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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — A popular Florida rapper was found dead Wednesday in Atlanta, the Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN. Lil Poppa, whose legal name is Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was pronounced dead shortly after 11 a.m. in Fulton County which is a part of Atlanta, Georgia. He was 25 years

By the Associated Press Puerto Rican artists Residente and Bad Bunny are teaming up to tell the story of their home in an original historical drama. René Pérez Joglar, the Grammy winner known professionally as Residente, will make his directorial debut with “PORTO RICO,” filmmakers and producers said Wednesday. Bad Bunny, the artist born Benito

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — In September of last year, late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel found himself thrust into the spotlight — one that reached far beyond his studio stage. The late-night scene was already in upheaval after CBS abruptly canceled Stephen Colbert’s show that summer, a move that sent shockwaves through the industry

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Is Tyra Banks the villain? It depends on whom you ask. A new Netflix docuseries has reopened the wounds of “America’s Next Top Model,” the popular reality show that began by promising young women a chance at a real modeling career and ended as a meme machine for

CNN By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor best known for “The Godfather,“ “Apocalypse Now” and many other tough-guy roles over an acclaimed screen career that spanned six decades, has died. He was 95. Duvall died “peacefully” at his home in Middleburg, Virginia on Sunday, according to a statement sent by

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor best known for “The Godfather,“ “Apocalypse Now” and many other tough-guy roles over an acclaimed screen career that spanned six decades, has died. He was 95. Duvall died “peacefully” at his home in Middleburg, Virginia on Sunday, according to a statement sent by his

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Congratulations are in order for “Stranger Things” star Maya Hawke and musician Christian Lee Hutson. The pair got married in New York City on Valentine’s Day, with the guestlist brimming with Hollywood talent, photos published by People show. The ceremony was attended by Hawke’s parents Ethan Hawke and Uma

By Alli Rosenbloom, Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Casey Wasserman was literally born to be a titan of the Hollywood industry. This week, the powerhouse talent agent has faced a revolt after appearing in the Epstein files, for both riding on the late convicted sex offender’s plane and exchanging suggestive messages with Jeffrey Epstein’s

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — James Van Der Beek, the soft-eyed actor whose boyish good looks and earnestness landed him the leading role in ’90s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” and catapulted him to stardom, has died. He was 48. The actor died Wednesday, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — James Van Der Beek, the soft-eyed actor whose boyish good looks and earnestness landed him the leading role in ’90s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” and catapulted him to stardom, has died. He was 48. The actor died Wednesday, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram. “He

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Grammy Award-winning singer Chappell Roan said Monday she’d left the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after emails released by the US Justice Department showed he exchanged flirtatious messages with Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago. The emails were released last month as part of the department’s dump

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In just over 13 minutes worth of music, stars and symbolism, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny rewrote what it means to be American in a time of strife. For months, conservatives from the president on down have painted him as anti-American. Last night, Bad Bunny asked: What if I’m

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift is back in the headlines and this time it’s for something more positive than what she’s been used to lately. The superstar singer has dropped the music video for “Opalite,” the newest single from her album “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift wrote and directed the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve spent any time online, you’ve probably heard the phrase “you don’t know ball” used to point out a lack of knowledge. It seems that some of those complaining most loudly about Bad Bunny being picked to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show don’t know ball.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — When Bad Bunny takes the Super Bowl stage on Sunday, he will be making history as the first Spanish-language artist to headline the halftime show. That has Puerto Ricans bursting with anticipation — and pride. “I think it is a pride – a huge pride – that it will

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Claire Foy has revealed that she had to change her diet after finding out that she was housing some unwanted guests. Speaking on the “Table Manners” podcast on Wednesday, the “The Crown” star told hosts Jessie and Lennie Ware that she had given up drinking caffeine, before going on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — As someone who came to fame as a member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan rap group, it might seem jarring to see Cliff “Method Man” Smith singing in the new romantic comedy “Relationship Goals.” What’s more, he is seen and heard crooning more than his costar in the

By Nimi Princewill, CNN Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) — Ifunanya Nwangene, a budding singer who captivated audiences with her performance of Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” on “The Voice Nigeria,” has died from a snake bite. She was 26. The incident occurred at her home in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, on Saturday when she was bitten on

By Maria Santana, CNN (CNN) — When Bad Bunny’s album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” won album of the year at this year’s Grammy Awards, the moment changed history. For the first time, a Spanish-language album took the Recording Academy’s most prestigious prize in an industry that has long treated Latino music as a category, not

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar, two artists unafraid to hold a mirror up to America through their music and performances, dominated the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Bad Bunny made history when he won album of the year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should Have Taken More Photos)”

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — True to her inimitable fashion, this year’s Big Game might end up being all about Cardi B. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper – who just this past weekend performed in Studio 8H as the musical guest for the 1000th episode of “Saturday Night Live” – has many believing that

By Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul (CNN) — “We’re goin’ up, up, up, it’s our moment,” proclaim virtual girl band Huntr/x in their hit song “Golden.” And the lyrics couldn’t have been more apt as the song from Netflix megahit “Kpop Demon Hunters” made history on Sunday by claiming K-Pop’s first-ever Grammy. “Golden” was already a

CBS, RECORDING ACADEMY, CNN, CBS/Recording Academy By Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul (CNN) — “We’re goin’ up, up, up, it’s our moment,” proclaim virtual girl band Huntr/x in their hit song “Golden.” And the lyrics couldn’t have been more apt as the song from Netflix megahit “Kpop Demon Hunters” made history on Sunday by claiming K-Pop’s

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his burrow today to predict whether we’re in for an early spring or six more weeks of winter. But take it lightly — the famed rodent is only right about 40% of the time. Here’s what else you need to know to

By Sandra Gonzalez, Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — One week before he’s set to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show and on a night when he made Grammys history, Bad Bunny used his time on stage to deliver a pointed political message that protested the recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Accepting the

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It was a history-making night at the Grammy Awards. This year’s Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny took home album of the year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should Have Taken More Photos),” which became the first-ever Spanish-language album to nab the top prize. Amidst an effusive and

By Lily Hautau, CNN (CNN) — NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to launch as early as April 1, putting human spaceflight to the moon back in the spotlight after a 50-plus year hiatus. In celebration of our IRL return to the drama and wonder of space, we asked 11 astronauts to share their favorite

CNN By Dan Heching, Miriam Elder, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Catherine O’Hara, the radiant actress whose singular comedic delivery helped elevate movies and TV shows like “Beetlejuice,” “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek” to cult classic status, has died. She was 71. A statement from CAA, the agency that represented O’Hara, said the actress died

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — HBO has announced new cast members for season 4 of its hit drama “The White Lotus,” with Helena Bonham Carter and Chris Messina among the next wave of guests checking in to the luxury — and usually deadly — resort chain. “The next round of bookings has begun in