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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Acclaimed British actress Helen Mirren has criticised the James Bond franchise for the way in which it portrays women, saying “the whole concept” of the movies is “drenched and born out of profound sexism.” Mirren, who is starring in the new Paramount+ crime thriller series “MobLand” alongside former James

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Our time at the White Lotus resort and spa in Thailand is almost at an end, and the question on everybody’s mind is… How long can “pillar of the community” Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) keep this up? But first, let’s catch up with another tortured soul among the traveling

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “American Idol” contestant Samantha Ray paid tribute to her late sister with an audition that brought judge Carrie Underwood to tears during Sunday’s new episode. Ray sang “I Hope you Dance” by Lee Ann Womack and opened up about losing her sister Taylor, who died in February of a

By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Richard Chamberlain, an actor who got his start playing a hunky TV doctor and went on to become a miniseries maestro, died on Saturday, according to his publicist. He was 90 years old. Chamberlain died in Hawaii of complications following a stroke, publicist Harlan Boll said

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Oscar-winner Mikey Madison appeared during the cold open of the latest episode “Saturday Night Live,” which put a spin on the White House’s Signal group texting scandal. Madison – the episode’s host – along with Sarah Sherman and Ego Nwodim played high school students texting each other some normal

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Standup comic and actor Paul Rodriguez was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics after a traffic stop on Friday in Burbank, California. Rodriguez was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for code violations by police on Friday evening, according to an emailed statement from Sgt. Stephen Turner,

By The Associated Press (CNN) — After mounting criticism following its initial response to the violent attack on Oscar-winning “No Other Land” co-director Hamdan Ballal, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences apologized Friday for not acknowledging Ballal by name. In a letter to academy members, academy CEO Bill Kramer and its president, Janet

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Academy Award-nominated “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo reflected on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community at this time while accepting an honor at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday night. Erivo, who was presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for “making a significant difference in raising visibility and promoting

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “You Better Run,” not walk, to check this one out. That’s the title of the latest single from Something Out West, a country music duo with actor Chet Hanks and his friend, Drew Arthur. The music video for the song features Hanks recreating scenes from his father Tom

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “White Lotus” star Michelle Monaghan is addressing a wild theory that’s been floating around since the show’s Season 3 debut. Monaghan – who plays actress Jaclyn Lemon on the popular HBO series – appeared on Wednesday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and was asked by Kimmel if she’s