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By Scott Glover and Majlie de Puy Kamp, CNN Seven weeks after comedian Bob Saget suddenly died from a head injury in his room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, questions continue to swirl about the details of his demise. There have been no new disclosures about how exactly the well-known 65-year-old comic and actor

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Samuel L. Jackson doesn’t seem to be buying host Joe Rogan’s apology for his past use of the n-word on his podcast. “He is saying nobody understood the context when he said it,” Jackson told The Times in a recently published interview, reportedly rolling his eyes as he said it.

By Chloe Melas, CNN Maksim Chmerkovskiy is attempting to return home. The “Dancing With the Stars” veteran posted a new video message Monday, updating his followers on what he’s been seeing and experiencing in Ukraine. “I’m going to try and make my way out. I’m going to start making my way towards the border. I

By Theresa Waldrop, CNN Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are promising to match every donation up to $1 million for refugees fleeing war in Ukraine, the couple said on social media. “In 48 hours, countless Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes to neighboring countries. They need protection. When you donate, we’ll match it

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “The Batman” presents a muscular vision of the Dark Knight that hardcore fans have long desired, a dark and serious epic that’s somewhat offset by two disclaimers: At nearly three hours, the movie hangs around too long, really feeling it down the stretch; and despite its origins, this detective-driven take

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Attendees to the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night showed up for Ukraine in ways big and small. Following the recent invasion of the country by Russian troops, some of those at the event, including Tyler Perry, wore blue and yellow ribbons to represent the colors of the Ukraine

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards, which honor some of the year’s best television and film performances by actors, aired Sunday. The casts of “Ted Lasso” and “Succession” won for their ensemble work in the best television comedy and drama categories, while the cast of “CODA” celebrated their win for

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN A cross between “The Social Network” and “Billions,” “Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber” hails from the producers of the latter, drawing extra zest from all the tech CEOs represented in this fun, fact-based tale of greed, high-stakes corporate chess and frat-boy excess. With Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kyle Chandler anchoring

CNN Staff The 2022 NAACP Image Awards, which honor achievement by people of color in culture and entertainment, were presented on Saturday. Jennifer Hudson was among the night’s big winners, earning the event’s awards for Entertainer of the Year and outstanding actress in a motion picture for her performance as Aretha Franklin in the film

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Many have lamented the perceived demise of the mid-budget movie in recent years. These movies — everything from romantic comedies like “Sleepless in Seattle” to dramas like “Philadelphia” or “Good Will Hunting” — used to be common; theaters were filled with an assortment of comedies and biopics and whodunits. Over the

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Cyrano de Bergerac” has been the model of a tragic love triangle for 125 years, often imitated but seldom equaled. The play turned movie under many different guises now adds a film version of the musical, “Cyrano,” which provides a fine showcase for Peter Dinklage in a different take on

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN In less than 24 hours, Eurovision is singing a different tune. Organizers said on Friday that Russia will not be allowed to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, according to a statement. The decision comes less a day after the European Broadcasting Union initially decided it would allow a performer to

By Marianne Garvey Props from the Netflix royal drama “The Crown” have been stolen. South Yorkshire police told CNN that props used in film and television production were reported stolen from three vehicles on Feb. 16. “The items stolen are not necessarily in the best condition and therefore of limited value for resale. However, they

By Lisa Respers France, CNN It sounds like Priyanka Chopra Jonas didn’t much appreciate Rosie O’Donnell referring to her as “the Chopra wife.” The actress and producer, who is married to singer Nick Jonas, responded recently after O’Donnell shared a story about meeting the couple and mistakenly saying that Chopra was the daughter of author

By Dave Alsup, CNN Sally Kellerman, the prolific Oscar-nominated actress who played Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” O’Houlihan in the 1970 film “M*A*S*H,” has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which cited her son. She was 84. Kellerman died Thursday morning after battling dementia, her son, Jack Krane, told the publication. Born in Long Beach, California,

By Chloe Melas, CNN Kim Kardashian is making it clear she wants to move on from her marriage to Kanye West. The reality star turned business mogul first petitioned for divorce from West in February 2021 and their legal battle is ongoing. “I very much desire to be divorced,” a new filing in their divorce

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN A performer representing the country of Russia will be allowed to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, organizers said on Thursday. “The Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political cultural event,” a statement provided to CNN by Eurovision said. “The EBU [European Broadcasting Union]

By Marysabel Huston-Crespo, CNN Sebastian Yatra, the singer who brought legions of moviegoers to tears in Disney’s “Encanto” with his rendition of “Dos Oruguitas,” wants everyone to know they’re not alone in their emotional reaction to the film. “I cried at the beginning of the movie,” Yatra told CNN en Español. “To watch a Disney

