Verzuz announces viewer paywall, Swizz Beatz steps in
By Marianne Garvey Verzuz will still be free to watch after backlash over plans to add a paywall to view the live-streaming “battles”…
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Coachella and Stagecoach festivals drop vaccination requirements
By Lisa Respers France, CNN As municipalities around the country begin to relax their Covid-19 mandates, Coachella and Stagecoach have announced that…
Continue Reading ‘Teen Wolf’ movie sequel reunites cast
By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Teen Wolf” is getting the pack back together. Paramount (formerly ViacomCBS) has announced the first joint…
Continue Reading ‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ presents Kanye West’s superstar origin story
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN A superstar origin story, “jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” is the product of an extraordinary bet made nearly a…
Continue Reading Judge blocks release of additional records in Bob Saget death investigation
By Amy Simonson, Aya Elamroussi, Tina Burnside and Kate Conerly, CNN A Florida judge on Wednesday granted a temporary injunction blocking the…
Continue Reading Alec Baldwin and others named in wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of Halyna Hutchins
By Cheri Mossburg and Chloe Melas, CNN The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the set of the movie “Rust” last…
Continue Reading Kanye West: What’s going on with Kim Kardashian, Julia Fox and his career
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,…
Continue Reading Brittney Johnson had a historic night as Glinda in ‘Wicked’
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…
Continue Reading ‘Insensitive’ Van Gogh souvenirs removed from sale amid backlash
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…
Continue Reading Jamie-Lynn Sigler felt James Gandolfini as she recreated ‘Sopranos’ opening
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…
Continue Reading Tyrese Gibson’s mom dies after battling Covid-19 and pneumonia
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…
Continue Reading Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall to host the Oscars
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…
Continue Reading The Beatles: Rare notebook containing handwritten ‘Hey Jude’ lyrics to go on display
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…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 teaser trailer is sharp
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Naturally, Netflix gifted us with a look at the new season of “Bridgerton” on Valentine’s Day. A teaser…
Continue Reading Whoopi Goldberg returns to ‘The View’ after suspension
By Chloe Melas, CNN Whoopi Goldberg has returned to “The View” following being suspended by ABC News over controversial comments she made…
Continue Reading Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ trailer starring Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya is here
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…
Continue Reading Maskless celebs at Super Bowl spark upset
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Celebrities spotted not wearing a mask at Sunday’s Super Bowl game were met with cries of “hypocrisy”…
Continue Reading Maskless celebs at Super Bowl spark upset
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Celebrities spotted not wearing a mask at Sunday’s Super Bowl game were met with cries of “hypocrisy”…
Continue Reading Whoopi Goldberg returns to ‘The View’ after suspension
By Chloe Melas, CNN Whoopi Goldberg has returned to “The View” following being suspended by ABC News over controversial comments she made…
Continue Reading Whoopi Goldberg returns to ‘The View’ after suspension
By Chloe Melas, CNN Whoopi Goldberg has returned to “The View” following being suspended by ABC News over controversial comments she made…
Continue Reading The anatomy of a romantic comedy
Text by Leah Asmelash and Scottie Andrew; illustration by Leanza Abucayan, CNN Everyone loves a good romantic comedy, and those who claim they…
Continue Reading ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ trailer drops during Super Bowl
By Marianne Garvey A wild trailer for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl. The movie is…
Continue Reading ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ trailer drops during Super Bowl
By Marianne Garvey A wild trailer for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl. The movie is…
Continue Reading Ivan Reitman, producer and director of ‘Ghostbusters,’ has died at 75
By Kelly McCleary and Chris Boyette, CNN Ivan Reitman, a storied producer and director behind some of Hollywood’s biggest comedies, has died,…
Continue Reading Rapper Kodak Black shot near LA restaurant holding Justin Bieber after-party, attorney says
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…
Continue Reading Super Bowl halftime show brought all the hip-hop heat
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…
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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…
Continue Reading Team Fluff wins the 2022 Puppy Bowl
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…
Continue Reading 4 people were shot near a West Hollywood restaurant holding a Justin Bieber after-party
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…
Continue Reading 20 years after ‘A Thousand Miles,’ the Vanessa Carlton hit has been played a bazillion times
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…
Continue Reading China censors lesbian plotline in ‘Friends’
By Philip Wang, CNN Major Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series “Friends,” causing fans of…
Continue Reading Zendaya’s Madam Tussauds wax figure debuts to very mixed reviews
By Leah Asmelash, CNN Madame Tussauds is known for their intricate lifelike wax sculptures of celebrities and cultural figures, but with a recent…
Continue Reading ‘Bel-Air’ takes ‘The Fresh Prince’ down a dark path that’s better than it has any right to be
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Nobody asked for a dark, dramatic reimagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” which makes the new series…
