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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Costner wants you to know that his new film, the first part of “Horizon: An American Saga,” is not three hours long. “It’s two hours and fifty-one minutes,” he told CNN in a recent interview as he sipped on a soothing cup of tea with honey during

By Zenebou Sylla, Marianne Garvey, Brynn Gingras, Linh Tran and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake was arraigned on one count of driving while intoxicated and released from police custody in New York, according to his attorney. According to police, the singer was observed around 12:37 a.m. Tuesday morning “operating his vehicle in an

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Puerto Rican reggaeton star Don Omar has revealed that he is being treated for cancer. The singer posted a photo of himself wearing a hospital bracelet on his wrist reading “Orlando Health” on Instagram on Monday. “Today I do, but tomorrow I won’t have cancer,” reads the caption. “See

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to Celine Dion’s ongoing treatment for stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition, the singer says she’s starting to feel like a new day is coming. One of the people that has helped Dion find hope amid her health struggle is neurologist Dr. Amanda Piquet, who

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Actor Ian McKellen is on the path to recovery after falling during a performance at a theater in London, according to a statement from the producers of play in which he is starring. The producers of “Player Kings,” a new version of Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” that was adapted by

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It’s all rise for Chappell Roan. The emerging pop star drew in a major crowd at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee over the weekend, validating festival organizers’ decision to move her performance to a bigger stage to accommodate anticipated crowds. Some Chappell supporters even began camping out around

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Scooter Braun is saying goodbye to one part of the music industry. The recording artist manager, who has worked with Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and other stars, announced he is retiring from music management. Braun instead will focus on being CEO of HYBE America, which he sold

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — All of George Strait’s fans, friends and exes must live in Texas. The country music star performed at Kyle Field at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas over the weekend and set a new record for the largest US ticketed show in history. The crowd topped at 110,905 people,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — This year’s Tony Awards was a bit of a family affair for Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne. The pair attended the event in support of “The Outsiders,” a musical based on the beloved S.E. Hinton novel. Jolie served as a producer on the musical and her 15-year-old

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jodie Turner-Smith has ex-relationship goals. When the “Queen & Slim” star was asked about her ex-husband Joshua Jackson dating Lupita Nyong’o in a recent interview with The Cut, Turner-Smith has a positive response. “Good for them. We need happiness in order to peacefully co-parent,” Turner-Smith told the publication.

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Looking back, the early pandemic period seems almost like a fever dream. In the first half of 2020, we hunkered down in our homes. The outside world brimmed with a perilous danger we didn’t quite understand, so we spent our days connecting with friends and family over screens. For

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — “Superman” star Henry Cavill has asked dads the world over for their advice as he and partner Natalie Viscuso prepare for the birth of their first child. “Oh yeah…..and Happy Father’s Day ye dads out there. Turns out I shall be joining your hallowed ranks soon! Any tips??” wrote

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Tony Awards took place on Sunday in New York City, and it was exactly the kind of song-and-dance spectacle that theater lovers far and wide could’ve hoped for. While there were many show-stopping performances and memorable speeches, there were a couple key moments that stood out. From

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “House of the Dragon” returned on Sunday for its long-awaited second season and the lesson in the premiere episode is that if you wish to carry out a hit on a one-eyed adult prince, maybe don’t hire the rat exterminator because he might kill a child instead. But let’s

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Tony Awards were held on Sunday night at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Oscar and Tony award winner Ariana DeBose returned to host the telecast for the third time. The Daniel Aukin-directed production “Stereophonic,” a play

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez is celebrating the dad heroes in her life. The “Atlas” star on Sunday paid tribute on social media to her husband Ben Affleck and her own dad, David Lopez. “Our hero. Happy Father’s Day,” Lopez wrote on a black-and-white photo of Affleck in a fighter plane, which

By Alli Rosenbloom and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned his symbolic key to New York City after Mayor Eric Adams said a committee recommended “nullifying and rescinding” it. Combs was asked to return the key after video footage obtained by CNN showed him physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016, according to a June

