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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “God Only Knows” how respected Brian Wilson was for his talent. The Beach Boy, whose death at the age of 82 was announced Wednesday, drew online tributes. Paul McCartney shared a series of photos of Wilson, at least one of which was taken by McCartney’s late wife Linda

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ who connected a generation of music fans to their favorite celebrities on the music network, has died. She was 52. The news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi Emory, who posted a tribute on Facebook. No further details were available. CNN has

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Actor Harris Yulin, an Emmy-nominated actor who appeared in projects including “Frasier” and “Ghostbusters II,” has died. He was 87. The news was confirmed by Yulin’s manager Sue Leibman, who said in an email to CNN that he passed away June 10 in New York City from a cardiac

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ who connected a generation of music fans to their favorite celebrities on the music network, has died. She was 52. The news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi Emory, who posted a tribute on Facebook. No further details were available. CNN has reached

CNN By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died, his family announced on Wednesday. He was 82. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family wrote

By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died, his family announced on Wednesday. He was 82. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family wrote in

By Lisa Respers France and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The Sean “Diddy” Combs trial is shedding new light on the people who worked closely with him. Among them is Kristina Khorram – also known as “KK” – the former chief of staff of Combs Enterprises (now known as Combs Global), who last week, prosecutors

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Miley Cyrus does not look back on parts of her past fondly. While appearing on a recently released episode of the “Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky” podcast, the pop star talked about how her provocative persona around her 2013 album “Bangerz” impacted her life at the time. Having been

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating a break in at a home belonging to rapper Macklemore, according to the Seattle Times. The publication linked the address of the incident to the artist’s home, which Seattle police said belonged to a “high-profile individual.” CNN has reached out to authorities and a representative

By Lisa Respers France and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — While Justin Baldoni’s suit against Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds has been dismissed, she isn’t done fighting her claims against her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star – and Baldoni isn’t done fighting back. Michael Gottlieb, the attorney representing Lively in her

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The BET Awards were heavy on nostalgia, but rapper and singer Doechii brought a very current event to the stage on Monday. While receiving the award for best female hip-hop artist, she referenced the ongoing protests against immigration raids happening in Los Angeles, California, where the ceremony was

By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial has denied the defense’s second request for a mistrial over their claims of “prosecutorial misconduct.” Over the weekend, defense attorneys for Combs filed a letter renewing their request for a mistrial, accusing the prosecution of presenting false

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sly Stone, the influential but enigmatic funk-rock star whose soulful, socially conscious recordings altered the course of popular music before he abruptly retreated from the spotlight and became the J.D. Salinger of rock, has died, his family announced Monday. He was 82. “It is with profound sadness

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sly Stone, the influential but enigmatic funk-rock star whose soulful, socially conscious recordings altered the course of popular music before he abruptly retreated from the spotlight and became the J.D. Salinger of rock, has died, his family announced Monday. He was 82. “It is with profound sadness that

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Sandra Gonzalez, Lisa Respers France and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A judge on Monday dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, a major development in the ongoing civil litigation between former co-stars Lively and Baldoni. In January, Baldoni sued Lively and her

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The BET Awards will go on as scheduled on Monday night amid ongoing protests against immigration raids continue in Los Angeles, California. “BET remains committed to the safety of our guests and staff,” a spokesperson for BET told CNN in a statement. “We are working closely with LAPD

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 78th Annual Tony Awards took place Sunday at the historic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with several shows and performers walking away big winners. “Purpose” also won the Tony for best play and “Maybe Happy Ending,” one of the most nominated productions heading into Sunday’s