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By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — For the second time, a New York jury heard from a prosecutor about how once-renowned movie producer Harvey Weinstein used his power and influence to prey on women with industry career aspirations. In opening statements Wednesday morning, Shannon Lucey, a prosecutor for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, told

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The Tennessee Board of Parole is recommending a pardon for Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll on Tuesday, a decision that will be up to the state’s Republican Governor Bill Lee, according to the Associated Press. Jelly Roll, a Nashville native, has spoken openly about his history involving drug-related crimes

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Aniston is just as charmed as the rest of us that a relic of her place in pop culture survived the fictional apocalypse in HBO’s “The Last of Us.” A 2003 issue of People magazine with Aniston on the cover was featured in the Season 2 debut episode

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The recent death of Pope Francis has ignited interest in a film about the selection of a new pope. “Conclave,” a political thriller released last year, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and viewership is up 283%, according to Luminate. The data and analytical company tracks viewership

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Santana is reportedly on the mend after a health scare. The legendary musician experienced a medical emergency prior to a performance in Texas on Tuesday. Michael Vrionis, president of Universal Tone Management and a representative for Santana, shared statement People magazine: “It is with profound disappointment that

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The nominees for the American Music Awards (AMAs) were revealed Wednesday morning, with rapper Kendrick Lamar leading the list. Lamar earned a total of 10 AMA nods, including artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year. Post Malone earned eight nods, followed by Billie

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Director Ryan Coogler is showing his “eternal gratitude” for the moviegoers who saw his latest film “Sinners” in the theater, helping the supernatural thriller overcome expectations and claim the No. 1 spot at the box office during its opening weekend. In a note posted to his X page on

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — George Clooney is the ultimate optimist when it comes to the future of the United States. Clooney and Broadway legend Patti Lupone spoke with each other for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, where the pair discussed a myriad of topics, including President Donald Trump. Lupone asked the politically outspoken

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Perhaps Brett Goldstien thinks “Ted Lasso” has nine lives, just like a cat. It was announced last month that the Emmy-winning AppleTV+ comedy is coming back to the small screen for Season 4 after what everyone thought was a series finale. Goldstein, who stars in “Ted Lasso” as gruff

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sophie Nyweide, who as a child appeared in films alongside Michelle Williams and Russell Crowe, has died, according to an online obituary shared by her family. She was 24. The Burlington Vermont native, who “spent most of her brief life in Vermont and New York City,” died on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shaquille O’Neal and his “Inside the NBA” cohosts love to roast each other. He gave them some extra ammunition on Monday night. In a moment shared on social media by the TNT sports show, O’Neal rushed off set in the middle of their live broadcast to use the

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Hailey Bieber has opened up about her health. “Currently have two ovarian cysts,” she shared on her on Instagram Stories Monday. “If you deal with ovarian cysts I’m right there with ya!” According to the Mayo Clinic, “Ovarian cysts are sacs, usually filled with fluid, in an ovary

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — George and Amal Clooney make a peaceful pair. Two years after the couple revealed on “CBS Mornings” that they never argue, that still holds true. George Clooney returned to the show this week to promote his Broadway debut in “Good Night, and Good Luck” and was asked about

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Director Ron Howard apparently had some major moral support during his wild cameo on “The Studio.” Even though Howard once played beloved character Richie Cunningham on “Happy Days” in the ‘70s and ‘80s, he has spent most of his career making an impact behind the camera as a director.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — If you’re still gutted about Sunday’s episode of “The Last of Us” that changed everything in the series, you’re not alone. On Sunday’s episode of “The Last of Us,” Pascal’s Joel Miller died at the hands of vengeful Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), bringing to fruition her plan to avenge her

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Call Nicole Flender by her name, as she is not just the mother of two successful actors. Flender is the mother of Timothée Chalamet, star of numerous films and a two-time Oscar nominee, as well as Pauline Chalamet, who most recently starred in the series “The Sex Life

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — After more than a decade directing films, Ryan Coogler’s projects have one thing in common – actor Michael B. Jordan. From his writing/directorial debut “Fruitvale Station” in 2013 to the recently released “Sinners,” Coogler has had Jordan starring in all his films. It’s a professional partnership reminiscent of

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It would appear that Billy Ray Cyrus does not at all have an “achy breaky heart.” The country singer and British actress Elizabeth Hurley appeared to go public with a romance on Easter Sunday. The pair posted a photo showing Cyrus – in bunny ears – kissing Hurley

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — If “Game of Thrones” gave us the Battle of the Bastards, what shall we call the latest episode of “The Last of Us”? Perhaps, The One Where We All Cried For the Rest of Time. The HBO drama’s recipe for heartbreak: Take safe zone Jackson, add a horde of