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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “South Park” slowing down when it comes to mocking the Trump administration. In the latest episode of the popular Comedy Central animated series, a recurring character named “Towelie,” a walking and talking towel, visits major landmarks in Washington, DC, as armed military and tanks are present. “Wow,” Towelie

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — You didn’t want to wait, and now you won’t have to any longer. The cast of “Dawson’s Creek” – James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson – will reunite for a live script reading of the show’s pilot next month on Broadway in New York

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Another day means another opportunity to explain how KPop has conquered pop culture. Netflix has a hit on their hands with the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” which debuted in June and is on course to become the platform’s most-watched original film. Here’s a primer on what you

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Noel Gallagher has dished out rare praise for his brother Liam, saying he is “smashing it” on Oasis’ reunion tour. The siblings have had a famously acrimonious relationship since their band dramatically split in 2009. But now, in an interview with UK radio station TalkSport on Tuesday, the

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — When writer-director Christopher Landon departed “Scream VII” in 2023, there was what he says really happened and then there was a perceived story of what went down. Landon – helmer of popular horror tiles including “Happy Death Day” in 2017 and 2020’s “Freaky,” and the son of “Little House

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Belinda coming into some serious money in Season 3 of “The White Lotus” has everyone thinking about what they’d do with a similar windfall. For Emmy-nominee Natasha Rothwell – who famously portrayed resort wellness employee Belinda in both the first and third seasons of the acclaimed Mike White-created

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has revealed which of his movies he thinks is the best – and it’s probably not the one you’d expect. The American director has two Academy Awards to his name: one for the screenplay of “Pulp Fiction” in 1994 and another for the screenplay of

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Aubrey Plaza is opening up about her life after the death of her husband, Jeff Baena. The “White Lotus” star is a guest on the latest episode of her friend and former “Parks and Recreation” costar Amy Poehler’s podcast, “Good Hang.” Baena, a writer and director, died by

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Belinda coming into some serious money in Season 3 of “The White Lotus” has everyone thinking about what they’d do with a similar windfall. For Emmy-nominee Natasha Rothwell – who famously portrayed resort wellness employee Belinda in both the first and third seasons of the acclaimed Mike White-created satirical

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — At a time when people are revisiting past treatment of women in pop culture, two outspoken personalities have joined forces for a new project. Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky are both serving as executive producers on “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,” an eight-part dramatic limited series debuting

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If you have found your way to the Black Scottish side of TikTok, you are not alone. People on the social media platform have been equal parts fascinated and tickled with the discovery that, yes, there are Black people in Scotland. Not as in Black people who have

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — While receiving a TV Academy Hall of Fame award, Conan O’Brien offered some thoughts about the state of late-night television. The former late-night host talked to those gathered over the weekend in Los Angeles for the event, where O’Brien noted that there is currently “a lot of fear

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Terence Stamp, the British actor who became synonymous with Swinging London in the 1960s, has died, his family said Sunday, according to Reuters. He was 87 years old. Stamp first came to prominence when he took on the titular role in the 1962 film “Billy Budd.” The black

By Lisa France, CNN (CNN) — “Love Island USA” has become an obsession for viewers, with one couple in particular capturing hearts. It’s been quite the summer for Olandria Carthen, 27, and Nic Vansteenberghe, 24, a couple who met on the show and have been dubbed “Nicolandria.” Not only are they objectively (and ridiculously) attractive,

By The Associated Press (AP) — Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. He was 79. “The entire ‘General Hospital’ family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing,” said Frank Valentini, the show’s

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Halle Berry turned 59 this week and she threw a bit of shade while showing off some sunny vacation photos. The actress and director posted a series of pictures on her verified Instagram account, which show her enjoying time with her family, her boyfriend, singer Van Hunt, and

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — “And Just Like That”…it’s over. After nine seasons of television, two movies and a few dozen suitors, Carrie Bradshaw’s story is done. For now, anyway. The latter disclaimer is necessary for several reasons, including it’s 2025 and we’ve learned that gone is far from goodbye in television. The other

