Jerrod Carmichael comes out as gay in his new comedy special
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Jerrod Carmichael’s latest stand-up special might be his most revelatory yet. The acclaimed comedian comes out as gay in…
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Leon Bridges is on his way to the Grammys. This photographer feels blessed to be documenting his journey
By Chloe Melas, CNN Photographs by Cedrick Jones Leon Bridges is known for his soulful hits, reminiscent of music from decades past. The Texas native…
Continue ReadingArin Jackson and Alexis Jones earned a Grammy nomination by fulfilling a need
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sisters Alexis Jones and Arin Jackson’s desire for more diverse children’s music has led to a Grammy…
Continue ReadingThe challenge of becoming (and staying) sober on reality TV
By Marianne Garvey Alcohol has always been a central character on reality TV. Tables have been flipped, torches in the Hamptons have been tossed, and…
Continue ReadingWill Smith came up at the Grammys, naturally
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN A week after the famous Oscars slap, Will Smith was definitely on the minds of some at the Grammys. During the…
Continue ReadingChris Rock didn’t want Will Smith removed after awards show slap, Oscars producer Will Packer says
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Like many people who watched the encounter that ended with Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage Sunday at the Academy…
Continue ReadingWhat remains unsettled after Will Smith’s slap
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN A week after Will Smith famously strode on stage and slapped Chris Rock as Rock was presenting at the Academy Awards,…
Continue ReadingHow to watch the 2022 Grammys
By Scottie Andrew, CNN The Grammys are happening this Sunday — a little later than usual — but happening nonetheless! Pushed from January…
Continue ReadingChris Rock insisted he did not want to press charges against Will Smith, Oscars show producer says
By Andy Rose and Chloe Melas, CNN After Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage Sunday at the Academy Awards ceremony, Los Angeles police…
Continue ReadingAcademy leaders told Smith’s publicist he should leave Oscars after slap, but he refused, source says
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…
Continue ReadingRazzies rescind Bruce Willis award after family reveals actor has aphasia
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…
Continue ReadingSesame Workshop debuts a new character who uses a wheelchair
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…
Continue ReadingChris Pine told a confused Oscars partygoer that he was Chris Evans of ‘Captain America’
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Many know Chris Pine as the blue-eyed, Captain Kirk-portraying member of the Hollywood Chrises (other members: Evans,…
Continue ReadingChris Pine told a confused Oscars partygoer that he was Chris Evans of ‘Captain America’
CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN Many know Chris Pine as the blue-eyed, Captain Kirk-portraying member of the Hollywood Chrises (other members: Evans,…
Continue ReadingChris Pine told a confused Oscars partygoer that he was Chris Evans of ‘Captain America’
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Scottie Andrew, CNN Many know Chris Pine as the blue-eyed, Captain Kirk-portraying member of the Hollywood Chrises (other…
Continue ReadingElliot Page’s ‘Umbrella Academy’ character to come out as transgender
CNN, HLN By Lisa Respers France, CNN Elliott Page’s character on “Umbrella Academy” will mimic real life. Page’s character on…
Continue Reading‘Summer of Soul’ producer says Will Smith and Chris Rock robbed the documentary of its moment
By Leah Asmelash, CNN Joseph Patel, one of the producers behind Oscar-winning documentary “Summer of Soul,” has spoken out about the…
Continue ReadingChris Rock tackles ‘selective outrage’ and Oscars slap in live Netflix special
CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN Chris Rock finally addressed the Oscars slap and made Netflix history on Saturday, with the platform’s first live…
Continue ReadingBruce Willis’s daughter Scout grateful for outpouring of support
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…
Continue ReadingBruce Willis’s daughter Scout grateful for outpouring of support
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bruce Willis and his family shared some personal news this week and his daughter Scout felt the supportive response.…
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