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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The burning desire for fame, and the way people seize upon “causes” often without doing their due diligence, give a meaty foundation to “Not Okay,” a dark comedy about a lie that brings unexpected benefits before, inevitably, spiraling out of control. Bearing parallels to “Dear Evan Hansen,” it’s a movie

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The latest graphic novel from Brian K. Vaughan to make the leap to the screen, “Paper Girls” possesses a “Stranger Things”-wannabe vibe, blending coming-of-age elements, time travel, nostalgia and science fiction. The result makes for a semi-watchable Amazon series that feels a little too convoluted to satisfactorily deliver. Delivery, in

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Different sex, same city in “Uncoupled,” original “Sex and the City” producer Darren Star’s look at gay life and love in very upper-crust New York, where the most decadent porn is of the pricey Manhattan real-estate variety. Mostly, the Netflix comedy serves as a vehicle for Neil Patrick Harris as

By Lisa Respers France, CNN You should know by now that a Beyoncé album release is a whole event. “Renaissance” is that, of course, and the Grammy winner’s eagerly awaited seventh album doesn’t disappoint, if social media is to be believed. The album officially dropped Friday morning. So much to digest, so much to dissect

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Melissa Barrera has appeared destined for stardom ever since “In the Heights,” and her dance card has certainly been full in the time since, including the latest “Scream” movie. But “Keep Breathing” showcases her in an extremely focused way, in a woman-against-the-wilderness limited series that sends its star up a

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Those who love “The Golden Girls” and live in the Los Angeles area will soon have what can only be called a golden opportunity. From the people behind the “Saved by the Bell”- and “90210”-themed pop-up restaurants, The Golden Girls Kitchen is set to open this weekend in Beverly Hills. The

By Lisa Respers France, CNN With two first-time Emmy nominations for her roles in “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus,” Sydney Sweeney is riding pretty high in Hollywood. But that doesn’t mean she’s set for life. “If I wanted to take a six-month break, I don’t have income to cover that,” she told The Hollywood Reporter.

By Chloe Melas, CNN A California judge ruled that Britney Spears will not have to sit for a deposition in an ongoing legal battle with her father Jamie Spears, Spears’ attorney Mathew Rosengart said Wednesday. The singer’s father will also have to produce all documents requested and appear for a deposition, Rosengart said outside of

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It won’t exactly be a daily double, but “Jeopardy!” has decided that two hosts are better than one. Producers for the beloved game show have decided to keep former “Big Bang Theory” star Mayim Bialik and champ Ken Jennings in place as “Jeopardy” hosts for the foreseeable future, with the pair

By Scottie Andrew Tony Dow, an actor and director best known for portraying Wally Cleaver on the sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” died Wednesday morning, according to his manager Frank Bilotta, citing Dow’s son Christopher. He was 77. “Although this is a very sad day, I have comfort and peace that he is in a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The Hive is buzzing over Beyoncé’s new album, but not in a good way. On Wednesday some members of her devoted fan base took to social media to complain about reported leaks and early sales of “Renaissance” and beg people not to listen or share. According to Variety, “high-quality flac

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Pop singer Shawn Mendes has canceled the rest of his tour, weeks after he postponed concert dates to tend to his mental health. The Grammy nominee “wasn’t totally prepared for the toll that being back on the road would take on (him)” and decided to cancel the tour after consulting with