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25 great break-up movies
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…
Continue Reading Adele pole dances at London nightclub, sending fans crazy
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Who would have thought the day would come when you could see the words “Adele,” “pole dancing” and…
Continue Reading John Mayer writing a Bob Saget tribute song
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…
Continue Reading Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift release duet ‘The Joker and The Queen’ — and the video will make you nostalgic
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are continuing the love story of their first collaborative track, “Everything Has…
Continue Reading ‘Inventing Anna’ puts the accent in the wrong place, diluting Anna Delvey’s story
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Inventing Anna” transforms a juicy real-life drama about a con artist among the influencer crowd into a…
Continue Reading ‘Inventing Anna’ puts the accent in the wrong place, diluting Anna Delvey’s story
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Inventing Anna” transforms a juicy real-life drama about a con artist among the influencer crowd into a…
Continue Reading Eve welcomes first child
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…
Continue Reading Autopsy report says Bob Saget had Covid-19 and died as a result of blunt head trauma
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…
Continue Reading What to expect and where to watch the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show
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…
Continue Reading What to expect and where to watch the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show
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…
Continue Reading Kanye West wants Billie Eilish to apologize for dissing Travis Scott. She says she didn’t
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish has denied making a dig at Travis Scott during her recent concert, after Kanye West…
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Top 10 Garth Brooks albums
Think you know which of Garth Brooks’ albums are the best of the best? Check yourself against Stacker’s deep dive into the…
Continue Reading Autopsy report says Bob Saget had Covid-19 and died as a result of blunt head trauma
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…
Continue Reading Dave Chappelle spoke out against affordable housing plan in his community
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…
Continue Reading ‘Think about the donuts of your day.’ A 5-year-old’s life affirmations go viral
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…
Continue Reading He threw a Super Bowl party for homeless New Yorkers. Now, his ‘Super Soul Parties’ are being held nationwide
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…
Continue Reading Bob Saget died from head trauma, family says
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,…
Continue Reading Bob Saget’s head injury death a tragic reminder of Natasha Richardson’s
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…
Continue Reading ‘Marry Me’ shines the spotlight on Jennifer Lopez in a ‘meet dumb’ rom-com
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Designed to showcase Jennifer Lopez playing a character that could hardly be called a reach, “Marry Me” trades…
Continue Reading ‘Marry Me’ shines the spotlight on Jennifer Lopez in a ‘meet dumb’ rom-com
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Designed to showcase Jennifer Lopez playing a character that could hardly be called a reach, “Marry Me” trades…
Continue Reading Dave Chappelle spoke out against affordable housing plan in his community
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…
Continue Reading Green Day frontman’s classic car stolen and recovered; guitars and amp still missing, say police
By Stella Chan, CNN Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s stolen classic car was recovered this week in Southern California, according to…
Continue Reading ‘Futurama’ is coming back, again
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…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian explains what led to split with Kanye West
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…
Continue Reading Snoop Dogg acquires Death Row Records
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…
Continue Reading Judge blocks release of additional records in Bob Saget death investigation
By Amy Simonson, Aya Elamroussi, Tina Burnside and Kate Conerly, CNN A Florida judge on Wednesday granted a temporary injunction blocking the…
Continue Reading Here’s where you can stream Oscar-nominated movies
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…
Continue Reading Dolly Parton’s theme park will soon pay for employees to go to college
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…
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15 movies with great car-racing scenes
Stacker took a look at the history of car-racing on screen and compiled a list of 15 films with the greatest race…
Continue Reading ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ ends a chapter, while setting up ‘The Mandalorian’s’ next one
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…
Continue Reading Liam Neeson ‘fell in love’ with a woman but she was ‘taken’
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Liam Neeson said he found love on the set of his latest film “Blacklight.” Just one problem: She was…
Continue Reading Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard let their kids sleep in their room
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…
Continue Reading Adele returns to the stage at the Brit Awards
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…
Continue Reading Brit Awards 2022: See the full list of winners
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…
Continue Reading What a ‘blaccent’ is, and why it’s wrong
By CNN Staff Blaccent. The term is making headlines this week after comedian, actress and rapper Awkwafina addressed criticism that she’s used…
Continue Reading Chris Evans steps into Buzz Lightyear’s space boots in animated origin story
