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Disney+ is getting the witchy band back together again. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy are set to reprise their roles as the Sanderson Sisters in the forthcoming live-action comedy “Hocus Pocus 2,” it was announced Thursday. The spooky sequel to Disney’s 1993 Halloween cult classic “Hocus Pocus will premiere exclusively on Disney+

Marvel dives big head first into the Adult Swim sandbox with “M.O.D.O.K.,” a stop-motion animation series that seeks hilarity in exploring the lighter side of one of the more ridiculous denizens of the comics. While the show — decidedly not for kids — should amuse those steeped in comic-book trivia, the kick of doing something

It’s amazing enough that Cher has turned 75, but now she says a biopic is coming. The singer, actress, and icon has appeared in plenty of acclaimed films and won an Academy Award for her performance in “Moonstruck.” And now her life is getting the movie treatment. Cher tweeted the news Wednesday. “Ok Universal is

Kentaro Miura, creator of the famous manga comic series “Berserk,” has died at the age of 54, his publisher said Thursday. Miura died of acute aortic dissection, a heart condition, according to a statement from his publisher Hakusensha. “We would like to express our utmost respect and gratitude Miura Sensei’s art work, we give our

US rapper A$AP Rocky has confirmed that he and Rihanna are dating following years of rumors about the pair’s relationship. A$AP Rocky — whose real name is Rakim Mayers — told GQ magazine that Rihanna is “the love of my life.” The pair haven’t given away many details of their relationship, but rumors first surfaced

Salma Hayek is opening up about her battle with Covid-19. In a recent interview with Variety, the actress said she contracted the virus early on in the pandemic and almost ended up in the hospital. “My doctor begged me to go to the hospital because it was so bad,” Hayek told the publication. “I said,

Lollapalooza is returning with some major star power. The lineup for the four-day Chicago music festival was announced Wednesday and it’s chock full of some musical biggies. Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Journey, Da Baby, Tyler the Creator, Marshmello and the Foo Fighters are just some of the acts who will be appearing at the city’s

Paul Mooney, the actor-comedian famous for starring on “Chappelle’s Show” and “Bamboozled,” has died at 79, a rep for the actor, Cassandra Williams, told The Hollywood Reporter. Mooney’s daughter, Spring Mooney, also took to Twitter with the news, saying her “best friend” has died. Mooney passed away from a heart attack on Wednesday morning in

Billy Porter made history by winning an Emmy in 2019 for his role as Pray Tell, a character who is HIV-positive, on the FX series “Pose.” Now Porter has shared that he’s been drawing on his own life as an HIV- positive gay man for the role. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Porter

Singer Demi Lovato has revealed they are nonbinary and are changing their pronouns, telling fans they are “proud” to make the change after “a lot of self-reflective work.” Lovato, who rose to fame as a teenage movie star and has become one of the world’s most popular singers over the past decade, made the announcement

One of the most famous rock formations in the Galapagos Islands has collapsed into the sea. The top of Darwin’s Arch, located in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean archipelago, fell as “a consequence of natural erosion,” according to the Ministry of Environment for Ecuador. Images of the structure, which now consists of just

Almost a year after closing its borders, the European Union has agreed to allow entry to vaccinated travelers from countries with low infection rates, raising the possibility of summer getaways to the continent. The highly anticipated move was confirmed on Wednesday as the EU published its recommendations for lifting travel restrictions into the bloc. An

The “Friends” reunion made the cast imagine who their characters would be today. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer reunited on Stage 24 at Warner Bros. Studios, where they were thrown back in time with recreated sets from the show. The group, who landed the cover of People

Genetic testing has revealed that a baby polar bear at Tierpark Berlin zoo is the product of breeding between siblings. A clerical error meant that a female polar bear, Tonja, born at Moscow Zoo, was listed as the daughter of the wrong parents, a spokeswoman for Tierpark Berlin told CNN on Wednesday. Tonja was assigned

The “Friends” reunion made the cast imagine who their characters would be today. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer reunited on Stage 24 at Warner Bros. Studios, where they were thrown back in time with recreated sets from the show. The group, who landed the cover of People

“Cruel Summer” star Chiara Aurelia says you’ll get the answers you’re looking for soon enough. Aurelia plays Jeanette Turner on Freeform’s new psychological thriller which follows the story of Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt), who suddenly goes missing in the summer of 1993. All eyes quickly turn to Turner as someone who might be connected to

Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant with baby number three. The “9-1-1” actress, who is also mom to son Atticus James, 5, and daughter Autumn James, 7, with husband Brian Hallisay, announced the news on social media. “Oh baby! We have another one on the way. So excited to finally share this news with all of

According to Sharon Stone there’s a more explicit version of her hit film “Basic Instinct” on the way and she’s apparently not thrilled about it. The actress appeared on the Australian TV show “A Current Affair” and shared some news. “I think there’s more to come on that, they’ve decided to release the director’s triple

