By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The docuseries “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” took viewers by storm, spurring sequels and now a new drama is reminding many about her story. Hulu’s “Good American Family,” starring Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass, and Imogen Faith Reid, is billed as inspired by many “perspectives, threats, interpretations, and
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — In “The Wild Robot,” Lupita Nyong’o voices Roz, an intelligent droid who must navigate the challenging natural world of the future. The DreamWorks film, based on the classic children’s book by Peter Brown, has nabbed three Oscar nominations this year – including best original score, best sound and best
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” alum Dan Aykroyd has some glowing words for his former boss Lorne Michaels and the late-night show’s glitzy 50th anniversary special that took place over the weekend. The actor, who is one of the original “SNL” cast members, was noticeably absent from the special that aired
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Pour yourself a glass of milk and get cozy because “Babygirl” star Harris Dickinson is going on a “date” with Amelia Dimoldenberg. Dimoldenberg, who is the host of “Chicken Shop Date” – a popular long-running YouTube interview show that takes place, date-style, over a meal at a local chicken
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Cynthia Erivo is continuing her successful year. The “Wicked” star, who is up for an Academy Award for her performance in that film, will host this year’s Tony Awards, it was announced Wednesday. “I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor,” Erivo said in
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It sounds like Ethan Hawke is aware that “Reality Bites” for today’s performers. At the Berlin Film Festival this week, the 54-year-old actor was asked if he was familiar with his daughter Maya Hawke’s recent comments about casting actors based on whether they have a large Instagram following.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Simpson has new music coming, and the singer says its helping to heal her heart. Simpson’s “Use My Heart Against Me” will debut this week, the first song off her upcoming “Nashville Canyon: Part 1” project. The single comes a month after she and her husband Eric
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Cassie Ventura is growing her family. The singer and actress, who goes by her first name professionally, posted a series of family photos of her husband Alex Fine and their two daughters, Frankie 5, and Sunny, 3. “
#3,” the caption reads. “Shot by @jordenkeith.” Fine, a model
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The world watched as A$AP Rocky flung himself into his partner Rihanna’s arms after he was acquitted Tuesday and now she has shared her joy. The superstar singer and mogul posted about her feelings on an Instagram story after a California jury found A$AP Rocky not guilty of
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — In an amended complaint, attorneys for Blake Lively added nearly 50 pages to their lawsuit against the actress’ co-star Justin Baldoni, furthering the details to Lively’s initial allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation. Filed in New York federal court on Tuesday just ahead of a judge’s deadline, the amended
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wagmeister and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are moving to dismiss one of the charges the embattled music mogul is facing, arguing that the currently incarcerated Combs has been subject to a racist prosecution — which prosecutors have previously denied. “This case is unprecedented in many ways, but
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CNN By Lisa Respers France and David Lake, CNN (CNN) — A California jury has found A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, stemming from a 2021 shooting incident with a former friend in Los Angeles. Attorneys for the hip-hop artist and actor, who is the longtime partner
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Mindy Kaling is known for many things, but according to her longtime friend and “Office” costar B.J. Novak, she especially loves being known for, well, being well known. Kaling was honored on Tuesday when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Novak made a heartfelt
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Actor Kevin Spacey has responded to comments made by his former costar Guy Pearce, who recently said he was “targeted” by Spacey during their time filming the hit 1997 film “L.A. Confidential.” “We worked together a long time ago. If I did something then to upset you, then
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France and David Lake, CNN (CNN) — A California jury has found A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, stemming from a 2021 shooting incident with a former friend in Los Angeles. Attorneys for the hip-hop artist and actor, who is the longtime partner of
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Those who were excited to see Paul Simon singing a duet on stage with Sabrina Carpenter on “SNL50” will be pleased to know his performing days are not behind him after all. On Tuesday, Simon announced via his social media that he is heading out on the Quiet
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lady Gaga is returning once again to “Saturday Night Live,” this time as both the host and musical guest. The Grammy and Oscar-winner is set to pull double duty on the March 8 episode, just one day after her seventh studio album “Mayhem” is set to be released. Lady
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats says he has been dealing with a health issue that has affected his ability to perform on stage. In a recent social media post, the musician, 65, shared that he is no longer able to play the guitar. “Towards the end of
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Director Brady Corbet has said he made “zero dollars” from his Oscar-nominated movie “The Brutalist” during an interview in which he also highlighted the financial precarity facing many filmmakers. “I just directed three advertisements in Portugal… it’s the first time that I had made any money really in years,“
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By Francesca Street, CNN London (CNN) — In “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho’s new movie, “Mickey 17,” Mark Ruffalo plays a villainous politician whose tyrannical actions threaten the human race. Speaking at the movie’s world premiere last Thursday, Ruffalo called his character “an amalgamation of every petty dictator that we’ve seen over the last, you
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