Hallmark to debut romance with lead character who has Down Syndrome
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is diversifying its content. The cable channel is set to feature a romance with a lead…
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Thandiwe Newton departs ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’
By Marianne Garvey Thandiwe Newton is departing “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” “Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision…
Continue Reading Scott Disick feels ‘left out’ and more we learned from ‘The Kardashians’ premiere
By Lisa Respers France, CNN “The Kardashians” debuted Thursday on Hulu and there was quite a bit going on. The return of reality…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez was taking a bubble bath when Ben Affleck proposed
By Marianne Garvey Jennifer Lopez was soaking in a bubble bath when Ben Affleck proposed. She revealed last week that the two are now engaged, but…
Continue Reading Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads guilty to forcible touch
By Sonia Moghe, Jennifer Henderson and Allison Flexner, CNN Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. entered a plea of guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of…
Continue Reading ‘The Kardashians’ move their same old act to new real estate on Hulu
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Continue Reading ‘Abbott Elementary’ earns perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes
By Leah Asmelash Earning a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, “Abbott Elementary” has officially become one of the highest-rated…
Continue Reading Is ‘Barry’ a psychopath? We asked Bill Hader
By Marianne Garvey Bill Hader doesn’t really know what’s wrong with Barry Berkman, the assassin turned aspiring actor he plays on…
Continue Reading ‘American Idol’ contestant Kenedi Anderson drops out of the show
By Marianne Garvey Kenedi Anderson has dropped out of “American Idol” for “personal reasons.” Anderson, who was seen as a…
Continue Reading Josh Peck says he made less than $100,000 a year on ‘Drake & Josh’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Drake & Josh” was a huge hit for Nickelodeon, but one of its stars says he didn’t become a…
Continue Reading Gilbert Gottfried’s final Instagram post was about Chris Rock
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Glibert Gottfried’s last Instagram post invited people to weigh in on “the slap.” The comic, whose…
Continue Reading Gilbert Gottfried’s final Instagram post was about Chris Rock
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Glibert Gottfried’s last Instagram post invited people to weigh in on “the slap.” The comic, whose…
Continue Reading Gilbert Gottfried, comedian and actor, has died
By Scottie Andrew Gilbert Gottfried, a comedian and film and television actor with a distinctly memorable voice, has died after a long illness, his…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian ‘wasn’t planning on’ a relationship with Pete Davidson
By Marianne Garvey Kim Kardashian did not see love coming with Pete Davidson. In a conversation for Hoda Kotb’s “Making Space”…
Continue Reading Sam Asghari says he’s ‘always looked forward to’ fatherhood
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Britney Spears has shared that she is having a baby and now her fiancé is revealing his thoughts about fatherhood.…
Continue Reading CMT Awards 2022: The winners list
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The CMT Music Awards were held Monday in Nashville. Marvel star Anthony Mackie co-hosted with singer Kelsea Ballerini,…
Continue Reading Kelsea Ballerini will host the CMT Music Awards from home after a positive Covid-19 test
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Country star Kelsea Ballerini will still host the CMT Music Awards even after testing positive for Covid-19 — just not…
Continue Reading Britney Spears says she is having a baby
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Britney Spears has shared that she and partner Sam Asghari are expecting a baby. On Monday, Spears posted on her verified…
Continue Reading Tish Cyrus files for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus after more than 28 years of marriage
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Tish Cyrus has filed for divorce from her husband of 28 years, country star Billy Ray Cyrus. According to legal documents…
Continue Reading Johnny Depp and Amber Heard court battle: What you need to know
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Three years after Johnny Depp filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, the case is going to trial…
Continue Reading You could earn $100 an hour — just by binging true crime
By Zoe Sottile, CNN For the third year in a row, a lucky true crime fanatic will be able to binge-watch 24 hours of gory documentaries — and…
Continue Reading JoJo Siwa ‘not sure why’ she didn’t get an invite to Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
By Marianne Garvey JoJo Siwa says she’s not sure why she didn’t score an invite to the “2022 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice…
Continue Reading ‘Better Call Saul’ snags Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul for final season appearance
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Walt and Jesse are coming to “Better Call Saul,” yo. The show’s verified Twitter account confirmed…
Continue Reading Sam Elliott apologizes for comments criticizing ‘The Power of the Dog’
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Sam Elliott has publicly apologized for his criticism of the critically acclaimed Western film “The Power of the…
Continue Reading ‘Killing Eve’ comes to the less-than-killer end of its long, strange trip