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Joe Alwyn is speaking publicly for the first time about the end of his years-long relationship with Taylor Swift. In a new interview with the Sunday Times, Alwyn said that he understands “people’s curiosity” about his life but hopes that “anyone and everyone can (empathize) and understand the difficulties

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Ramsay says he’s grateful to be alive but shaken after a recent cycling accident in Connecticut. The famed TV chef said in a video posted to his Instagram page over the weekend that he “had a really bad accident” that “really shook me.” “Honestly, I’m lucky to

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Ramsay says he’s grateful to be alive but shaken after a recent cycling accident in Connecticut. The famed TV chef said in a video posted to his Instagram page over the weekend that he “had a really bad accident” that “really shook me.” “Honestly, I’m lucky to be

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Ramsay says he’s grateful to be alive but shaken after a recent cycling accident in Connecticut. The famed TV chef said in a video posted to his Instagram page over the weekend that he “had a really bad accident” that “really shook me.” “Honestly, I’m lucky to

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Winter never came for me. I say that not even fully understanding what that means, though I do know it means plenty to fans of “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon.” Bring on the fire breathing, as I am fully prepared to be judged for all

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There is so much going on inside a teenage brain that Disney’s Pixar subsidiary made a whole movie about it. “Inside Out 2” follows the main character, Riley, as she turns 13 and experiences all the emotional changes that come with puberty: more sensitivity, awareness of her place in

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Seacrest will now be asking “Wheel of Fortune” contestants if they’d like to buy a vowel. Pat Sajak has handed over hosting duties of the long-running game show to Seacrest, who will appear in new episodes in the fall. Sajak signed off as host after more than 40

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Now, this is a story all about how Will Smith’s life got flipped, turned upside down – and how he appears to be working hard to fix that. Smith has been making the rounds promoting his latest project, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth in his film

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — By the time Taralê  Wulff had testified against Harvey Weinstein in his 2020 trial, she had already sacrificed years of her life. “It’s kind of surreal when you look back that a phone call can change your life,” Wulff told CNN, reflecting on the day she was called

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — By the time Taralê  Wulff had testified against Harvey Weinstein in his 2020 trial, she had already sacrificed years of her life. “It’s kind of surreal when you look back that a phone call can change your life,” Wulff told CNN, reflecting on the day she was called by

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After “Too many years lost in history,” as they memorably sing in “Six: The Musical,” the wives of Henry VIII continue to receive their belated due, with the latest example being “Firebrand,” devoted to his sixth and final spouse, Katherine Parr. Alicia Vikander and Jude Law anchor this

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Celebrities who have given their children unique names is nothing new, but actor Darren Criss may have raised the bar. The “Glee” star sparked conversation recently when he shared on social media news of the arrival of his second child. The picture showed what appeared to be a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are not talking about their current relationship, but they have already said plenty. With reports the pair have hit a rough patch in their almost two-year marriage, many are trying to read between the “Bennifer” lines about the couple reportedly putting their house

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift knows that all good things must come to an end – and that includes her Eras Tour. In an emotional speech during the 100th show of her record-breaking tour on Thursday night, the megastar confirmed that her current musical voyage would come to an end this year.

CNN By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift knows that all good things must come to an end – and that includes her Eras Tour. In an emotional speech during the 100th show of her record-breaking tour on Thursday night, the megastar confirmed that her current musical voyage would come to an end this

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Céline Dion’s three sons have been a great source of support to her since she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. The legendary singer, herself the youngest of 14 children, reflected on the importance of family in times of challenge in an interview with People. “Both [my] parents

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kate Winslet isn’t afraid to kiss and tell, even when it comes to one of the most famous on-screen kisses in cinematic history. Winslet didn’t holding back when discussing the iconic scene in “Titanic” when her character locks lips with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack while standing at the front of

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — House Targaryen’s Dance of the Dragons in will continue for another season. HBO on Thursday announced that “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” will return for Season 3, according to a news release. (HBO, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.) The announcement comes before

