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By Chloe Melas, CNN Organizers of the Grammy Awards, scheduled for later this month, have postponed the event for a second year in a row, citing the current Covid-19 surge. “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and

By Chloe Melas, CNN The Sundance Film Festival, scheduled as a hybrid of both virtual and in-person screening events in Park City, Utah later this month, has moved the entire event online, citing Covid-19 concerns. “We have been looking forward to our first fully hybrid Sundance Film Festival and our teams have spent a year

By Marianne Garvey The 2022 Golden Globe Awards are happening, but also not really happening. There will be a ceremony thrown by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) on Sunday, Jan. 9, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles — the traditional location for the event — but it will not be televised, there

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN After the longest pit stop in “Amazing Race” history, the show is back. “The Amazing Race” had completed filming three episodes of a new season when the world came to a halt over coronavirus concerns in March 2020. It took more than a year and a half for the show’s producers

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Kristen Bell is starring in a mystery spoof series that’s a take on all those woman-gone-mad-in-the-house films. “The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window,” which will air on Netflix, is a “satirical slant on the psychological thriller” and stars Bell as a woman who

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Fans of Luke Spencer on “General Hospital” haven’t seen him in years and now they are unlikely to unless he turns up as a ghost. That’s because the soap opera killed off the iconic character this week. Played off and on over the years by Anthony Geary since the role

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Of course, Kanye West went to see a controversial Broadway play. On Tuesday, the rapper/mogul/provocateur attended a performance of “Slave Play,” which takes on race, sex, interracial relationships and trauma. But it was who he was reportedly there with that garnered the most attention. People published photos of West with

By Jack Guy, CNN A pro-Palestinian Instagram post from Hollywood star Emma Watson has sparked accusations of anti-Semitism from Israeli politicians, and a backlash against what many are calling the cynical weaponization of the term to attack supporters of the Palestinian cause. On Monday Watson, who shot to global superstardom after playing Hermione Granger in

By Hannah Ryan, CNN Gal Gadot has kicked off 2022 by thoroughly addressing the controversial, star-studded “Imagine” video that went viral for all the wrong reasons at the start of the global pandemic. In an interview with InStyle for the magazine’s February issue, the “Wonder Woman” actress said the video — which also featured the

By Chloe Melas, CNN We are just hours away from the sixth and final season of “This Is Us.” The cast of the NBC drama appeared on the “Today” on Tuesday the impact of the series and the friendships they’ve formed with each other over the years. “I’ve had a woman come up to me

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Ben Affleck has no hard feelings toward Snoop Dogg. The actor on Monday appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and opened up about the rapper’s accidental mispronunciation of his name while announcing the Golden Globe nominations last month. “He did get the emphasis a little off, yes,” Affleck told Clarkson. Snoop

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Ever since the latest variant of Covid-19, Omicron, has gained ground in the US, jokes calling it the “Omarion” variant, after the R&B singer, have been rampant. But Omarion is taking the jokes in stride. “Hi, this is Omarion. I am an artist, not a variant,” he said in a TikTok

By Sana Noor Haq and Katharina Krebs, CNN Ukraine‘s minister of culture has been watching Netflix series “Emily in Paris” — and he’s not happy. Oleksandr Tkachenko shared his frustration about the “offensive” way in which Petra, a Ukrainian character, is portrayed in season 2 of the show, which debuted on Netflix in December. The

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The trailer for Janet Jackson’s forthcoming two-night documentary is “All For You.” That’s if you are someone who has been following her longstanding career and wondering about the intensely private singer and actress. Here are just a few of the moments from the trailer that have folks excited that we

By Marianne Garvey Patton Oswalt shared a heartfelt letter on social media explaining his longtime friendship with fellow comic Dave Chappelle as controversy over Chappelle’s jokes about trans people in his last Netflix special has continued. It started with one post where Oswalt explained he performed a recent show with Chappelle, Oswalt took to social

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Betty White left this world after having had a life well lived and well loved. Her agent and longtime friend, Jeff Witjas, told People magazine that White, who died New Year’s Eve at the age of 99, was aware of how much she was beloved. “She knew it, but I

By Lisa Respers France, CNN In a video looking ahead to 2022, Alec Baldwin reflected on the fatal shooting on the set of his film “Rust.” The actor and producer posted the almost 13-minute video on his verified Instagram account on New Year’s Day that he captioned, “Another chance to let go of anything that

By Emma Tucker Comedian Joe Gatto has announced that he will be leaving the popular television series “Impractical Jokers” after nine seasons to focus on fatherhood. “Alongside my friends, I’ve devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been accomplished. However, due to some issues in