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has only released a tracklist for her upcoming album, but already the masses are searching for meaning behind the titles of the 12 songs that will be featured on “The Life of a Showgirl.” A brief glance at Google trends on Thursday will show you that in

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Jussie Smollett, the former star of “Empire,” has maintained that his account of being attacked in an alleged hate crime in 2019 has never changed, yet questions remain. The upcoming documentary “The Truth About Jussie Smollett?” features interviews with police, lawyers and officials familiar with Smollett’s case, as well

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As we arrive at the conclusion of this latest chapter in the almost three-decade-long story of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends, we couldn’t help but wonder: How did we get here? And why was the road sometimes so bumpy and other times so sweet? Looking back

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Magic City can thank one of its biggest boosters for a new docuseries about the establishment. “Magic City: An American Fantasy,” which debuts Friday on Starz, is billed as explores “the untold stories behind Atlanta’s most influential Black cultural hub, Magic City.” The five-part docuseries features Shaquille O’Neal,

By Thomas Page, CNN London (CNN) — Denzel Washington knows “all money ain’t good money” – but sometimes you’ve got to put food on the table. The tag line for Spike Lee’s latest film “Highest 2 Lowest,” in which Washington stars as a music mogul caught in a ransom plot on the eve of a

By Tori B. Powell, Aditi Sangal, Lisa Respers France, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift got candid in a nearly two-hour pre-recorded podcast with her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce that at one point brought more than a million viewers to a YouTube stream on Wednesday evening. Teasers released ahead of

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has only released a tracklist for her upcoming album, but already the masses are searching for meaning behind the titles of the 12 songs that will be featured on “The Life of a Showgirl.” A brief glance at Google trends on Thursday will show you that

By The Associated Press (AP) — Harvey Weinstein faces sentencing and a possible retrial in his New York City sex crimes case, but when they’ll happen – and whether he’ll be back in front of another jury – is still up in the air. Manhattan Judge Curtis Farber said Wednesday he could sentence Weinstein on

By Choire Sicha, CNN (CNN) — Everyone likes to share their taste. Donald Trump is just like us, except he also has tanks. On Wednesday, the president returned to the Kennedy Center to make announcements about this year’s honorees, showing off his vision for the arts institution that would fulfill the goal he promised earlier

CNN, INSTAGRAM, NEWHEIGHTSHOW, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, GETTY IMAGES, SPOTIFY, NEW HEIGHTS PODCAST, TAYLORSWIFT.COM, Instagram/newheightshow By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — We kind of figured Jason Kelce to be a Swiftie and now he has confirmed that theory. “Our guest today is a singer, songwriter and producer and director from Nashville, Tennesee,” Jason Kelce practically

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kid Cudi, a key witness in the sex trafficking trial against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, revealed in a new interview published Wednesday that he declined to testify twice before he was ultimately subpoenaed. “I felt I was calm. I was there because I had to be,” Cudi

Essay by Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — As far as television show relationships go, “Sex and the City” was the one I didn’t see coming. It didn’t sweep me off my feet like the “Grey’s Anatomy” pilot did. It didn’t give me five years of bliss before slowly losing its spark like “Supernatural.” It was,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — We kind of figured Jason Kelce to be a Swiftie and now he has confirmed that theory. “Our guest today is a singer, songwriter and producer and director from Nashville, Tennesee,” Jason Kelce practically screamed in a new preview clip of Taylor Swift’s upcoming appearance on the Kelce

By The Associated Press (AP) — Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” has died. Spencer died Monday at age 60 after a yearslong battle with cancer, family spokesperson Sandra Jones said. As Dee, Spencer was the smarter, more serious younger sister who offered

