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By Scottie Andrew, CNN When we first meet Helly R., the indefatigable heroine of “Severance,” she’s splayed on a conference table in a windowless room carpeted in putrid shades of green. She awakens, for the first time, as an “innie” — someone who’s elected to sever their brain so that they can perform their work
Continue ReadingCNN, KOAT By Chloe Melas, CNN Alec Baldwin says he doesn’t believe he or anyone else will face criminal charges in the fatal shooting last year on the “Rust” movie set — a tragic episode he says “has taken years off” his life and has cost him professionally. Prosecutors awaiting the investigative report from the
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN We now know the two actresses Miley Cyrus beat out to star on “Hannah Montana.” There had been online speculation that singer Belinda, who appeared in the 2006 film “The Cheetah Girls 2,” almost snagged the lead role on the popular Disney Channel teen sitcom which ran from 2006 to
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN HBO has followed the majesty of “Game of Thrones” with what might be called “games of throne” in “House of the Dragon,” a series whose epic visual grandeur belies a smaller and less addictive power struggle, more narrowly focused on the Targaryen line. It’s not bad, and there are dragons
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN In a perfect sign of the peak-TV times, a single Friday brings a pair of mystery series devoted to sisters and their unique bonds, including one with (sort-of) evil twins. “Echoes” starts with promise upon which it doesn’t deliver, while “Bad Sisters” — too long, but satisfying at the end
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey K-pop girl group Blackpink has released a new song, “Pink Venom,” and an accompanying music video for it. The song is from the group’s forthcoming sophomore album, “Born Pink,” which is set for release on Sept. 16. Blackpink, made up of members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, recently told Rolling Stone how
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Trevor Noah is sick of cancel culture and he had something to say about the public’s recent perception of Kanye West. In the past, the two had feuded over Noah’s comments that West was “harassing” his ex wife, Kim Kardashian, during their divorce, but Noah says now it’s more complicated than that.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Kid Cudi has shared he suffered a health crisis while in rehab in 2016. That year he checked into rehab to deal with depression, posting on Facebook “I am not at peace.” “I haven’t been since you’ve known me. If I didn’t come here, I wouldve done something to myself,”
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN Alec Baldwin says he doesn’t believe he or anyone else will face criminal charges in the fatal shooting last year on the “Rust” movie set — a tragic episode he says “has taken years off” his life and has cost him professionally. Prosecutors awaiting the investigative report from the Santa Fe
Continue ReadingBy Toyin Owoseje, CNN Brooke Shields says “the second time is not the charm” when it comes to waving goodbye to your college-bound child. On Thursday, the Hollywood actress and model shared a vulnerable mom moment with her Instagram followers after her 19-year-old daughter Rowan left for her sophomore year at Wake Forest University. “So,
Continue ReadingBy Amarachi Orie, CNN Actor and filmmaker Jonah Hill is stepping back from promoting his films, including his debut documentary, due to anxiety attacks. Known for starring in films such as “21 Jump Street” and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the 38-year-old will explore mental health and the impact his job has had on his
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN The world was denied a Taylor Swift cameo in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” The person who made that call now wishes he hadn’t. Chris Weitz, who directed the film, shared recently during a conversation on “The Twilight Effect with Ashley Greene and Melanie Howe” podcast that he and Swift
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France and Chloe Melas, CNN Angelina Jolie accused Brad Pitt of injuring her and verbally abusing their children during a heated encounter aboard a private jet in 2016, according to an FBI report provided to CNN by a source. In the heavily redacted report, which was released to both parties as a
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Patrick Swayze would have turned 70 on Thursday if it were not for the pancreatic cancer he died from in 2009. The “Dirty Dancing” star was one of the first public figures to reveal he had the disease, the same one that Alex Trebek and Steve Jobs died from. Swayze was diagnosed
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey “The Wonder Years” actress Danica McKellar left acting to pursue a mathematics career and now she’s explaining why. McKellar’s young son Draco recently interviewed his mom for ET, asking her, “You were about my age when you acted in ‘The Wonder Years.’ What do you remember most about those years?” McKellar said
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Demi Lovato has released her latest single, “29,” and it’s speculated the song is about the age difference she had with her former boyfriend, Wilmer Valderrama. The actor was 29 when he began dating Lovato, who was 17 at the time. Lovato explained the lyrics in an Apple Music interview, saying “the
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey The Addams Family is back. This time thanks to director Tim Burton. The trailer for the upcoming spinoff series “Wednesday” has been released and it’s very Burton-esque. “You” star Jenna Ortega plays Wednesday, the gothlike teenage daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams who has psychic abilities. She is attending Nevermore Academy, where,
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Priscilla Presley is remembering her late husband Elvis Presley on the 45th anniversary of his death. Presley, who was married to the king of rock and roll, spoke to “Today” about her memories and time with him. Elvis died of a heart attack on Aug. 16, 1977, at his Graceland home in
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN After Will Smith famously slapped Chris Rock during this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Zoë Kravitz posted red carpet photos of herself at the event on social media. “Here’s a picture of my dress at the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now,” she wrote with in caption.
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN Proving “Moon Knight” wasn’t a fluke as Marvel-sized disappointments go, “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” is big, bright, colorful, and also too goofy for its own good. Trying to bend the mold is fine in theory, but the mix of sitcom-style tropes and gamma-irradiated powers yields a series that’s too weak
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