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — New episodes of “Bridgerton” have debuted, with the promise of more scandal and romance, dear readers. Will-they-or-won’t-they friends Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton finally declared their love for each other, with Colin asking Penelope to marry him in a dramatic conclusion of the Season 3’s first four episodes. This

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Taylor Swift was not the only one shake, shake, shaking at her recent Edinburgh concert, as data from geological experts has shown. Fans of the megastar literally made the earth move as they watched her perform live in the Scottish capital last week, the British Geological Survey (BGS)

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Miley Cyrus is opening up about her relationships. The singer and actress revealed more about her family in a a conversation with David Letterman for his series, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” She reportedly has an estranged relationship with her father, fellow performer Billy Ray Cyrus. During

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Deeply personal approaches worked beautifully in nostalgic Michael J. Fox and Val Kilmer documentaries, but “Brats” turns Andrew McCarthy’s near-40-year-old beef about “the Brat Pack” label into an exercise in self-indulgence, too heavily skewed toward his point of view. While it’s fun seeing “The Breakfast Club” as they

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Teens might be entering those awkward “Too cool for Pixar” years, but of all demographics, that cohort and their parents should relate the most to “Inside Out 2,” a wonderfully clever sequel that ages up the concept with one dreaded word: Puberty. Whatever one’s age, there’s much to

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — An Australian teenager of Samoan heritage has been announced as the star of the upcoming live-action version of the hit Disney movie “Moana.” Seventeen-year-old Catherine Laga‘aia has been cast as the eponymous heroine of the movie, which begins filming this summer. The movie will celebrate “the islands, communities and

Essay by Jeanne Bonner, CNN (CNN) — When I watch the trailer for Andrew McCarthy’s new documentary, “Brats,” my pulse races as if I’m watching old home movies of myself and my friends. I’m not a Hollywood star — ahem! — and I don’t know anyone in the film, but I have frantically searched the

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — “Inside Out” fans now have an opportunity to sleep joyfully, recover in a den of sadness or make some core memories inside a new Airbnb Icon. To celebrate the release this week of the Pixar animated sequel “Inside Out 2,” Airbnb created a stay experience that replicates Riley’s headquarters

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Spacey has said that he was “too handsy” and that he’s been guilty of “pushing the boundaries” in the past, in a lengthy interview released Tuesday. The two-time Oscar winner was responding to claims of inappropriate behavior in an interview that ran for more than 90 minutes. “I’m

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rihanna would like to clear a few things up. As the superstar singer and entrepreneur promotes her new Fenty hair line, she’s also been speaking out about some of the things floating around in the air of pop culture. For example, she caused a bit of a frenzy

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Grande feels “privileged” to have been able to create her role on “Victorious” when she was a teen, but she’s viewing it through a different lens now as an adult. The Grammy-winning singer, who got her start as a child actor on the Nickelodeon series, reflected on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Jonas is encouraging people to check in with their dermatologists after he recently had skin cancer removed. The Jonas Brothers singer posted a video on his verified social media Tuesday, revealing his recent diagnosis. “So today I am getting a basal cell carcinoma removed from my head,”

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “The Boys” began with an intriguing question for our superhero-infused pop culture – namely, what would happen if extraordinary powers were wedded with corruption, neuroses and corporate greed. Yet that dark, satirical take on the genre has blossomed into TV’s most political drama, a quality even more overtly

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — After coming under fire for its representation of Jews, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is vowing to make changes to its exhibit that showcases Hollywood’s Jewish pioneers, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles museum told CNN. The permanent exhibit — called “Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Oprah Winfrey is on the mend after a stomach virus sent the media mogul to the emergency room. “Ms. Winfrey is recovering following a stomach virus and received an IV due to dehydration at the recommendation of her doctor,” a representative for Winfrey told CNN in a statement on

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Billy Ray Cyrus and singer Firerose are going their separate ways. Cyrus filed to annul his marriage to the Australian musician, whose real name is Johanna Rosie Hodges, in May, according to a copy of the petition obtained by CNN. They’ve been married since October 2023. Cyrus cited “irreconcilable