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN What seems like a not-necessary idea actually turns into a pretty good one with “Around the World in Eighty Days,” adapting Jules Verne’s novel into an eight-episode Masterpiece series, one already renewed for another voyage. David Tennant plays the unlikely adventurer Phileas Fogg, in a slick retelling that significantly updates

By Foren Clark, CNN The Troubadour, an iconic West Hollywood music venue, doesn’t need much of an introduction. Since the club opened its doors in 1957, musical superstars have launched their careers and introduced the world to future best-selling records by playing to its intimate crowds. The club became known for nurturing new talent in

By Melissa Alonso and Emma Tucker, CNN Kodak Black was arrested Saturday in Pompano Beach, Florida, on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, according to Broward County Court records. The 24-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Bill Kapri, has since posted bond and was released from a Broward County jail, court records show. It’s unclear what led

Janelle Davis, CNN Legendary singer-songwriters James Taylor and Carole King, friends and collaborators for more than 50 years, are two of the most successful musicians in American musical history. Taylor’s confessional lyrics, soulful voice and delicate guitar-playing resonated with audiences. King started as a songwriter, making a long list of chart-toppers for other artists that

By Megan Thomas, CNN Miley Cyrus rang in the New Year with a live performance in Miami and didn’t let a small wardrobe malfunction stop the show. During her “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” on NBC, Cyrus lost part of her silver top while transitioning between songs. She held it in place, turned her back

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Terri Irwin and her children Robert and Bindi are grateful to America. That’s because Americans have been so supportive of their conservation work through both the Australian wildfires and the more recent global pandemic. “America’s really stepped up through donations to our charity,” Terri Irwin told CNN. “Everyone has their

Betty White, the self-described “lucky old broad” whose sweetly sarcastic senior citizen characters were a beloved fixture on TV shows and movies such as “The Golden Girls,” “Boston Legal” and “Hot in Cleveland,” died Friday, her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People magazine in a statement.

By Todd Leopold, CNN Betty White, the self-described “lucky old broad” whose sweetly sarcastic senior citizen characters were a beloved fixture on TV shows and movies such as “The Golden Girls,” “Boston Legal” and “Hot in Cleveland,” died Friday, her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People magazine in a statement. At 99, she

By Marianne Garvey Ariana Grande improvised part of her singing performance in “Don’t Look Up,” director Adam McKay reveals. The plot of the movie revolves around two astronomers who try to warn humanity about an approaching comet that will destroy earth and a debate about facts. Grande and Kid Cudi play famous pop stars who

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Tiffini Hale, a former cast member on “The All New Mickey Mouse Club” and singer in the pop group The Party died on Christmas Day, according to some of her costars and bandmates. She was 46. “It is with the heaviest of broken hearts that we share the sad news

By Lisa Respers France, CNN A business manager who had worked with several high-profile celebrities, including the Kardashian-Jenner family, was found dead this week, according to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Bureau Homicide division. Angela Kukawski, 55, had been reported missing from Sherman Oaks on Dec. 22, according to police. She was later found

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Ice Cube is explaining why his “Friday” costar Chris Tucker reportedly turned down a hefty paycheck to star in the movie’s sequel. Tucker was offered $12 million, according to Ice Cube, to reprise his role in the movie, which followed the 1995 hit comedy, and two sequels 2000’s “Next Friday” and

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Betty White said Ryan Reynolds just couldn’t quit her. The two starred in the 2009 movie “The Proposal,” and ever since Reynolds had been publicly calling White his “ex-girlfriend.” The iconic actress responded in an interview with People Magazine, saying, “I’ve heard Ryan can’t get over his thing for me, but

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Justin Hartley has remarried after splitting from “Selling Sunset” star Chrishell Stause and it sounds like things are going well. The “This Is Us” star told “Haute Living” magazine that he and his new wife, Sofia Pernas are “so happy,” adding “It’s incredible when you’re not forcing things.” “It doesn’t

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN HBO Max has developed a fondness for reunions after that awkward “Friends” gathering and “The West Wing” voting special. Yet “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” strikes just the right balance, looking back at the cinematic franchise with warmth and humor, while delicately capturing the impact on kids raised

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dionne Warwick has been a legend in the music industry for years, and she continues to cement her legendary status on Twitter. The singer has come to be known for her wonderfully direct tweets. Now she’s now found herself in a bit of a battle with Oreo, and it’s kind

