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By Marianne Garvey and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Actor John Amos wants people to know he is “doing well,” despite reports to the contrary. The “Roots” and “Good Times” star, 83, is currently hospitalized in Tennessee, according to his publicist, Belinda Foster. Amos shared a statement with CNN through her on Monday. “To all
Continue Reading By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — The US aviation system is set for a record-breaking summer, with the Transportation Security Administration already reporting passenger volumes greater than pre-pandemic levels during the Memorial Day weekend. That holiday weekend was uneventful, but experts are concerned that things might not go smoothly all summer for a system that
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Though the project was never released, Joseph Fiennes being cast to play Michael Jackson in 2017 created a whitewashing controversy. Now the actor is expressing regret for taking the role of the music icon in an episode of the anthology series “Urban Myths.” The pulled episode was about
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Anita Baker is continuing her tour solo after she accused supporters of fellow singer and songwriter Babyface of bullying her online. She announced the news on Twitter Tuesday. “After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest/Support Act,” she
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to artificial intelligence, Sir Paul McCartney doesn’t sound like he’s willing to just “Let It Be.” In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s “Today” program released Tuesday, the legendary musician and former Beatle was asked about AI and how it’s been used to make his
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ezra Miller made their first public appearance Monday after facing some upheaval last year. The actor, who is nonbinary and uses “they/them” pronouns, walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the movie “The Flash.” In video shared on social media by Deadline, Miller thanked multiple people,
Continue Reading By Kathleen Magramo, Yoonjung Seo and Paula Hancocks, CNN Hong Kong/ Seoul (CNN) — Friends Rowan Joss and Katie Myles’ recent trip to South Korea included beaches, bus stops, and buildings – anywhere with a link to BTS, the K-pop megastars who are celebrating 10 years of their journey to becoming the biggest boy band
Continue Reading CNN By Kathleen Magramo, Yoonjung Seo and Paula Hancocks, CNN Hong Kong/ Seoul (CNN) — Friends Rowan Joss and Katie Myles’ recent trip to South Korea included beaches, bus stops, and buildings – anywhere with a link to BTS, the K-pop megastars who are celebrating 10 years of their journey to becoming the biggest boy
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Treat Williams, a veteran actor who starred in the TV dramas “Blue Bloods” and “Everwood,” died Monday night as the result of a motorcycle accident in Vermont, his longtime agent, Barry McPherson, told CNN. He was 71. According to Vermont State Police, the crash occurred around 5:00 pm ET
Continue Reading CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Vanna White still can’t believe she’s made it through nearly 41 seasons of “Wheel of Fortune” with her co-host Pat Sajak, who announced Monday that his time on the show is officially coming to an end. “When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at
Continue Reading Tara Subramaniam (CNN) — Having recently become the world’s most populous nation, India has sparked much speculation about whether it will continue to surpass China in other arenas. All eyes now are on the South Asian superpower’s growing influence on the global stage. And the tourism industry is no exception. By 2024, Indians are expected
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Country music singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his recording label, CNN confirmed on Monday. “BBR Music Group has dissolved its relationship with Jimmie Allen, he is no longer an active artist on its roster,” a representative for BBR told CNN in a statement. Allen’s artist page has
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Pat Sajak is preparing to spin the wheel on television’s long-running game show “Wheel of Fortune” for the last time. The host confirmed the news in a tweet on Monday, saying, “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steven Yeun is quite familiar with how volatile and angry drivers on the road can be, thanks to his starring role in hit series “Beef,” and it turns out Pedro Pascal can relate. During a segment for Variety’s Actors on Actors discussion published on Monday, Pascal recalled a wild
Continue Reading By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — An array of Black artists and musicians will take the stage at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles next week for CNN’s second annual “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” concert. Produced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment, the event will commemorate the federal holiday that marks
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Attending the 2023 Tony Awards in New York Sunday night, Lupita Nyong’o arrived in timeless formalwear: a sharp black velvet dinner jacket and flared trousers. Peeping from under her lapels, however, was a far-from-standard take on a black tie ensemble — an armor-like rendering of her bare chest, as
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Carl Fredricksen from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Up” is floating back to the big screen in new theatrical short “Carl’s Date.” The trailer for the Disney/Pixar short was released on Monday and catches up with widower Carl – who famously reflected on his life with dearly departed love Ellie in
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Elizabeth Gilbert has announced that she will halt the release of her next book after facing backlash because the story is set in Russia. The “Eat, Pray, Love” author says her upcoming novel, titled “The Snow Forest,” has upset Ukrainians because their country is currently at war with Russia.
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — “Kimberly Akimbo” won the Tony Award for best musical Sunday night. The show is about a teenage girl coping with a genetic condition and dealing with her dysfunctional family. The musical won five awards in all, including best actress for Victoria Clark, best featured actress for Bonnie Milligan, best
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Two performers who identify as nonbinary made history at Sunday’s Tony Awards. Alex Newell took home the Tony for best performance in a featured role in a musical for their role as Lulu in “Shucked,” while J. Harrison Ghee won the Tony for best performance by an actor
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