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By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Tracy Chapman is slated to be a performer on the Grammys stage this weekend. The news was confirmed to CNN by a source familiar with the Grammys production. Chapman will perform with Luke Combs, who is nominated in the best country solo performance category for his cover of Chapman’s

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Donald Glover thought he might consult Brad Pitt when he decided to take on a new series version of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” Pitt, charmingly, according to Glover, declined. Glover appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” this week, where he recalled his attempt to talk Pitt, who

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Two of the Jonas Brothers are seeing the world more clearly these days. After years of forgetting their glasses on tour stops and dealing with dry eyes from their contacts, Kevin and Joe Jonas decided that before they hit the stage again later this month, they would both undergo

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The fourth edition of National Geographic’s “Genius” series is essentially a two-for-one proposition, following parallel stories about the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. “Genius: MLK/X” collectively presents a richly detailed look back at the civil-rights movement, while bogging down in the early going with

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After a trio of “Kingsman” movies, director Matthew Vaughn essentially hits the reset button with “Argylle,” another fun, highly stylized and less violent spy movie. Cast to the hilt, the film proves inventively twisty if a little convoluted, with the modest disclaimer that it’s not as good as

CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After a trio of “Kingsman” movies, director Matthew Vaughn essentially hits the reset button with “Argylle,” another fun, highly stylized and less violent spy movie. Cast to the hilt, the film proves inventively twisty if a little convoluted, with the modest disclaimer that it’s not as good

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Margot Robbie is finally sharing her thoughts on how this year’s Oscar nominations panned out, which resulted in widespread disappointment after the “Barbie” star did not earn a nod in the lead actress category. “There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” Robbie said at

By Cindy Von Quednow and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Actor Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the 2021 “Rust” movie set shooting, a court document filed Wednesday shows. Baldwin was set to appear remotely in a New Mexico court on Thursday but waived his right to an arraignment,

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It looks like Taylor Swift will have a “blank space” to fill as far as who may accompany her to this Sunday’s Grammy Awards, because boyfriend Travis Kelce won’t be able to make it. “I wish I can go and support Taylor at the Grammys and watch her win

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Emma Stone is proving that it is very easy to sometimes misconstrue the meaning of a text message. The “Poor Things” actress appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” where she revealed how a misunderstood text exchange led to her becoming involved in “The Curse,”

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Elisabeth Moss is expecting her first child. The “Handmaid’s Tale” star revealed the news on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Tuesday. “Are you pregnant or just an incredibly committed method actor?” Kimmel asked Moss. She replied, “Little bit of both.” “Congratulations,” Kimmel said. “It’s been going really well,” Moss said,

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Producer Ryan Murphy has developed a habit of diluting his best works by seeking to franchise them. So as with “American Crime Story,” “Feud: Bette and Joan” begets the conceptually strained “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” a spectacularly cast ode to New York elegance and style of the

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Adele has announced that she will perform in Europe for the first time since 2016, with a series of four dates in Munich, Germany this summer. The singer revealed that she will be given a bespoke pop-up stadium in the southern German city, which she admitted in a post

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Rent is unaffordable for over half of US tenants following years of surging prices. However, many analysts are optimistic that the increase in the construction of multiple-unit buildings and apartments will soon help boost the supply of attainable housing. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — While Celine Dion’s performing career remains on hold as she lives with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, she is chronicling her journey in a new documentary titled “I Am: Celine Dion” and remains optimistic that she’ll one day be able to take the stage again. “This last

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kate Hudson may be known for playing the queen of all rock groupies in the Oscar-winning film “Almost Famous,” but she’s on her way to amassing her own gaggle of “band-aids” as she launches her own singing career. On Tuesday, Hudson released her debut single “Talk About Love,” a

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Chita Rivera, an iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91. Rivera’s longtime publicist Merle Frimark confirmed the news to CNN on Tuesday, saying Rivera died “peacefully” on Tuesday “in New York after a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Halle Bailey chose to keep her pregnancy out of the public eye last year – despite rampant speculation on social media – but now that she’s openly shared news of her son’s arrival, things have gotten heated. The singer and actress, who last starred in “The Color Purple”

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Madix is now part of the Great White Way. The “Vanderpump Rules” star made her Broadway debut on Jan. 29, starring as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Madix received a huge bouquet of flowers for her performance at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. Madix’s “Pump” costars Lala

