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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Don’t look for Johnny Depp to return as Jack Sparrow anytime soon. A representative for Depp has denied a recent report the actor would be returning to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. “This is made up,” Depp’s spokesperson told NBC News. Additionally, Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the “Pirates of

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Mary Mara, an actress known for roles on “ER” and “Ray Donavan,” has died, her manager, Craig Dorfman, said in a statement to CNN. She was 61. “Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met,” Dorfman said. “I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in ‘Mad Forest’ off

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Gracie McGraw has clearly inherited her parents’ talent. The 25-year-old daughter of country superstars and “1883” costars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill posted a video on Instagram in which she sings “I’m Not That Girl” from the hit Broadway musical, “Wicked.” “Hit me in the feels. Been there. Relate,” the

By Marianne Garvey Lil Nas X is calling out the BET Awards for a lack of inclusivity. The rapper and recording artist has expressed his disappointment that he was shut out of nominations this year. Earlier this month, he tweeted: “thank you bet awards. an outstanding zero nominations again. black excellence.” He added that he

By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Better Call Saul” is going all out for its sixth and final season. Legendary actress and six-time Emmy Award winner Carol Burnett will appear as a guest star on the drama in Season 6. Burnett will appear as a character named Marion, it was announced Monday. She joins the previously

By Lisa Respers France, CNN His face couldn’t be seen, but Kanye West showed up at the 2022 BET Awards to honor Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs received a lifetime achievement award, which was presented by West and fellow producer/artist Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. “How do we crown our kings?” West said. “How do we appreciate our

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Alec Baldwin has announced that he will be interviewing controversial filmmaker Woody Allen. The Hollywood star shared in an Instagram post on Sunday that he would conduct an Instagram Live interview with Allen — who has been accused of child sexual abuse by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow — on Tuesday

By Hannah Ryan, CNN Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has told fans at a concert that he intends to renounce his United States citizenship following the US Supreme Court‘s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade — a controversial move that eliminates the federal constitutional right to abortion nationwide. During a performance as part of

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar closed his headline Glastonbury set with an impassioned plea for women’s rights. The Grammy-winning artist, who had initially been announced as part of the lineup for the festival’s 50th anniversary in 2020, finally made his debut on Sunday after delays caused by the pandemic. When Lamar took

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Taraji P. Henson opened the 2022 BET Awards addressing both the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and gun violence. Henson first thanked opening performer Lizzo for pledging $1 million to Planned Parenthood before using the singer’s song titled, “About Damn Time” to make a point. “It’s about damn time

By Chloe Melas, CNN The BET Awards, which celebrate Black excellence in music, culture and sports, are being presented Sunday. Lizzo kicked off the show with a shining performance of her latest hit, “About Damn Time.” A full list of nominees follows below. Winners are indicated in bold and will be updated throughout the night.

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Westworld” returns, featuring several familiar faces in unfamiliar roles, while extending aspects of a third season that creatively sailed off the rails. While there is surely intelligent life out there eager to see where this goes, at this point it’s not so much a question of not being able to

By Jacquelyne Germain, CNN Beyoncé has hailed this summer’s liberation anthem with the release of her new single “Break My Soul” — and its Black queer roots are undeniable. The song’s release earlier this week comes at the intersection of Juneteenth, Pride Month and Black Music month. A house track at its core, the song

By Zoe Sottile, CNN Phoebe Bridgers vented her frustration at America’s high court during her Glastonbury Festival set on Friday night after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. “I’m having the sh—iest day,” said the American singer-songwriter, 27, referring to the ruling that holds there is no longer a federal constitutional right to

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Geena Davis is not someone to stay silent on important matters. In fact, she’s built an research empire of sorts through her Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media and founded a film festival that both aim to empower underrepresented voices in Hollywood. But on this day, beaming in via Zoom

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Denise Richards has made her debut on OnlyFans, just days after her teenage daughter joined the platform famous for its NSFW content. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum announced in an Instagram story Thursday that she was the latest member of the subscription-based service. Sharing a photo of herself posing

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Loot” sounds like a one-note joke on paper — ha ha, an Apple TV+ comedy loosely inspired by the Bezos’ family drama — that doesn’t gain much depth during the first episode. Stick with it, though, and this showcase for Maya Rudolph as a billionaire minted through divorce becomes a

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Trevor: The Musical” can’t help but feel partly encumbered by the “important” label, bringing lessons about self-acceptance to Disney+, whose parent company has been a ripe target for controversy. Yet this filmed version of the off-Broadway show works as a triumph for the young cast and especially the relatable lead,

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Sharon Stone says she has “lost nine children” through miscarriages, saying women are made to feel that losing a baby is “something to bear alone and secretly,” with a sense of failure. The Golden Globe-winning actress shared her painful experience underneath an Instagram post by People magazine, where “Dancing with the

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN A movie theater in Oklahoma has removed a warning sign it initially posted about a same-sex kiss in the new Disney/Pixar film “Lightyear.” The notice outside of the 89er Theater in Kingfisher cautioned parents about a scene that depicts two female characters sharing a brief kiss, according to CNN affiliate KTUL.

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN There will be no raining on Beanie Feldstein’s parade today: She’s engaged! The “Funny Girl” star shared pictures of the proposal from her longtime girlfriend Bonnie Chance Roberts on Instagram, writing “i do, bon.” The pictures included one of a shocked Feldstein reacting as Roberts is down on one knee. Others

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Elvis” has entered the theaters, but in a package that often recalls the excesses associated with his Vegas-residency years: Looking bloated, gaudy and at times bordering on self-parody. Those missteps, courtesy of director Baz Luhrmann and an ill-used Tom Hanks, squander Austin Butler’s brilliant moments in the title role, which

By Marianne Garvey Justin Timberlake went viral for the wrong reasons and now he’s saying sorry. The singer was caught performing an awkward dance routine during a performance in Washington, DC on Wednesday, and he had a hilarious reply. “D.C., I want to apologize to you for two reasons: here and here,” he said in

By Lisa Respers France, CNN New wife, new reality show. HGTV, which is owned by CNN’s parent company, has announced that Tarek El Moussa is teaming up with his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, for a show with the working title, “The Flipping El Moussas.” “We are so excited to bring viewers into our world