By Lisa Respers France, CNN There were shockwaves in 2017 when Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor’s marriage unraveled after 17 years. Now they are back together and they credit the pandemic, in part, for their reconciliation. In a recently published interview in Esquire, Stiller said he and Taylor agreed early in the pandemic for him

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Celebrity dancer Cheryl Burke has confirmed reports that she and husband Matthew Lawrence are going their separate ways. In a post on her official Instagram account, Burke, known for her work on “Dancing With the Stars,” asked for “understanding and privacy” as she deals with this personal issue. “I know I

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Maksim Chmerkovskiy shared on his verified Instagram account Thursday a video of himself in his homeland after it had been invaded by Russian forces. The “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer posted from Kyiv, Ukraine. “There’s ALWAYS another way! WAR is NEVER an answer!” Chmerkovskiy wrote in the caption. “P.S.

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Vikings” turned out to be a remarkably durable concept, so much so that they could kill off the main character and trudge onward through the mud and muck. Sailing from History channel to Netflix, “Vikings: Valhalla” should be an even bigger attraction, charting a new chapter set more than a

By Brian Lowry, CNN The new “Law & Order” serves notice right away that it hasn’t lost its ripped-from-the-headlines edge, kicking off its 21st season with the murder of a famous singer just released from prison after raping 40 women. While the disclaimer assures everyone the story is fictional, those who might see parallels to

By Lisa Respers France, CNN It was a once in a lifetime date for many, including newlyweds rapper Da Brat and Jesseca “Judy” Dupart. The couple married on 2/22/22 at the Horse Mansion in Fairburn, Georgia, according to People magazine. Dupart explained to the publication and she and Da Brat have “been calling each other

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ty Pennington was just trying to make his wife laugh and it brought out the trolls. The “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” host responded Wednesday on Instagram to negative comments on an earlier video he posted in which he danced on the beach. “What was an honest moment of just trying

By Chloe Melas and Lucy Kafanov Matthew Hutchins, the widower of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, told NBC’s “Today” show that he believes Alec Baldwin and “industry standards that were not practiced” are responsible for the shooting death of his late wife on the set of the film “Rust.” Halyna Hutchins died in October after Baldwin discharged

By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Singer-songwriter Gary Brooker, best known for the 1967 single “A Whiter Shade of Pale” as part of British rock band Procol Harum, has died at the age of 76, his representative confirmed to CNN Wednesday. A statement on a fan website, procolharum.com, said the musician had been undergoing treatment for cancer

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Rosie O’Donnell has issued an apology to Nick Jonas and “the Chopra wife.” The former talk show host shared on TikTok that she recently embarrassed her son, his girlfriend and friend Fran Drescher during an outing at Nobu restaurant in Malibu. Seated next to them, O’Donnell said, was Jonas and

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The pandemic has made life more difficult for Dave Grohl in a surprising way. In a recent appearance on “The Howard Stern Show,” the Foo Fighters frontman shared that his years as a rock musician have taken a toll on his hearing. Grohl said he can hear the music on

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Mark Lanegan, a pioneering vocalist of Seattle’s grunge music scene known for helming Screaming Trees, has died, his family and friends confirmed on his verified Twitter account. He was 57. A cause of death was not immediately announced. Though he often downplayed his contributions to indie rock, the gravelly voiced performer

By Don Lemon and Chloe Melas, CNN “The Wendy Williams Show” is coming to an end. A spokesperson for Williams confirmed the news to CNN in a statement on Tuesday. “It’s been a challenging time for Wendy as she deals with her health issues. She is incredibly grateful to Debmar-Mercury, to Sherri and everybody else

By Chloe Melas, CNN “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” brought the unexpected during its Monday night premiere. From an unbelievable drone show to cage riders, the contestants left the judges speechless at times. The judges are Simon Cowell, the creator of the competition series, WWE star Nikki Bella, as well as “X Games” champion Travis Pastrana.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN They may have ended their engagement, but Aaron Rodgers still has love for Shailene Woodley. The star professional quarterback shared a #MondayNightGraititude post on his verified Instagram account and led it with a message of thanks for his former fiancée. “@shailenewoodley, thanks for letting me chase after you the first

By Chloe Melas, CNN Britney Spears has said she wants to tell her life story and now she’s landed a book deal to do just that. A source close to Spears tells CNN that the singer has recently inked a contract with publisher Simon & Schuster, valued at more than $15 million dollars. The New