By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Musicians have long since figured out how to turn their album announcements into online frenzies. But it takes a different kind of superstar, and fanbase, to turn a release into a mystery treasure hunt. After a period of relative quiet, Taylor Swift appeared out of thin air to announce

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — We like this new era Taylor Swift is in. She appeared on now-fiancé Travis Kelce’s podcast “New Heights” to discuss her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” with his cohost and brother, Jason Kelce, earlier this month. The new music comes after her hugely successful Eras

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel revealed he has obtained Italian citizenship. In a recent conversation for “The Sarah Silverman Podcast,” the two comedians, who dated years ago and remain friends, discussed the state of US politics and how some celebrities, including Rosie O’Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres, had moved abroad

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — In space, no one can hear you scream, but they can sure hear you scratching your head as you try to make sense of the sprawling “Alien” universe. While Ridley Scott’s 1979 haunted-house-in-the-cosmos horror story “Alien” may have kicked things off — and reinvented science fiction as we know

By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift announced Tuesday she’s dropping a new album: “The Life of a Showgirl.” The surprise announcement of the Grammy-winner’s 12th original studio album came in dramatic fashion, as a countdown clock on her website ticked down to 12:12 a.m. Eastern. In a video posted on Instagram, giving a

By Christian Edwards, Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Madonna has urged Pope Leo to visit Gaza in a humanitarian mission to help starving Palestinian children, saying “there is no more time.” The American superstar, who was raised a Roman Catholic, pleaded with the new pontiff to visit the enclave in an Instagram post Monday and

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Jonas Brothers already had fans feeling nostalgic with their new tour and then they raised those stakes with their first show. The group kicked off their 20th anniversary tour titled JONAS20 Sunday night at MetLife Stadium in their home state of New Jersey. The three brothers, Kevin,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The legendary band U2 has always been outspoken about their views and they are now sharing their thoughts about the conflict in Gaza. Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., took to their official site to post statements condemning the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Emma Thompson has reshared a story about a phone call she received years ago from President Donald Trump. While attending the Locarno film festival in Switzerland to receive the Leopard Club award, Thompson reportedly talked about the day around 1997, when she says a then-private citizen Trump asked

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Andrew Lloyd Webber is American theater’s favorite punching bag. It’s easy to hate on the enormously rich British lord whose musicals, despite their commercial success, are frequently considered among the emptiest and most confounding shows in the canon. He’s written musicals about Jesus Christ, Cinderella and anthropomorphic trains, and

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rick Ross often divides his time between his mansions in Atlanta and Miami. So, where does the rapper and entrepreneur prefer relaxing most? “Swimming pools in Atlanta,” Ross told CNN during a recent interview, smiling. “The ocean, the beach in Miami.” He knows a thing or two

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rick Ross often divides his time between his mansions in Atlanta and Miami. So, where does the rapper and entrepreneur prefer relaxing most? “Swimming pools in Atlanta,” Ross told CNN during a recent interview, smiling. “The ocean, the beach in Miami.” He knows a thing or two about

By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Tom Hanks is honoring the real-life hero that he once portrayed in a popular, Oscar-winning film. After the death of astronaut Jim Lovell was announced on Friday, Hanks shared a poignant social media post to his Instagram, writing, “There are people who dare, who dream, and who

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “SNL50” was a historic broadcast which brought together past “Saturday Night Live” hosts as well as former and current cast members to celebrate the monumental anniversary of the long-running NBC comedy show. But not everyone fully enjoyed it. “As you know from ‘SNL40’… terrible audience,” Pete Davidson, who

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 48. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” a representative for the Blackstock family told CNN in a

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — John Cena has a new look thanks to a hair transplant he underwent last year, and he is fully embracing it. The actor and wrestling legend opened up about his decision to have the hair transplant in a new interview with People magazine published Wednesday, saying that he was

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It would seem Mariah Carey is just a bit spacey, since the diva extraordinaire missed some pretty big news recently in the worlds of both pop culture and science. During a new interview for BBC Radio’s “Scott Mills Breakfast Show,” Carey was asked if she would “fancy” going