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sheila E. just wanted to lead a glamorous life of marking Prince’s recent birthday, but she says she was turned away from the late star’s home. According to the former Prince protégée, she was not allowed into the studio at Paisley Park in Minneapolis after she traveled there

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Bearing little resemblance to the 1990 movie starring Harrison Ford, “Presumed Innocent” has become an Apple TV+ limited series with an old-fashioned, pulpy feel – “old-fashioned” in the way classic courtroom dramas incorporated dramatic flourishes that would never, ever happen in a real trial. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Get those midnight margaritas ready, a sequel to the 1990s hit movie “Practical Magic” is officially in the works. It’s been nearly 30 years since audiences fell for the Owens sisters, played by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and now Warner Bros. has announced another installment of the drama

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Clarkson has already seized her moment like this on “American Idol.” The Season 1 champion, of course, has gone on to become a Grammy-winning artist, a coach on “The Voice,” and a successful talk show host, but Clarkson is not up for filling Katy Perry’s seat at the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dear internet, The Who’s Roger Daltrey has a bone to pick with you. In a recent interview with Billboard, the singer declined to share the set list for his upcoming nine-date North American concert tour which kicks off Wednesday in Vienna, Virginia. “I’m not gonna talk about songs,”

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Courteney Cox still has the moves she first showed in Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 video for “Dancing in the Dark.” The “Friends” star famously appeared in Springsteen’s music video, jumping on stage to dance with The Boss. She’s recreated it for TikTok. “1980’s dancing…in the dark,” Cox captioned the video.

CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Courteney Cox still has the moves she first showed in Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 video for “Dancing in the Dark.” The “Friends” star famously appeared in Springsteen’s music video, jumping on stage to dance with The Boss. She’s recreated it for TikTok. “1980’s dancing…in the dark,” Cox captioned the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The members of Hollywood’s crew member unions include people who – literally – help keep the lights on around town on film and television show sets, the same ones that will go dark again if the unions’ contract negotiations fail and another strike descends upon an industry still sore

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — For Simon Cowell, becoming a dad has both changed and saved him. The “America’s Got Talent” producer and judge spoke to “The Diary Of A CEO” podcast, where he said he had “reached the point where nothing mattered” after the loss of his parents, Julie and Eric, in 2015

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Maren Morris shared some personal news, while celebrating Pride Month over the weekend. “Happy to be the B in LGBTQ+,” the Grammy-winning singer wrote in a post on Instagram on Sunday. “Happy pride.” The “B” in LGBTQ+ stands for “bisexual.” Morris received plenty of praise in the comments

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — One of the benefits of streaming has been an increased flow of series and movies from around the globe, as services try to keep their shelves filled with fresh alternatives. Subscribers in the US, moreover, seem much less resistant than in years past when it comes to watching shows

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — For her birthday this year, Natalie Portman had a gift for some of her closest friends. The actress used her birthday post to thank them for their support. “This year, on my birthday, I want to celebrate my gratitude for my friends who lift me up again and

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Move over, Jerry. Julia Louis-Dreyfus has entered the chat. Last month, comedian Jerry Seinfeld sparked discourse online when he told the New Yorker in an interview that he felt there isn’t any “funny stuff” to watch on TV anymore, complaining that it was “the result of the extreme left

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Nicholas Galitzine and Leo Woodall have more in common than they thought. Though they confess at the start of their “Actors on Actors” installment that they root for rival soccer teams, the pair realized in the midst of their conversation that they had auditioned for the other’s respective role

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — In November 1983, the US, Soviet Union and the rest of the world were teetering closer than ever on the edge of nuclear war. A NATO military exercise had spooked the Soviets, who thought the exercise was merely a cover for a real nuclear strike on the USSR, prompting

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Somewhere between the immaturity of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” and ridiculousness of the “Housewives” franchise, lies “The Valley.” The latest Bravo reality series, which concluded its first season earlier this week, has a different tone than many of the network’s other “Bravolebrity” shows that seem intentionally cast and edited for

