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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Two powerful documentaries explore different aspects of Black history this week, in each case shedding light on misrepresented or under-covered chapters. Presented by Barack Obama’s company under its Netflix deal, “Descendant” examines the discovery of a long-sunk ship that brought enslaved Africans to Alabama, while “The Rebellious Life of Mrs.

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Although immersed in fantasy, “The School for Good and Evil” gets lost in a nether realm somewhere between Disney Channel fare like “Descendants” and more epic theatricals like Harry Potter. The latest attempt to rewrite fairy tales thus squanders plenty of big-name assets, a popular book series and Netflix’s loot

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The director of “Knives Out” is revealing the sexuality of Daniel Craig’s character in the hit film. Rian Johnson says super sleuth Benoit Blanc, a wacky detective, does have male lovers, Johnson confirmed at a BFI London Film Festival press conference. Johnson was discussing “Glass Onion,” the sequel to the 2019

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Jana Kramer is opening up about the pain of divorce. Kramer appeared on Facebook’s “Red Table Talk” to discuss her marriage with former NFL player Mike Caussin and their 2021 divorce. The two share daughter Jolie, 6, and son Jace, 3. “I know we’re both in better situations,” Kramer said of

By Chloe Melas, CNN Wendy Williams has some irons in the fire. The former daytime talk show host entered a wellness facility over the summer and now her representative says she is “home and healing.” “Wendy is excited about the road ahead and looking forward to releasing her many projects,” Williams’ publicist Shawn Zanotti told

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Matthew Perry is “safely sober” and ready to tell his story. The “Friends” star, who played the lovable Chandler Bing on the show, has written a memoir called “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” which is set for release on Nov. 1. In it, he tells the story of his

By Lisa Respers France, CNN N.O.R.E., co-host of “Drink Champs,” is expressing regret over allowing Kanye West to make controversial comments during the podcast. The rapper called “The Breakfast Club” radio show Tuesday to address what happened with West on the Revolt.TV show. “I just want to be honest, I support freedom of speech,” N.O.R.E

By Dan Heching, CNN Anne Hathaway chooses to look at the troubling period after her Academy Award win almost a decade ago as an “opportunity” to learn. Hathaway, who won a best supporting actress Oscar for her turn in 2012’s “Les Misérables,” spoke at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event on Monday night about the hatred

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Black Adam” features a protagonist of almost unlimited power, which only makes its puny script more conspicuous. Dwayne Johnson is saddled by a very limited range of expression as the ancient mystical being featured in DC’s latest superhero epic, a film that isn’t nearly as cool as its poster, while

By Lisa Respers France and Omar Jimenez, CNN Lawyers representing Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd’s daughter, have drafted a cease-and-desist letter to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, over comments he made claiming Floyd was killed by a fentanyl overdose. On the podcast “Drink Champs,” West claimed George Floyd was killed by a

By Sonia Moghe, CNN After about five hours on the witness stand, Kevin Spacey finished testifying in his defense in a sexual misconduct trial, stemming from allegations made by actor Anthony Rapp. Rapp, best known for his role in “Star Trek: Discovery,” claims that in 1986, Spacey, then 26, invited Rapp, then 14, to his

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The first official trailer for “Creed III” has arrived. Michael B. Jordan is ready for another round in the ring. Jordan plays boxer Adonis Creed who trains with his late father Apollo’s formal rival, Rocky Balboa. The new trailer shows Adonis being challenged by Damian Anderson, played by Jonathan Majors, a