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By Lisa Respers France, CNN As municipalities around the country begin to relax their Covid-19 mandates, Coachella and Stagecoach have announced that…

‘Teen Wolf’ movie sequel reunites cast

February 16, 2022 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Teen Wolf” is getting the pack back together. Paramount (formerly ViacomCBS) has announced the first joint…

‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ presents Kanye West’s superstar origin story

February 16, 2022 7:29 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN A superstar origin story, “jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” is the product of an extraordinary bet made nearly a…

Judge blocks release of additional records in Bob Saget death investigation

February 16, 2022 12:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Amy Simonson, Aya Elamroussi, Tina Burnside and Kate Conerly, CNN A Florida judge on Wednesday granted a temporary injunction blocking the…

Alec Baldwin and others named in wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of Halyna Hutchins

February 16, 2022 6:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Cheri Mossburg and Chloe Melas, CNN The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the set of the movie “Rust” last…

Kanye West: What’s going on with Kim Kardashian, Julia Fox and his career

February 15, 2022 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kanye West is all over the headlines right now. Between his (now mostly deleted) social media posts about estranged wife,…

Brittney Johnson had a historic night as Glinda in ‘Wicked’

February 15, 2022 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey When Brittney Johnson floated on stage in a magic bubble Monday night, she got a standing ovation. Johnson also got a two-minute…

‘Insensitive’ Van Gogh souvenirs removed from sale amid backlash

February 15, 2022 7:57 AM CNN Newsource

Hannah Ryan, CNN A London art gallery has removed some souvenirs relating to Vincent Van Gogh from its gift shop after they were branded insensitive…

Jamie-Lynn Sigler felt James Gandolfini as she recreated ‘Sopranos’ opening

February 15, 2022 8:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN “The Sopranos” went off the air in 2007, but people are still debating the ending. Which is one of the…

Tyrese Gibson’s mom dies after battling Covid-19 and pneumonia

February 15, 2022 11:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Tyrese Gibson is mourning the death of his mother Priscilla Murray, who died on Monday from Covid-19 and pneumonia, according…

Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall to host the Oscars

February 16, 2022 5:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez and Lisa Respers France, CNN And the Oscar host duties go to … Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. On Tuesday the trio…

The Beatles: Rare notebook containing handwritten ‘Hey Jude’ lyrics to go on display

February 14, 2022 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

Sana Noor Haq, CNN A rare notebook featuring handwritten lyrics and recording notes from hit songs by The Beatles is set to go on display at a museum…

‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 teaser trailer is sharp

February 14, 2022 11:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Naturally, Netflix gifted us with a look at the new season of “Bridgerton” on Valentine’s Day. A teaser…

Whoopi Goldberg returns to ‘The View’ after suspension

February 14, 2022 11:00 AM CNN

By Chloe Melas, CNN Whoopi Goldberg has returned to “The View” following being suspended by ABC News over controversial comments she made…

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ trailer starring Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya is here

February 14, 2022 12:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Jordan Peele has another movie bound to give you a fright. The director, who rose to fame for his hit 2017 film “Get…

Maskless celebs at Super Bowl spark upset

February 14, 2022 9:46 AM CNN

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Celebrities spotted not wearing a mask at Sunday’s Super Bowl game were met with cries of “hypocrisy”…

Maskless celebs at Super Bowl spark upset

February 14, 2022 9:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Celebrities spotted not wearing a mask at Sunday’s Super Bowl game were met with cries of “hypocrisy”…

Whoopi Goldberg returns to ‘The View’ after suspension

February 14, 2022 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Whoopi Goldberg has returned to “The View” following being suspended by ABC News over controversial comments she made…

Whoopi Goldberg returns to ‘The View’ after suspension

February 14, 2022 9:36 AM CNN

By Chloe Melas, CNN Whoopi Goldberg has returned to “The View” following being suspended by ABC News over controversial comments she made…

The anatomy of a romantic comedy

February 14, 2022 9:14 AM CNN Newsource

Text by Leah Asmelash and Scottie Andrew; illustration by Leanza Abucayan, CNN Everyone loves a good romantic comedy, and those who claim they…

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ trailer drops during Super Bowl

February 14, 2022 8:00 AM CNN

By Marianne Garvey A wild trailer for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl. The movie is…

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ trailer drops during Super Bowl

February 14, 2022 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey A wild trailer for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl. The movie is…

Ivan Reitman, producer and director of ‘Ghostbusters,’ has died at 75

February 14, 2022 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Kelly McCleary and Chris Boyette, CNN Ivan Reitman, a storied producer and director behind some of Hollywood’s biggest comedies, has died,…

Rapper Kodak Black shot near LA restaurant holding Justin Bieber after-party, attorney says

February 14, 2022 4:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Rapper Kodak Black was among four people shot early Saturday near an after-party in West Hollywood for…

