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Academy leaders told Smith’s publicist he should leave Oscars after slap, but he refused, source says

March 31, 2022 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas In the moments following Will Smith’s stunning on-stage slap of Chris Rock during Sunday’s Oscars telecast, members of the…

Razzies rescind Bruce Willis award after family reveals actor has aphasia

March 31, 2022 1:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The Razzies, a tongue-in-cheek award show that hands out honors to the worst cinema of the year, has rescinded its prize for…

Sesame Workshop debuts a new character who uses a wheelchair

March 31, 2022 12:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN There’s a new furry friend in the neighborhood. Ameera, the latest Muppet character from the team at Sesame Workshop, will…

Chris Pine told a confused Oscars partygoer that he was Chris Evans of ‘Captain America’

March 31, 2022 11:36 AM CNN

Pine plays a U.S. Special Forces sergeant who turns to a private military unit after he’s involuntarily discharged. David Daniel has the…

Chris Pine told a confused Oscars partygoer that he was Chris Evans of ‘Captain America’

March 31, 2022 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Many know Chris Pine as the blue-eyed, Captain Kirk-portraying member of the Hollywood Chrises (other members: Evans,…

Chris Pine told a confused Oscars partygoer that he was Chris Evans of ‘Captain America’

March 31, 2022 11:36 AM CNN

Chris Pine shares a hilarious story about being confused for another celebrity at an Oscar party during his appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel…

Elliot Page’s ‘Umbrella Academy’ character to come out as transgender

March 31, 2022 11:35 AM CNN

‘Umbrella Academy’ star Elliot Page’s character in the show will soon reflect him in real life in season 3. The character that was once formally…

‘Summer of Soul’ producer says Will Smith and Chris Rock robbed the documentary of its moment

March 31, 2022 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Joseph Patel, one of the producers behind Oscar-winning documentary “Summer of Soul,” has spoken out about the…

Chris Rock tackles ‘selective outrage’ and Oscars slap in live Netflix special

March 31, 2022 10:14 AM CNN

Comedian Chris Rock spoke for the first time since he was slapped by Will Smith during the Academy Awards while performing on his “Ego Death Tour” in…

Bruce Willis’s daughter Scout grateful for outpouring of support

March 31, 2022 8:38 AM CNN

Bruce Willis is stepping back from acting due to a brain disorder called aphasia, which his family announced is “impacting his cognitive abilities.”…

Bruce Willis’s daughter Scout grateful for outpouring of support

March 31, 2022 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bruce Willis and his family shared some personal news this week and his daughter Scout felt the supportive response. On…

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ will premiere this summer

March 31, 2022 7:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Devotees of all things Westeros, our long night of pining after the new “Game of Thrones” series is nearly over…

‘Apollo 10 1/2’ turns Richard Linklater’s space-age memories into warm ’60s nostalgia

March 31, 2022 7:48 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Deeply personal in a way that should resonate with anyone who lived through the era (and maybe few others), Richard…

‘Morbius’ is better than ‘Venom,’ but the villain origin story is still a little anemic

March 31, 2022 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN As Marvel movies go, “Morbius” is more a sip than a gulp, a relatively small-boned Jekyll-and-Hyde tale that…

‘Morbius’ is better than ‘Venom,’ but the villain origin story is still a little anemic

March 31, 2022 7:39 AM CNN

Rick Damigella and Victor Lucas delve into the ‘living vampire’ character played in the new movie by Jared…

Machine Gun Kelly recalls being with Taylor Hawkins days before he died

March 31, 2022 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Machine Gun Kelly has shared his experience hanging out with Taylor Hawkins days before the Foo Fighters drummer…

Chris Rock publicly addresses Oscars incident for the first time

March 31, 2022 6:45 AM CNN

Chris Rock made an emotional return to the stage on Wednesday night for the first time since Will Smith slapped him at the Academy Awards. CNN’s…

She’s up for two Grammys. Her bestseller will be a movie. Meet the Korean American who’s shaking up entertainment

March 31, 2022 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Faith Karimi, CNN As Covid cases decline and the world reopens, Michelle Zauner is having a moment. Her indie rock band, Japanese Breakfast, has…

The traveler who’s been globetrotting for nearly 10 years

March 31, 2022 3:52 AM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN He set off on a round-the-world trip in December 2012 and, nearly a decade later, traveler Tom Grond is still…

Best WWI movies of all time

March 31, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Planning a movie night? Watch one of the films on this list of the best 25 WWI movies of all time, compiled by Stacker, using data from…

Paul Herman, actor known for ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Goodfellas,’ has died

March 30, 2022 10:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Thomas and Taylor Romine, CNN Paul Herman, an actor known for his roles in “The Sopranos,” “Goodfellas” and…

In China, luxury hotels are offering babysitting services to stressed out parents working from home

March 30, 2022 8:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Though people in many parts of the world are heading back to the office and kids have returned to school, lockdowns…

Grammy-winning singer Lizzo is launching a shapewear line called Yitty

March 30, 2022 7:19 PM CNN

Grammy-winning singer Lizzo is releasing a line of shapewear with Fabletics called ‘Yitty.’ The line is schedule to launch out next…

Grammy-winning singer Lizzo is launching a shapewear line called Yitty

March 30, 2022 7:19 PM CNN Newsource

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The form-fitting bodysuits and undergarments that make up shapewear have become a lucrative business, with Spanx valued at $1.2…

Academy initiates ‘disciplinary proceedings’ against Will Smith over Oscars incident

March 30, 2022 5:26 PM CNN

(CNN) — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has “initiated disciplinary proceedings” against actor Will Smith over his actions at…

Academy initiates ‘disciplinary proceedings’ against Will Smith over Oscars incident

March 30, 2022 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has “initiated disciplinary proceedings” against…

Will Smith was asked but refused to leave Academy Awards

March 30, 2022 4:16 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith broke film academy’s code of conduct, was asked but refused to leave Academy Awards, Oscars organization says. This…

Chris Rock publicly addresses Oscars incident for the first time

March 30, 2022 3:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Chris Rock made an emotional return to the stage on Wednesday night for the first time since Will Smith slapped him at the…

The Beast, world’s longest wooden roller coaster, is getting longer

March 30, 2022 2:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Forrest Brown, CNN It’s pretty much a yearly occurrence these days — some amusement park is setting a new roller coaster record. Maybe…

Tom Parker, The Wanted singer, has died at 33

March 30, 2022 11:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Tom Parker, a member of the British boy band The Wanted, has died less than two years after he announced his diagnosis of…