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CNN By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs testified Tuesday that Combs threatened to kill rapper Kid Cudi after learning that the fellow musician was dating Cassie Ventura. Capricorn Clark, who worked for Combs and his companies off and on from 2004-2018,

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Rick Derringer, a guitarist and record producer who is responsible for the hit “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was reportedly 77. The news was confirmed by Derringer’s caretaker and close friend Tony Wilson in a Facebook post, who said Derringer died on Monday night in Florida,

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Accio, TV stars! After a long search, HBO has found a trio of young actors to play Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in its upcoming TV series about the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry. Dominic McLaughlin has been cast to play the role of Potter, with

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The woman at the center of the “Sex in the City” franchise can’t bring herself to watch it. Sarah Jessica Parker, who stars in and produced both “Sex and the City” and its spinoff sequel series “And Just Like That…,” revealed she hasn’t followed the lives of Carrie

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez is officially Jenny heading to a different block. The superstar singer and actress has announced she will be doing a brief Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, December 30 to January 3 and March 6 to 28. “SURPRISE JLOVERS! We’re back! I’m doing

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Billie Eilish was a big winner at Monday night’s American Music Awards. Eilish wasn’t present at the show since she is currently on tour, but she won all seven awards that she was nominated for, including artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year.

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As seen this spring, the small screen was an exciting place to be. There was that dangerous and engrossing luxury hotel chain, a rebellious underground faction, the ultimate high-stress hospital and, just this weekend, the harrowing second chapter in a post-apocalyptic fungal zombie tale came to a grisly conclusion.

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Fans attending a Lorde-themed club night at a Sydney venue were left in disbelief on Sunday night when the singer herself turned up to the event. Those attending the club night, organized by Sugarush at Mary’s Underground, were only expecting to “come dance (or cry) in the club as

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel have been the friendly exes and that is on display after his recently shared medical diagnosis. The “Piano Man” star has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that causes pressure on the brain. Joel has canceled upcoming tour dates as a result. Over

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Demi Lovato had a very eventful weekend. The singer and actress tied the knot with Jordan “Jutes” Lutes, a songwriter and recording artist, on Sunday in California, Lovato shared with Vogue. She wore a white gown designed by Vivienne Westwood. “When I was thinking about [what dress style

By Kelly McCleary, CNN (CNN) — Phil Robertson, outdoorsman, businessman and patriarch of the family featured on the A&E reality show “Duck Dynasty,” has died, his family said in a statement. He was 79. “We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” the statement, posted by his

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “The Last of Us” concluded its emotional second season with a major cliffhanger. In Sunday’s action-packed Season 2 finale, a deadly reunion between Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) culminated in Seattle and resulted in the shocking death of Jesse (Young Mazino) during a confrontation inside the theater.

Essay by Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — A night spent watching music videos is a most sacred ritual. It begins, for me and my loved ones, when the night feels like it’s ending. It’s late, we’re drowsy and conversation is dwindling. Someone turns on YouTube and starts playing the music video to a song they

Essay by Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — There was a Hollywood ending on the French Riviera on Saturday evening as Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was awarded the Palme d’Or, top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It’s the first time Panahi has won the festival’s highest honor, a sensational outcome after years of personal and

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — John Mulaney may be a “Saturday Night Live” alum, but he knows better than to suggest any changes to the show that’s been on the air for five decades. Mulaney appeared at the “Stories of the Season: Emmys” event hosted by Puck in Los Angeles this week, where he

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — A woman identified as Victim-3 in the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal criminal case is not expected to take the stand in his trial, according to a source familiar with the case. “She didn’t want to testify,” the source said, not providing any further details. Victim-3 was referenced in the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Uche Ojeh, the husband of ‘Today’ co-host Sheinelle Jones has died following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, it was announced Friday on the morning show. Savannah Guthrie said Ojeh died “after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma.” He

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Billy Joel’s upcoming tour dates have been canceled as the legendary performer seeks treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects the brain, according to a statement released on said Friday. The statement, posted on his Instagram page Friday, stated that Joel’s condition “has been exacerbated

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It’s not easy being green, but it sure does make you popular. Kermit the Frog was the commencement speaker Thursday for the Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland, where his creator, Jim Henson, was a student decades agao. Henson, who was the creator of The Muppets,