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Bob Odenkirk was royally amused to find out he has a famous relative. During an appearance on “Finding Your Roots” set to air on PBS Tuesday, the host Henry Louis Gates Jr. let Odenkirk know he was related to the British aristocracy, including a Duke. “That is wild,”

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Two down-to-the-wire finishes, a Taylor Swift garnish and a shift in ratings service Nielsen’s methodology helped produce a record audience for the NFL league championship games on Sunday, paving the way for the year’s most-watched TV event, the Super Bowl.Sunday’s AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce had a prior connection to Taylor Swift he didn’t even know about. The Kansas City Chiefs player famously tried to connect with Swift at one of her summer concerts, which led to them now being a couple, but the tight end may have only needed to

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are reuniting – but not in the way you might think. The “Saturday Night Live” alums are teaming up with each other, along with a cat and many jars of mayonnaise, for a new Super Bowl commercial that will air next month during the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ashley Park has arrived in Paris as she prepares to get back to work following a serious medical scare the actor experienced in December. The “Emily in Paris” star wrote in a post on her Instagram on Sunday that she’s in the city of lights “recovering and resting” while

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Before the “The Real Housewives” franchise, there was Truman Capote and his “Swans.” The second season of Ryan Murphy’s “Feud,” set to debut on FX later this week, focuses on Truman Capote, the literary giant who mingled in the high-society social scene of the 1960s and ’70s. “Feud:

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jay Leno has filed a petition requesting a conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno’s estate on Friday, according to a copy of the petition obtained by CNN. Filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court, the petition states that Jay Leno is requesting to establish a conservatorship for his wife

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No, Martin Short and Meryl Streep are not dating. So says Short, who has addressed the speculation that he and his recent “Only Murders in the Building” costar are a couple. During an appearance on “Club Random with Bill Maher” streamed on Sunday, the host joked about Short

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Britney Spears is showing appreciation for Justin Timberlake’s new song. While Spears’ 2011 song “Selfish” rose to the No. 1 on the US iTunes chart over the weekend, topping a new song of the same name from her former boyfriend Timberlake, Spears appears to want no part in a fan-fueled competition.

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will grace the stage of the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday as a performer for the first time at age 80. The Recording Academy made the announcement in a news release Sunday, adding the nine-time Grammy winner to a star-studded performance lineup that includes Dua

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Swifties: Are you ready for it? The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl, and Taylor Swift was on hand in Baltimore on Sunday to help boyfriend Travis Kelce celebrate the team’s second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl. After the game, which aired on CBS, Swift

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “The Boys” star Erin Moriarty has left Instagram after facing “verbal abuse” that she said was directed toward her after television personality Megyn Kelly made comments about Moriarty’s appearance. On a recent episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” a SiriusXM show that also streams on YouTube, Kelly showed photos

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were revealed last week and – as they so often do – caused quite a stir. The omission of “Barbie’s” director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie from their respective individual categories – best director and best actress, respectively – and the

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — In the music world, old grudges die hard, especially when it comes to devoted fans of a specific artist. On Friday, Britney Spears’ 2011 song “Selfish” – off her seventh album “Femme Fatale” from that year – reached no. 1 on the US iTunes chart, topping a new song

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — On Sunday, The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship that will either send the Chiefs to the Super Bowl or, as some might be thinking about it, mark the end of “Football (Taylor’s Version).” At least for the season. The latter would

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It sounds like Kingsley Ben-Adir can thank Greta Gerwig, in part, for his transformative performance in “Bob Marley: One Love.” The actor, who portrays the iconic reggae singer in the new film, told the BBC that when he accepted the role, he couldn’t sing, dance or play the

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Sofia Vergara says that her Colombian accent hasn’t always allowed her to land roles she’s wanted. Vergara, who is currently starring as Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in Netflix’s “Griselda,” has intentionally sought characters where her accent is an asset. “I’m always looking for characters because there’s not much

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake may want to stick to singing and golf. Having released his new single “Selfish” on Thursday, Timberlake appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” It was announced that the singer will be heading out on “The Forget Tomorrow” world tour, and Timberlake and The Roots

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Sharon Stone is opening up about her dating life – and 2024 could be a good year for it. “I’d be absolutely ecstatic to have a relationship… It’s just that I spend so much of my time painting, the guy’s probably gonna (have to) pop out of the woodwork.

