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By Lisa Respers France and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit against the producer and businessman, accusing him of sexual assault, sexual harassment and “grooming.” Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, a former producer and videographer for Combs, filed his civil complaint in New York federal court

By Eric Levenson and Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — Two men were found guilty of murder Tuesday in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay, the pioneering DJ of the groundbreaking hip hop trio Run-DMC, in a case that for decades frustrated detectives and music fans alike. Ronald Washington, Jay’s childhood friend, and Karl Jordan

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — When “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie were not nominated for best director and best actress, respectively, for the upcoming Oscars, the internet was ablaze. Think pieces were written about how the “snubs are so enraging” because the “patriarchy is baked into every aspect of our culture,”

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — A British film industry group has raised the age rating for the beloved children’s classic “Mary Poppins” over discriminatory language. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), which regulates films and video content in the country, changed the rating of the 1964 Disney musical last week from U (Universal)

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Wedding the deeply personal to the political, “God Save Texas” turns three filmmakers loose on their hometowns, using their memories and current realities to explore the justice system, race and environmentalism through the complex prism of the very conservative Lone Star State. With Lawrence Wright’s book as connective tissue,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There’s a moment in Jennifer Lopez’s documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” in which she learns that her co-star Jane Fonda is worried about Lopez “overly flaunting” her relationship with Ben Affleck. Turns out Fonda wasn’t the only one with concerns. The project gives a behind-the-scenes look

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Nick Offerman has a message for the haters who took issue with his LGBTQ+ role in an emotional episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us.” Offerman won the award for best supporting performance in a new scripted series at Sunday’s Film Independent Spirit Awards, where he took the opportunity

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Costner on Monday unveiled the trailer for his four-film project “Horizon: An American Saga” that he co-wrote, produced, directed and stars in. “What you build, they will burn down,” Sam Worthington says in the trailer, while giving what appears to be a pep talk to a group of

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — In the early heyday of miniseries, “Shōgun” was the show of the year in 1980, and it might be again 44 years later. FX’s updated, sumptuous version of James Clavell’s sweeping novel blends an intoxicating combination of action, romance and political intrigue, majestically spread over 10 parts that,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Chris Gauthier, an actor whose credits included roles in “Once Upon a Time,” “Eureka” and several popular Hallmark Channel projects, died on February 23, according to a statement posted by his agent. He was 48. His representatives also confirmed the news to CNN. “We can confirm that our

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jodie Turner-Smith is sharing about her split from fellow actor, Joshua Jackson. The “Queen & Slim” star spoke with The Times in an interview published Sunday. “Sometimes things we really want to work just don’t end up working,” she said. “And that’s OK. The most important thing is

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The writer and director of “American Fiction” used a celebration of independent filmmaking to share the reality of making independent films. Cord Jefferson won the best screenplay category at the 39th Independent Spirit Awards for his film on Sunday and kept it real in his acceptance speech. “Our

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Kenneth Mitchell, an actor who appeared in the series “Star Trek: Discovery” and Marvel’s “Captain Marvel,” has died, his family announced in a statement shared on his verified social media Sunday. He was 49. “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother,

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Halle Bailey and Sterling K. Brown could start a fan club for one another. Brown, his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe and Bailey shared an endearing moment on the red carpet at Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, where “The Little Mermaid” star was overcome with admiration upon seeing the couple.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Pedro Pascal is not one to deliver a status quo award show acceptance speech, and we couldn’t be happier about it. True to form, when he won the award for outstanding actor in a drama series for HBO’s “The Last of Us” at the SAG Awards on Saturday, he

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Barbra Streisand was honored for her illustrious six-decade career as an entertainer during Saturday’s SAG Awards when she received the SAG life achievement award. Self-professed longtime fan Jennifer Aniston presented her with the esteemed honor, calling Streisand a “once-in-a-lifetime” talent and a “mensch,” and reminded the audience that the

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Melissa McCarthy was the ultimate fangirl at the SAG Awards on Saturday when she asked Billie Eilish for an autograph onstage. But not just any autograph. Eilish ended up signing her name – with permanent marker – right on McCarthy’s forehead while the pair were presenting the award for

By Alli Rosenbloom and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No commercials, some f-bombs and plenty of time for acceptance speeches. The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards were held Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, and the show streamed live globally on Netflix – a first for the

CNN By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and actor Amy Schumer is sharing more about a current health challenge she’s dealing with. After Schumer was a guest earlier this month on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” where she discussed the second season of her Hulu hit “Life & Beth,” some on social media

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Chloe Fineman might be known by some as the chief impressionist at “SNL,” but she says that she might walk away from the 49th season with a new moniker. “I’m ‘Girl who’s hoisted by hunky men’ this year, and I’m really not mad about it,” she joked to CNN