Think of Seattle, and what springs to mind? The Space Needle, for sure. Pike Place Market, almost certainly. For many, there’s another classic sight in the Emerald City: the tiny seaplanes darting up and down, making a runway out of the water that surrounds the city. Many of those planes — the ones with a

In 2020, Tom Napper was scared to embark on his first solo vacation. In 2021, Tom Napper is considering never having a permanent address ever again. The English-born artist and graphic designer was so nervous about traveling by himself that he decided to join a group bike tour through New Zealand, where he’d have lots

Decades ago, the Green Book allowed Black Americans to safely navigate a violently segregated country. On Monday, that concept was reimagined with the launch of the Lavender Book. The Lavender Book, a crowd-sourced app created by the National Black Justice Coalition and Out In Tech, aims to record safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people of color.

Charles Grodin, a versatile comedic actor best known for his roles in movies like “Midnight Run” and “The Heartbreak Kid,” died Tuesday at his home in Connecticut, after battling cancer, according to his son. He was 86. Grodin’s son, Nicholas, confirmed news of his father’s passing in an email to CNN. Grodin had a number

Lollapalooza is coming back. Organizers announced Tuesday that Chicago’s largest music festival will return to Grant Park at full capacity from July 29 to August 1. The lineup is set to be announced on Wednesday, but festivalgoers were treated to a little glimpse of the stars in a video Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted out to

An attorney representing rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris, says the couple have not been contacted by authorities regarding an investigation into sexual assault and abuse allegations levied against the couple. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to CNN Tuesday that there is an active investigation involving

A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the audacious heist in which around 100 of Europe’s most priceless treasures were stolen from the Green Vault at Dresden Castle in Germany. A 22-year-old man was arrested Monday evening at an apartment in Berlin, according to Jürgen Schmidt, senior public prosecutor and spokesman for the

Singer/actor and recently returned “The Voice” coach Nick Jonas has revealed details following reports he was hospitalized over the weekend. Jonas was asked at the top of Monday’s episode by “The Voice” host Carson Daily how he was feeling, to which the coach responded that he was doing OK. “I’ve been better, but I’m doing

Congratulations and best wishes to the newly married Ariana Grande. A representative for the singer told CNN on Monday that Grande and real estate agent Dalton Gomez have officially tied the knot. “It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people. The room was so happy and full of love,” the singer’s representative told

Prince Harry has spoken about mental health in the trailer for an Apple TV+ documentary series with Oprah Winfrey, which aims to destigmatize the topic. Harry and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex appear in the emotional trailer for “The Me You Can’t See,” which will be released Friday. It also features appearances from celebrities

Even though Emma Watson has almost 60 million followers on Instagram and almost 30 million on Twitter, she hasn’t posted since last June and last August respectively. That was until Monday. Watson took to her verified Twitter account Monday to address speculation about her life. “Dear Fans, Rumours about whether I’m engaged or not, or

Nearly every week, it seems there’s a new disturbing video or news report of attacks on Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders in the United States. A new study says that anti-Asian hate crimes have increased in 16 of the nation’s largest cities and counties by 164% this past year. All of this violence has highlighted

Bella Hadid made it clear this weekend where her support lies when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The supermodel shared photos and videos on her verified Instagram account of her at a pro-Palestinian protest in New York City. The deadly conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has been escalating for more than a week.

It was Janet Jackson’s 55th birthday over the weekend, but Kim Kardashian West got the gift. The reality star/mogul shared on her Instagram stories over the weekend that she had purchased the outfit Jackson wore in the music video for her hit 1993 single “If.” Kardashian West shared birthday wishes for Jackson. “Happy birthday queen!,”

As of today, going on holiday is no longer illegal for travelers from England, Scotland and Wales. While the move has been met with relief from those eager to take a foreign holiday, many have been left confused by the new travel regulations, along with the risk-based “traffic light” system that’s now in place. Here’s

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe at the 69th annual pageant, which was delayed last year due to Covid-19. “MÉXICO ESTO ES PARA TI,” Meza, 26, wrote in the caption of an Instagram post, which translates to “Mexico this is for you,” alongside a video of her after the win was announced. The

The MTV Movie & TV Awards were presented Sunday, with Leslie Jones hosting and Snoop Dogg serving as the evening’s DJ. Scarlett Johansson was honored with the Generation Award for her many roles, including in the forthcoming “Black Widow.” Sacha Baron Cohen was presented with the Comedic Genius Award, which several of his most iconic

Now that the world is starting to open back up, CNN Travel is helping you make plans for 2021 and beyond through these weekly round-ups of travel news. Come here to learn about the attractions opening their doors, the destinations relaxing entry rules, and the places where Covid spikes have forced authorities to pull down

