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By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Wedding the deeply personal to the political, “God Save Texas” turns three filmmakers loose on their hometowns, using their memories and current realities to explore the justice system, race and environmentalism through the complex prism of the very conservative Lone Star State. With Lawrence Wright’s book as connective tissue,

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Nick Offerman has a message for the haters who took issue with his LGBTQ+ role in an emotional episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us.” Offerman won the award for best supporting performance in a new scripted series at Sunday’s Film Independent Spirit Awards, where he took the opportunity

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Costner on Monday unveiled the trailer for his four-film project “Horizon: An American Saga” that he co-wrote, produced, directed and stars in. “What you build, they will burn down,” Sam Worthington says in the trailer, while giving what appears to be a pep talk to a group of

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — In the early heyday of miniseries, “Shōgun” was the show of the year in 1980, and it might be again 44 years later. FX’s updated, sumptuous version of James Clavell’s sweeping novel blends an intoxicating combination of action, romance and political intrigue, majestically spread over 10 parts that,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jodie Turner-Smith is sharing about her split from fellow actor, Joshua Jackson. The “Queen & Slim” star spoke with The Times in an interview published Sunday. “Sometimes things we really want to work just don’t end up working,” she said. “And that’s OK. The most important thing is

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The writer and director of “American Fiction” used a celebration of independent filmmaking to share the reality of making independent films. Cord Jefferson won the best screenplay category at the 39th Independent Spirit Awards for his film on Sunday and kept it real in his acceptance speech. “Our

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Halle Bailey and Sterling K. Brown could start a fan club for one another. Brown, his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe and Bailey shared an endearing moment on the red carpet at Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, where “The Little Mermaid” star was overcome with admiration upon seeing the couple.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Pedro Pascal is not one to deliver a status quo award show acceptance speech, and we couldn’t be happier about it. True to form, when he won the award for outstanding actor in a drama series for HBO’s “The Last of Us” at the SAG Awards on Saturday, he

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Barbra Streisand was honored for her illustrious six-decade career as an entertainer during Saturday’s SAG Awards when she received the SAG life achievement award. Self-professed longtime fan Jennifer Aniston presented her with the esteemed honor, calling Streisand a “once-in-a-lifetime” talent and a “mensch,” and reminded the audience that the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Melissa McCarthy was the ultimate fangirl at the SAG Awards on Saturday when she asked Billie Eilish for an autograph onstage. But not just any autograph. Eilish ended up signing her name – with permanent marker – right on McCarthy’s forehead while the pair were presenting the award for

By Alli Rosenbloom and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No commercials, some f-bombs and plenty of time for acceptance speeches. The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards were held Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, and the show streamed live globally on Netflix – a first for the

CNN By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and actor Amy Schumer is sharing more about a current health challenge she’s dealing with. After Schumer was a guest earlier this month on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” where she discussed the second season of her Hulu hit “Life & Beth,” some on social media

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Chloe Fineman might be known by some as the chief impressionist at “SNL,” but she says that she might walk away from the 49th season with a new moniker. “I’m ‘Girl who’s hoisted by hunky men’ this year, and I’m really not mad about it,” she joked to CNN

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will unfold on Saturday night from Los Angeles, and for the first time ever, the ceremony will stream live on Netflix. The event, which celebrates some of the best film and television performances of the year as selected by voting members of

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and actor Amy Schumer is sharing more about a current health challenge she’s dealing with. After Schumer was a guest earlier this month on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” where she discussed the second season of her Hulu hit “Life & Beth,” some on social media critically

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Adam Sandler’s deal with Netflix means pretty much doing whatever he wants, which, in the case of “Spaceman,” means traveling to the furthest reaches of space as the near-solitary star of a pretentious, message-heavy drama. Violating “Seinfeld’s” “No hugging, no learning” rule, the concept holds some interest for

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — My, how they’ve come a long way. Katy Perry was in attendance at one of Taylor Swift’s recent “Eras Tour” concerts in Australia, where she appeared to be having an incredible time alongside famous pal Rita Ora. As seen on her Instagram page on Friday morning, Perry was front

