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CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Ed Sheeran’s international tour has been thrown into crisis, with one opening act, the rapper Macklemore, dropped from the tour’s US dates for his onstage support of Palestine, and all of the British singer’s other openers quitting to protest the removal. On Monday, Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner

By Lisa Respers France, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Voters for the 78th Emmy Awards made no secret that they spent the summer at “Widow’s Bay” and loved their trip.The freshman comedy dominated Monday’s Primetime Emmy Awards, taking home six statues, including one for history-maker Matthew Rhys, who became the first person to win Emmys

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — When TV’s biggest stars walk the red carpet at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles for Monday’s Emmy Awards, many of the frontrunners will have something in common. And, no, it’s not their designer outfits.This year’s nominations have been dominated by characters just trying to get by.Whereas the so-called

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Barry Sonnenfeld was on the Sony studio lot in Los Angeles when planes hit the Twin Towers on September 11. In the midst of trying to absorb the scale of the tragedy and check on friends and loved ones — the director grew up in Washington Heights and his

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Barry Sonnenfeld was on the Sony studio lot in Los Angeles when planes hit the Twin Towers on September 11. In the midst of trying to absorb the scale of the tragedy and check on friends and loved ones — the director grew up in Washington Heights and

By Arina Porkhovnik, CNN (CNN) — Stevie Wonder is bringing “Songs in the Key of Life” back to the stage this fall, 50 years after its release.The 25-time Grammy winner announced a US and European tour in an Instagram post Tuesday, celebrating the anniversary of his landmark 1976 album, which he will perform in its

By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — “South Park” is changing its name in what is the latest satirical jab at the White House, following President Donald Trump’s spree to rename a gulf, lakes and, most recently, even a state after “America.”“Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ivanna Ortiz loved taking her daughter to the movies. She was religious, preferring Christian musicians to secular ones, and she sang in the church choir. She worked as a speech pathologist and ran her own clinic.“Everywhere she went, she always put a smile on your face,” said Jennifer Oxendine,

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Nine months after his tragic death, Rob Reiner has received a posthumous Emmy for his performance in FX’s kitchen drama “The Bear.”Reiner’s award for outstanding guest actor in a comedy was announced on Sunday evening at the ceremony formerly known as the Creative Arts Emmys, a two-day event held

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift is, rather famously, a cat person. Many fans not only know the names of Swift’s three cats (Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button), but see them as much a part of the singer’s lore as her romantic history. Who else, upon being chosen as Person of

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Ariana Grande has bid an emotional farewell to her fans as she steps away from the limelight.The US singer and “Wicked” star told a packed performance of the last night of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour in London that she would “cherish this experience always.”Speaking through tears on stage

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Viewers who tuned into Hulu’s “Furious” might be forgiven for experiencing a sense of déjà vu: A billionaire with the initials J.E. is revealed to have sexually abused teen girls trafficked to him by a close female accomplice. His crimes, long covered up thanks to money and a network

By Todd Leopold, Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Tim Curry, the English actor who became a massively popular cult figure thanks to his performances in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Clue” and the TV miniseries “It,” has died. He was 80.Curry “passed away peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles” on Tuesday, according

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The love fern may be making a comeback.After more than 20 years, a sequel to the hit romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” is in the works, with its original star Kate Hudson attached to the project, sources told CNN.Hudson, who starred in the original

APPLE TV, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, FOCUS FEATURES, CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The love fern may be making a comeback. After more than 20 years, a sequel to the hit romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” is in the works, with its original star Kate Hudson attached to the project,

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, died Tuesday at her home in Nashville, according to a family statement. She was 80. The statement, attributed to her nephew Bryan

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, died Tuesday in Nashville, according to a family statement. She was 80.The statement said Parton died “peacefully.” A small, private service will be

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Time heals all wounds, according to the Australian breakdancer Raygun, even ones inflicted by strangers online when you suddenly find yourself the subject of global mockery.Two years after going viral for her captivatingly non-fluid breakdancing routine at the Paris Olympics, Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, says she’s learned to make

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tupac Shakur’s death has returned to the minds of many these days, as a man stands trial for his murder nearly three decades after the rapper and actor was gunned down.The renewed attention is also a reminder that Shakur thought about his own mortality often — and said

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tupac Shakur’s death has returned to the minds of many these days, as a man stands trial for his murder nearly three decades after the rapper and actor was gunned down. The renewed attention is also a reminder that Shakur thought about his own mortality often —

CNN By Taylor Romine, CNN Las Vegas (CNN) — Sheltered from the oppressive August heat, attorneys, members of the public, media and jurors sat listening in a cramped, windowless Las Vegas courtroom as prosecutors worked to prove one thing: that Duane Davis, also known as “Keffe D,” is responsible for Tupac Shakur’s murder. Following a

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tupac Shakur’s death has returned to the minds of many these days, as a man stands trial for his murder nearly three decades after the rapper and actor was gunned down. The renewed attention is also a reminder that Shakur thought about his own mortality often —

By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — The untimely death of Hayden Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame while navigating addiction and postpartum depression in her adult life, came just months after the beloved actor described feeling ready to start over.Though she became a household name on television and film, Panettiere faced the

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Alli Rosenbloom, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Max Foster, CNN Meghan, Duchess of Sussex could be making a big return to acting.Meghan is in talks to possibly join the third season of Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen,” which shoots in the UK, a person familiar with ongoing discussions tells CNN.While discussions are ongoing, no deal is

By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix over its animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” alleging trademark infringement and accusing the streamer of unfair competition as the show’s success eclipses the band’s brand.The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the corporate entity for Demon Hunter, against Netflix, Netflix

By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Sitting on a couch with her husband, the woman smiles to the camera. “I just asked him what he thinks of my pregnant body,” she says in the video. Then comes a clip of her husband delivering a long “Ewwww,” part retch and part shout.“If you could date one

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Sandra Bullock has opened up about the loss of her partner Bryan Randall and his private battle with neurodegenerative disease ALS.“I wasn’t allowed to speak about it,” Bullock said, referencing Randall’s diagnosis. “That was the request and I tried — I honored it,” she told the “SmartLess” podcast, hosted

By Diego Mendoza, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, the New York Times and ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive Sunday at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Medics found her in cardiac

CNN By Diego Mendoza, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, the New York Times and ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive Sunday at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Medics found her