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Editor’s note: The following contains major spoilers about the “Killing Eve” series finale. It’s…
Continue Reading It’s Pamela Anderson’s moment, and she’s taking her power back
By Chloe Melas, CNN On a crisp spring morning in Manhattan, Pamela Anderson is rehearsing her lines for her Broadway debut. Scripts are assembled on…
Continue Reading Judd Apatow gets comedians to open up in ‘Sicker,’ and 4 other books to add to your reading list
From Jake Tapper’s Book Club A note from CNN’s Jake Tapper: I first interviewed Judd Apatow in 2007 coming off the heels of his smash…
Continue Reading Jack White surprises fans by turning Detroit show into his wedding
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Jack White’s fans were treated to an unexpected surprise on Friday at a concert in Detroit, where the singer-songwriter…
Continue Reading Josh Brolin talks losing Batman role to Ben Affleck
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Josh Brolin says he would have been an older and “more raspy” Batman than Ben Affleck. During a recent…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged again
By Lisa Respers France and Chloe Melas, CNN Bennifer 2.0 is planning to take it to the altar. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have gotten engaged for…
Continue Reading ‘The Simpsons’ will feature a deaf actor and American Sign Language for the first time
By Faith Karimi, CNN “The Simpsons” will feature a deaf actor on Sunday for the first time in its 33-year history. Even though the…
Continue Reading ‘The Simpsons’ will feature a deaf actor and American Sign Language for the first time
By Faith Karimi, CNN “The Simpsons” will feature a deaf actor on Sunday for the first time in its 33-year history. Even though the…
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11 movies and TV shows that explore discrimination in the workplace
Pyn compiled a list of films and TV shows that depict and explore discrimination in the workplace, using IMDb user ratings and…
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‘Harry Potter’ stars’ best and worst films
Using IMDb and Metacritic scores, Stacker compiled a list of 10 “Harry Potter” stars’ best and worst…
Continue Reading Actor Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years
By Chloe Melas and Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as a result of his…
Continue Reading Actor Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years
By Chloe Melas and Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as a result of his…
Continue Reading A suspect charged in the shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker was mistakenly released
By Stella Chan and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN One of the men charged in the shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker last year was mistakenly released from…
Continue Reading ‘A-Ha – The Movie’ director on why we can thank The Beatles for the film
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Thomas Robsahm was 10 years old when he saw the 1970 documentary “Let It Be” about the Beatles. It sparked…
Continue Reading How Bourdain’s favorite songs, movies and books inspired a film about his life
By Janelle Davis and Foren Clark, CNN His mission was a complicated one: Tell the complex story of the late Anthony Bourdain, a man he had never met.…
Continue Reading Broadway performances canceled after costars Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick test positive for Covid
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Two days after Matthew Broderick was sidelined from the Broadway play “Plaza Suite” because he tested…
Continue Reading The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo lead the ‘Billboard Music Awards’ 2022 finalists
By Marianne Garvey The finalists for the “2022 Billboard Music Awards” have been announced. The Billboard Music Award (BBMA) honors the…
Continue Reading Ezra Miller arrest fallout: Fans are calling to replace the star in film version of ‘The Flash’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Following the recent arrest of Ezra Miller after an incident at a bar in Hawaii, fans on social media are lobbying to get…
Continue Reading Pink Floyd to release first new music in 28 years in support of Ukraine
By Max Foster and Mia Alberti, CNN Legendary rock band Pink Floyd is releasing a new single “Hey Hey Rise Up” on Friday in support of the…
Continue Reading Camila Cabello reveals her struggle with ‘crippling’ anxiety and her efforts to heal
By Faith Karimi, CNN Singer and actress Camila Cabello is opening up about the “crippling” anxiety she felt while making her new album,…
Continue Reading Khloe Kardashian says Tristan Thompson is ‘not the guy for me’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN It sounds like Khloe Kardashian has finally had enough. After years of cheating scandals and other drama, Kardashian has…
Continue Reading Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares video and photos of him
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming Willis got back to nature recently. Heming Willis shared a video Tuesday on her…
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Most-nominated artists who have never won a Grammy
Many would consider a Grammy win the highest achievement in music, yet some of the most popular artists of all time have never won. Stacker compiled…
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50 best Netflix original series
Stacker pulled IMDb data on all Netflix original series and ranked them according to IMDb user rating as of Dec. 22, 2022, with #1 being the…
Continue Reading Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker only kind of got married
By Chloe Melas, CNN Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married. Well, not exactly. Kardashian shared a series of snapshots of herself and…