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…
Continue Reading More deaf creators are getting behind the camera and changing the industry
By Scottie Andrew, CNN In Siân Heder’s Oscar-nominated coming-of-age film “CODA,” the Rossi family living room is a place the…
Continue Reading Denzel Washington just broke his own Oscar nominations record
By Leah Asmelash, CNN Denzel Washington keeps making history. The iconic actor, known for his roles in movies like “Training Day” and…
Continue Reading Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz join history with their Oscar nominations
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…
Continue Reading ‘Death on the Nile’ powers past its baggage in a slick Hercule Poirot mystery
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Kenneth Branagh continues to explore Hercule Poirot, the man, and not just the master sleuth in “Death on the…
Continue Reading Billie Eilish, Ariana DeBose, Olivia Colman and more react to their Oscar nominations
By Chloe Melas and Marianne Garvey, CNN The 2022 Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday. See below for reaction from some of the nominees.…
Continue Reading Jane Campion scores her second best director Oscar nomination, making history
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…
Continue Reading Jane Campion scores her second best director Oscar nomination, making history
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…
Continue Reading Oscar nominations 2022: See the full list of nominees
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday and included films in a wide range of genres.…
Continue Reading Pete Davidson makes it official with Kim Kardashian — sort of
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Pete Davidson referred to his “girlfriend” in the same interview in which we learned he has a Kim Kardashian…
Continue Reading Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge to give bedtime story the royal treatment for children’s TV
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…
Continue Reading Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge to give bedtime story the royal treatment for children’s TV
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…
Continue Reading Dwayne Johnson reconsiders his support of Joe Rogan
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson initially supported Joe Rogan, but has “become educated” since learning…
Continue Reading Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ starring Beanie Feldstein announces full cast
By Marianne Garvey, CNN The upcoming revival of “Funny Girl” on Broadway has been fully cast. The musical stars Beanie Feldstein as Fanny…
Continue Reading Why it feels like movies are getting longer
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…
Continue Reading Jennifer Garner says she was dumped the day after her very first kiss
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.…
Continue Reading Razzie nominations 2022: ‘Diana the Musical,’ Jared Leto and Bruce Willis make the list
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…
Continue Reading Kimberly Stewart is engaged to producer Jesse Shapira
By Marianne Garvey Kimberly Stewart has a new ring. The daughter of legendary singer Rod Stewart took to Instagram on Sunday to announce her…
Continue Reading Dwayne Johnson reconsiders his support of Joe Rogan
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson initially supported Joe Rogan, but has “become educated” since learning…
Continue Reading Tyrese Gibson asks fans to pray for his mother as she battles pneumonia and Covid-19 in ICU
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.…
Continue Reading Awkwafina issues statement addressing accusations that she has used a ‘blaccent’
By Eric Levenson, CNN The comedian and actress Awkwafina issued a lengthy Twitter statement Saturday addressing criticism in the press and on social…
Continue Reading Billie Eilish stops Atlanta concert to help fan get an inhaler
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…
Continue Reading Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcome their second child
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…
Continue Reading Awkwafina issues statement addressing accusations that she has used a ‘blaccent’
By Eric Levenson, CNN The comedian and actress Awkwafina issued a lengthy Twitter statement Saturday addressing criticism in the press and on social…
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Lava Hot Springs hosts annual Fire & Ice Winterfest
This weekend the Fire and Ice Winterfest took over Lava Hot…
Continue Reading ‘Euphoria’ is coming back for another season
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Here is news sure to inspire elation among some: “Euphoria” is coming back for a third season. HBO — which,…
Continue Reading Shantall Lacayo wins ‘Project Runway’ season 19
By Chloe Melas, CNN A Nicaragua-born designer living in Miami is the winner of the latest season of “Project Runway.” Shantall Lacayo was…
Continue Reading Lawsuit filed against Live Nation in the death of rapper Drakeo the Ruler
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…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian calls out Kanye West’s ‘obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN In a rare public rebuke,Kim Kardashian has pushed back on estranged husband Kanye West’s posting about their…
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100 best John Wayne movies
Stacker ranked John Wayne’s 100 best movies according to its IMDb rating, with ties broken by votes. The Duke appeared in more than 175 films—so…
Continue Reading Candace Cameron Bure’s final texts with Bob Saget featured ‘a little tiff’ and a lot of love
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Candace Cameron Bure and Bob Saget were like father and daughter to the end. Bure told “Today” that she had…
Continue Reading Fantasia Taylor and Danielle Brooks to star in new ‘The Color Purple’ musical movie
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Singer Fantasia Taylor and actress Danielle Brooks are set to star in Warner Bros.’ big-screen adaptation of the…
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