated and released from police custody in New York, according to his attorney. According to police, the singer was observed around 12:37 a.m. Tuesday morning “operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition,” in Sag Harbor,

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Travis Barker is celebrating how far he’s come since he was critically injured in a plane crash in 2008. On Tuesday, the Blink-182 drummer launched a new wellness initiative inspired by his recovery from the accident – called Run Travis Run – with events taking place in New York

By Lisa Respers France and Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — Quavo doesn’t want his late nephew and fellow Migos member Takeoff’s gun-related death to have been in vain. On Tuesday, which would have been Takeoff’s 30th birthday, Quavo co-hosted the firstRocket Foundation Summit in collaboration with US Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Denzel Washington is reflecting on his relationship with the late Whitney Houston. The pair costarred together in the 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife” and developed a friendship. Houston died from an accidental drowning in 2012 at age 48. Washington spoke about the singer and actress during a career

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Howie Mandel doesn’t seem to follow the “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” motto. The “America’s Got Talent” judge appeared on an episode of “Live With Kelly and Mark,” where he told the hosts about a recent accident his wife experienced in their Las Vegas hotel room after

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Costner wants you to know that his new film, the first part of “Horizon: An American Saga,” is not three hours long. “It’s two hours and fifty-one minutes,” he told CNN in a recent interview as he sipped on a soothing cup of tea with honey during

By Zenebou Sylla, Marianne Garvey, Brynn Gingras, Linh Tran and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake was arraigned on one count of driving while intoxicated and released from police custody in New York, according to his attorney. According to police, the singer was observed around 12:37 a.m. Tuesday morning “operating his vehicle in an

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Puerto Rican reggaeton star Don Omar has revealed that he is being treated for cancer. The singer posted a photo of himself wearing a hospital bracelet on his wrist reading “Orlando Health” on Instagram on Monday. “Today I do, but tomorrow I won’t have cancer,” reads the caption. “See

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to Celine Dion’s ongoing treatment for stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition, the singer says she’s starting to feel like a new day is coming. One of the people that has helped Dion find hope amid her health struggle is neurologist Dr. Amanda Piquet, who

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Actor Ian McKellen is on the path to recovery after falling during a performance at a theater in London, according to a statement from the producers of play in which he is starring. The producers of “Player Kings,” a new version of Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” that was adapted by

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It’s all rise for Chappell Roan. The emerging pop star drew in a major crowd at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee over the weekend, validating festival organizers’ decision to move her performance to a bigger stage to accommodate anticipated crowds. Some Chappell supporters even began camping out around

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Scooter Braun is saying goodbye to one part of the music industry. The recording artist manager, who has worked with Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and other stars, announced he is retiring from music management. Braun instead will focus on being CEO of HYBE America, which he sold

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — All of George Strait’s fans, friends and exes must live in Texas. The country music star performed at Kyle Field at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas over the weekend and set a new record for the largest US ticketed show in history. The crowd topped at 110,905 people,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — This year’s Tony Awards was a bit of a family affair for Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne. The pair attended the event in support of “The Outsiders,” a musical based on the beloved S.E. Hinton novel. Jolie served as a producer on the musical and her 15-year-old

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jodie Turner-Smith has ex-relationship goals. When the “Queen & Slim” star was asked about her ex-husband Joshua Jackson dating Lupita Nyong’o in a recent interview with The Cut, Turner-Smith has a positive response. “Good for them. We need happiness in order to peacefully co-parent,” Turner-Smith told the publication.

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Looking back, the early pandemic period seems almost like a fever dream. In the first half of 2020, we hunkered down in our homes. The outside world brimmed with a perilous danger we didn’t quite understand, so we spent our days connecting with friends and family over screens. For

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — “Superman” star Henry Cavill has asked dads the world over for their advice as he and partner Natalie Viscuso prepare for the birth of their first child. “Oh yeah…..and Happy Father’s Day ye dads out there. Turns out I shall be joining your hallowed ranks soon! Any tips??” wrote

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Tony Awards took place on Sunday in New York City, and it was exactly the kind of song-and-dance spectacle that theater lovers far and wide could’ve hoped for. While there were many show-stopping performances and memorable speeches, there were a couple key moments that stood out. From

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “House of the Dragon” returned on Sunday for its long-awaited second season and the lesson in the premiere episode is that if you wish to carry out a hit on a one-eyed adult prince, maybe don’t hire the rat exterminator because he might kill a child instead. But let’s

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Tony Awards were held on Sunday night at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Oscar and Tony award winner Ariana DeBose returned to host the telecast for the third time. The Daniel Aukin-directed production “Stereophonic,” a play

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez is celebrating the dad heroes in her life. The “Atlas” star on Sunday paid tribute on social media to her husband Ben Affleck and her own dad, David Lopez. “Our hero. Happy Father’s Day,” Lopez wrote on a black-and-white photo of Affleck in a fighter plane, which

By Alli Rosenbloom and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned his symbolic key to New York City after Mayor Eric Adams said a committee recommended “nullifying and rescinding” it. Combs was asked to return the key after video footage obtained by CNN showed him physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016, according to a June

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Joe Alwyn is speaking publicly for the first time about the end of his years-long relationship with Taylor Swift. In a new interview with the Sunday Times, Alwyn said that he understands “people’s curiosity” about his life but hopes that “anyone and everyone can (empathize) and understand the difficulties

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Ramsay says he’s grateful to be alive but shaken after a recent cycling accident in Connecticut. The famed TV chef said in a video posted to his Instagram page over the weekend that he “had a really bad accident” that “really shook me.” “Honestly, I’m lucky to

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Ramsay says he’s grateful to be alive but shaken after a recent cycling accident in Connecticut. The famed TV chef said in a video posted to his Instagram page over the weekend that he “had a really bad accident” that “really shook me.” “Honestly, I’m lucky to