Continue Reading Ed Sheeran wins ‘Shape of You’ plagiarism case
By Benjamin Brown, CNN British musician Ed Sheeran has won a high-profile copyright case over his 2017 hit song “Shape of You.” In a…
Continue Reading Academy moves up meeting to decide on Will Smith sanctions
By Chloe Melas and Lisa Respers France, CNN The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has moved up its planned…
Continue Reading Academy moves up meeting to decide on Will Smith sanctions
By Chloe Melas and Lisa Respers France, CNN The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has moved up its planned…
Continue Reading Matthew Broderick tests positive for Covid-19. Understudy steps in for him in ‘Plaza Suite’ on Broadway
By Marianne Garvey Matthew Broderick will sit out Broadway’s “Plaza Suite” after testing positive for Covid-19. The actor tested…
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D91 musical back for 40th production after COVID-19 pause
There will be no lonesome polecats when Idaho Falls District 91 puts on its district-wide musical this…
Continue Reading Paula Patton responds to fried chicken controversy
By Lisa Respers France, CNN It’s not that Paula Patton doesn’t give a cluck, she’s just taking getting roasted over her chicken…
Continue Reading Sean Penn to Sean Hannity: ‘When you step into a country of incredible unity, you realize what we’ve all been missing’
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Sean Penn appeared on both Fox News and MSNBC on Tuesday night to advocate support of Ukraine. In February, the actor was in…
Continue Reading Michael Bay is ready for everyone to stop talking about the Will Smith slap
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Director Michael Bay knows Will Smith from working with him on the first two “Bad Boys” films and has some…
Continue Reading Bobby Rydell, ‘Wild One’ singer, dead at 79
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Bobby Rydell, a teen idol from the ’60s known for songs like “Wild One” and his role as Hugo Peabody in the…
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Bruce Springsteen’s biggest Billboard hits
Bruce Springsteen’s music has captured the hearts of a worldwide audience with its authenticity and relatability. Ahead of the Boss’ 72nd birthday…
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Steven Spielberg films ranked from worst to first
To honor the work of Steven Spielberg, Stacker ranked each of his films by calculating a Stacker score for each, aggregating and weighting ratings…
Continue Reading Netflix made a short movie category after Pete Davidson’s ‘SNL’ plea
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Pete Davidson and film buffs with small bladders, Netflix has heard your pleas. After the “Saturday Night Live”…
Continue Reading Hailey Bieber kindly reminds people to stop speculating she’s pregnant
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Hailey Bieber has addressed speculation she’s pregnant. The model, married to Justin Bieber, had seen comments that she…
Continue Reading Hailey Bieber kindly reminds people to stop speculating she’s pregnant
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Hailey Bieber has addressed speculation she’s pregnant. The model, married to Justin Bieber, had seen comments that she…
Continue Reading Jason Momoa speaks out on whether he’s dating Kate Beckinsale
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Calm down, everyone. It was just Jason Momoa being a gentleman, not in love. The “Aquaman” star has addressed…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez says she’s stayed off the internet for more than four years and it’s helped her mental health
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Selena Gomez was dubbed the “queen of Instagram” as the most-followed celebrity on the social media platform…
Continue Reading Chris Rock’s brother Kenny says the slap ‘eats’ at him
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Chris Rock’s brother would like to see Will Smith stripped of his new best actor Oscar. In an interview with the…
Continue Reading ‘Benjamin Franklin’ offers Ken Burns’ latest deep dive into US history
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN There’s something comforting about Ken Burns’ PBS documentaries dealing with subjects that predate video,…
Continue Reading ‘The Bubble’ turns Hollywood Covid protocols into a thin pandemic-era comedy
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “The Bubble” is an apt title for what plays like one long, hermetically sealed inside joke, a…
Continue Reading Footage of Prince as an 11-year-old is unearthed by a Minnesota news station
By Scottie Andrew, CNN A CNN affiliate station in Minneapolis stumbled upon a rare gem — archival footage of the late, great icon Prince at 11…
Continue Reading Kanye West drops out of Coachella
By Lisa Respers France and Chloe Melas, CNN Kanye West has backed out of headlining Coachella, a source close to the artist confirmed to CNN Monday.…
Continue Reading Olivia Rodrigo accidentally broke one of her Grammy Awards
By Chloe Melas, CNN Olivia Rodrigo could have used some super glue. The “Drivers License” singer won three Grammy Awards on Sunday, but…
Continue Reading Olivia Rodrigo accidentally broke one of her Grammy Awards
By Chloe Melas, CNN Olivia Rodrigo could have used some super glue. The “Drivers License” singer won three Grammy Awards on Sunday, but…
Continue Reading June Brown, famed for playing British TV icon Dot Cotton in ‘EastEnders,’ dies aged 95
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN June Brown, best known for playing chain-smoking laundromat legend Dot Cotton in British TV soap “EastEnders,” has…
Continue Reading Denzel Washington speaks publicly about Will Smith Oscar slap