By Elizabeth, Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The court-assigned guardian for Wendy Williams failed in their attempt to prevent a revealing documentary about the former talk-show host from airing on Lifetime this weekend, according to a source familiar with the legal proceedings. “Lifetime appeared in court today, and the documentary ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ will air

CNN By Elizabeth, Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The court-assigned guardian for Wendy Williams failed in their attempt to prevent a revealing documentary about the former talk-show host from airing on Lifetime this weekend, according to a source familiar with the legal proceedings. “Lifetime appeared in court today, and the documentary ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ will

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Originally announced as movies that would feature Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, “The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live” became a series instead, and as conceived and constructed, the least impressive of the zombie drama’s recent spinoffs. While Lincoln’s involvement as the original star looks like a coup,

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN London (CNN) — British actress Pamela Salem, who starred alongside Sean Connery as Miss Moneypenny in the 1983 James Bond film “Never Say Never Again,” has died at age 80, production company Big Finish announced Friday. Salem, who was born in India in 1944, also worked with the late Connery in

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — When Wendy Williams’ popular talk show was canceled in 2022, the first person to reveal the news to her was her niece and goddaughter, Alex Finnie. “I got serious, and I said, ‘I want to really explain something to you so that you can get this,’” Finnie recalled in

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, according to representatives for Williams. The news was shared in a press release on Thursday to “correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health,” a care team for Williams wrote in a statement. “As Wendy’s

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, according to representatives for Williams. The news was shared in a press release on Thursday to “correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health,” a care team for Williams wrote in a statement. “As Wendy’s fans

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The devil will wear Prada at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this weekend. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, who starred in the 2006 hit film “The Devil Wears Prada,” will reunite at the event to present an award together, the SAG Awards revealed Thursday. The reunion comes

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Translating kids’ animation to live-action is a tricky proposition, as Disney and the 2010 movie version of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” can attest. Netflix gets the look and action right in a lavish series based on the Nickelodeon show, but too-elemental dialogue and uneven performances make this eight-episode

By Christina Maxouris and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — “Rust” film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed was “negligent” and “unprofessional” in her role overseeing prop weapons and ammunition, and her actions caused the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, prosecutors said in opening statements of her manslaughter trial Thursday. New Mexico prosecutor Jason Lewis said

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In an effort to keep the movie theater industry alive – beyond creating many films we know and love – some of Hollywood’s most celebrated filmmakers are the proud new owners of an historic movie theater in Los Angeles. Led by “Juno” and “Ghostbusters” director Jason Reitman, a coalition

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Josh Brolin is known as a doting father and movie star of epic proportions, but above all, the man is a gifted wordsmith. Brolin – who plays Gurney Halleck in the Denis Villeneuve “Dune” movies – took a more creative approach to promoting the franchise’s second installment “Dune: Part

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Barry Keoghan is not embarrassed by that dancing scene at the end of “Saltburn.” In a new interview with Vanity Fair, the Irish actor said he drew his character’s freedom dancing in the nude from his own life. “I do dance around naked though, in my house,” Keoghan told

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — If David Lynch’s 1984 “Dune” movie raced through the book, the second half of director Denis Villeneuve’s version at times moves as if it’s walking in sand, figuratively as well as literally. Still visually dazzling and overwhelming in its scale, “Dune: Part Two” becomes enmeshed in the political

By Rashad Walker, CNN (CNN) — Regina King runs for the White House in her next project. The Academy Award-winning King stars as political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm in a newly released Netflix trailer for the biopic, “Shirley.” The movie chronicles Chisholm’s historic 1972 bid to become president, the first Black candidate to seek a major

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Sylvester Stallone has been performing in action movies for almost 50 years and it’s taken a toll. The actor revealed that he had seven major surgeries after suffering a neck fracture on the set of “The Expendables” in 2010. Stallone, now 77, was filming a fight scene with wrestler

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cillian Murphy doesn’t want to be distracted from his roles. His “Oppenheimer” costar Matt Damon recently told “60 Minutes” that Murphy is “worst dinner companion imaginable” “What he meant by that was when you’re working on a film, when you’re being the character, there’s very little room in your

By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — British actor Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role in BBC comedy series “The Office,” has died at the age of 50, his representatives confirmed. “It is with a heavy heart I can confirm the very sad news of our client Ewen’s passing. Ewen was a wonderful actor

