Lea Michele’s ‘Funny Girl’ run to end as Broadway musical plans to close later this year
By Dan Heching, CNN After a whirlwind and drama-filled ride, “Funny Girl” has an end in sight. The Broadway musical revival currently…
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Five times Chris Rock said the thing out loud
By Marianne Garvey, CNN From his early days on “Saturday Night Live” to his first standup special “Bring the Pain” and next a…
Continue ReadingAli Wong’s mom did not react well to news of her divorce
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Ali Wong says her mom had a strong reaction to news of her amicable divorce from her now ex-husband Justin Hakuta. “I…
Continue ReadingWayne Shorter, jazz saxophonist and composer, has died at age 89
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Wayne Shorter, a Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer who helped shaped the sound of contemporary jazz, has died, according…
Continue Reading‘Creed III’ wins a split decision in a sequel boxed in by its ‘Rocky’ formula
CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The “Rocky” sequels aren’t exactly known for their nuanced opponents, so give “Creed…
Continue ReadingWill Smith makes first awards show appearance since the 2022 Oscars
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Will Smith returned to the award show stage in person for the first time since slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last year.…
Continue Reading‘Creed III’ wins a split decision in a sequel boxed in by its ‘Rocky’ formula
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The “Rocky” sequels aren’t exactly known for their nuanced opponents, so give “Creed III”…
Continue ReadingA birthday poem for Dr. Seuss
By Brandon Griggs, CNN Today’s a day to celebrate The work of someone gone but great. Come on now, don’t be obtuse, Let’s all give…
Continue ReadingPedro Pascal appears delighted that Sarah Michelle Gellar remembers working with him on ‘Buffy’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN If Pedro Pascal has been doing anything lately, it’s definitely slaying — and Sarah Michelle Gellar has taken…
Continue ReadingTravis Scott cooperating with NYPD after being accused of assault at club, his lawyer says
By Brynn Gingras, Chloe Melas and Zenebou Sylla, CNN The New York Police Department is investigating allegations that musician Travis Scott assaulted…
Continue ReadingChris Pine says Harry Styles did not spit on him at the Venice Film Festival
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN The internet is not done talking about “#spitgate” — the term born online last year when viral footage from…
Continue Reading‘True Lies’ spices up a marriage through spy work in a series version of the movie
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN To anyone familiar with the 1994 movie “True Lies,” the first question for a series adaptation is where to…
Continue ReadingNerds, assemble! ‘Stranger Things’ is coming back — as a London stage play
By Amarachi Orie, CNN Fans bracing themselves to say goodbye to “Stranger Things” after its fifth and final season may not have to do so…
Continue Reading‘The Mandalorian’ hits the reset button as it eases into its third season
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Success has its privileges, including the freedom to get off to the relatively slow start that “The…
Continue ReadingEd Sheeran says his wife was diagnosed with tumor while pregnant
By Amarachi Orie, CNN Ed Sheeran has revealed that his wife, Cherry Seaborn, was diagnosed with a tumor when she was pregnant with their second…
Continue ReadingJustin Bieber cancels remaining Justice World Tour dates
By Amarachi Orie, CNN Justin Bieber fans waiting eagerly for new dates for his postponed international tour have been told the shows won’t be…
Continue Reading‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ trailer sparks Disney nostalgia with live-action update of animated classic
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN The trailer for Disney’s “Peter Pan & Wendy” — based on the Mouse House’s 1953 animated…
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Shakira reveals the impact of her collaboration with Bizarrap: ‘It was necessary for my own healing’
Marysabel Huston-Crespo, CNN Shakira feels emotionally empowered after her song with Argentine producer Bizarrap. “I think I would be in a very…
Continue Reading‘M*A*S*H’ said goodbye 40 years ago, with a finale for the ages
By Brian Lowry, CNN “M*A*S*H” ran for 11 seasons, even though the Korean War, during which the CBS series was set, lasted three years.…
Continue ReadingChris Rock will talk about Will Smith’s Oscars slap in his live Netflix special
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Chris Rock will hit back the way he does best — on stage. The legendary comic is set to perform a live standup special…
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