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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Late actor Treat Williams was among the crop of Primetime Emmy Award nominees on Wednesday morning, earning a posthumous nod for his role in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.” Williams was honored for his portrayal of William S. Paley, the famed television executive. (Naomi Watts played his wife on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Shōgun,” the historical drama based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, broke a record with its Emmy nominations on Wednesday. The series became only the second non-English language program to be nominated in outstanding drama category. The hit Netflix series “Squid Game” was the first in 2022. “Shōgun” also

By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — “Strictly Come Dancing,” Britain’s version of the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” announced that chaperones will accompany celebrities when training with their professional dance partners, after two of its dancers left following allegations of abuse. The BBC, which produces the show, also announced in a statement

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards – television’s top honor – were announced Wednesday morning and “The Bear” ate it up. The beloved FX series, set in a Chicago sandwich shop, scored 23 nominations this year, breaking the record of 22 set by the NBC hit “30

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Just when you thought this summer couldn’t get any worse, Adele has gone and broken our hearts. The singer has reportedly said she’s taking a major break from the music scene. “My tank is quite empty at the minute,” she told German broadcaster ZDF in a recently shared

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Landing somewhere between sequel and reboot, “Twisters” introduces new characters and an extra letter to the 1996 disaster movie but not much else, leaving its stars stranded in a vehicle with roughly the weight of a stiff breeze. Impressive visual effects only go so far, though they at least

NETFLIX By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The end is near for “Stranger Things.” Netflix has dropped a first look at the fifth and final season of the sci-fi series. While the video doesn’t offer up a reveal of the new season’s plot, there is plenty of behind the scenes footage. We learn via

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The end is near for “Stranger Things.” Netflix has dropped a first look at the fifth and final season of the sci-fi series. While the video doesn’t offer up a reveal of the new season’s plot, there is plenty of behind the scenes footage. We learn via a

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Country music artist Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated during her much-criticized performance of the national anthem on Monday at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby and will be seeking treatment. On Tuesday, Andress posted a statement on her verified social media account writing, “I’m not going to bulls**t y’all,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Natalie Portman is not done fangirling for Rihanna. The pair met in January during Paris Fashion week in a moment shared on social media by Bustle. As they embraced, and Portman told the singer, “I love you!” “I am a f***ing fan,” Rihanna replied. The singer also told

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Jack Black’s comedy rock band Tenacious D has canceled its remaining tour dates after band member Kyle Gass sparked a backlash with an apparent joke about Saturday’s assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Footage posted on social media from the band’s concert in Sydney on Sunday showed

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Whoopi Goldberg wanted her late mother to spend eternity in one of her favorite places. “The View” host is a well-known fan of Disney, and, during an interview on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” last week, she revealed that her mother Emma Harris, who died in 2010, also

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The “Despicable Me” franchise is on a bananas winning streak. Not only is the latest film thriving at the box office, but now a new “Minions” film is in the works. Illumination, the animation studio behind the franchise, has announced that “Minions 3” will arrive in theaters on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — To mark what would have been friend and former Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie’s 81st birthday, Stevie Nicks turned to a special guest for help. McVie, the singer-songwriter behind some of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits, died in November 2022 following a brief illness. The star would have celebrated

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tim Robbins wants conspiracy theorists to stop trying to tie his 1992 film “Bob Roberts” to the attempted assassination of former President Trump. The political fiction movie from three decades ago includes a plotline in which a candidate for office stages an assassination attempt to help his chances.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Donna Kelce’s son, Travis, and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, aren’t the only ones getting attention because of a love story. Mama Kelce, as she is affectionately known, has been cast in the upcoming Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” The announcement was made via

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — For all the things that Shannen Doherty had to fight for over the years – from her reputation to her health – it was clear in what would be one of the final episodes of her podcast that the actress was putting everything into the battle for her life.

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Actor James B. Sikking, best known for roles in the TV shows “Hill Street Blues” and “Doogie Howser, M.D.” has died at the age of 90. Sikking died of complications from dementia, according to a statement from his publicist, Cynthia Snyder, sent to Variety magazine on Sunday. “Hill Street

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: This story discusses plot points from “House of the Dragon” Season 2, episode 5. While both sides absorb the fallout from the battle of Rook’s Rest in episode 4, one message comes through loud and clear in “House of the Dragon’s” latest chapter: the women in this

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump fits into a larger history of political violence in America. A long list of presidents have been shot or shot at, but Trump’s wounding underscores the ever-present threat that hangs over the office — especially for those who claim it.