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Clarkson announced late Wednesday that she was postponing the rest of her Las Vegas residency to be “fully present” for her children, citing her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s health. On Thursday, a representative for the Blackstock family announced he died after a battle with cancer. “While I normally

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are clearly not done with the Trump administration. The satirical animated series stoked ire from the White House with their debut episode last week, which mercilessly roasted President Donald Trump, and its latest goes after members of his administration. Wednesday

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are clearly not done with the Trump administration. The satirical animated series stoked ire from the White House with their debut episode last week, which mercilessly roasted President Donald Trump, and its latest goes after members of his administration.

By Olivia Kemp, CNN (CNN) — Former Superman actor Dean Cain has revealed that he’s joining the ranks of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, showing his support for US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The comic book hero that Cain portrayed in the 1990s television show “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Pamela Anderson appears to be having a bit of a rebirth at this point in her career. Confident enough in her own skin to start a bit of a new beauty revolution, critically acclaimed and award-nominated for her role in last year’s “The Last Showgirl” and potentially having

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brooke Hogan Oleksy may not have honored her father Hulk Hogan in the most traditional of ways, but she wants her followers and his fans to know how she did remember the legendary wrestler. “My father hated the morbidity of funerals. He didn’t want one,” she wrote in

By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Actress Kelley Mack, known for her appearance in post-apocalyptic zombie drama “The Walking Dead,” has died. She was 33. Mack, who was born Kelley Klebenow, “passed away peacefully” in her hometown of Cincinnati on Saturday after battling glioma of the central nervous system, according to a statement posted on

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-star defense team, told CNN in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that the music mogul’s team has reached out to the Trump administration about a potential pardon following his conviction on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution last

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-star defense team, told CNN in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that the music mogul’s team has reached out to the Trump administration about a potential pardon following his conviction on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution last month.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, known as the VMAs, were announced Tuesday, and it’s a crowded playing field. Lady Gaga leads this year’s nominees with 12, including nominations in the video of the year, artist of the year and best album categories. She is

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — George Clooney wants everyone to know Adam Sandler is much more than a funnyman. The pair star in the forthcoming Netflix film “Jay Kelly” which centers around “famous movie actor Jay Kelly (Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Sandler) as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A tense scene between Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in their 2019 film “Marriage Story” was great bait for 2020 Oscar voters but apparently there’s another wild species that’s not a fan. According to a report published by the Wall Street Journal, a fight scene from the Noah Baumbach-directed

By Lisa France, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé might have a song titled “Levii’s Jeans,” but her connection to that particular article of clothing just got more formal. Parkwood Entertainment, the superstar singer’s company, posted a video titled “Chapter 4: The Denim Cowboy” to its verified Instagram accounton Monday, which amounted to a lavish music video-style

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Naked Gun” costars Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are coy when asked if they are romantically involved, but we do know how some of their friends and family feel about their closeness. Bravo executive and talk show host Andy Cohen – who was a good friend of Neeson’s

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The show will go on for Stevie Nicks, but first she’s taking some time to heal. Nicks will be postponing some of her upcoming tour dates after fracturing her shoulder, according to an announcement posted on her verified social media. “Due to a recent injury resulting in a

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — An ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs who was supposed to testify against him in his criminal case, but mysteriously dropped out days before the trial began has written a letter to the judge pushing for Combs’ release on bail. Virginia Huynh, who goes by “Gina,”

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — An ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs who was supposed to testify against him in his criminal case, but mysteriously dropped out days before the trial began has written a letter to the judge pushing for Combs’ release on bail. Virginia Huynh, who goes by “Gina,” was

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — The summer of 2025 is severely lacking in “Espresso.” Gone are the sweaty days when “Not Like Us” lit up parties nationwide, uniting Drake dissers everywhere. There are manchildren and daisies and animated anthems from “KPop Demon Hunters,” but nothing that’s made as big of a cultural dent as

By Scottie Andrew, Leah Asmelash, Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — The great ongoing American conversation escalated into a great American bar fight this summer, as a long and increasingly unhinged national back-and-forth about race, politics, sexuality, the nature of both the Trump administration and fame itself was triggered by … a jeans ad. What happened?

