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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actor Dev Patel isn’t just a man of action on the big screen. On Monday night local time in Australia, Patel, known for his roles in movies like “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Lion,” intervened on what his representatives call “a violent altercation” and successfully deescalated the situation. The incident occurred in the

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Demi Lovato, the singer and former Disney Channel actor, has started to use “she” pronouns again. Lovato, who in 2021 came out as nonbinary and changed their pronouns to “they,” said this week on the “Spout” podcast that they’ve “been feeling more feminine” recently and adopted their former pronouns. “I’m such

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Bullet Train” certainly moves at an appropriately brisk pace, with Brad Pitt heading a sprawling cast. But the breakneck action is offset by a smart-alecky tone that proves both uneven and occasionally too cute for its own good, along with a mashup of styles — from the music to the

By Leah Asmelash, CNN The Marilyn Monroe Estate is coming to the defense of Ana de Armas, following critiques of her accent in her portrayal of Monroe in an upcoming Netflix film. Armas stars as the iconic bombshell in Netflix’s upcoming “Blonde,” a drama about the life of Monroe. But Armas, who was born in

By Marianne Garvey Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is helping bring back a cult classic. Gyllenhaal is set to star in a remake of “Road House” for Amazon Prime. According to a synopsis, the movie will be “a reimagined take” on the 1989 film that starred Patrick Swayze. “The Bourne Identity” director Doug Liman will direct. The

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Todd and Julie Chrisley’s marriage has been strengthened since they were convicted of conspiracy to defraud banks out of of more than $30 million in loans. That’s according to a recent episode of the “Chrisley Confessions” podcast in which the couple talked about their lives since the convictions. Julie Chrisley

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The planned Young Money Reunion concert with Drake, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne will have to wait a bit longer. On Monday Drake posted a story on his verified Instagram account saying that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is postponing the show. “I am truly devastated to say

By Melissa Alonso, CNN New Orleans rapper Mystikal was arrested over the weekend on several charges including first-degree rape and simple robbery, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. APSO officers responded to an area hospital “in reference to a sexual assault” at 11:58 p.m. Saturday, a press release said. Ascension Parish is about 25

By Melissa Alonso, Shawn Nottingham and Theresa Waldrop, CNN The Atlanta music festival Music Midtown, which draws tens of thousands of concertgoers and blockbuster musicians each year, “will no longer be taking place this year,” organizers announced in a tweet Monday. Though the organizers did not cite a reason for calling off the festival, various

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Beyoncé says she will remove an ableist slur from her new album, “Renaissance,” after facing online backlash and criticism from disability campaigners. The 40-year-old singer received rave reviews when she debuted her dance-inspired seventh studio album on Friday, but she came under fire over the weekend when fans noticed the inclusion

By Marianne Garvey The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will host “The 56th Annual CMA Awards” live from Nashville, TN. on Nov. 9. Bryan shared the news Monday while guest hosting “Live with Kelly and Ryan.” “Being a part of such a historical night that honors my

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Lil Durk is sporting a bandage over his eye and taking some time out after a pyrotechnic device went off in front of him during Lollapalooza. Video circulating on social media shows the rapper on stage at the Chicago music festival when the special effect explodes in front of him,

By Scottie Andrew, CNN A “Star Wars” hero once said that rebellions are built on hope. The newest Disney+ series set in a galaxy far, far away explores the origins of that hero, whose sacrifices would eventually help the Rebel Alliance take down the evil Galactic Empire. Diego Luna returns to the “Star Wars” universe

By Marianne Garvey George Takei and J.J. Abrams paid tribute to the late “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at the age of 89. Nichols had played Enterprise crew member Nyota Uhura on the series and multiple “Trek” films. “I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Angelina Jolie’s daughter is headed to an HBCU. Zahara Jolie-Pitt will be attending Spelman College in Atlanta, her mother shared over the weekend. “Zahara with her Spelman sisters! Congratulations to all new students starting this year,” Jolie wrote in the caption of a photo on her verified Instagram account. “A

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Pat Carroll, the Emmy-winning actress best known as the voice of the villainous sea witch Ursula in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” has died at the age of 95. Carroll’s daughter, Kerry Karsian, told the Hollywood Reporter that her mother died from pneumonia at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on Saturday.

By Zoe Sottile, Chris Boyette and Todd Leopold, CNN Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in “Star Trek: The Original Series,” has died at age 89, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and

By Maria Santana, CNN No matter how you pronounce their name, Italian rock group Maneskin may be one of today’s most famous and successful global musical acts. In 2021, the band — made up of vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi and drummer Ethan Torchio — won Europe’s biggest song competition,

By Claudia Rebaza, Al Goodman and Kelly Murray, CNN Shakira has failed to reach an agreement with Spanish prosecutors on tax evasion charges, and she will go to trial insisting on her innocence, according to a statement released by her public relations team. “Shakira and her team consider that this case constitutes a total violation

By Marysabel Huston-Crespo, CNN For Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean, pursuing a solo career doesn’t mean he has to step away from the band with which he’s performed for almost 30 years. “Each thing goes hand in hand. If I have a successful album, it only reflects on my success with the group, where I started

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Beyoncé’s newest album, “Renaissance,” is a musical triumph that signals the next great phase of the superstar’s career — and she’s taking the Black queer icons who pioneered house music with her. Like the righteous rage of “Lemonade” and the celebration of identity in “Black is King,” Beyoncé’s latest effort centers

By Faith Karimi, CNN Chris Rock is still not saying how he feels about getting slapped by Will Smith, but he is still making passing jokes about the incident. The comedian was on stage in Atlanta on Friday night as part of his “Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour,” hours after Smith posted a nearly

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Are Bruce Wayne and Arthur Curry reuniting? At least the men who have portrayed them on the big screen have gotten back together, with Jason Momoa posting a picture of himself with Ben Affleck on his verified Instagram account. “REUNITED bruce and arthur. love u and miss u Ben WB

By Marianne Garvey Whoopi Goldberg has apologized for her statements on “The View” about the conservative organization Turning Point USA. On Monday’s episode of “The View,” the recent Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Florida was discussed. Neo-Nazi demonstrators had showed up outside the conference and Goldberg had called the group “complicit.” In response,