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Originally Published: 30 JUN 23 22:44 ET Updated: 30 JUN 23 23:02 ET By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — A union representing about 160,000 actors has put plans to go on strike against major studios and streaming services on hold. The contract between the actors and an alliance of studios had been due
Continue ReadingBy Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — A private jet carrying comedian and actor Gabriel Iglesias skid off a runway in a small town in western North Carolina, he said on social media Friday. No injuries were reported when the airplane had difficulty stopping for an “undetermined reason” and slid about 600 feet off the end
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Up-and-coming actors will do a lot to land a big break, and in Bradley Cooper’s case, that apparently included a fib. According to “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon, who appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” on Thursday, Cooper said he could drive a stick shift in order
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — From wheels of cheese to black eyes, lately performers are getting a lot more from concertgoers than they asked for. Aggressive behavior by people in the crowd at several recent summer concerts has artists calling for caution. Kelsea Ballerini became the latest singer to be hit with an object
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Actress Bonnie Morgan was almost cast as Topanga Lawrence on “Boy Meets World,” but says she lost the role because director David Trainer did not think she was “pretty enough.” During an episode of “Pod Meets World,” Morgan spoke to podcast hosts and “Boy Meets World” stars Danielle Fishel,
Continue ReadingCNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning star of “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died, his family announced Friday. He was 89. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning star of “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died, his family announced Friday. He was 89. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sarah Jessica Parker sounds like she is no great fan of mirrors. The “And Just Like That…” star recently appeared on “The Howard Stern Show” to promote the second season of her series and the topic of her beauty came up. “When I was cast in ‘L.A. Story,’
Continue ReadingBy Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — An unnamed witness has said “Rust” film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed “transferred a small bag of cocaine” after returning from a police interview on the day of the “Rust” fatal shooting, according to a motion filed by prosecutors Thursday. The new filing comes after prosecutors last week charged Gutierrez
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is “a sexual bully” and “a man who sexually assaults other men,” a British prosecutor alleged Friday at the start of a sexual assault trial in which he is charged with 12 offenses against four men. Prosecutor Christine Agnew told jurors at
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kelsea Ballerini can now be added to the list of artists to fall victim to unruly concertgoers flinging objects on stage during a show, following a string of similar recent incidents. The country artist was struck in the face by an object that was thrown at her on Wednesday
Continue ReadingCNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” avoids the curse that befell its even-numbered predecessors, so score it 1,3,5,2,4, with this fifth adventure – the first not directed by Steven Spielberg – trailing the best two but ranking ahead of the others, especially “Kingdom of the Crystal
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” avoids the curse that befell its even-numbered predecessors, so score it 1,3,5,2,4, with this fifth adventure – the first not directed by Steven Spielberg – trailing the best two but ranking ahead of the others, especially “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”
Continue ReadingBy Sara Weisfeldt, Rosa Flores, Alli Rosenbloom and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Travis Scott – the rapper and producer who organized the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival – will not be indicted in connection with the crowd crush that left 10 people dead and injured hundreds at the event, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey is mourning her friend, British actor Julian Sands, who was found dead in the Southern California mountains earlier this week after going missing in January. Lynskey shared a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, including a sepia-toned photo of the pair and reminiscing about
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — While they both are “American Idol” winners with great voices, please don’t pit Kelly Clarkson against Carrie Underwood. During a recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” a viewer started to ask Clarkson about seemingly being pitted against Underwood by media over the years. Clarkson
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It’s been six months since Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” died by suicide. Now his mother has opened up about her struggle with his death. In an interview with
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The off-screen attention regarding Henry Cavill’s exit can’t help but bleed into the new season of “The Witcher,” which will mark the “Man of Steel” star’s last with the Netflix show. Based on the initial episodes, Cavill could leave on a relatively high note, thanks to a tighter,
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Viewers aren’t the only ones who appreciate the (brief) reunion of Samantha Jones with her “Sex and the City” friends. In a preview of Kim Cattrall’s upcoming appearance on “Today,” the actress, who portrays the character, talked about her cameo during the second season of “And Just Like
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, Dan Heching and Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Madonna has been discharged from the hospital and transported to her New York City home via a private ambulance, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN Thursday. “She’s in the clear,” the individual told CNN. A source close to the singer told
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