Entertainment

By Cheri Mossburg and Chloe Melas, CNN The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the set of the movie “Rust” last fall, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Alec Baldwin, the film’s production companies, its producers, and other key members of the crew. Hutchins was fatally shot last October during a rehearsal

By Lisa Respers France, CNN “The Sopranos” went off the air in 2007, but people are still debating the ending. Which is one of the reasons why people were happy to see Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who played Meadow Soprano on the drama, recreate the show’s opening credits sequence in a Super Bowl ad. The actress is

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Tyrese Gibson is mourning the death of his mother Priscilla Murray, who died on Monday from Covid-19 and pneumonia, according to the actor. Murray had been hospitalized last week and died on Monday, Gibson shared. “On behalf of my family and everyone who ever spent anytime praying for my mother, this

By Sandra Gonzalez and Lisa Respers France, CNN And the Oscar host duties go to … Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. On Tuesday the trio were officially named hosts of the upcoming 94th Academy Awards during the “Good Morning America” telecast. “Good morning America I’m not sure who thought this was a good

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Naturally, Netflix gifted us with a look at the new season of “Bridgerton” on Valentine’s Day. A teaser trailer dropped Monday and it did not disappoint. It starts with a voice over by Julie Andrews, who serves as the voice for “Lady Whistledown.” “Dearest gentle reader,” she asks. “Did you

By Chloe Melas, CNN Jordan Peele has another movie bound to give you a fright. The director, who rose to fame for his hit 2017 film “Get Out,” has released a trailer for his upcoming horror movie, “Nope.” The film starts Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya, where they are playing characters who are working on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Celebrities spotted not wearing a mask at Sunday’s Super Bowl game were met with cries of “hypocrisy” by some on social media. Those attending the event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles were given KN95 masks because Los Angeles county requires masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at “mega

By Chloe Melas, CNN Whoopi Goldberg has returned to “The View” following being suspended by ABC News over controversial comments she made and apologized for about the Holocaust. “There’s something kind of marvelous about being on a show like this because we are ‘The View,’ and this is what we do,” Golberg said in her

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Madame Tussauds is known for their intricate lifelike wax sculptures of celebrities and cultural figures, but with a recent unveiling, some think they missed the mark. The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London announced its new wax figure of Zendaya this week, displaying the star decked out in a striking hot

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Nobody asked for a dark, dramatic reimagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” which makes the new series fitting that description, “Bel-Air,” better than it has any right to be. Premiering Super Bowl Sunday on NBC’s streaming service Peacock, the opening episodes establish a catchy beat, with the main question

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Who would have thought the day would come when you could see the words “Adele,” “pole dancing” and “beige pantsuit” in the same sentence? The Grammy award-winning singer became a trending topic Friday after footage surfaced of her performing an impromptu pole dance for the audience at the G-A-Y event at

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are continuing the love story of their first collaborative track, “Everything Has Changed,” with the release of a new duet, “The Joker and The Queen.” Sheeran initially released a solo version of “The Joker and The Queen” in October 2021 as part of his fifth studio

By Chloe Melas, CNN Get ready for some California love. Five of hip hop’s biggest names are hitting the stage Sunday for the Super Bowl halftime show. Who is performing Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will headline what is sure to be a rousing rendition of their greatest hits.

By Marianne Garvey Not long ago, Gwenyth Todebush began using morning affirmations to help encourage her 5-year-old son, Clark, to get out the door in the morning and off to kindergarten. The transition to in-person school in Michigan was hard on him, Todebush tells CNN, since the pandemic had kept him home for so many

By Scottie Andrew, CNN The first Super Soul Party in 2017 was a largely impromptu affair, designed to make sure a few folks experiencing homelessness could watch the biggest game of the year in comfort. Meir Kalmanson, dressed in Tom Brady’s New England Patriots jersey, invited men he met on New York sidewalks to a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The death of “Full House” star Bob Saget from a head injury is both a cautionary tale and a reminder that it’s happened before. On Wednesday, Saget’s family released a statement stating that authorities had “determined that Bob passed from head trauma.” “They have concluded that he accidentally hit the

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Designed to showcase Jennifer Lopez playing a character that could hardly be called a reach, “Marry Me” trades in the “meet cute” rom-com formula for “meet dumb.” Lopez still gets ample opportunities to sing a hummable soundtrack, but even within the genre’s parameters, the silly premise deals the movie a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN A plan for an affordable housing portion of a new development in Yellow Springs, Ohio has reportedly been scrapped after comedian Dave Chappelle added his voice to those opposing it. According to the Dayton Daily News, a plan for Oberer Homes can move forward, but without the affordable housing that

By Stella Chan, CNN Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s stolen classic car was recovered this week in Southern California, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. Last week, Armstrong tweeted photos of his beloved ride and pleaded for any info regarding its return. “My car was STOLEN 1962 Chevy II,” tweeted Armstrong. “This car

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kim Kardashian has made a shift. In a recently published interview with Vogue, the reality star and mogul explained that “For so long, I did what made other people happy.” “And I think in the last two years I decided, I’m going to make myself happy,” she said. “And that