Super Bowl halftime show brought all the hip-hop heat

February 13, 2022 8:33 PM CNN

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Old skool hip-hop showed the kids a thing or two Sunday night at the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. The…

Super Bowl halftime show brought all the hip-hop heat

February 13, 2022 11:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Old skool hip-hop showed the kids a thing or two Sunday night at the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. The…

Team Fluff wins the 2022 Puppy Bowl

February 13, 2022 10:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez and Emma Tucker, CNN Team Fluff won the 18th Puppy Bowl on Sunday against Team Ruff by a slim margin with a final score of 73-69…

4 people were shot near a West Hollywood restaurant holding a Justin Bieber after-party

February 12, 2022 4:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, Gregory Lemos and Amanda Watts, CNN Four people were shot early Saturday morning in West Hollywood after a fight broke out near an…

20 years after ‘A Thousand Miles,’ the Vanessa Carlton hit has been played a bazillion times

February 12, 2022 12:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jay Croft, CNN Few debut hits have had the broad and lasting impact of “A Thousand Miles.” Just ask Terry Crews, who can thank it for…

China censors lesbian plotline in ‘Friends’

February 15, 2022 11:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Philip Wang, CNN Major Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series “Friends,” causing fans of…

Zendaya’s Madam Tussauds wax figure debuts to very mixed reviews

February 11, 2022 2:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Madame Tussauds is known for their intricate lifelike wax sculptures of celebrities and cultural figures, but with a recent…

‘Bel-Air’ takes ‘The Fresh Prince’ down a dark path that’s better than it has any right to be

February 11, 2022 1:40 PM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Nobody asked for a dark, dramatic reimagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” which makes the new series…

25 great break-up movies

February 9, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker looked at break-up films and made a list of the very best. To qualify, the film had to have at least a 6.5 on IMDb and over 2,000 user…

Adele pole dances at London nightclub, sending fans crazy

February 11, 2022 9:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Who would have thought the day would come when you could see the words “Adele,” “pole dancing” and…

John Mayer writing a Bob Saget tribute song

February 11, 2022 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN John Mayer has opened up about the loss of his dear friend Bob Saget to another close friend, Andy Cohen. Mayer recently…

Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift release duet ‘The Joker and The Queen’ — and the video will make you nostalgic

February 11, 2022 8:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are continuing the love story of their first collaborative track, “Everything Has…

‘Inventing Anna’ puts the accent in the wrong place, diluting Anna Delvey’s story

February 11, 2022 7:15 AM CNN

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Inventing Anna” transforms a juicy real-life drama about a con artist among the influencer crowd into a…

‘Inventing Anna’ puts the accent in the wrong place, diluting Anna Delvey’s story

February 11, 2022 7:15 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Inventing Anna” transforms a juicy real-life drama about a con artist among the influencer crowd into a…

Eve welcomes first child

February 11, 2022 7:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Eve has introduced her son to the world. The rapper, actress and former host of “The Talk” welcomed her first…

Autopsy report says Bob Saget had Covid-19 and died as a result of blunt head trauma

February 11, 2022 6:34 AM CNN

By Joe Sutton, CNN Actor and comedian Bob Saget had Covid-19 but died as a result of “blunt head trauma,” according to the autopsy report…

What to expect and where to watch the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show

February 13, 2022 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Get ready for some California love. Five of hip hop’s biggest names are hitting the stage Sunday for the Super Bowl…

What to expect and where to watch the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show

February 11, 2022 6:30 AM CNN

By Chloe Melas, CNN Get ready for some California love. Five of hip hop’s biggest names are hitting the stage Sunday for the Super Bowl…

Kanye West wants Billie Eilish to apologize for dissing Travis Scott. She says she didn’t

February 11, 2022 4:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish has denied making a dig at Travis Scott during her recent concert, after Kanye West…

Top 10 Garth Brooks albums

February 9, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Think you know which of Garth Brooks’ albums are the best of the best? Check yourself against Stacker’s deep dive into the…

Autopsy report says Bob Saget had Covid-19 and died as a result of blunt head trauma

February 11, 2022 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton, CNN Actor and comedian Bob Saget had Covid-19 but died as a result of “blunt head trauma,” according to the autopsy report…

Dave Chappelle spoke out against affordable housing plan in his community

February 10, 2022 2:46 PM CNN

By Lisa Respers France, CNN A plan for an affordable housing portion of a new development in Yellow Springs, Ohio has reportedly been scrapped after…

‘Think about the donuts of your day.’ A 5-year-old’s life affirmations go viral

February 10, 2022 12:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Not long ago, Gwenyth Todebush began using morning affirmations to help encourage her 5-year-old son, Clark, to get out the door…

