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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Josh Brolin certainly has a flare for the dramatics. The actor made a case for why “Dune: Part Two” director Denis Villeneuve deserves to be nominated for a best director Oscar for the second installment of the sprawling sci-fi franchise that came out this year, and warned that he’ll

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It’s a weird day when you can say that Richard Gere, Cher and “Great British Bake Off” judge Prue Leith have something other than being famous in common. This week, the three personalities all made separate appearances on morning news programs, and all let slip some pretty major profanities

CNN By Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police was overturned Thursday over prosecutorial issues in an Illinois Supreme Court decision that did not address his claim of innocence. The state’s

By Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police was overturned Thursday over prosecutorial issues in an Illinois Supreme Court decision that did not address his claim of innocence. The state’s highest

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Morgan Wallen wasn’t the biggest winner at Wednesday night’s 58th Annual CMA Awards, but he won a significant prize. The country superstar, who has had some troubles since his career took off, led with the most nominations going into the show and he named entertainer of the year.

By Wesli Jones, CNN (CNN) — A musical gem was recently uncovered from the vaults of the Luther Vandross Estate — a soulful, never-before-heard rendition of The Beatles’ song “Michelle.” The cassette tape was simply labeled June 1, 1989. On Thursday, a new music video of Vandross’ rendition of “Michelle” is set to debut on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert have new roles they are promoting, which allowed them to bless us with some nostalgia. The pair appeared Wednesday on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,” where he got them to reenact the cafeteria scene from their iconic 2004 film “Mean Girls”

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Hollywood star Florence Pugh has revealed that a surprise diagnosis led her to have her eggs frozen aged 27. Now 28, the British-born actress has opened up about suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis – both of which can affect fertility – in an episode of the

CMA, ABC, CNN, CMA/ABC By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Megan Moroney was awarded the new artist of the year trophy at the CMA Awards Wednesday night, and the country singer was doing her best to hold back the tears. While accepting her statuette, Moroney thanked her fans, saying they are “a large reason of

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Megan Moroney was awarded the new artist of the year trophy at the CMA Awards Wednesday night, and the country singer was doing her best to hold back the tears. While accepting her statuette, Moroney thanked her fans, saying they are “a large reason of why I am up

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The 58th Annual CMA Awards took place on Wednesday night from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Luke Bryan and former NFL star Peyton Manning returned to host the ceremony, with last year’s entertainer of the year award winner – country music superstar Lainey Wilson – joining as cohost. Morgan Wallen earned

CNN By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Jay Leno is “black and blue” after falling down a 60-foot hill on his way out for dinner. The former “Tonight Show” host, who is 74, suffered significant bruising to the left side of his face during the accident at the weekend, he told reporters ahead of a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — John Larroquette is very clear that he only agreed to reprise his role as attorney Dan Fielding in the “Night Court” reboot because of star and executive producer, Melissa Rauch. Larroquette told CNN his “ego” initially made him uninterested in returning to his “Night Court” character. The original

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Matthew McConaughey is a native of Texas, but that’s not the only reason he and his family now reside there. During a recent appearance on the “Good Trouble” podcast, the Oscar-winning actor spoke with tennis pro Nick Kyrgios about his life and career. One thing he learned, McConaughey

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Jay Leno is “black and blue” after falling down a 60-foot hill on his way out for dinner. The former “Tonight Show” host, who is 74, suffered significant bruising to the left side of his face during the accident at the weekend, he told reporters ahead of a show

By Rob Picheta and Sana Noor Haq, CNN Amersham, England (CNN) — Liam Payne’s family, friends and former bandmates came together to pay tribute to the One Direction star at his funeral in England on Wednesday, a month after the singer died at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Zayn Malik, Harry

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paul Mescal’s biggest fan has certainly proven herself worthy of the title. This became evident when the “Gladiator II” star played a cheeky trivia game against a woman identified only as Larissa, who runs the popular @paulmescalpics fan account on Instagram. Larissa is cited in the clip – posted