By Rob Frehse, Lisa Respers France, Josh Campbell and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Howard University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to revoke the honorary degree given to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014, saying he is “no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honor.” The university will also return Combs’ $1 million contribution

CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Vanna White grew emotional as she said a tearful early goodbye to host Pat Sajak on “Wheel of Fortune.” The longtime host will leave the show on Friday after 41 seasons. The two have co-hosted the show together since 1982. Speaking in a video the show played on

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Diane Keaton paid a visit to Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney’s new Something About Her sandwich shop this week. The Oscar winner, who has a sandwich named after her at the Los Angeles restaurant, posed with Maloney’s mom inside the eatery. Maloney and Madix designed their menu of sandwiches

CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Vanna White grew emotional as she said a tearful early goodbye to host Pat Sajak on “Wheel of Fortune.” The longtime host will leave the show on Friday after 41 seasons. The two have co-hosted the show together since 1982. Speaking in a video the show played on

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Vanna White grew emotional as she said a tearful early goodbye to host Pat Sajak on “Wheel of Fortune.” The longtime host will leave the show on Friday after 41 seasons. The two have co-hosted the show together since 1982. Speaking in a video the show played on June

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Rizzo is grateful for how Candace Cameron Bure showed up for her after the death of Rizzo’s husband, Bob Saget. Saget, of course, found fame playing the father of Cameron Bure’s character on the ’90s sitcom “Full House.” The actress recently made an appearance on the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Rizzo is grateful for how Candace Cameron Bure showed up for her after the death of Rizzo’s husband, Bob Saget. Saget, of course, found fame playing the father of Cameron Bure’s character on the ’90s sitcom “Full House.” The actress recently made an appearance on the podcast

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Sabrina Carpenter is bailing out her real life boyfriend, Barry Keoghan, in her new music video, “Please Please Please.” The video kicks off with Carpenter behind bars, happy that a mystery person has bailed her out. She collects her belongings as she leaves the jail, looking dazzling in fresh

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Celine Dion is sharing details about how difficult her life has become as she lives with stiff person syndrome. In a clip from an interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb, the acclaimed singer revealed that it’s “like somebody is strangling you” when she has attempted to sing. “It’s like

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Well hello, Dolly. It’s so nice to have you in so many different spaces these days. The iconic country singer on Thursday announced her latest project, Dolly Wines. “I’m very excited to officially launch @dollywines today!,” she posted on social media. “Crafted with love, these wines are the

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Breezy and slight, “Hit Man” provides a somewhat unlikely showcase for Glen Powell (fresh off the rom-com hit “Anyone But You”), teaming up with acclaimed director Richard Linklater to take an intriguing true story before embellishing it, Hollywood-style, beyond recognition. Working nicely on those terms, the movie feels

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Listen up, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Twenty-five years ago, a small, low-budget German film by the name of “Run Lola Run” took the world by storm. Looking back, its director sees parallels between his visionary movie and the multiverse films that have become tentpole blockbusters today. Starring a magenta-haired Franka

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — If the first season of “House of the Dragon” challenged viewers with its dizzying list of introductions and disorienting time jumps, the second involves a more straightforward build-up toward a great civil war, where strategy often takes a back seat to vengeance and emotion. Still not the series

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Kidman is spilling the details on Season 3 of “Big Little Lies.” Kidman sat down with Reese Witherspoon, who co-starred with Kidman on the series, for a Vanity Fair interview and confirmed there will in fact be a third season. Witherspoon even joked that up until now, Kidman

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Thirty years later, some members of the cast of “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit” reunited with star Whoopi Goldberg on “The View.” Goldberg was beloved in her portrayal of Deloris van Cartier, a woman who in the 1992 film “Sister Act” poses as a nun while

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Get ready for both a familiar and a new face turning chairs on “The Voice.” It was announced Wednesday that Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine is returning to the NBC singing competition and will be joined by a new coach, country and pop singer/songwriter Kelsea Ballerini. The

