George Brown, co-founding member and drummer of Kool & the Gang, dead at 74
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — George Brown, a drummer and songwriter who co-founded the band Kool & the Gang, died on Thursday. He was 74.…
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Cassie’s husband and fellow artists express support amid her legal battle against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
By Lisa Respers France, Brynn Gingras, Kristina Sgueglia and Alli Rosenbloom CNN (CNN) — There’s been an outpouring of support for Cassie…
Continue Reading‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ turns 50 and you can watch for free this weekend
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Apple TV+ is giving us all something else to be grateful for in honor of the 50th anniversary of “A…
Continue Reading‘Shadow and Bone’ among series canceled by Netflix
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Following months of a halt to Hollywood production due to contract negotiations and strikes, Netflix has…
Continue ReadingHow dancers Ashley Everett and Jasmine Harper are moving in step with wellness
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — When Jasmine Harper first conceived an idea to help others, it was smaller than what it has become. The…
Continue Reading‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ TV series gets release date
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — A reimagining of the 2005 film that brought Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie together is coming to Prime Video…
Continue ReadingBoygenius pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor with charity single
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The indie supergroup boygenius released a charity single on Friday, paying tribute to Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish…
Continue Reading‘Rustin’ dutifully gives the March on Washington leader an overdue showcase
By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Giving an unsung hero of the civil-rights movement his overdue moment, “Rustin” shines a flattering if dutiful…
Continue Reading‘Modern Family’ cast reunited with one notable absence
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The cast of “Modern Family” reunited for the first time since the show ended in 2020, but not everyone…
Continue Reading‘Saltburn’ director Emerald Fennell explores the dark side of the British ruling class: ‘Everything is personal, isn’t it?’
By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — Emerald Fennell knew exactly what she was doing, dressing Jacob Elordi like that. The “Euphoria” actor is…
Continue ReadingHeart-shaped beds and champagne hot tubs: Inside America’s adults-only hotels
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Heart-shaped hot tubs surrounded by rose petals, circular beds with ceilings that replicate a starry night sky…
Continue ReadingFrozen first as Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes landing in Antarctica
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — There are short runways, bumpy runways and runways that are notoriously buffeted by crosswinds, but here’s a…
Continue ReadingHow ‘The Day After’ brought Americans together – and helped end the Cold War
By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — On November 20, 1983, a record audience estimated at more than 100 million Americans assembled in a very different…
Continue ReadingPlease Don’t Destroy gets a bigger canvas for the same shtick in ‘The Treasure of Foggy Mountain’
By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Back in the day, Albert Brooks made a nifty transition from producing “Saturday Night Live” shorts to…
Continue Reading‘Next Goal Wins’ takes a shot with Taika Waititi’s whimsical soccer comedy
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Director Taika Waititi’s eclectic resume has ranged from Marvel’s Thor sequels to oddball comedies…
Continue Reading‘Next Goal Wins’ takes a shot with Taika Waititi’s whimsical soccer comedy
CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Director Taika Waititi’s eclectic resume has ranged from Marvel’s Thor sequels to oddball comedies…
Continue Reading‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ could use more Godzilla and fewer people
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Let’s face it, people generally don’t come to Godzilla-related projects for the actors and drama, which…
Continue ReadingHow an unexpected Middle East destination is becoming a rock-climbing paradise
By Jenny Marc, CNN Tanomah, Saudi Arabia – (CNN) — Abdulrahman Alabdu hangs off the side of a cliff, drilling into the rock and placing…
Continue ReadingMeghan says the continuing popularity of ‘Suits’ is ‘wild’
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex may now be better known for her role in the British royal family than for any character…
Continue ReadingSnoop Dogg says he’s giving up smoking weed
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Snoop Dogg says he is giving up marijuana – or at least, smoking it. “After much consideration &…
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