J. Cole is having quite the weekend with not only the Friday release of his album, “The Off-Season,” but also his debut in the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Cole’s first points for the Patriots Basketball Club in Rwanda were filmed and tweeted by the league Sunday. He signed with the team last week, according to

Henry Cavill is “very happy in love, and in life” and would be “enormously grateful” if you would be happy for him. The “Man of Steel” star posted a selfie with his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso on his verified Instagram account with a lengthy caption which began “Dear fans and followers, I wanted to make a

China has suspended its spring climbing season from the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, the state-run Xinhua News Agency said on Saturday, and climbers have begun to scrap their expeditions on the Nepali side and retreat from the world’s tallest peak over Covid-19 concerns. According to a statement obtained by Xinhua News Agency, China’s General

The MTV Movie & TV Awards, a popular vote and popcorn trophy celebration of the best entertainment of the year, will take place Sunday. The Elizabeth Olsen-led Disney+ series “Wandavision” leads with five nominations. Other top nominees are “Emily in Paris” and “The Boys,” with four nominations each, and “Bridgerton” with three nods. On Monday,

A spinning, flipping roller coaster at a Phoenix, Arizona, amusement park became stuck mid-ride on Saturday night, stranding nearly two dozen passengers 20 feet in the air until the Fire Department came to the rescue. The Desert Storm ride at Castles N’ Coasters theme park stalled along a sharply angled curve, according to photos from

Travel is a big exception for new mask guidance in the United States, and the transportation industry says it will continue to strictly enforce mask use. The head of the largest association of flight attendants said “there should be no confusion” about new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance saying fully vaccinated Americans no

Bill Maher sounds more concerned with missing his show than testing positive for Covid-19. The host of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” tweeted his thanks to supporters Thursday. A spokesperson for HBO, which is owned by CNN’s parent company, WarnerMedia, confirmed the news to CNN. “Thanks to all wishing me get well – hard

Robert De Niro injured his leg on location, but the show will go on. A rep for the legendary actor provided a statement to CNN about the incident on Friday. “While at his on-location home in Oklahoma for the filming of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Robert De Niro injured his quadriceps muscle

Russia is racing to become the first nation to shoot a movie in space, after it announced plans to send an actress and a director to the International Space Station (ISS) — 250 miles above earth — in October. State news agency Ria Novosti said on Thursday that 35-year-old Yulia Peresild would star in the

R & B singer Tank is speaking out about losing his hearing, in an effort to help others who may face similar problems. The 45-year-old crooner and actor best known for tunes like “Maybe I Deserve” and “When We” took to his verified Instagram account to post a video about what he’s been going through,

“Pride” offers an off-the-beaten-track history of LGBTQ experiences and activism in the US from the 1950s to the present, with different filmmakers undertaking each decade/episode. Even diced up that way it’s a lot to cover, most effective when it comes to highlighting key individuals and moments than connecting those dots. Indeed, the format of this

“The Woman in the Window” dispenses with an on-screen nod to Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” early, explained by its protagonist’s love of old movies. Yet sitting through this baffling, long-on-the-shelf thriller starring Amy Adams, the clips mostly serve as a subtle cue you’d be better off watching those films instead of this poor reason to

“Halston” follows the familiar rise-and-fall structure of cinematic biographies — think “Citizen Kane,” only with more sex, better clothes and disco. Yet what really defines this style-over-substance miniseries, other than Ewan McGregor’s no-holds-barred performance, are its insights regarding the tension between art and commerce. Spanning three decades in the designer’s tempestuous life, “Halston” has to

Nicki Minaj says she is “obsessing” over “The Crown” after binge-watching seasons of the royal drama. In an open letter to fans, shared on her website, the 38-year-old rapper praised the “entire cast, writers & director” of the hit Netflix series, revealing she had watched every episode “at least 5 times.” “My darlings, as I

Prince Harry has spoken about the extent to which he and Meghan tried to keep their burgeoning relationship under wraps, how it felt to grow up in the media spotlight and his new life in the US. The Duke of Sussex was talking to actor Dax Shepard, host of the “Armchair Expert” podcast, in an

The “Mom” finale was as much about beginnings as endings, as the CBS sitcom about sobriety settled for a low-key finish, which included a wedding but not the return of one of its original stars. Anna Faris left the show before the season began, citing a desire to “pursue new opportunities.” That left Allison Janney

Courtney Stodden says they have accepted Chrissy Teigen’s apology for bullying them on social media when Stodden was a teen, but is disputing that Teigen tried to reach out to them privately. Stodden, a model, musician and reality star, made headlines in 2011 when at the age of 16 married then 50-year-old actor Doug Hutchison.