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It sounds like Jennifer Lopez is trying to keep it positive. Following her cancellation last week of her summer concert tour so she could spend more time with her family, Lopez has offered a note of gratitude to her fans. Visitors to her On The Jlo were greeted

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The expected conservative media quadrants lashed out at “Queer Planet,” a Peacock documentary about queer behavior in the animal kingdom, which, in terms of getting attention, already represents a kind of win for the NBC-owned streaming service. Yet the Pride month-themed special does represent an intriguing wrinkle on

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard might be part of the same sprawling showbiz family, but their on-set etiquette is quite different from the dynamic they share as family around the dinner table. When time came for Gyllenhaal to help cast the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Presumed Innocent,” in which

By Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — The person accused of punching actor Steve Buscemi and another man in New York last month has been charged with one count of second-degree assault and two counts of third-degree assault, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says. The suspect, 50-year-old Clifton Williams, has pleaded not guilty, according to court

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Filmmaker Joshua Zeman didn’t tell his parents that he was traveling to Ukraine in the fall of 2022, just months after Russia had launched a full-fledged military operation in the country. So when his phone kept pinging while on location, he knew it wasn’t them. It was the app

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Miranda Derrick is pushing back on some of the allegations in the recent Netflix docuseries, “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult.” Derrick, a dancer with more than 2 million followers on TikTok, and her family are featured in the three-part series that explores a religious organization

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lady Gaga would like to redirect your attention from speculating about future baby monsters to the importance of voting. The pop superstar adeptly took on false chatter she is pregnant with a TikTok that borrowed from another famous singer. Gaga uses a voiceover clip in which a person

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Chris Colfer played a character on the hit series “Glee” who was gay, but he had not yet publicly identified himself as a gay man when he first started playing the role. Colfer played Kurt Hummel, one of the first openly gay teen characters on prime time television,

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — For all the violence in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” (and there’s plenty), the fourth entry in a near-30-year-old franchise, the movie feels like a safe space for Will Smith, a strategic retreat after a string of prestige roles and that unfortunate Oscar slap. The result has that

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Halsey is sharing more about their health in a series of confessional posts on social media. On Wednesday, the singer and actor – who uses the pronouns she/they – revealed on Instagram that in 2022, they were “first diagnosed with Lupus SLE and then a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder.”

By Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — A former Manhattan prosecutor reached a settlement with Netflix Tuesday after she sued the company and the creators of the 2019 series “When They See Us” for defamation, according to a statement from her attorney and court filings. Linda Fairstein, a former prosecutor who was part of the Manhattan District Attorney’s

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Record producer and singer-songwriter The-Dream (Terius Gesteelde-Diamant) is accused of sex trafficking, rape and sexual battery in a lawsuit that was filed on Tuesday. According to the complaint, obtained by CNN, Gesteelde-Diamant “used his age and influence” in the music industry to “manipulate” the plaintiff Chanaaz Mangroe, a singer-songwriter

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Boy Meets World” actress Trina McGee’s family is growing. McGee announced on her Instagram page on Monday that “at the tender age of 54, I have found myself pregnant.” “Please bless us with your prayers for a safe delivery,” she added, writing in the caption that she’ll be also

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are bringing their large family and their expected big adventures to TLC. The couple and the network simultaneously announced Tuesday that they will be the focus of a reality series about their family, set to debut on TLC in 2025. In the video announcement

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold a majority stake in Revolt, the media company and television network he founded in 2013, according to the company. Revolt, a Black-owned multi-platform media company, has announced its largest shareholder group is now its own employees. In a press release, a spokesperson for Revolt

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Costner has revealed that in some ways, he took the role of playing Whitney Houston’s bodyguard into real life. During a recent conversation on “Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, Costner talked about the friendship that he and Houston developed while co-starring in the 1992 film, “The Bodyguard.”

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Star Wars: The Acolyte” explores a fresh quadrant of that galaxy, jumping back a century to create a mystery in the days of Jedi past. Exhibiting influences that blend martial-arts movies, young-adult fiction and the detective genre, it’s an intriguing if modest addition whose lack of connection to