By Lisa Respers France, CNN James Gunn is looking to secure the ultimate contract with Jennifer Holland. “The Suicide Squad” director posted a photo of Holland sporting an engagement ring on his verified Instagram account over the weekend. The pair have been dating since 2015. Holland is also the star of the series he created,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Keke Wyatt is set to add to her already large family. The R&B singer announced over the weekend that she is expecting their eleventh child. “My husband, Zackariah David Darring and I are proud to announce that our family will be adding a ‘plus 1’ to the Wyatt Bunch!,” the

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Having enjoyed its share of success with “The Blacklist” and various imitators, NBC treads similar terrain with “The Endgame,” whose major wrinkle and upgrade involves casting Morena Baccarin (icily similar to her early “V” role) as a mysterious femme fatale. Slickly made and fast paced, it makes for an enjoyable

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Jamal Edwards, a music entrepreneur best known for founding media platform SBTV, has died at the age of 31. His mother confirmed Monday that her “beautiful” and “inspirational” son died on Sunday morning from a “sudden illness.” Brenda Edwards, who is a panelist on British TV talk show “Loose Women,” paid

By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Elliot Page will talk about his trans identity, mental health and his journey to Hollywood in an upcoming memoir published by Flatiron Books, a division of Macmillan Books. The award-winning actor and director’s upcoming memoir will be titled “PAGEBOY” and will be released in 2023, Flatiron Books said in a press

By Marianne Garvey Jake Gyllenhaal is widely believed to be the subject of Taylor Swift’s song “All Too Well,” the old and new versions, but he doesn’t feel like it has much to do with him. On her newly released album, “Red (Taylor’s Version),” there is an extended version of the song, which was first

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Tom Holland puts his considerable charm to the test in “Uncharted,” a movie built around the Spider-Man star and wild aerial acrobatics. Based on a PlayStation game, it’s better seen than heard, but the action looks good on an Imax screen, which was clearly the modest goal while seeking to

By Lisa Respers France, CNN A woman has filed a $20 million lawsuit against singer Trey Songz, accusing him of rape. In the complaint, obtained by CNN, the plaintiff “Jane Doe” is said to have “had what could be described as a casual and occasionally sexual relationship with Defendant Trey Songz.” Their relationship changed in

By Brian Lowry, CNN Given how protective outfits like Marvel and DC are when it comes to their major characters, the “Peacemaker” finale on HBO Max felt genuinely surprising — a major muscle pose by writer-director James Gunn, reflecting the extent to which he has been turned loose to play in the DC Comics sandbox.

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The best kind of science fiction sometimes feels set about 10 minutes in the future, and so it is with “Severance,” an extremely creepy, slow-moving but instantly engrossing Apple TV+ series. Produced by Ben Stiller, the project features a stellar cast, in a show about memory that proves appropriately hard

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Chet Hanks is reflecting on growing up the child of famous parents, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. In a video titled “The Truth About Growing Up As A Hanks” posted on the younger Hanks’ YouTube channel, he talked about his upbringing surrounded by wealth and fame. “My experience was even

By Chloe Melas, CNN Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers have called off their engagement, a source close to Woodley told CNN. “They grew apart, both have busy careers and unfortunately their relationship took a backseat. There is no animosity and they will remain friends,” the source said. Their respective representatives have not responded to CNN’s

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Nick Cannon sampled a song from his ex-wife Mariah Carey’s in his new single, “Alone” and says people are reading into that. On his daytime talk show Wednesday, Cannon responded to reports that he was using the song in an effort to win Carey back. “Alone” features a sample from

By Lisa Respers France, CNN It was all good in the hood during the Super Bowl halftime show, according to Dr. Dre. The uber producer, who performed along with Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar on Sunday, told TMZ there was no problem with Eminem taking a knee during the show. The

By Lisa Respers France, CNN As municipalities around the country begin to relax their Covid-19 mandates, Coachella and Stagecoach have announced that they are dropping vaccination and mask requirements for concert goers. The two music festivals, which are held outside, will no longer require the Covid-19 safety requirements, including testing. “As we prepare to spend

By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Teen Wolf” is getting the pack back together. Paramount (formerly ViacomCBS) has announced the first joint production from MTV Entertainment Studios and MGM’s Orion Television will be a full-length “Teen Wolf” movie. The film will air on Paramount+ and will reunite original cast members Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, Shelley Hennig

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN A superstar origin story, “jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” is the product of an extraordinary bet made nearly a quarter-century ago: that young, then-fledgling music producer Kanye West would become a Grammy-winning headliner. Yet that front-row view of West’s meteoric rise in the first two parts of this docu-trilogy then gives