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Hoda Kotb is hoping to see singer Kelly Rowland back on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” soon. The “Mea Culpa” star left the NBC studio last week ahead of a scheduled appearance to fill in as Kotb’s co-host on “Hoda & Jenna” while Jenna Bush Hager had a day

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A ‘day in the life’ of all four members of the Beatles is coming to the big screen. Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is set to direct four separate feature-length biopics chronicling the story of the Beatles through the eyes of each of its members; Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Maisie Williams so quickly rose to fame playing Arya Stark on “Game of Thrones” that it left her feeling “lost” when the show came to an end. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Williams reflected on her time starring on the Emmy-winning drama, the same series in

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel is working harder than ever. He’s hosting the Oscars on March 10 and his talk show just marked its 21st anniversary. But he’s also thinking about what his future may look like when his current contract to host “Jimmy Kimmel Live” comes to an end. “It’s hard

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The following contains spoilers about the February 19 episode of “NCIS,” “The Stories We Leave Behind.” “NCIS” paid tribute to longtime cast member David McCallum with a special tribute episode, incorporating the death of his character, medical examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard, into the show. Brian Dietzen, who plays Dr.

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bono and U2 got their audience involved in a tribute to late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny during their concert at Las Vegas’s Sphere over the weekend. Speaking to the crowd on Saturday, according to audience video, Bono spoke about the upcoming two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and acknowledged

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bono and U2 got their audience involved in a tribute to late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny during their concert at Las Vegas’s Sphere over the weekend. Speaking to the crowd on Saturday, according to audience video, Bono spoke about the upcoming two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and acknowledged the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Put away your spring florals and step into your Jimmy Choos because there’s a new Miranda Priestly in town. The intrepid Vanessa Williams has been cast as Miranda Priestly in the upcoming “Devil Wears Prada” musical, according to a statement posted Monday on the stage play’s official website. The

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Richie participated in one of the most iconic musical events in history when he co-wrote and was featured on the 1985 track “We Are the World” with over 40 legendary artists, but he still has one lingering regret. Recalling the process of deciding which artists to feature on

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Hilary Swank is loving mom life. The Oscar-winner appeared on the “Today” show on Monday, where she said she now understands the joys of being a parent. “I think, you know, every mom I’ve heard say, ‘Oh, get ready to experience the greatest joy of your life,’ and I’m

The “True Detective: Night Country” finale revealed the mystery at the show’s core, which turned out to be less about whodunit than the how and why it was done.

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The seemingly ageless Lenny Kravitz has always gone his own way. Kravitz accepted the Music Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards on Sunday, marking the honor with a performance of his hits and an emotional speech. “When I was thinking about what to say tonight, I kept

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom and Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — “Oppenheimer” was a big winner at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, which were presented Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England. The Christopher Nolan-directed award season favorite led the nominees with 13 nods this year and won seven awards, including director, lead actor

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Oscar nominee Da’Vine Joy Randolph continued her award season sweep when she won a supporting actress trophy for “The Holdovers” at the 2024 BAFTA Awards on Sunday. Randolph previously won a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award for her performance in the 2023 dramedy. She is also nominated for

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Everyone’s favorite banged-up Barbie doll is at it again with Jimmy Kimmel, a few weeks ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night. Kate McKinnon, who played “Weird Barbie” in best picture Oscar nominee “Barbie,” is appearing in another fun promo leading up to next month’s Academy Awards, with host Kimmel in

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Prince William opted for a solo night out on Sunday as he attended the 2024 BAFTA Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall. As the President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, Prince William annually attends the award show, which is akin the Oscars and

By Alli Rosenbloom and Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — “Oppenheimer” was a big winner at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, which were presented Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England. The Christopher Nolan-directed award season favorite led the nominees with 13 nods this year and won seven awards, including director, lead actor and

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dakota Johnson is choosing to sit out from watching her newest movie, and her reasoning might be a bit surprising. The star, who plays the title character in new superhero flick “Madame Web,” told MagicFM earlier this week that she doesn’t know when she’ll see the movie, vacillating between

