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By Chloe Melas, CNN New information is coming to light as to what led prosecutors to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin. A source familiar with the case told CNN that the possibility of modifications to the firing mechanism of the gun was learned by the special prosecutors overseeing the case in New

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Chris Evans and Ana de Armas” is about all that’s required to make the sales pitch for “Ghosted,” a spirited if familiar action-based romantic comedy, where the sparring banter generally outshines the muscular stunts. Throw in clever cameos and this Apple TV+ movie delivers on its promise of unpretentious fun.

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Ashley Judd has marked her 55th birthday, the first without her late mother Naomi Judd, with a reflective Instagram post. The milestone was bittersweet for the “Double Jeopardy” actress, bringing back memories of the country superstar, who died by suicide in April last year after a long battle with anxiety and

By Dan Heching, CNN Gwyneth Paltrow is never saying never to the prospect of her future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The now sometimes actress and full time entrepreneur as head of lifestyle uber-brand Goop spoke with her Marvel-mate Scarlett Johansson in a new episode of her podcast. The “Iron Man” and “Avengers” costars speculated

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Christmas came early on Thursday when Apple TV announced that “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham will headline a new musical special coming this holiday season. “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas” will feature surprise guests and musical numbers from Waddingham as she performs “festive classics accompanied by her spectacular big band,” according

By Chloe Melas and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Following the news on Thursday that prosecutors in the “Rust” case are planning to dismiss charges made against Alec Baldwin, the actor thanked his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, and his attorney Luke Nikas in an Instagram post. “I owe everything I have to this woman. (and to you, Luke)”

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN “White Lotus” star F. Murray Abraham issued an apology on Thursday in response to a Rolling Stone report published Monday that the actor’s departure last year from the Apple TV+ series “Mythic Quest” was due to allegations of sexual misconduct. It was alleged in Rolling Stone’s report that, according to a

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Abbott Elementary” Season 2 finale had Janine and Gregory confronting their feelings for each other. When the students and staff of the fictional school took an overnight field trip to the Franklin Institute, teachers Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) faced a decision in their will-they-won’t-they relationship after sharing

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Bowen Yang calls his role of Edmund on “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” his favorite project to date. While many sets are filled with drama and the stress of making a hit television show, Yang told CNN in a recent interview that his experience working on the sitcom has been completely

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Jean-Luc Picard and his crew fought the Borg again in the finale of “Star Trek: Picard,” but despite the oft-used phrase about the futility of fighting them, the highly sentimental ending to the Paramount+ series — including 15 minutes of character-driven material after the battle — likely gave many fans

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Kelly Clarkson is getting some help from Henry Winkler. The talk show host revealed on her show this week that her daughter has dyslexia and Winkler, who is also dyslexic, offered her some advice. The “Barry” star is also an author of children’s books. “I was driving my daughter to school

By Issy Ronald, CNN Woody Harrelson has confirmed Matthew McConaughey’s claim that they might be brothers, saying “there is some veracity to that thought,” during an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” “We want to go and (do a DNA) test, but for him, it’s a much more big deal,” Harrelson said. “I

By Chloe Melas, Andy Rose, Taylor Romine and Dan Heching, CNN An attorney for actor Jonathan Majors on Wednesday denied a new report of allegations of abuse by the Marvel star. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Variety reported Wednesday that additional alleged abuse victims came forward and are cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Frank Ocean “will not be performing” at the Coachella music festival’s second weekend, a representative for the singer shared with CNN via a statement on Wednesday. “On doctor’s advice, Frank Ocean is not able to perform weekend 2 due to two fractures and a sprain in his left leg,” the statement

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN The “Twilight” saga really will live on in eternity. A television series based on the fantasy romance novels by Stephenie Meyer is in early development at Lionsgate TV, a source with knowledge told CNN. The source also said that Meyer is expected to be involved in the series. A Lionsgate spokesperson

By Dan Heching, CNN Sydney Sweeney is taking on the timely role of imprisoned informant Reality Winner in a new film from Max. The teaser for “Reality,” released on Wednesday, promises an eye-opening look into the ordeal of Winner, the US Air Force veteran who was sentenced to prison for more than five years in

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN As viewers continue to mourn the loss of Jennifer Coolidge’s iconic “White Lotus” character Tanya McQuoid following the insane events of the second season’s 2022 finale, a pivotal person from Tanya’s past is set to appear in the Mike White-created show’s upcoming third installment. Natasha Rothwell, who played spa manager Belinda