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jada Pinkett Smith is making the best of her hair loss. The actress and “Red Table Talk” host first went public about losing her hair in 2018. On Tuesday, she shared a video on her verifed Instagram account that showed her closely shaved hair. “Now at this point, I can

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Cynthia Nixon reportedly considered not joining her fellow “Sex and the City” cast members for the series reboot. According to the News Corp’s Herald Sun, Nixon said “It was a very hard decision” when it came to reviving her character of Miranda Hobbes in “And Just Like That” for HBO

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Cheer” is returning for a seemingly dramatic second season. The Netflix docuseries, which follows the cheer teams at Navarro College and their rival Trinity Valley Community College in Texas on their journey to a national competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, will see Covid-19 upend the 2020 cheer season and a serious

By Marianne Garvey You get a car! And you get a car! Kris Jenner played Oprah and gifted her entire family Moke electric cars in different colors. Jenner’s daughter Kim Kardashian showed off the row of cars on her Instagram, saying the pink ones belong to her and Khloe Kardashian. “Oh my god, look at

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bebe Rexha is not feeling great this holiday season. The singer shared a video on her verified TikTok where she explained why. “So it is the holidays and I know we’re all supposed to be, like, merry and like, ‘Yay, it’s the holidays,’ which Rexha said she has felt a

By Marianne Garvey Tom Holland is having quite the career peak. The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star’s name is reportedly being tossed in the ring to host the Academy Awards on March 27. But, he says, it’s probably not going to happen. “Maybe in the future, but in all honesty I’m just too busy right

By Andy Rose, CNN Acclaimed film director Jean-Marc Vallée — who helmed the 2013 drama “Dallas Buyers Club” — died Sunday near Quebec City, Canada, his production company’s publicist told CNN. He was 58 years old. “He was a friend, creative partner and an older brother to me,” Nathan Ross, a partner in Vallée’s production

By Brian Lowry, CNN Series like “Insecure” can struggle to come up with significant finales because, when all’s said and done, life goes on. Yet the HBO dramedy’s final episode managed to create something memorable, informed by the line when the central character says, “I just wanna fast-forward to the part of my life where

By Leah Asmelash, CNN For the last five years, many Sunday scaries have been staved off by one thing: “Insecure.” The hit HBO show, chronicling the lives of Issa Dee, played by star and creator Issa Rae, and her friends has become something of a television phenomenon. For hours on Sunday evening, as the show

By Chloe Melas, CNN Hugh Jackman paid an emotional tribute to understudies, calling them “the bedrock of Broadway.” The actor and two-time Tony Award winner thanked Kathy Voytko, who plays Sutton Foster’s understudy as Marian Paroo in “The Music Man,” following their performance this week. Jackman told the audience that Voytko had only had her

By Chloe Melas, CNN Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio’s friendship will go on, despite distance or time. When the two Oscar winning actors reunited in Los Angeles after nearly three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was emotional. “I couldn’t stop crying,” Winslet told The Guardian. “I’ve known him for half my life! It’s

By Gawon Bae and Alaa Elassar, CNN Three members of the K-pop supergroup BTS have tested positive for Covid-19, according to BIGHIT Music statements published on global fan community platform Weverse. The group had recently returned to South Korea from the US, where it kicked off its first tour in two years since the beginning

By Marianne Garvey In Towson, Maryland, there is a street called Dunkirk Road. There are 32 homes on Dunkirk, where families of various races, religions, and political views live. The neighbors are all close friends. So when Matt Riggs, who lives on the block with his wife Kerry, found out his neighbor across the street

By Scottie Andrew, CNN ‘Tis the season to stay inside, get cozy and crack open a brand-new jigsaw puzzle. Completing that puzzle, though, is no easy feat. To finish off your year with a major puzzle under your belt, we consulted Valerie Coit, president and co-founder of the USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association, a group of

By Megan Thomas, CNN Phish has announced they will reschedule their shows in New York City next week, citing concerns over the Omicron variant of Covid-19. “While Phish has played shows this year as the pandemic has continued, this variant’s ability for rapid transmission is unprecedented,” the group wrote in a statement posted to their

By Chloe Melas, CNN “And Just Like That …” said goodbye to actor Willie Garson and his character Stanford Blatch in the show’s latest episode. The 57-year-old actor died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles in September while the HBO Max series was in production. (Like CNN, HBO is owned by WarnerMedia.)

By Chloe Melas, CNN Britney Spears is warming up her vocals. The singer took to Instagram to share that she is working on new music and posted a video of herself singing in her bathroom. “I just realized this today guys… after what my family tried to do to me three years ago… I needed