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By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Professional triumph and personal turmoil come together somewhat awkwardly in “American Symphony,” an extraordinarily intimate documentary that follows Jon Batiste as his musical career peaks while his life partner Suleika Jaouad undergoes treatment for cancer. At times harrowing, often uplifting, the two chords alternately clash and blend, without fully

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Rob Reiner said that Elton John and Paul McCartney are going to be in the upcoming “This is Spinal Tap” sequel. Reiner, who directed the original film, said on the “RHLSTP with Richard Herring” podcast that the mocumentary movie sequel is officially happening. “We’re making a sequel. We’re going

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Bradley Cooper revealed he originally wanted Howard Stern to play his brother in “A Star is Born,” a role that eventually went to Sam Elliiott. Cooper was on Stern’s SiriusXM show on Monday to promote his new movie, “Maestro,” and asked him, “Did we ever talk about how I

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Time flies fast even for Julia Roberts. The actress posted a photo of her twins Hazel and Phinnaeus as infants on social media Tuesday to mark their 19th birthday. “19,” the caption of the photo of Roberts with her children on her lap reads. “There are no words

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Mike Sorrentino says he was once “a young and wild, careless kid” with a powerful addiction problem. The reality star known as “The Situation” from his days on the hit MTV show “Jersey Shore” talked to “Entertainment Tonight” as he promotes his memoir, “Reality Check: Making the Best

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Two of the world’s most beloved celebrities go way back. Dolly Parton has shared the story of how she first met Keanu Reeves when he was a young boy. During a recent appearance on Drew Barrymore’s daytime talk show, Barrymore asked if it was true that the actor’s

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The trial in the assault and harassment case against Marvel actor Jonathan Majors is set to begin on Wednesday in New York City. The case stems from a March 25 domestic dispute involving Majors and his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Majors has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Shannen Doherty isn’t letting cancer stop her from living. The “Beverly Hills, 90210” star, 52, is set to debut the new iHeartRadio podcast “Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty” early next month, which will cover many aspects of her life, both professional and personal. Doherty told People in an

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Tina Knowles, the woman responsible for giving the Beyoncé Giselle Knowles life, would like to remind Internet commenters that while girls run the world, moms will burn it down if you come after their children. Knowles on Tuesday came to the defense of her superstar daughter against “ignorant, self-hating,

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It seems that a “Barbie” movie sequel might not happen anytime soon – if at all – but the film’s director Greta Gerwig isn’t completely ruling it out. “I mean, at the moment we are at zero,” Gerwig told Entertainment Tonight on the Gotham Awards red carpet on Monday

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Netflix’s “The Crown” returns in December with the remaining episodes of Season 6, and royal couple Kate Middleton and Prince William’s romance looks like it will be on full display. On Tuesday, the streamer released new photos of actors Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy, who are portraying the pair

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Robert De Niro alleges a speech he prepared to deliver at the Gotham Awards in New York City on Monday night was censored by the event’s organizers and Apple. De Niro spoke as part of the Gotham Historical Icon and Creator Tribute for the Martin Scorsese-directed film, “Killers of

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Since late 2021, filmgoers who flock to the altar of their local movie theater have borne witness to a kind of gospel: “We come to this place for magic.” “We come to AMC Theaters to laugh, to cry,” to begin our cinematic journey with Nicole Kidman stomping through a

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Paris Hilton is loving life as a mom of two. Hilton and her husband Carter Reum welcomed their second child, daughter London, they announced on Thanksgiving. The couple welcomed their son, Phoenix Barron, back in January. “I’m just over the moon that our little princess is here!” Hilton told

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Matthew Perry’s family is seeking help in honoring his legacy. A foundation in Perry’s name was launched earlier this month, following the death of the “Friends” star at the age of 54 in October. Ahead of Giving Tuesday, which is a global movement designed to encourage donations to

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kylie Jenner spoke with Jennifer Lawrence and talk turned to makeup. Jenner, who’s found great success with her company Kylie Cosmetics, spoke with Lawrence for Interview magazine. The Oscar-winning actress asked Jenner about bringing makeup to the masses and the reality star explained how she developed a lip

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tiffany Haddish is vowing to seek help after her recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. In an interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” the actress and comedian explained that she fell asleep at the wheel on her way home after volunteering and performing at The Laugh Factory’s

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Mark Cuban is swimming away from the show that helped America better come to know the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks. During an appearance on the Showtime podcast “All The Smoke,” Cuban talked to hosts and former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson about his time

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taika Waititi doesn’t mind getting super candid about why he joined the Marvel Universe with 2017’s “Thor: Ragnarok.” On Monday’s episode of the “Smartless” podcast, the Oscar-winning director admitted that even though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is massively popular, he still initially “had no interest in doing one of

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Stephen Colbert is calling in sick this week from his “Late Show” hosting duties. Colbert announced on Threads Monday that he has to cancel this week’s previously scheduled new episodes of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” as he recovers from surgery. “Sorry to say that I have to