By Lisa Respers France, CNN Rihanna’s homeland wants her to continue to “shine bright like a diamond.” The singer was honored Monday in her native Barbados during its presidential inauguration, which served to mark the country becoming a republic. Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the crowd, “On behalf of a grateful nation, but an
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By Marianne Garvey Ed Sheeran and Elton John are releasing a new Christmas duet for charity. The song, titled “Merry Christmas,” will be released on Friday, the two announced Monday. John took to Twitter to share the news, writing, “Just under a year ago, I called @edsheeran to see if he wanted to make a
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Ed Sheeran and Elton John are releasing a new Christmas duet for charity. The song, titled “Merry Christmas,” will be released on Friday, the two announced Monday. John took to Twitter to share the news, writing, “Just under a year ago, I called @edsheeran to see if he wanted to make a
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Happy birthday to Hazel and Phinnaeus Moder! Their mom, actress Julia Roberts, celebrated their birthday on her verified Instagram with a photo of the twins being held when they were babies. “17 of the Sweetest years of life,” the caption read, along with with several emojis including a birthday cake.
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By Noah Sheidlower and Radhika Marya, CNN This year, dog parks may be filled with more pups named Grogu, Britney and Zoom. Rover.com, the app and website that connects users with pet-care services, has released its ninth annual report on the year’s most popular pet names, which include those inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic —
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Friends and family paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman on Monday. The “Black Panther” star, who would have turned 45 on November 29, died in August 2020 after a private battle with colon cancer. A posting on his verified Instagram account showed Boseman in a photo looking out over vegetation, water
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By Chloe Melas Who wouldn’t want to spend a weekend hanging out with Adele and now we can. The singer announced on Tuesday that she’ll begin a Las Vegas concert residency in January at the Colosseum of Caesars Palace Hotel. Titled “Weekends With Adele,” she’ll perform two shows a weekend from Jan. 21 – April
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Rihanna’s homeland wants her to continue to “shine bright like a diamond.” The singer was honored Monday in her native Barbados during its presidential inauguration, which served to mark the country becoming a republic. Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the crowd, “On behalf of a grateful nation, but an
Continue Reading By Noah Sheidlower and Radhika Marya, CNN This year, dog parks may be filled with more pups named Grogu, Britney and Zoom. Rover.com, the app and website that connects users with pet-care services, has released its ninth annual report on the year’s most popular pet names, which include those inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic —
Continue Reading Kelly McCleary, CNN Miss Kentucky Elle Smith has won the 2021 Miss USA pageant. Smith is a 2020 graduate of University of Kentucky, the school said on Twitter. She majored in Broadcast Journalism, according to a biography posted by Louisville’s WHAS11, where she works as a reporter. While at UK, Smith served as vice-president of
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Joy Behar offered up some life advice that was not well received by some. During a recent episode of “The View,” the comic weighed in on a conversation about talking politics over Thanksgiving dinner. Behar suggested that gay people who haven’t come out to their families yet do so. “I’d
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By Marianne Garvey Rita Moreno will be back on the big screen in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “West Side Story,” next month. It’s another milestone for Moreno, soon 90, who rose to fame for her role as Anita in the original musical film in 1961. Her performance in the film also earned her an Academy
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By Chloe Melas, CNN BTS made a triumphant return to Los Angeles over the weekend. The international sensation kicked off their “Permission to Dance” tour on Saturday at the SoFi Stadium. Thousands of the K-pop group’s fans, who call themselves the “Army,” packed the stadium to watch RM, Jin, V, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin and Jungkook
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Channing Tatum is back as Magic Mike. He’s set to star in the third installment in the film franchise, titled “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” which will debut exclusively on HBO Max. Tatum tweeted the news that he would resume his titular role in the film, writing, “Well world, looks like Mike Lane’s
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Joy Behar offered up some life advice that was not well received by some. During a recent episode of “The View,” the comic weighed in on a conversation about talking politics over Thanksgiving dinner. Behar suggested that gay people who haven’t come out to their families yet do so. “I’d
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Rita Moreno will be back on the big screen in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “West Side Story,” next month. It’s another milestone for Moreno, soon 90, who rose to fame for her role as Anita in the original musical film in 1961. Her performance in the film also earned her an Academy
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN We see you thirst trapping, Elliot Page! The actor, who uses the pronouns his/they, posted a shirtless selfie Sunday showing off a burgeoning six pack. “Oh good my new phone works,” the caption reads. Last year the “Juno” star shared that they are transgender and identify as non-binary. “Non-binary” is
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN BET presented the 20201 Soul Train Awards that aired Sunday night. The awards ceremony celebrated the dance show “Soul Train’s” 50th anniversary and for the first time was held at the legendary Apollo in Harlem, New York. Bffs and former “Martin” costars Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold returned as co-hosts
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By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Tony Bennett won over generations of fans crooning “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” And on his 95th birthday, the beloved singer left his heart on the stage of Radio City Music Hall. Six months after Bennett and his family revealed he is suffering from Alzheimer’s, Bennett sang alongside
Continue Reading By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Tony Bennett won over generations of fans crooning “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” And on his 95th birthday, the beloved singer left his heart on the stage of Radio City Music Hall. Six months after Bennett and his family revealed he is suffering from Alzheimer’s, Bennett sang alongside
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