CNN By Scottie Andrew, Leah Asmelash, Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — The great ongoing American conversation escalated into a great American bar fight this summer, as a long and increasingly unhinged national back-and-forth about race, politics, sexuality, the nature of both the Trump administration and fame itself was triggered by … a jeans ad. What

CNN By Scottie Andrew, Leah Asmelash, Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — The great ongoing American conversation escalated into a great American bar fight this summer, as a long and increasingly unhinged national back-and-forth about race, politics, sexuality, the nature of both the Trump administration and fame itself was triggered by … a jeans ad. What

By The Associated Press (AP) — Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano and Tex-Mex music, died Thursday. He was 86. Jimenez’s death was announced Thursday evening by his family on social media. “It is with great sadness that we share tonight

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson seem to have eyes just for each other, both on screen and off. While doing press for their new comedy “The Naked Gun,” the pair have been exhibiting some serious couple goals energy, with prime examples including a giggly joint appearance in a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — We couldn’t help but wonder: did Carrie Bradshaw break up with us or did we break up with her? The “Sex and the City” franchise is ending after more than 25 years, with the conclusion of the third and now final season of its spinoff “And Just Like

By The Associated Press (AP) — Fans of the Grateful Dead are pouring into San Francisco for three days of concerts and festivities marking the 60th anniversary of the scruffy jam band that came to embody a city where people wore flowers in their hair and made love, not war. Dead & Company, featuring original

Essay by Thomas Page, CNN London (CNN) — “It’s been a long time,” said Liam Gallagher, greeting 90,000 fans inside Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night. “Thanks for sticking with us, we must be hard work. Try being in the band!” The Oasis singer has been a man of few words lately, unless they’re lyrics penned

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Technically, Christopher Clark was a background performer on a recent episode of “And Just Like That…,” but he doesn’t mind if you refer to him as “the extra extra.” That’s because the actor – who is a superfan of the HBO Max series and the original that spurred

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack, according to authorities. Hogan’s official cause of death is cited as “acute myocardial infarction” – which in layman’s terms means a heart attack – according to a cremation approval summary report from the medical examiner’s office in Pinellas County, Florida

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake is sharing that he has been “battling some health issues” as he concludes his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, including that he was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. The “Mirrors” singer opened up about his diagnosis in an Instagram post Thursday, writing that he wanted to “shed some

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked the judge who is overseeing his case to acquit him or give him a new trial – before he has even been sentenced. In a 62-page memorandum, filed overnight on Wednesday, Combs’ defense argues that he was unfairly targeted by the federal government and

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rupert Everett didn’t have a huge role on “Emily in Paris,” but now he no longer has any part whatsoever. The actor who played interior design firm director Giorgio Barbieri on one episode of the hit Netflix series shared while speaking at Marateale, the international film festival held

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In an Emmys first, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen will together receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. The Hollywood golden couple, who will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in October, will jointly receive the honor, which recognizes awardees’ “extraordinary” philanthropic activism and efforts, according to a news release. Usually

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Candace Cameron Bure is opening up about having an eating disorder. The “Full House” star shared during a recent episode of her podcast that she developed an eating disorder at the age of 18. “It was binging and purging,” she said, going on to identify herself as “a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Backstreet’s back alright, and Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song are thrilled about it. Culkin posted a joyous photo on Instagram of him and his longterm partner Song along with the Backstreet Boys at what appeared to be backstage at the boy band’s Las Vegas “Into the Millennium” residency

