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Rachel Leviss sues ‘Vanderpump Rules’ costars Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix for revenge porn and more

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Rachel Leviss filed a lawsuit against two of the reality show’s stars, Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, over matters stemming from a 2023 scandal. Filed Thursday with the Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by CNN, the complaint alleges revenge porn, invasion of

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Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya recall first time seeing ‘terrifying creature’ Austin Butler on ‘Dune: Part Two’ set

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — For Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi drama “Dune: Part Two,” Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya are joined by pivotal new characters played by Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Anya Taylor-Joy and Austin Butler, who plays the villainous, “psychotic” (as Pugh’s character calls him in the film) Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. To get

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‘Elsbeth’ turns Carrie Preston’s ‘The Good Wife’ role into a breezy good time

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After fighting “The Good Fight” for streaming, the producers of “The Good Wife” indulge in a more CBS-friendly spinoff with “Elsbeth,” which breezily takes Carrie Preston’s quirky title character and turns her into a modern version of “Columbo.” About all that’s missing is the latter’s “Oh, one thing” method

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As ‘The Crow’ remake drops first-look images, director says Brandon Lee’s memory is ‘very much alive’

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Haunting first-look images of Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs in the upcoming remake of the 1994 noir thriller “The Crow” were released on Wednesday, bringing renewed focus and honor to the classic’s original star, the late Brandon Lee. “Brandon was an original voice and I think he will always

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Taylor Swift baked ‘homemade Pop-Tarts’ for Travis Kelce’s teammates, says coach Andy Reid

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift knows the power of a sweet treat. Thanks to her well-known love of baking, the “Karma” singer won over her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammates the old-fashioned way: by baking them “homemade Pop-Tarts,” according to the team’s coach Andy Reid. Revealing that “behind the scenes,

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‘Barbie’ star Michael Cera doesn’t see Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s Oscar snubs as a ‘diss’

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — When “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie were not nominated for best director and best actress, respectively, for the upcoming Oscars, the internet was ablaze. Think pieces were written about how the “snubs are so enraging” because the “patriarchy is baked into every aspect of our culture,”

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‘God Save Texas’ offers three homegrown views of life in the Lone Star State

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Wedding the deeply personal to the political, “God Save Texas” turns three filmmakers loose on their hometowns, using their memories and current realities to explore the justice system, race and environmentalism through the complex prism of the very conservative Lone Star State. With Lawrence Wright’s book as connective tissue,

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‘American Fiction’s’ Cord Jefferson described what it’s really like to film an independent movie

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The writer and director of “American Fiction” used a celebration of independent filmmaking to share the reality of making independent films. Cord Jefferson won the best screenplay category at the 39th Independent Spirit Awards for his film on Sunday and kept it real in his acceptance speech. “Our

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Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper present Barbra Streisand with SAG Life Achievement award

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Barbra Streisand was honored for her illustrious six-decade career as an entertainer during Saturday’s SAG Awards when she received the SAG life achievement award. Self-professed longtime fan Jennifer Aniston presented her with the esteemed honor, calling Streisand a “once-in-a-lifetime” talent and a “mensch,” and reminded the audience that the

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SAG Awards 2024: See who won

By Alli Rosenbloom and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No commercials, some f-bombs and plenty of time for acceptance speeches. The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards were held Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, and the show streamed live globally on Netflix – a first for the

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Wendy Williams documentary will still air this weekend after legal guardian files lawsuit against Lifetime’s parent company

By Elizabeth, Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The court-assigned guardian for Wendy Williams failed in their attempt to prevent a revealing documentary about the former talk-show host from airing on Lifetime this weekend, according to a source familiar with the legal proceedings. “Lifetime appeared in court today, and the documentary ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ will air

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Wendy Williams documentary will still air this weekend after legal guardian files lawsuit against Lifetime’s parent company

CNN By Elizabeth, Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The court-assigned guardian for Wendy Williams failed in their attempt to prevent a revealing documentary about the former talk-show host from airing on Lifetime this weekend, according to a source familiar with the legal proceedings. “Lifetime appeared in court today, and the documentary ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ will

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Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia and dementia

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, according to representatives for Williams. The news was shared in a press release on Thursday to “correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health,” a care team for Williams wrote in a statement. “As Wendy’s

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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ takes an elemental stab at adapting the animated show

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Translating kids’ animation to live-action is a tricky proposition, as Disney and the 2010 movie version of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” can attest. Netflix gets the look and action right in a lavish series based on the Nickelodeon show, but too-elemental dialogue and uneven performances make this eight-episode

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‘Rust’ film armorer was ‘negligent’ and ‘unprofessional,’ prosecutors say at her manslaughter trial

By Christina Maxouris and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — “Rust” film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed was “negligent” and “unprofessional” in her role overseeing prop weapons and ammunition, and her actions caused the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, prosecutors said in opening statements of her manslaughter trial Thursday. New Mexico prosecutor Jason Lewis said

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Cillian Murphy understands why Matt Damon called him the ‘worst dinner companion imaginable’

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cillian Murphy doesn’t want to be distracted from his roles. His “Oppenheimer” costar Matt Damon recently told “60 Minutes” that Murphy is “worst dinner companion imaginable” “What he meant by that was when you’re working on a film, when you’re being the character, there’s very little room in your

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BAFTA Awards 2024: See who won

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom and Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — “Oppenheimer” was a big winner at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, which were presented Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England. The Christopher Nolan-directed award season favorite led the nominees with 13 nods this year and won seven awards, including director, lead actor

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