Entertainment

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Billy Bob Thornton doesn’t mind playing a bad guy, but there are some lines he will draw. During an appearance on The Playlist’s “Bingeworthy” podcast, the acclaimed actor talked about turning down roles as a villain in two notable films. Thornton said he was approached to play Norman

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr got back to where they once belonged on Thursday night – performing together, live on stage in London. Starr made a surprise appearance at the O2 Arena on the last night of McCartney’s “Got Back” tour. Announcing his special guest, McCartney said: “The

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Throughout Coldplay’s nearly 30-year career as a rock band, frontman Chris Martin has heard it all. From devoted fans who’ve time and again turned out en masse to fill stadiums to see them perform in concert, to the haters and internet trolls who can’t handle how utterly positive Coldplay’s

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Conan O’Brien is remembering his recently deceased parents. In an interview with the Boston Globe, the former late night television host talked about his mother, Ruth Reardon O’Brien, who died last Thursday, and Dr. Thomas F. O’Brien, who preceded his wife in death three days earlier. “My parents

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Superman” is set for a comeback. DC Studios debuted the first trailer for its feature film “Superman” on Thursday. Directed by James Gunn, the Man of Steel is shown bloodied by a crash landing at the beginning of the teaser before he’s rescued by his super-cute superpup, Krypto.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rihanna and Mariah Carey belong together. Rihanna was part of a star-studded crowd at the Barclays Center in New York City this week, where Carey hit the stage for the final performance of her Christmas Time show. Social media was thrilled by footage from the evening that showed

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — The latest season of “Survivor” was a rollercoaster until the very end, except on this show, the ride ends with someone winning $1 million. To that end, congratulations are in order for Rachel LaMont, who emerged victorious despite being seen as a threat by multiple players throughout the season.

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Marvel star Tom Holland has opened up about his relationship with fellow actor Zendaya, saying she is the “best thing that’s ever happened to me.” In a wide-ranging interview on the “Dish” podcast, released Wednesday, Holland revealed that the couple intend to spend Christmas together this year, along with

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kieran Culkin doesn’t want to know what your Zodiac sign is, nor does he believe that it sheds any light on your personality. The “A Real Pain” star made his feelings abundantly clear during Variety’s “Actors on Actors” interview with Colman Domingo, published on Wednesday, wherein Culkin playfully sparred

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Attorney Tony Buzbee is suing Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, accusing the entertainment company of soliciting his firm’s clients in an effort to get them to sue his firm. In a separate lawsuit, Buzbee is representing a woman identified as “Jane Doe” who alleges she was raped by Sean “Diddy” Combs

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paris Hilton is celebrating a big win on Capitol Hill after the US House and Senate both voted to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, a bill for which Hilton has been a vocal supporter that is aimed at improving protections for institutionalized youth. Hilton, who has spoken

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Arnold Schwarzenegger is a man of many talents, as he holds titles including body builder, politician and movie star. With his latest movie role, however, the former governor of California can now add becoming Santa Claus to his list, as he embodies the Christmas gift-giver in an upcoming holiday

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A shortlist of Oscar contenders in ten categories has been revealed. “Emilia Pérez” leads among films with potential nominations in six categories. “Wicked” follows with four. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be announced on January 17, with the ceremony set to take place on March 2. Below