Dead trees and art may be an unusual combination, but the pairing is part of a new display in New York’s Madison Square Park designed to highlight a particular phenomenon of climate change: the loss of forests around the world. The display is called “Ghost Forest,” a term that refers to dead woodlands that were

The first band to compete on “Masked Singer,” The Russian Dolls were revealed on last night’s show. Along with The Russian Dolls, Wednesday nigtht also featured Black Swan, Chameleon, Piglet and Yeti. The judging panel, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke, did guess The Russian Dolls were a band, but were throwing

Caleb Kennedy is out of the Top 5 on “American Idol” and has apologized for a video that shows him with someone wearing a Ku Klux Klan-style hood. CNN has reached out to ABC, the network on which “American Idol” airs, for comment. Kennedy, 16, confirmed his exit from the reality singing competition in a

Courtney Stodden says she has accepted Chrissy Teigen’s apology for bullying her on social media when Stodden was a teen, but is disputing that Teigen tried to reach out to her privately. Stodden, a model, musician and reality star, made headlines in 2011 when at the age of 16 she married then 50-year-old actor Doug

“Army of the Dead” basically skips straight to “the Snyder cut” phase, since co-writer/director/cinematographer Zack Snyder clearly felt little pressure to cut in assembling this 2 ½-hour zombie/heist hybrid. The result is a Netflix movie that yields plenty of striking shots — a Snyder specialty — without giving enough life to its non-zombie cast. Snyder

“The Underground Railroad” has an almost dreamlike quality, exploring an alternate history of the antebellum South that filters Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book through “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins’ lens. But the emotional wallop delivered by Amazon’s beautifully rendered limited series is somewhat offset by the journey’s length, stretching about six terrific hours’ worth of TV

Ellen DeGeneres tells The Hollywood Reporter that she plans to end her long-running daytime talk show in 2022. “When you’re a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged — and, as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore,” DeGeneres told THR in an interview

Qantas is offering a new “flight to nowhere” that will give travel-starved Australian residents the chance to admire the late May supermoon and full lunar eclipse from over 40,000 feet in the sky. If you were hoping to nab tickets, you’re out of luck — the airline says they were snapped up in “record time”

Comedians Chris Rock and Chris Farley were great friends in their seven years together on “Saturday Night Live” in the 90s. In a new interview with Esquire, Rock says that before Farley died of an overdose in December 1997, he knew his friend didn’t have long to live. Rock told the story behind an old

As America reopens, more than 37 million people are expected to travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend — a big boost from last year’s record low. That number of people expected to travel 50 miles or more from home is a 60% increase from last year when only 23 million traveled, according to a

Howard University announced Wednesday that alunma Phylicia Rashad has been appointed dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts. The “This Is Us” star will begin her role on July 1 and report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. “It is a privilege to serve in this capacity and to work with the Howard University

Two members of Bachelor Nation found love off the show. Season 11 “Bachlorette” star Kaitlyn Bristowe is now engaged to season 14 contestant Jason Tartick. Tartick shared video on his verified TikTok account of his surprise proposal to Bristowe during filming of Bristowe’s “Off the Vine” podcast. Bristowe screamed and of course said yes. Tartick

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo performed at the 2021 BRIT Awards Tuesday night, but likely even more exciting to her was meeting her idol, Taylor Swift. The two have communicated over social media, with Rodrigo rocking out to “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” and Swift referring to Rodrigo as her “baby” on Instagram. They finally met in person

The 2021 Brit Awards were a celebration of all things music. From Taylor Swift’s history-making Global Icon award to stellar performances from people such as Dua Lipa, the night was packed with fun. British comedian Jack Whitehall presided over the evening, which included the following winners: British Male AJ Tracey Headie One J Hus —

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2021 inductees on Wednesday, marking the most diverse group by musical genre in the organization’s history. To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year

Golden Globe-winner Andra Day has revealed that she lost 40 pounds to play jazz legend Billie Holiday — but it didn’t make her feel any prettier. The star, who scooped this year’s award for her leading role in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” told InStyle that while she has noticed a difference, the weight

China is in the middle of a boom in rural tourism as city dwellers escape the country’s rapidly expanding urban centers to head out to small communities, farms and orchards for a taste of the simple life. And the Chinese government couldn’t be more pleased. China has one of the largest domestic tourism markets in

Sydney Sweeney released an emotional video responding to people online who criticized her appearance. The “Euphoria” star, who plays high-schooler Cassie Howard on the series, appeared on Instagram Live to address the cruel tweets. “Apparently I am trending on Twitter right now for being ugly,” Sweeney said. “I think it’s really important for people to

As America reopens, more than 37 million people are expected to travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend — a big boost from last year’s record low. That number of people expected to travel 50 miles or more from home is a 60% increase from last year when only 23 million traveled, according to a