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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Jack Black’s comedy rock band Tenacious D has canceled its remaining tour dates after band member Kyle Gass sparked a backlash with an apparent joke about Saturday’s assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Footage posted on social media from the band’s concert in Sydney on Sunday showed

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Whoopi Goldberg wanted her late mother to spend eternity in one of her favorite places. “The View” host is a well-known fan of Disney, and, during an interview on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” last week, she revealed that her mother Emma Harris, who died in 2010, also

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The “Despicable Me” franchise is on a bananas winning streak. Not only is the latest film thriving at the box office, but now a new “Minions” film is in the works. Illumination, the animation studio behind the franchise, has announced that “Minions 3” will arrive in theaters on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — To mark what would have been friend and former Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie’s 81st birthday, Stevie Nicks turned to a special guest for help. McVie, the singer-songwriter behind some of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits, died in November 2022 following a brief illness. The star would have celebrated

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tim Robbins wants conspiracy theorists to stop trying to tie his 1992 film “Bob Roberts” to the attempted assassination of former President Trump. The political fiction movie from three decades ago includes a plotline in which a candidate for office stages an assassination attempt to help his chances.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Donna Kelce’s son, Travis, and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, aren’t the only ones getting attention because of a love story. Mama Kelce, as she is affectionately known, has been cast in the upcoming Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” The announcement was made via

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — For all the things that Shannen Doherty had to fight for over the years – from her reputation to her health – it was clear in what would be one of the final episodes of her podcast that the actress was putting everything into the battle for her life.

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Actor James B. Sikking, best known for roles in the TV shows “Hill Street Blues” and “Doogie Howser, M.D.” has died at the age of 90. Sikking died of complications from dementia, according to a statement from his publicist, Cynthia Snyder, sent to Variety magazine on Sunday. “Hill Street

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: This story discusses plot points from “House of the Dragon” Season 2, episode 5. While both sides absorb the fallout from the battle of Rook’s Rest in episode 4, one message comes through loud and clear in “House of the Dragon’s” latest chapter: the women in this

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump fits into a larger history of political violence in America. A long list of presidents have been shot or shot at, but Trump’s wounding underscores the ever-present threat that hangs over the office — especially for those who claim it.

By Lisa Respers France and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Shannen Doherty, an actress who starred on the popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed” and documented her nine-year battle with breast cancer, has died, according to her longtime publicist. She was 53. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The dramatic dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin over withheld evidence could mean the release of convicted “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed from a New Mexico state prison, legal experts say. Hannah Gutierrez Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in

CNN By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting spirit, has died, according to his longtime publicist Tom Estey. Estey said Simmons died early on Saturday morning. He had celebrated his 76th birthday the day before. “We lost an Angel today

By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting spirit, has died, according to his longtime publicist Tom Estey. Estey said Simmons died early on Saturday morning. He had celebrated his 76th birthday the day before. “We lost an Angel today –