He threw a Super Bowl party for homeless New Yorkers. Now, his ‘Super Soul Parties’ are being held nationwide

February 10, 2022 12:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN The first Super Soul Party in 2017 was a largely impromptu affair, designed to make sure a few folks experiencing homelessness…

Bob Saget died from head trauma, family says

February 10, 2022 6:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bob Saget, who was found dead in his Orlando, Florida hotel room last month, died from the result of a head trauma,…

Bob Saget’s head injury death a tragic reminder of Natasha Richardson’s

February 10, 2022 12:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The death of “Full House” star Bob Saget from a head injury is both a cautionary tale and a reminder that…

‘Marry Me’ shines the spotlight on Jennifer Lopez in a ‘meet dumb’ rom-com

February 10, 2022 10:11 AM CNN

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Designed to showcase Jennifer Lopez playing a character that could hardly be called a reach, “Marry Me” trades…

‘Marry Me’ shines the spotlight on Jennifer Lopez in a ‘meet dumb’ rom-com

February 10, 2022 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Designed to showcase Jennifer Lopez playing a character that could hardly be called a reach, “Marry Me” trades…

Dave Chappelle spoke out against affordable housing plan in his community

February 10, 2022 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN A plan for an affordable housing portion of a new development in Yellow Springs, Ohio has reportedly been scrapped after…

Green Day frontman’s classic car stolen and recovered; guitars and amp still missing, say police

February 10, 2022 5:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Stella Chan, CNN Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s stolen classic car was recovered this week in Southern California, according to…

‘Futurama’ is coming back, again

February 10, 2022 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey It’s back to the “Futurama.” A decade after it ended, the animated series has been revived for a 20-episode run…

Kim Kardashian explains what led to split with Kanye West

February 10, 2022 11:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kim Kardashian has made a shift. In a recently published interview with Vogue, the reality star and mogul explained that…

Snoop Dogg acquires Death Row Records

February 10, 2022 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Snoop Dogg is officially in charge at Death Row Records. The announcement that the rapper has acquired the label came Wednesday…

Judge blocks release of additional records in Bob Saget death investigation

February 9, 2022 7:48 PM CNN

By Amy Simonson, Aya Elamroussi, Tina Burnside and Kate Conerly, CNN A Florida judge on Wednesday granted a temporary injunction blocking the…

Here’s where you can stream Oscar-nominated movies

February 9, 2022 3:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Brian Lowry, CNN While some Oscar-nominated movies are still playing in theaters, odds are if you want to catch up on the nominees, you’ll…

Dolly Parton’s theme park will soon pay for employees to go to college

February 9, 2022 6:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Leave it to Dolly Parton to deliver the good news of the day. The legendary singer’s theme park, Dollywood, will begin…

15 movies with great car-racing scenes

February 8, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker took a look at the history of car-racing on screen and compiled a list of 15 films with the greatest race…

‘The Book of Boba Fett’ ends a chapter, while setting up ‘The Mandalorian’s’ next one

February 9, 2022 7:26 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN With the benefit of hindsight, “The Book of Boba Fett” was part epilogue, a whole lot of prologue, and one…

Liam Neeson ‘fell in love’ with a woman but she was ‘taken’

February 9, 2022 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Liam Neeson said he found love on the set of his latest film “Blacklight.” Just one problem: She was…

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard let their kids sleep in their room

February 9, 2022 6:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Married couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard were involved in how often to bath your children conversation last year and…

Adele returns to the stage at the Brit Awards

February 8, 2022 3:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Not only did she win the first award of the night, but Adele also performed at the 2022 Brit Awards. Wearing a gold gown…

Brit Awards 2022: See the full list of winners

February 8, 2022 3:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Adele had a big night at the The 2022 Brit Awards. Between her performance, three wins and some buzzy accessories, it was a great…

What a ‘blaccent’ is, and why it’s wrong

February 8, 2022 1:32 PM CNN Newsource

By CNN Staff Blaccent. The term is making headlines this week after comedian, actress and rapper Awkwafina addressed criticism that she’s used…

Chris Evans steps into Buzz Lightyear’s space boots in animated origin story

February 8, 2022 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Chris Evans, no stranger to donning a famous uniform, has suited up once again — this time to go to infinity and…

More deaf creators are getting behind the camera and changing the industry

February 8, 2022 11:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN In Siân Heder’s Oscar-nominated coming-of-age film “CODA,” the Rossi family living room is a place the…

Denzel Washington just broke his own Oscar nominations record

February 8, 2022 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Denzel Washington keeps making history. The iconic actor, known for his roles in movies like “Training Day” and…

Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz join history with their Oscar nominations

February 8, 2022 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz are in good company. One Tuesday, the duo became the sixth married couple to be…