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Harrison Ford is grateful that he has Michael J. Fox to help guide his character on “Shrinking.” His presence on set has been “essential,” the “Indiana Jones” actor told Variety in an interview published Wednesday, saying that Fox “gives me both a physical representation of the disease to inform

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to late-night television, Seth Meyers knows the future is largely out of your control. Meyers, who has hosted “Late Night” on NBC for over a decade, spoke on this week’s episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast about dealing with the uncertainty that comes with hosting a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ozzy Osbourne will have one last ride through his beloved hometown. The city of Birmingham in England announced on Tuesday that it is planning “to pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne as his cortege and family visit Broad Street in

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Karrueche Tran’s emotional response as she waited with NFL legend Deion Sanders for him to have surgery for bladder cancer has caused speculation that the pair are dating. Tran appeared in a YouTube video titled “For Your Glory: (Part 1),” which documents Sanders’ treatment around his surgery, and

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Billy Joel has had a few car accidents, but not for the reason many people have believed. In his HBO documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” the 76-year-old seeks to clear up consistent speculation that he has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence. (HBO

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Lee Curtis understands that using the word “genocide” to describe plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures might not go over well for some, but she’s not backing down. “I’ve been very vocal about the genocide of a generation of women by the cosmeceutical industrial complex,” the actress told

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The fourth installment of the “Meet the Parents” film franchise will officially be titled “Focker In-Law.” Universal Pictures announced the news Monday in an Instagram post, which also confirmed that the film will be released on Thanksgiving 2026. Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo and Owen

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Julia Garner is offering an update about a project following the life of Madonna in which she is set to appear as the Queen of Pop herself. Garner reportedly became attached to the biopic in 2022 but ever since, details about its status have been sparse. But on Monday,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jean Smart had the write stuff when it came to one fan’s unique tattoo request. An Instagram video from Friday showed the “Hacks” star greeting fans outside of the theater where her Broadway show “Call Me Izzy” is playing, when one fan approached her asking that she sign

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nick Hogan, the son of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, posted an emotional tribute to his father over the weekend. The elder Hogan died last week at the age of 71 and his son began his post Saturday thanking everyone “who has reached out to me and comforted me

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Keshia Knight Pulliam has made a promise to her late television brother, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Knight Pulliam, who as a child star played Rudy Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” posted a tribute to Warner on social media over the weekend. The actor, who played her older brother Theo Huxtable

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jay Leno is happy standing in the middle of the aisle as far as political humor goes. During a recent conversation with David Trulio for The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, the former late-night host spoke about some of the risks that can come with mixing politics and comedy. “I

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé capped off her Cowboy Carter Tour with a bang in Las Vegas, using the farewell show Saturday night as a chance to feature a starry lineup of surprise guests. The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer reunited Destiny’s Child during the concert at Allegiant Stadium, with Michelle Wiliams and Kelly

CNN By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Just when we thought the Coldplay Jumbotron controversy had run its course, Gwyneth Paltrow has entered the chat. The Academy Award-winning actress and Goop founder appeared in a new – and very funny – ad for Astronomer, the tech firm whose former CEO and human resources chief launched

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Just when we thought the Coldplay Jumbotron controversy had run its course, Gwyneth Paltrow has entered the chat. The Academy Award-winning actress and Goop founder appeared in a new – and very funny – ad for Astronomer, the tech firm whose former CEO and human resources chief launched a

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney hadn’t taken the stage in over five years when he sat down at his piano to sing “Let It Be” for Live Aid on July 13, 1985, in a performance that was almost totally derailed by a single tech glitch. There the music legend was – performing

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Hulk Hogan was in the midst of filming a documentary project for Netflix at the time of his death, CNN has learned. The wrestling legend died earlier this week, at the age of 71. The previously unannounced project, made in partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), is intended to

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Osbourne has released a statement following the death of her father Ozzy, saying she “lost the best friend I ever had.” “I feel unhappy, I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had,” she said on her Instagram story, quoting the lyrics of Black Sabbath