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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Weird, dark but compulsively watchable, “Eric” stars Benedict Cumberbatch and a hulking foul-mouthed puppet, not necessarily in that order. Set amid a dystopian vision of a dangerous, corrupt 1980s New York, it’s part mystery, part satire and part right-wing fever dream about crime-infested cities, powered by the parental

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Jon Bon Jovi has confirmed that his son, Jake, has married British actress Millie Bobby Brown at an intimate ceremony. Bon Jovi was asked about the rumors that the couple had tied the knot during an appearance on the BBC’s “The One Show” on Tuesday. “They’re great,” said Bon

By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Federal investigators are preparing to bring accusers of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs before a federal grand jury, two sources familiar with the probe tell CNN — signaling the US Justice Department is moving toward potentially seeking an indictment of Combs. Possible witnesses have been notified

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Saundra Glenn was already a fan of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and that was before he gave her a lift. In an interview with the BBC, Glenn, 64, said she was headed to Radio 1’s Big Weekend music festival when osteoarthritis and “a dodgy right hip” caused her

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel is celebrating his youngest son’s successful heart surgery. The late-night talk show host shared the news on social media on Monday. “This weekend, our boy Billy had his third (of three, we hope) open heart surgery,” Kimmel captioned the photo of Billy, 7, in a hospital

By Saira Mueller, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes, it’s easier to be alone. At least that’s what Marnie and Michael, the main characters in David Nicholls’ new novel “You Are Here,” have thought for years — until their mutual friend Cleo organizes a multi-day group hike across the English countryside. “You Are Here” is, at its

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — An attorney for Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has responded to allegations of sexual assault featured in a new Investigation Discovery docuseries about the singer and his late brother, Aaron Carter. In “Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter,” three women – Ashley Repp, Melissa Schuman Henschel and Shannon “Shay” Ruth – describe alleged assaults in

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The original “Bachelorette” Trista Sutter says there’s nothing to see here after recent social media posts from her husband caused concern among their followers. Over the weekend, Sutter posted a photo on Instagram of her, husband Ryan Sutter and their two children enjoying some beach time and explained

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — School’s out, you’re on vacation and you’re looking to catch some live music to take full advantage of the summer’s longest days of the year. Thankfully, there are many options! If you find yourself in London in August, you can catch Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. In Japan this July?

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Lizzo appeared to be left stunned after “South Park” referenced the singer in an episode satirizing the increasing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The “About Damn Time” singer posted a live reaction video on Instagram and TikTok of her watching a scene from “South Park: The

By Heather Chen and Dave Alsup, CNN (CNN) — Bruce Springsteen has postponed concerts in three European cities over the next two weeks due to vocal issues. The legendary rocker, 74, was due to perform with E Street Band in Marseille, Prague and Milan. “Following yesterday’s postponement in Marseille due to vocal issues, further examination

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles while interrupting thieves Saturday, according to his agent and CNN affiliate KABC. The actor, who played Brando Corbin in the hospital soap opera, was shot as he left work early Saturday morning, his mother told

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kim Kardashian’s eldest daughter North West helped the Pride Lands from Disney’s “The Lion King” come to life over the weekend. West performed “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” – an original song from the 1994 animated classic – during Disney’s live concert production of “The Lion King

CNN By Dan Heching and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Rapper Nicki Minaj apologized to fans outside her hotel in Manchester early Sunday morning for postponing a UK show after she was stopped by Dutch authorities on allegations she was carrying drugs. “I love you and I’m so sorry this happened tonight,” Minaj said in

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Richard M. Sherman, who with his late brother Robert wrote songs for the 1964 Disney classic “Mary Poppins” as well as the song “It’s a Small World,” has died. He was 95. The news was confirmed in an announcement on the Walt Disney Company website, where Sherman was referred

By Dan Heching and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Rapper Nicki Minaj apologized to fans outside her hotel in Manchester early Sunday morning for postponing a UK show after she was stopped by Dutch authorities on allegations she was carrying drugs. “I love you and I’m so sorry this happened tonight,” Minaj said in a

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It may feel like not long ago, but a year has passed since the summer of “Barbenheimer,” and Hollywood is hoping for another season of enthusiastic audiences and perhaps an unlikely but viral cinematic pairing. (“#Garfiosa,” anyone?) Some things about this summer’s slate of movies feel similar – namely,

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega have an old problem on their hands. The two star in the upcoming “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which brings Michael Keaton back as Beetlejuice, the wacky poltergeist in the sequel to the 1998 comedy “Beetlejuice.” Directed by Tim Burton, Catherine O’Hara also returns in the film

By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — Morgan Spurlock, the filmmaker and former CNN series host whose McDonald’s documentary “Super Size Me” was nominated for an Academy Award, died of cancer complications Thursday, according to his family. Spurlock, who was 53, died in New York, surrounded by family and friends, his brother said in a statement.

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Nearly a decade after Charlize Theron starred in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” the franchise continues with the latest installment from director George Miller, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” The new film, which hits theaters Friday, is a prequel to the 2015 “Fury Road” and centers on the character Furiosa, first