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — To file under the fantasy music collaborations category, Billy Joel has been toying with the idea of joining forces with some contemporary music greats. The “Piano Man” crooner – who recently performed his first new music in decades at the Grammys – appeared on the “Howard Stern Show” this

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It’s a “Monster In Law” reunion in Jennifer Lopez’s sprawling new Prime movie “This Is Me… Now.” Jane Fonda appears in a buzzy cameo in the film – a visual accompaniment to Lopez’s ninth studio album “This Is Me… Now” – as a member of the “Zodiacal Council,” a

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Amy Schumer is sharing a health update to raise awareness and redirect rude commenters. After Schumer appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday and “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, where she discussed the second season of her Hulu hit “Life & Beth,” some on social media

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Derek Hough will continue with his tour following his wife Hayley Erbert’s medical scare. Erbert, also a professional dancer on “The Symphony of Dance Tour” with Hough, was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel in December. Late last year, she required an emergency craniectomy, and

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Marvel Studios found a creative way to reveal its cast for a new “Fantastic Four” movie. Announcing the news with a Valentine on Instagram, it was revealed that Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and “Stranger Things” star Joseph Quinn will star in the movie. “Happy Valentine’s Day from

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — After years of urging, players of “The Sims 4” have a new skin feature for their Sim: vitiligo. On Tuesday, “The Sims 4” launched an update that lets players add vitiligo skin features to their Sims in an effort to diversify representation in the game’s characters. Players can now

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Despite offering Kingsley Ben-Adir the breakout role that has clearly awaited him, “Bob Marley: One Love” comes across too much as a licensed product, a family-blessed movie that avoids the detail (and potential rough edges) of an actual biopic to focus on one narrow slice of the reggae

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Brothers and NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce talked Super Bowl, and of course, Taylor Swift, on the latest episode of their “New Heights” podcast. Older brother Jason, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, watched the game from a suite with Swift and recalled some big names coming

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — In romantic comedies, casual sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and the commitment-phobic eventually see the error of their ways. The Netflix movie “Players” follows that basic playbook, but the fun is in getting there, thanks largely to Gina Rodriguez as the leader of a gang

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez isn’t phased when people are critical of her. She does, however, appear to appreciate a genuine apology when one comes her way. This includes one from “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri, whose critical comments of Lopez from a 2020 podcast resurfaced earlier this month in the days

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Less than a year after Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, ended their podcasting partnership with Spotify, Meghan has a new podcasting partner. Meghan will bring a new, yet-to-be-announced podcast to Lemonada Media, which issued a press release with the news on Tuesday. In addition to her new

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Less than a year after Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, ended their podcasting partnership with Spotify, Meghan has a new podcasting partner. Meghan will bring a new, yet-to-be-announced podcast to Lemonada Media, which issued a press release with the news on Tuesday. In addition to her

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Usher and his longtime girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea are married. The two tied the knot in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, after Usher performed at the Super Bowl, according to a certificate of marriage obtained by CNN. “We can confirm that Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea took the next step in

CNN By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Jon Stewart received an extended ovation from the studio audience Monday as he returned to “The Daily Show” after more than eight years away, before deadpanning, in what felt like a nod to early talk-show host Jack Paar’s famous return to “The Tonight Show” after an absence, “Where

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Jon Stewart received an extended ovation from the studio audience Monday as he returned to “The Daily Show” after more than eight years away, before deadpanning, in what felt like a nod to early talk-show host Jack Paar’s famous return to “The Tonight Show” after an absence, “Where was

CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just a day after Patrick Mahomes lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft for the second time in as many years, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback already had his eyes set on more success. Having now won three Super Bowls in five years, Mahomes is looking to make history

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Of course Dolly Parton doesn’t hold a grudge. The legendary singer is speaking out after a recent drunken performance by Elle King at The Grand Ole Opry that was meant to honor Parton. King told the crowd she was “hammered” and forgot the lyrics to Parton’s “Marry Me” during

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are already at the helm of a very famous family, but there’s a new star in the Hawn-Russell household: Their dog Roy. Roy Hawn Russell is the buzziest nepo-dog on the block who, according to his owners Hawn and Russell, starred in an ad