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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Duo, the green cartoon owl mascot for language learning app Duolingo, has mysteriously died, and singer Dua Lipa is grieving. The brand announced Duo’s passing on Tuesday, writing in a cheeky statement on their official X page that “Authorities are currently investigating his cause of death and we are

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Scarlett Johansson is condemning antisemitism and calling for legislation to protect the public from artificial intelligence after a deepfake video of her and other celebrities, created with the technology, widely circulated on social media this week. The AI video showed an image of Johansson in a T-shirt emblazoned with

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Anthony Mackie is starring in a new film that brings patriotism into the spotlight. “Captain America: Brave New World” was written and filmed long prior to the 2024 election, but that hasn’t stopped people from suggesting the movie is about the current political climate in the United States.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — From a pop diva to a jam band, the nominees for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were announced Wednesday. To be eligible to be nominated, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Pete Davidson is leaning into his reputation. The comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is the “official boyfriend” in Reformation’s new Valentine’s Day campaign. In a video shared by the company on social media, Davidson explains he’s been coming into Reformation stores being “the perfect boyfriend”

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Arnold Schwarzenegger is in his dad joke era. On Tuesday, the brawny actor/politician posted a photo to his official Instagram account of himself with his son Patrick Schwarzenegger at the “White Lotus” Season 3 premiere in Hollywood, and took the opportunity in the caption to discuss his progeny’s already

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Mandy Moore is continuing to grieve her Altadena home that was almost totally lost in the Eaton Fire that ripped through her East Los Angeles neighborhood last month. Moore shared an update on Instagram Tuesday about how she and her family spent the final day in their home, the

By Alli Rosenbloom and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney gave New Yorkers an opportunity to “come together” for one night, and one night only –– for a surprise concert at the Bowery Ballroom in Lower Manhattan. “So, here we are,” the 82-year-old Beatles legend said, grinning. “Some little gig. New York. Why not?”

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — David Johansen, an actor and popular singer with the New York Dolls, is “bedridden and incapacitated,” according to his daughter. The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund recently hosted an online fundraiser for Johansen, which included information from his daughter, Leah Hennessey. “As some, but not many of you know,

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jenna Bush Hager proved to Amy Poehler that the “SNL” alum isn’t the only one with a good sense of humor. Poehler, who recently launched a new podcast called “Good Hang,” appeared on “Today with Jenna & Friends” on Monday during which Poehler was reminded that she and Tina

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Selena Gomez is speaking out about her feelings amid controversy that many believe has upended the Oscars campaign for her film “Emilia Pérez.” Her costar Karla Sofía Gascón has found herself in a firestorm after her offensive social media comments resurfaced. During an appearance at the Santa Barbara

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kendrick Lamar may not have won a most valuable player trophy at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, but perhaps he should have. The cultural consensus is that the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper not only definitively put to bed who won his rap feud with Drake, but Lamar also

By Edward Szekeres, CNN (CNN) — A giant fatberg forced Bryan Adams to cancel a concert in Western Australia on Sunday night after authorities warned it could cause the venue’s toilets to overflow, posing a potential health risk. The sold-out show at Perth’s RAC Arena was called off just hours before the Grammy award-winning singer

By Jay Ganglani, CNN (CNN) — Ed Sheeran took to a busy street in southern India this weekend to surprise fans with a live performance but police soon swooped and pulled the plug on the British singer, saying he hadn’t received permission. The four-time Grammy winner was in between shows in the southern city of

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bradley Cooper was flying high after the Philadelphia Eagles’ epic win at Super Bowl LIX. “I love the team, man,” Cooper told CNN’s Coy Wire on the field after the game, which saw the Eagles score a commanding 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Asked what he loved

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kendrick Lamar promised he’d tell some stories and performed the song everyone has been talking about during the Super Bowl halftime show. Actor Samuel L. Jackson opened up the set dressed in an Uncle Sam ensemble before Lamar went into performing his hits, including “Squabble Up,” “Humble,” “DNA”

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Jon Batiste kicked off Super Bowl LIX with his rendition of the National Anthem. The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer, musician and composer – who previously doubled as leader of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – belted out the anthem at the Caesars Superdome in

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift showed up to Super Bowl LIX in “Style,” but the game could have gone better for her and the Chiefs. The Philadelphia Eagles bested the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 after playing a commanding game in which they scored four touchdowns and four field goals. The Chiefs’ offense