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “The Underdoggs” comes with a mischievous warning that there will be ample profanity uttered in front of and by young children, which, like everything else in this direct-to-Amazon comedy, serves as part of its crude charm while becoming a tad repetitive. Mostly, this variant of “The Bad News

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The fact that producers Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman complete their World War II trilogy with “Masters of the Air” on Apple TV+, after doing “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” for HBO, is surely a sign of the streaming times. Yet HBO might have got

CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The fact that producers Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman complete their World War II trilogy with “Masters of the Air” on Apple TV+, after doing “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” for HBO, is surely a sign of the streaming times. Yet HBO might have

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Melanie Safka, the singer who went by the mononym Melanie famous for songs including “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key,” has died. She was 76. The news was shared with CNN by Billy James of Glass Onyon PR, who said Melanie died on Tuesday. A

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — In his first major project after “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is returning to a familiar gig as host of a celebrity interview series. SiriusXM announced the initial guest lineup for the new show “This Life of Mine with James Corden” includes Martin Scorsese, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner,

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Jake Gyllenhaal makes for a very believable bar bouncer. The first trailer for the movie “Road House,” a “high-octane, adrenaline-filled reimagining” of the 1989 Patrick Swayze classic, shows a beefed-up Gyllenhaal ready to take on some local bad guys in the Florida Keys. He plays ex-UFC fighter Dalton, who

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Elle King has postponed an upcoming Texas concert following her controversial performance last week at Dolly Parton’s 78th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry. Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth announced that King’s Jan. 26 concert would be rescheduled. “The Elle King event, originally for Fri. 1/26/24, has

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Erin Throlopolis is the Manager for the Managerial Logistics of Management for McManagement. If her title made you laugh, you should see her videos. “Corporate Erin” is a character conceived of by actress Lisa Beasley, one of several social media talents who have gone viral by taking

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Erin Throlopolis is the Manager for the Managerial Logistics of Management for McManagement. If her title made you laugh, you should see her videos. “Corporate Erin” is a character conceived of by actress Lisa Beasley, one of several social media talents who have gone viral by taking the

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Mattel struck gold – or pink – with “Barbie,” which was the first major feature film to come from the toy company and made nearly $1.5 billion worldwide, becoming the biggest movie of 2023 and racking up eight Oscar nominations earlier this week. Now, CNN has learned that Mattel

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Eva Mendes has time for the haters. The actress and longtime love of Ryan Gosling posted Wednesday about public skepticism when he initially took on the role of Ken in the blockbuster film “Barbie.” Gosling earned best supporting actor Oscar nomination earlier this week for his performance in

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” is cooking up what’s sure to be a Michelin Star episode for its February 3 show. The long-running NBC sketch series will feature Ayo Edebiri, star of Hulu and FX’s “The Bear,” as she makes her hosting debut alongside the episode’s musical guest, Jennifer Lopez. Edebiri

CNN Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — It only took eight years, but apparently Jon Stewart has finally decided to answer the plea from my May 2016 CNN article titled, “We need Jon Stewart back now!” At the time, my point was that we desperately needed Stewart back in “The Daily Show” host chair because he was the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Mark Ruffalo has quite the tale about what happened before he first became a father. During a recent conversation on Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett’s “Smartless” podcast, Ruffalo shared that more than 20 years ago, when his wife Sunrise Coigney was close to giving birth to

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — After announcing his touring days were over, Ozzy Osbourne will return to the stage for a few final performances. While the Black Sabbath legend has been dealing with health issues in recent years, his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne says the rocker is planning two final concerts in Birmingham,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There has been conversation and surprise after Greta Gerwig, who helmed the top-grossing film of the year in “Barbie,” did not receive an Oscar nomination on Tuesday for best director. Yet, she was not the only female director behind a critically acclaimed film who went overlooked. Outcry over

By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Jon Stewart is heading back to “The Daily Show.” The comedian, who during his 16-year run as host of the Comedy Central program established it as an entertainment and cultural force, will return to host the show each week on Mondays starting February 12, Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sofia Vergara has reportedly opened up about her split from Joe Manganiello. In an interview with Spanish newspaper El País, the “Griselda” star revealed that she and Manganiello disagreed about having children, according to People magazine. “My marriage broke up because my husband was younger; he wanted to

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Gosling is grateful for his Oscar nomination, but joined the chorus of people who question the omission of his costar Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig from their individual respective categories. Gosling was nominated on Tuesday in the supporting actor category for his portrayal of Mattel’s Ken doll

