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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In an effort to keep the movie theater industry alive – beyond creating many films we know and love – some of Hollywood’s most celebrated filmmakers are the proud new owners of an historic movie theater in Los Angeles. Led by “Juno” and “Ghostbusters” director Jason Reitman, a coalition

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Josh Brolin is known as a doting father and movie star of epic proportions, but above all, the man is a gifted wordsmith. Brolin – who plays Gurney Halleck in the Denis Villeneuve “Dune” movies – took a more creative approach to promoting the franchise’s second installment “Dune: Part

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Barry Keoghan is not embarrassed by that dancing scene at the end of “Saltburn.” In a new interview with Vanity Fair, the Irish actor said he drew his character’s freedom dancing in the nude from his own life. “I do dance around naked though, in my house,” Keoghan told

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — If David Lynch’s 1984 “Dune” movie raced through the book, the second half of director Denis Villeneuve’s version at times moves as if it’s walking in sand, figuratively as well as literally. Still visually dazzling and overwhelming in its scale, “Dune: Part Two” becomes enmeshed in the political

By Rashad Walker, CNN (CNN) — Regina King runs for the White House in her next project. The Academy Award-winning King stars as political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm in a newly released Netflix trailer for the biopic, “Shirley.” The movie chronicles Chisholm’s historic 1972 bid to become president, the first Black candidate to seek a major

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Sylvester Stallone has been performing in action movies for almost 50 years and it’s taken a toll. The actor revealed that he had seven major surgeries after suffering a neck fracture on the set of “The Expendables” in 2010. Stallone, now 77, was filming a fight scene with wrestler

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cillian Murphy doesn’t want to be distracted from his roles. His “Oppenheimer” costar Matt Damon recently told “60 Minutes” that Murphy is “worst dinner companion imaginable” “What he meant by that was when you’re working on a film, when you’re being the character, there’s very little room in your

By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — British actor Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role in BBC comedy series “The Office,” has died at the age of 50, his representatives confirmed. “It is with a heavy heart I can confirm the very sad news of our client Ewen’s passing. Ewen was a wonderful actor

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Hoda Kotb is hoping to see singer Kelly Rowland back on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” soon. The “Mea Culpa” star left the NBC studio last week ahead of a scheduled appearance to fill in as Kotb’s co-host on “Hoda & Jenna” while Jenna Bush Hager had a day

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé’s new song “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted in the top spot of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart on Tuesday, the publication announced. Beyoncé’s other new country song “16 Carriages” ranks No. 9 on the chart. Marking her first-ever No. 1 single on the country charts, Beyoncé becomes the only

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A ‘day in the life’ of all four members of the Beatles is coming to the big screen. Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is set to direct four separate feature-length biopics chronicling the story of the Beatles through the eyes of each of its members; Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Maisie Williams so quickly rose to fame playing Arya Stark on “Game of Thrones” that it left her feeling “lost” when the show came to an end. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Williams reflected on her time starring on the Emmy-winning drama, the same series in

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel is working harder than ever. He’s hosting the Oscars on March 10 and his talk show just marked its 21st anniversary. But he’s also thinking about what his future may look like when his current contract to host “Jimmy Kimmel Live” comes to an end. “It’s hard

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The following contains spoilers about the February 19 episode of “NCIS,” “The Stories We Leave Behind.” “NCIS” paid tribute to longtime cast member David McCallum with a special tribute episode, incorporating the death of his character, medical examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard, into the show. Brian Dietzen, who plays Dr.

CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bono and U2 got their audience involved in a tribute to late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny during their concert at Las Vegas’s Sphere over the weekend. Speaking to the crowd on Saturday, according to audience video, Bono spoke about the upcoming two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and acknowledged

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bono and U2 got their audience involved in a tribute to late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny during their concert at Las Vegas’s Sphere over the weekend. Speaking to the crowd on Saturday, according to audience video, Bono spoke about the upcoming two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and acknowledged the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Put away your spring florals and step into your Jimmy Choos because there’s a new Miranda Priestly in town. The intrepid Vanessa Williams has been cast as Miranda Priestly in the upcoming “Devil Wears Prada” musical, according to a statement posted Monday on the stage play’s official website. The

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Richie participated in one of the most iconic musical events in history when he co-wrote and was featured on the 1985 track “We Are the World” with over 40 legendary artists, but he still has one lingering regret. Recalling the process of deciding which artists to feature on

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Hilary Swank is loving mom life. The Oscar-winner appeared on the “Today” show on Monday, where she said she now understands the joys of being a parent. “I think, you know, every mom I’ve heard say, ‘Oh, get ready to experience the greatest joy of your life,’ and I’m

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The seemingly ageless Lenny Kravitz has always gone his own way. Kravitz accepted the Music Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards on Sunday, marking the honor with a performance of his hits and an emotional speech. “When I was thinking about what to say tonight, I kept