By Keith Allen and Alaa Elassar, CNN Denzel Washington spoke publicly about his interaction with Will Smith on Oscar night and what happened after…
Continue Reading Jon Batiste privately married Suleika Jaouad before her bone marrow transplant
By Marianne Garvey Jon Batiste quietly married Suleika Jaouad, his longtime girlfriend, in February. Jaouad, who is the author of the cancer memoir…
Continue Reading Jon Batiste privately married Suleika Jaouad before her bone marrow transplant
By Marianne Garvey Jon Batiste quietly married Suleika Jaouad, his longtime girlfriend, in February. Jaouad, who is the author of the cancer memoir…
Continue Reading Will Smith came up at the Grammys, naturally
By Lisa Respers France, CNN A week after the famous Oscars slap, Will Smith was definitely on the minds of some at the Grammys. During the…
Continue Reading Grammy winners 2022: The full list
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The 2022 Grammy Awards were presented Sunday. A list of nominees in several major categories follows below, with winners…
Continue Reading Grammy Awards 2022: All the highlights
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah set up expectations moments into Sunday night’s show: Music’s biggest night is…
Continue Reading Taylor Hawkins honored in video tribute at the Grammys
By Chloe Melas, CNN Late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was honored during the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Grammys host Trevor Noah introduced a…
Continue Reading President Volodymyr Zelensky makes appearance at the Grammys
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The President of Ukraine brought a touching moment to the 64th annual Grammy Awards Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Continue Reading Grammy winners 2022: The full list
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The 2022 Grammy Awards were presented Sunday. A list of nominees in several major categories follows below, with winners…
Continue Reading Denzel Washington speaks publicly about Will Smith Oscar slap
By Keith Allen and Alaa Elassar, CNN Denzel Washington spoke publicly about his interaction with Will Smith on Oscar night and what happened after…
Continue Reading Denzel Washington speaks publicly about Will Smith Oscar slap
By Keith Allen and Alaa Elassar, CNN Denzel Washington spoke publicly about his interaction with Will Smith on Oscar night and what happened after…
Continue Reading Bella Hadid will appear in Season Three of Hulu series ‘Ramy’
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Supermodel Bella Hadid is joining the cast of the acclaimed Hulu series “Ramy.” “Ramy,” which earned…
Continue Reading What remains unsettled after Will Smith’s slap
By Lisa Respers France, CNN A week after Will Smith famously strode on stage and slapped Chris Rock as Rock was presenting at the Academy Awards,…
Continue Reading What remains unsettled after Will Smith’s slap
By Lisa Respers France, CNN A week after Will Smith famously strode on stage and slapped Chris Rock as Rock was presenting at the Academy Awards,…
Continue Reading How to watch the 2022 Grammys
By Scottie Andrew The Grammys are happening this Sunday — a little later than usual — but happening nonetheless! Pushed from January due…
Continue Reading Camila Cabello opens up about body image struggles on Instagram
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Musician and actress Camila Cabello took to Instagram to share her struggles with body image. The Cuban-American performer, who…
Continue Reading A debut novel about female friendship and family secrets, and 4 other books to add to your reading list
From Jake Tapper’s Book Club A note from CNN’s Jake Tapper: Let me start this week’s newsletter with a confession. If the Book Club…
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN The Grammys are happening this Sunday — a little later than usual — but happening nonetheless! Pushed from January…
Continue Reading Estelle Harris, known for role on ‘Seinfeld,’ has died at 93
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Estelle Harris, the actress known for playing George Costanza’s mother on “Seinfeld,” died Saturday, her…
Continue Reading ‘Morbius’ is better than ‘Venom,’ but the villain origin story is still a little anemic
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Continue Reading These 5 artists could make history at the Grammys
By Faith Karimi, CNN After a delay of more than two months caused by an unpredictable pandemic, the Grammy Awards return Sunday with a slew of…
Continue Reading Will Smith resigns from the Academy
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business After slapping presenter Chris Rock on stage at last weekend’s Academy Awards, Will Smith announced in a…
Continue Reading Jerrod Carmichael comes out as gay in his new comedy special
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Jerrod Carmichael’s latest stand-up special might be his most revelatory yet. The acclaimed comedian comes out as gay in…
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Continue Reading Will Smith came up at the Grammys, naturally
By Lisa Respers France, CNN A week after the famous Oscars slap, Will Smith was definitely on the minds of some at the Grammys. During the…
Continue Reading Leon Bridges is on his way to the Grammys. This photographer feels blessed to be documenting his journey
By Chloe Melas, CNN Photographs by Cedrick Jones Leon Bridges is known for his soulful hits, reminiscent of music from decades past. The Texas native…
Continue Reading Arin Jackson and Alexis Jones earned a Grammy nomination by fulfilling a need
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sisters Alexis Jones and Arin Jackson’s desire for more diverse children’s music has led to a Grammy…
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