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Sydney Opera House illuminates its sails in moving tribute to Australian firefighters

January 12, 2020 7:28 PM CNN

The Sydney Opera House honored Australian firefighters over the weekend with a moving tribute. For several hours on Saturday evening, the performing…

John Legend, Alicia Keys and a line of other stars will pay tribute to Prince in a concert

January 12, 2020 2:53 AM CNN

More than a dozen stars will take the stage to perform in honor of musical legend Prince later this month, the Recording Academy announced in a news…

Can wearing the same tux to every award show put a dent in fashion’s carbon footprint?

January 12, 2020 2:12 AM CNN

Celebrities want you to stop shopping? Easy for them to say. Joaquin Phoenix will wear the same black Stella McCartney tuxedo to every award show he…

Ariana Grande is performing at the Grammys

January 11, 2020 4:57 PM CNN

Ariana Grande is returning to the Grammy Awards following last year’s dispute. The “Thank U, Next” star announced on her social…

Jeffree Star confirms he and Nathan Schwandt are over

January 11, 2020 3:24 PM CNN

Makeup guru and YouTube celebrity Jeffree Star announced some sad news to his fans: He and boyfriend Nathan Schwandt have called it quits. Star made…

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will be back to host the 2021 Golden Globes

January 11, 2020 2:15 PM CNN

It hasn’t even been a week since this year’s Golden Globes, but the focus has already shifted to next year’s awards — with…

George and Ringo’s handwritten lyrics to The Beatles’ ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ are for sale

January 11, 2020 1:29 PM CNN

“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” is a legendary song off The Beatles‘ ninth album. And now, a piece of it could be yours. The…

Ellen Pompeo’s broken heart emoji says all we need to know about Justin Chambers’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ exit

January 11, 2020 11:19 AM CNN

Fans of the long-running TV drama “Grey’s Anatomy” aren’t the only ones stung by the news of Justin Chambers’…

NBC says it will make changes ‘if necessary’ in response to ‘America’s Got Talent’ controversy

January 11, 2020 11:12 AM CNN

NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy said the network is taking the situation surrounding Gabrielle Union’s controversial departure from…

Britain is obsessed with ‘Love Island,’ and soon you will be too. Here’s everything you need to know

January 11, 2020 9:02 AM CNN

It’s wet, it’s cold, Christmas is over and the nights aren’t getting any shorter — so Britain needs an escape. Perfect…

Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist of Rush, has died at 67

January 10, 2020 6:37 PM CNN

Neil Peart, whose virtuoso chops and artful lyrics propelled his band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in…

Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen arrested in Jane Fonda’s weekly climate change protests

January 10, 2020 3:11 PM CNN

Recent Golden Globe winner Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen were the latest celebrities to be arrested as part of Jane Fonda’s weekly climate…

Coming or going, Meghan gets the blame — and it’s because of her race

January 10, 2020 2:41 PM CNN

From the moment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their relationship known to the public in 2016, the message many Britons sent to her was clear:…

Justin Chambers leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

January 10, 2020 1:37 PM CNN

One longtime “Grey’s Anatomy” actor is making his exit from the series, stat. Actor Justin Chambers is leaving the medical drama on…

Will Smith calls one role he turned down the ‘one that got away’

January 10, 2020 11:11 AM CNN

Will Smith summed up his career in a rap duet with Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show.” Smith rapped “The History of Will…

Oprah denies advising Prince Harry and Meghan

January 10, 2020 9:28 AM CNN

Don’t go dragging Oprah Winfrey into the royal drama. The Queen of Media denies she had anything to do with the decision by Prince Harry and…

This 20-year travel TV host has solutions for every vacation mishap

January 10, 2020 9:02 AM CNN

In the past year, television host Samantha Brown took a total of 45 flights. She zipped through 88 airports and checked into 32 hotels. But this…

Harry Hains, ‘American Horror Story’ actor, dead at 27

January 10, 2020 8:05 AM CNN

Actor Harry Hains, who played roles in titles including “American Horror Story,” has died aged 27, his mother Jane Badler has announced.…

Jane Austen’s unfinished ‘Sanditon’ becomes a modern ‘Masterpiece’

January 10, 2020 7:50 AM CNN

Jane Austen’s unfinished novel gets a modern makeover with “Sanditon,” a gorgeous eight-part “Masterpiece” miniseries.…

‘The Outsider’ brings Stephen King novel to HBO in riveting fashion

January 10, 2020 7:48 AM CNN

Stephen King adaptations have a spotty track record, one that isn’t helped by the sheer abundance of them. HBO’s “The…

After controversy, Oscar nominations could give ‘Joker’ the last laugh

January 10, 2020 7:46 AM CNN

“‘Joker’s’ Revenge” might overstate the movie’s march through awards season, but…

Shaken, not stirred. Did Beyoncé just hint she’ll be singing the new James Bond tune?

January 10, 2020 7:40 AM CNN

The upcoming “No Time To Die” needs a killer theme song, and who better than Beyoncé to sing it? The film is premiering in just a few…

New Orleans rapper 5th Ward Weebie dies at 42

January 10, 2020 7:33 AM CNN

Rapper 5th Ward Weebie, who was a major player in the distinctive bounce music scene in New Orleans, has died. He was 42. Weebie, whose real name was…

Drake and Future debut ‘Life is Good’ video

January 10, 2020 6:36 AM CNN

Drake and Future are keeping busy in their latest music video. The rappers work several jobs in the video for “Life is Good.” It features…

‘Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time’ aims to crown a champ of the champs

January 10, 2020 6:32 AM CNN

The three top winners in “Jeopardy!” history are set to compete against each other during a prime-time event starting Tuesday night on…

Amy Schumer opens up about IVF struggle

January 10, 2020 5:53 AM CNN

Amy Schumer is looking for some advice on her reproductive journey. The comedian and actress posted a photo of her bruised belly Thursday on her…

How the village that inspired ‘Frozen’ is dealing with overtourism

January 10, 2020 4:20 AM CNN

When a restaurant, hotel, street, town or city becomes “Insta-famous,” it seems it’s only a matter of time before overtourism…

3 billion journeys: World’s biggest human migration begins in China

January 10, 2020 2:56 AM CNN

Lunar New Year might still be two weeks away, but China is already bracing itself for an annual homecoming of epic proportions. Considered the…

DiCaprio’s Earth Alliance gives $3M to Australia fire relief

January 9, 2020 5:35 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio’s Earth Alliance environmental organization will donate $3 million to help wildfire relief efforts in…

Inside day one of jury selection for the Harvey Weinstein trial

January 9, 2020 6:11 PM CNN

Jury selection in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial began this week with a diverse pool of prospective jurors. New Yorkers, young and old, of varying…