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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Udo Kier, the German actor who starred in both European art house and Hollywood movies, collaborating with some of the most significant artists of his time, died on Sunday at age 81, his partner, Delbert McBride, told Variety. CNN has reached out to Kier’s agent for comment. After rising

By Julia Vargas Jones, CNN (CNN) — The moment Brazilian pop sensation Liniker walked into Amoeba Music in Hollywood, the crowd roared. Fans lifted their phones, snapping pictures with one hand and clutching her Latin Grammy-winning record on the other, many still buzzing from watching her performance at the awards show days earlier. The Latin

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN LOS ANGELES (CNN) — In March 2023 – eight months before Cassie Ventura filed the bombshell lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs that would ignite his public downfall and ultimately lead to his criminal conviction – another accuser was contemplating coming forward. Music producer and publicist Jonathan Hay had

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton has had to miss two significant ceremonies as she continues to follow her doctors’ orders amid some “health challenges.” The legendary singer, songwriter and entrepreneur, 79, was unable to attend her recent induction into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ Hall of Fame. That

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Charlie XCX sees your Brat Summer and raises you. That’s because the pop star is betting she can extend that run with a forthcoming film conceived by and starring her. A teaser trailer has dropped for “The Moment,” an A24 movie which Vanity Fair described as “a revisionist

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Grande stopped work in solidarity with her “Wicked: For Good” costar Cynthia Erivo when Erivo fell ill. Then Grande suffered the same fate. The petite actress and singer — Grande, not Erivo, who also fits that description — posted a photo on her Instagram stories from the

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN LOS ANGELES (CNN) — In March 2023 – eight months before Cassie Ventura filed the bombshell lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs that would ignite his public downfall and ultimately lead to his criminal conviction – another accuser was contemplating coming forward. Music producer and publicist Jonathan Hay had contacted

By The Associated Press Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel, 52, declined to address the court before US

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Friends, family and fans gathered Thursday to honor the late Chadwick Boseman receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Thursday was declared “Chadwick Boseman Day” in Hollywood, and his “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” costar Viola Davis, his “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler and

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Get ready, set and…wait a year for the latest “Hunger Games” action to commence. Lionsgate released the teaser trailer for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” on Thursday, and it was a glimpse into the origin story of Haymitch Abernathy, a character played in earlier films by

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nicki Minaj addressed those gathered for a special event in New York on Tuesday meant to draw attention to what some are saying is the plight of Christians in Nigeria. The rapper was introduced by President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and began her

By Issy Ronald, Stephanie Halasz, Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — Alice and Ellen Kessler, the German twins who rose to fame in the 1950s as a variety entertainment duo, have died at the age of 89 by joint assisted suicide, advocacy organization the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) said on Tuesday. Local police confirmed

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Grande stepped up for her costar Cynthia Erivo on the red carpet Monday night at the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in New York City. Ahead of the event, organizers reportedly told members of the press that the two stars would not be doing interviews because Erivo had lost

By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — An Australian “serial intruder” who accosted Ariana Grande during a Wicked premiere in Singapore was sentenced to 9 days in jail Monday for being a public nuisance. Johnson Wen, 26, pleaded guilty to one charge of causing annoyance to the public after he jumped over the barricade at a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rebecca Gayheart is sharing how she’s trying to be there for her family during a difficult time. The actress, who shares two teenage daughters with Eric Dane, recently appeared on the podcast “Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen” and discussed how she’s approaching her role as

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Soon there will be no need to turn back time, as Cher is set return to the “Saturday Night Live” stage. The Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy-winner is set to be the musical guest on the December 20 episode of the long-running NBC sketch show, according to the network, which

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sophie Grégoire has opened up about her life in the public as the ex-wife of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. During a recent appearance on the podcast “Arlene is Alone,” the topic of the publicity Trudeau is garnering dating singer Katy Perry came up as host Arlene

By Sofía Hanalei Sanchez (CNN) — First, there was the 1997 Gregory Nava biopic starring Jennifer Lopez. Then, there was the scripted Netflix series that came out in 2020. Now, the late Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla Perez, is having her story told directly by her family and bandmates. In many ways, we have

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Screen Actors Guild Awards is getting a rebrand. Starting next year, the annual awards show which celebrates acting across film and television – and is voted on by actors within the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) – will be named after the actual award, The Actor, according to

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — “Grey’s Anatomy” actor James Pickens Jr. saves lives on screen, but says early detection saved his. The actor, who has portrayed Dr. Richard Webber on the ABC hit for more than 20 years, appeared in an Instagram video on Friday, in which he disclosed that he is “living proof”

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — James Van Der Beek is parting with some of his prized possessions. Fans have a chance to snag some of the memorabilia from his “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues” roles in a live auction to be held early in December. According to People magazine, “Dawson’s Creek fans

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — The 2025 Latin Grammys honored some of the best music of the year and it was una gran fiesta. In addition to presenting immaculate vibes, there were some awards handed out, too. The complete list of hardware winners can be found on the Latin Grammys website, but here are

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The “Eras Tour” has ended, yet Swifties can still be in that era. On Thursday Taylor Swift dropped the trailer for her forthcoming Disney+ docuseries “The End of an Era.” It begins with a behind-the-scenes of the superstar singer on the tour, with Swift saying “I’m very aware

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — James Van Der Beek is parting with some of his prized possessions. Fans have a chance to snag some of the memorabilia from his “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues” roles in a live auction to be held early in December. According to People magazine, “Dawson’s Creek fans will

By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — Back in May, Lynne Ramsay debuted her latest film “Die My Love” at the Cannes Film Festival. Within days, she was telling critics they had her film all wrong. The Scottish director’s adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s 2012 novel stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson as a couple tearing at

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — KATSEYE, the global girl group propelled to stardom through the 2024 Netflix show “Pop Star Academy,” revealed they are frequently targets of online death threats and hate. The diverse ensemble, based in Los Angeles but made up of six young women from countries across the globe — members hail