Entertainment

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — For the second time, a New York jury heard from a prosecutor about how once-renowned movie producer Harvey Weinstein used his power and influence to prey on women with industry career aspirations. In opening statements Wednesday morning, Shannon Lucey, a prosecutor for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, told

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The Tennessee Board of Parole is recommending a pardon for Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll on Tuesday, a decision that will be up to the state’s Republican Governor Bill Lee, according to the Associated Press. Jelly Roll, a Nashville native, has spoken openly about his history involving drug-related crimes

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Aniston is just as charmed as the rest of us that a relic of her place in pop culture survived the fictional apocalypse in HBO’s “The Last of Us.” A 2003 issue of People magazine with Aniston on the cover was featured in the Season 2 debut episode

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The recent death of Pope Francis has ignited interest in a film about the selection of a new pope. “Conclave,” a political thriller released last year, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and viewership is up 283%, according to Luminate. The data and analytical company tracks viewership

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Santana is reportedly on the mend after a health scare. The legendary musician experienced a medical emergency prior to a performance in Texas on Tuesday. Michael Vrionis, president of Universal Tone Management and a representative for Santana, shared statement People magazine: “It is with profound disappointment that

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The nominees for the American Music Awards (AMAs) were revealed Wednesday morning, with rapper Kendrick Lamar leading the list. Lamar earned a total of 10 AMA nods, including artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year. Post Malone earned eight nods, followed by Billie

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Director Ryan Coogler is showing his “eternal gratitude” for the moviegoers who saw his latest film “Sinners” in the theater, helping the supernatural thriller overcome expectations and claim the No. 1 spot at the box office during its opening weekend. In a note posted to his X page on

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — George Clooney is the ultimate optimist when it comes to the future of the United States. Clooney and Broadway legend Patti Lupone spoke with each other for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, where the pair discussed a myriad of topics, including President Donald Trump. Lupone asked the politically outspoken

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Perhaps Brett Goldstein thinks “Ted Lasso” has nine lives, just like a cat. It was announced last month that the Emmy-winning AppleTV+ comedy is coming back to the small screen for Season 4 after what everyone thought was a series finale. Goldstein, who stars in “Ted Lasso” as gruff

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sophie Nyweide, who as a child appeared in films alongside Michelle Williams and Russell Crowe, has died, according to an online obituary shared by her family. She was 24. The Burlington Vermont native, who “spent most of her brief life in Vermont and New York City,” died on

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — The “Star Wars” galaxy is ever-expanding. Since the franchise jumped to Disney+, fans have gotten new tales of a beloved former Jedi, a kid-friendly pirate series and a widely acclaimed, politically minded look at the origins of galactic rebellion. The problem? All the stories take place at different points

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shaquille O’Neal and his “Inside the NBA” cohosts love to roast each other. He gave them some extra ammunition on Monday night. In a moment shared on social media by the TNT sports show, O’Neal rushed off set in the middle of their live broadcast to use the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tina Knowles wants women to stay on top of their mammogram appointments. In an interview with People, Knowles revealed she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in her left breast last July. She told the publication that doctors made the discover soon after she and her daughter,