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — What a family tree Niecy Nash-Betts apparently has! The actress (and recent Emmy winner) took to social media on Tuesday to congratulate her cousins, Sterling K. Brown and Danielle Brooks, on their Oscar nominations. “Both of my COUSINS are OSCAR NOMINATED,” Nash-Betts wrote in the caption of a

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The title might be “Griselda” and the promotion all about Sofia Vergara, but this limited series devoted to a real-life drug kingpin could easily be dubbed “Narcos,” Season 4. Having a female protagonist in the 1970s and ‘80s does filter the narrative through a misogynistic prism, but despite

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lily Gladstone’s high school classmates knew she was destined for moviemaking greatness. The “Killers of the Flower Moon” actor – who earned a milestone lead actress Oscar nomination for her performance in the Martin Scorsese epic on Tuesday – posted a photo to her Instagram page in 2017 of

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — A group of entertainment industry figures are joining forces to launch a new campaign amid rising antisemitic incidents. Connie Britton, Cindy Crawford, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jenna Dewan and Scooter Braun are among those participating in the “New Year, New Voices” campaign, which aims to combat antisemitism and launches on social

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Those who were lucky enough to hear their names read among the Oscar nominees on Tuesday morning are expressing their gratitude for the honor. “Poor Things” star Emma Stone gave a shout-out to her fellow nominees and called the movie’s 11 nominations “a surreal dream.” “I am beyond grateful

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Someone forgot to tell Martin Scorsese and John Williams about the often complained issue of ageism in Hollywood. The famed director and composer both broke new Oscar records Tuesday, when the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards were revealed. With his nomination for best director for “Killers of

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were revealed on Tuesday. As expected, the Christopher Nolan film “Oppenheimer” had a strong showing, leading Oscar contenders with 13 nominations. The fantasy film “Poor Things,” starring Emma Stone, followed with 11, while the Martin Scorsese drama “Killers of the Flower Moon”

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Norman Jewison, an Oscar-nominated Canadian director whose decades of work yielded a diverse resume that included Sidney Poitier-led drama “In the Heat of the Night” and 1971’s “Fiddler on the Roof,” has died, according to his publicist. He was 97. Jewison died “peacefully” on Saturday, his publicist Jeff Sanderson

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Hudson and Common may have just confirmed they have a lot more in, yes, common, than just being two Chicago-raised, highly celebrated musicians. In fact, the pair hinted that they’re dating each other during Monday’s episode of Hudson’s talk show “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” where Common appeared –

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Mercenaries, a giant shark and a very scary version of Winnie the Pooh are among the central characters in the best of the worst in cinema as the nominees for the 2024 Razzies were revealed on Monday. Sylvester Stallone’s “Expend4bles” led with seven nominations, including worst picture, followed

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Kidman is revealing a bit more about a possible third season of “Big Little Lies.” “We are always cooking things up,” the Kidman told Entertainment Tonight on Sunday, adding, “We’ve got a timeline for it now.” She continued: “We are obviously all devastated at the loss of Jean-Marc

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The Grand Ole Opry is responding after singer Elle King cursed during a Dolly Parton birthday tribute at the venue. King was among several artists who took the stage in Nashville on Friday to perform some of Parton’s hits. The singer, behind such hits as “Ex’s & Oh’s,” struggled

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce clearly has a lot of love for Taylor Swift. Some Buffalo Bills fans? Not so much. Swift was in Buffalo, New York on Sunday to watch Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Bills. Video of her arrival at the game has been making

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Regina George, meet… Regina George. Rachel McAdams, who played the iconic character in 2004’s “Mean Girls,” appeared on the new episode of “Saturday Night Live” to introduce musical guest Reneé Rapp. Rapp plays Regina George – the leader of cool-girl friend group “the plastics” – in the musical reboot

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Mary Weiss, a singer who was part of the 1960s girl group the Shangri-Las, has died, according to multiple reports. She was reportedly 75 years old. The news was confirmed by Miriam Linna of Norton Records to Rolling Stone on Friday. Norton Records released Weiss’ only solo album in 2007, titled “Dangerous

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Chrissy Teigen is known for making delicious dishes, but at least one of her children has a very particular palate. During an episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that aired Thursday, Teigen appeared with her “Chrissy & Dave Dine Out” costar, David Chang. Kimmel asked Teigen if her children