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By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — When Billy Joel released his fifth studio album, “The Stranger,” in 1977, the song “Vienna” flew mostly under the radar. It wasn’t one of the four singles released in North America, merely a B-side to the hit “Just the Way You Are.” As the album catapulted Joel to critical

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Faye,” a documentary memoir of Faye Dunaway, begins with the “Chinatown” star barking orders at her interviewer, saying, “We need to shoot. I’m here now, come on.” It’s a perfect introduction to an actor who has worn the dreaded “D” word – “difficult” or “diva,” take your pick

By Josh Campbell, Eric Levenson, Ashley R. Williams and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Two days after Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial began and nearly three years after the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting that led to the charge against him, a New Mexico judge said eight words that left the actor visibly emotional –

CNN By Josh Campbell, Eric Levenson and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Two days after Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial began and nearly three years after the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting that led to the charge against him, a New Mexico judge said eight words that left the actor visibly emotional – and

By Dan Heching and Sarah Moon, CNN (CNN) — Nicolas Cage’s son Weston Cage has turned himself in to police in Los Angeles after an incident that took place earlier this year. According to a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department, the younger Cage “voluntarily surrendered himself” to authorities on Wednesday, following an incident

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Euphoria” is going back into production. Fans of the HBO drama have been eagerly awaiting the third season of the series created, written, directed and executive produced by Sam Levinson, starring Emmy winner Zendaya. The show will reportedly start filming in January. “I am thrilled that we are

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” helped make Andy Samberg a star, but it didn’t come without a cost. During a recent appearance on Kevin Hart‘s Peacock series “Hart to Heart,” Samberg talked about his exit from “SNL” a dozen years ago and what led to his departure. In 2012, Samberg

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Reynolds says he’s in his “‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’ era.” The topic came up during a Variety interview with his “Deadpool & Wolverine” costar Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy. As the trio played a guessing game, they were prompted to pick Reynolds’ favorite Taylor Swift song. “I

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have added a tiny bit of fuel to the fire surrounding their marriage. Amid speculation that the pair are struggling in their relationship after marrying about two years ago, the couple has listed their 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom California home for sale. According to the

By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Jack Quaid, best known for his starring role in Amazon’s “The Boys” TV series, says he is “inclined to agree” with those who call him a “nepo baby.” The actor – whose parents are film stars Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid – made the comments in a podcast interview

By Cheri Mossburg and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — One of multiple live bullets found on the set of “Rust” by investigators of the 2021 fatal shooting was discovered in the bandolier of actor Jensen Ackles, according to crime scene technician Marissa Poppell. Poppell disclosed the detail while on the stand during the second day

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shelley Duvall, best known for her roles in “The Shining” and several acclaimed Robert Altman films, has died, according to reports, citing a family spokesperson and her longtime partner. She was 75. Duvall died in her sleep at their home in Blanco, Texas of complications of diabetes,

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — As most have by now picked up, two disparate, big-budget films are sharing a release date this weekend: One, an R-rated historical epic stacked with a starry cast of Oscar hopefuls. The other, a musical based on a beloved property with plenty of pink… and a second starry cast

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shelley Duvall, best known for her roles in “The Shining” and several acclaimed Robert Altman films, has died, according to reports, citing a family spokesperson and her longtime partner. She was 75. Duvall died in her sleep at their home in Blanco, Texas of complications of diabetes, Dan

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sharon Stone is looking back on a difficult period in her life. In an interview with the The Hollywood Reporter, the actress talked about her 2001 stroke which resulted in a life-threatening brain bleed for nine days and a lengthy recovery. “Everything changed,” Stone said. “My sense of

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After a run of movies awash in the romance of the space program like “Hidden Figures” and “First Man,” “Fly Me to the Moon” cleverly uses the Apollo 11 mission as the backdrop to an old-style romance. Less than weighty in the comedy part of its equation, the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The next film in Kevin Costner’s ambitious western movie franchise has been postponed. The sequel to the currently-in-theaters “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” was scheduled to be released in theaters on August 16, but a spokesperson for production company New Line Cinema confirmed to CNN Wednesday

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Congratulations are in order for John Mulaney and Olivia Munn. The couple got married over the weekend in a simple and intimate ceremony, a source close to Mulaney told People. CNN has confirmed the news. The ceremony took place at a friend’s home in New York state. Only the couple’s

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly said she’s ready to tap out of performing. The former daytime talk show host let that be known during a recent standup show at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California, according to SFGate.com. DeGeneres let the audience in on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Eric Roberts has gone public with some family matters. During a conversation on the “Still Here in Hollywood Podcast with Steve Kmetko,” Roberts was asked about his famous sister Julia Roberts. “You’ll have to ask her,” he said. “I love my sister, but I can’t talk about her.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Violet Affleck, the 18-year-old daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, is opening up about a medical condition that has impacted her life. The teen spoke during the public comments portion of a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting and is seen making an impassioned plea in

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Grab your torch and pitchforks! Everyone’s favorite ogre is heading back to town, with the the latest movie in the “Shrek” franchise set for release in mid-2026. Movie studio Dreamworks Animation confirmed in a post on X that “Shrek 5” will hit the big screen on July 1, 2026

By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Jennie Kim, a singer in the K-pop supergroup Blackpink, has apologized after a video of her vaping indoors sparked a backlash across South Korea. According to CNN affiliate JTBC news, the 28-year-old star uploaded a video to her personal YouTube channel that included footage of herself vaping in a

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Prepare for an epic battle. The first trailer for “Gladiator II” has arrived. The sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster stars Paul Mescal, who takes over for Russell Crowe. Mescal plays Lucius, son of Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen and the late Lucius Verus. He is also the nephew

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who served eight and a half years for helping to kill her abusive mother, announced Tuesday that she is set to become a mother herself. Blanchard shared the news on social media that and her ex-fiancé, Ken Urker, are expecting their first child. “We’re both

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Longlegs” isn’t even in theaters yet, but it’s already scaring up excitement. Early reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic show box office promise for the horror thriller set to open this weekend. For those who don’t find real life frightening enough, here’s what to know about the movie:

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Kate Beckinsale is revealing a little more about what led to her hospitalization earlier this year. The “Underworld” star opened up about her health scare in an unlikely forum – the comments of her verified Instagram while replying to haters and well-wishers alike. After one Instagram user left an

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Lena Dunham is no longer toying around with a movie about Polly Pocket. The “Girls” star revealed in a new interview with the New Yorker published on Tuesday that she is no longer attached to the “Polly Pocket” film from Mattel, after working on a script for three years.