By Chloe Melas, CNN Snoop Dogg is officially in charge at Death Row Records. The announcement that the rapper has acquired the label came Wednesday It’s a sentimental move, considering Death Row Records launched his career in the ’90s with his debut album “Doggystyle.” “I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Leave it to Dolly Parton to deliver the good news of the day. The legendary singer’s theme park, Dollywood, will begin paying full college tuition for all employees who choose to go. The company will also cover miscellaneous fees and textbooks. The education perk is available to employees starting on their

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Liam Neeson said he found love on the set of his latest film “Blacklight.” Just one problem: She was “taken.” The actor was promoting his film on the Australian morning show “Sunrise” when he shared the story. “I loved Melbourne, I loved our Australian crew,” Neeson said. “Every department was superb

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Married couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard were involved in how often to bath your children conversation last year and now they have weighed in on the sleeping habits of their family. During a recent episode of Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, Bell shared that their daughters Lincoln, 8, and Delta,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Not only did she win the first award of the night, but Adele also performed at the 2022 Brit Awards. Wearing a gold gown and seated on a piano with her legs crossed, she belted out “I Drink Wine.” It was a drop of drink for those parched and thirsty

By Marianne Garvey Adele had a big night at the The 2022 Brit Awards. Between her performance, three wins and some buzzy accessories, it was a great night to be the “Easy on Me” singer. Going into the evening, Adele and Ed Sheeran were among the top contenders for the 2022 Brit Awards, with four

By CNN Staff Blaccent. The term is making headlines this week after comedian, actress and rapper Awkwafina addressed criticism that she’s used a “blaccent,” or Black accent, and other elements of African American language and mannerisms during her career. Critics say the entertainer has used a “blaccent” for years, including in her 2012 parody rap

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Chris Evans, no stranger to donning a famous uniform, has suited up once again — this time to go to infinity and beyond. Evans lends his voice to the upcoming animated origin story of Buzz Lightyear, aptly titled “Lightyear.” A trailer for the film, about the legendary space ranger who inspired

By Scottie Andrew, CNN In Siân Heder’s Oscar-nominated coming-of-age film “CODA,” the Rossi family living room is a place the foursome gathers for big conversations — from the difficult and awkward to the celebratory. The cozy sea-green space is where teenage Ruby, the sole hearing member of a deaf family, chides her parents for engaging

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz are in good company. One Tuesday, the duo became the sixth married couple to be nominated in acting categories in the same year at the Oscars. Bardem was nominated for best actor for his role as Desi Arnaz in “Being the Ricardos,” while Cruz snagged

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Kenneth Branagh continues to explore Hercule Poirot, the man, and not just the master sleuth in “Death on the Nile,” a star-studded sequel that powers past its casting baggage to both build and improve upon its predecessor. The narrative arc that began in “Murder on the Orient Express” thus brings

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s a good morning to be Jane Campion. The director on Tuesday scored the second best director Oscar nomination of her career, entering the history books in the process. Campion, who was nominated for her film “Power of the Dog,” is the first woman to ever be nominated twice in the

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The upcoming revival of “Funny Girl” on Broadway has been fully cast. The musical stars Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice, Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo and Jared Grimes. Joining them on stage will be Peter Francis James as Florenz Ziegfeld, Ephie Aardema as Emma/Mrs. Nadler, Debra Cardona as Mrs. Meeker, Toni DiBuono

By Chloe Melas, CNN Teen romances can be so tough. Jennifer Garner says she was 18 years old when she had her first kiss and got dumped the next day. “It was a guy named Matt Crittenden,” she laughed. “He tried to go further than a kiss, and I swatted it away. He broke up

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The best of the worst of 2021 cinema has been announced. The 42nd Razzie Award nominations were announced Monday, and they included a musical tribute to the late Princess Diana, Jared Leto in “House of Gucci,” the movie “Karen” and a special category for Bruce Willis. Netflix’s “Diana the Musical”

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Here is news sure to inspire elation among some: “Euphoria” is coming back for a third season. HBO — which, like CNN, is owned by WarnerMedia — announced the renewal of its Zendaya-led hit on Friday. The show’s sophomore season is currently airing, with its finale set to air on February

By Chloe Melas, CNN A Nicaragua-born designer living in Miami is the winner of the latest season of “Project Runway.” Shantall Lacayo was named the winner of the 19th season of the hit series on Thursday. The Nicaragua native had already starred on the Latin American version of “Project Runway” and made it to the

By Stella Chan, CNN A $60 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in the concert stabbing death of rapper Drakeo the Ruler at a Los Angeles music festival late last year. Darrell Caldwell, known by his stage name Drakeo the Ruler, 28, was stabbed to death backstage minutes before he was set to perform

By Lisa Respers France, CNN In a rare public rebuke,Kim Kardashian has pushed back on estranged husband Kanye West’s posting about their daughter North being on TikTok. On Friday the rap mogul, who now goes by “Ye,” posted a screen grab on his verified Instagram account of their eight-year-old on TikTok. “Since this is my

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Singer Fantasia Taylor and actress Danielle Brooks are set to star in Warner Bros.’ big-screen adaptation of the award-winning musical “The Color Purple.” News that Taylor and Brooks will play leads Celie and Sofia, respectively, was announced Thursday during ABC’s “Soul of a Nation: Screen Queens Rising” special. Warner Bros., like

By Lisa Respers France, CNN It sounds like things really are done when it comes to Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones. The women who portray those “Sex and the City” characters, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall, have had a well-documented tense relationship. And despite fans’ desires, Cattrall has been clear about no longer wanting