‘Death on the Nile’ powers past its baggage in a slick Hercule Poirot mystery

February 8, 2022 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Kenneth Branagh continues to explore Hercule Poirot, the man, and not just the master sleuth in “Death on the…

Billie Eilish, Ariana DeBose, Olivia Colman and more react to their Oscar nominations

February 8, 2022 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas and Marianne Garvey, CNN The 2022 Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday. See below for reaction from some of the nominees.…

Jane Campion scores her second best director Oscar nomination, making history

February 8, 2022 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s a good morning to be Jane Campion. The director on Tuesday scored the second best director Oscar nomination of her…

Jane Campion scores her second best director Oscar nomination, making history

February 8, 2022 6:16 AM CNN

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s a good morning to be Jane Campion. The director on Tuesday scored the second best director Oscar nomination of her…

Oscar nominations 2022: See the full list of nominees

February 8, 2022 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday and included films in a wide range of genres.…

Pete Davidson makes it official with Kim Kardashian — sort of

February 8, 2022 5:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Pete Davidson referred to his “girlfriend” in the same interview in which we learned he has a Kim Kardashian…

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge to give bedtime story the royal treatment for children’s TV

February 8, 2022 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Bedtime stories are getting the royal treatment as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is set to read one for children’s…

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge to give bedtime story the royal treatment for children’s TV

February 8, 2022 4:45 AM CNN

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Bedtime stories are getting the royal treatment as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is set to read one for children’s…

Dwayne Johnson reconsiders his support of Joe Rogan

February 7, 2022 5:27 PM CNN

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson initially supported Joe Rogan, but has “become educated” since learning…

Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ starring Beanie Feldstein announces full cast

February 7, 2022 11:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The upcoming revival of “Funny Girl” on Broadway has been fully cast. The musical stars Beanie Feldstein as Fanny…

Why it feels like movies are getting longer

February 6, 2022 6:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Watching a movie in theaters these days can feel like a feat of endurance. Many of the biggest, buzziest films of the past year…

Jennifer Garner says she was dumped the day after her very first kiss

February 7, 2022 9:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Teen romances can be so tough. Jennifer Garner says she was 18 years old when she had her first kiss and got dumped the next day.…

Razzie nominations 2022: ‘Diana the Musical,’ Jared Leto and Bruce Willis make the list

February 7, 2022 8:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The best of the worst of 2021 cinema has been announced. The 42nd Razzie Award nominations were announced Monday, and…

Kimberly Stewart is engaged to producer Jesse Shapira

February 7, 2022 7:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey Kimberly Stewart has a new ring. The daughter of legendary singer Rod Stewart took to Instagram on Sunday to announce her…

Dwayne Johnson reconsiders his support of Joe Rogan

February 7, 2022 5:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson initially supported Joe Rogan, but has “become educated” since learning…

Tyrese Gibson asks fans to pray for his mother as she battles pneumonia and Covid-19 in ICU

February 7, 2022 4:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has asked fans to pray for his mother following her hospitalization with pneumonia and Covid-19.…

Awkwafina issues statement addressing accusations that she has used a ‘blaccent’

February 6, 2022 9:04 PM CNN

By Eric Levenson, CNN The comedian and actress Awkwafina issued a lengthy Twitter statement Saturday addressing criticism in the press and on social…

Billie Eilish stops Atlanta concert to help fan get an inhaler

February 6, 2022 7:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Billie Eilish had a moment during her Atlanta concert Saturday night that has gone viral for all the right reasons. The Grammy…

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcome their second child

February 7, 2022 8:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have a new baby. The makeup mogul announced Sunday via her verified Instagram account that…

Awkwafina issues statement addressing accusations that she has used a ‘blaccent’

February 6, 2022 9:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, CNN The comedian and actress Awkwafina issued a lengthy Twitter statement Saturday addressing criticism in the press and on social…

Lava Hot Springs hosts annual Fire & Ice Winterfest

February 3, 2022 3:18 PM Cole Sams

This weekend the Fire and Ice Winterfest took over Lava Hot…

‘Euphoria’ is coming back for another season

February 4, 2022 2:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Here is news sure to inspire elation among some: “Euphoria” is coming back for a third season. HBO — which,…

Shantall Lacayo wins ‘Project Runway’ season 19

February 4, 2022 4:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN A Nicaragua-born designer living in Miami is the winner of the latest season of “Project Runway.” Shantall Lacayo was…

Lawsuit filed against Live Nation in the death of rapper Drakeo the Ruler

February 4, 2022 11:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Stella Chan, CNN A $60 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in the concert stabbing death of rapper Drakeo the Ruler at a Los Angeles…

Kim Kardashian calls out Kanye West’s ‘obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation’

February 4, 2022 1:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN In a rare public rebuke,Kim Kardashian has pushed back on estranged husband Kanye West’s posting about their…