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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — John Travolta says a near-death experience he had while piloting a plane in 1992 inspired him to take on his role in the new Disney+ short film “The Shepherd.” “The Shepherd” tells the story of a young pilot attempting to land safely after experiencing electrical failure mid-air. The premise

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Janet Leigh Holden McCormack, the wife of “Will & Grace” star Eric McCormack, has filed for divorce after 26 years with the actor. Holden McCormack filed a divorce petition with the Los Angeles Superior Court last week, citing “irreconcilable differences” as ground for divorce, according to a copy of

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t enough for Beyoncé to command stadiums around the world this summer. Queen Bey is now coming to movie theaters. “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” a documentary about the artist’s record-breaking world tour, will be released Friday, gracing fans with an early Christmas gift. Beyond several trailers promoting

By Sharif Paget and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Marty Krofft, co-producer of iconic children’s television shows including “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost,” died Saturday afternoon in California, his representative announced. He was 86. Krofft died of kidney failure in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends, his publicist B. Harlan Boll said

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — For devotees of “The Hangover” film franchise, there’s some good news, and some bad news. Bradley Cooper recently visited the “New Yorker Radio Hour,” during which he shared his feelings on whether he would be interested in doing a fourth installment of the popular Todd Phillips-directed movie series about

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tiffany Haddish was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. Police were called at 5:45 a.m. PST on Friday morning and she was taken into custody shortly after, a public information officer told CNN. According to TMZ,

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cher brought dance vibes to the parade route at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. The star performed her new single, “DJ Play a Christmas Song.” At one point, she appeared to continue to belt out lyrics even as the microphone wasn’t near her

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Ted Lasso” may have ended on Apple TV+, but one of its stars is keeping the good vibes going. Hannah Waddingham, who played AFC Richmond team owner Rebecca Welton in “Ted Lasso,” talked to The Hollywood Reporter about how her new holiday special, “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,”

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Paul Rudd did not enjoy the diet he had to adhere to in order to transform into Ant-Man. Calling it “horrible” and “restrictive,” Rudd said his prep for “The Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” was a real bummer. Rudd was a guest on the comedy food podcast “Off Menu,”

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paris Hilton’s family has grown a little bigger. On Instagram and TikTok, the star posted about welcoming her second child, a daughter named London. Hilton and her husband Carter Reum are also parents of an infant son, Phoenix. “Thankful for my baby girl,” the caption reads on her

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — On this Thanksgiving Day, we’re thankful for Beyoncé, who debuted a new trailer for “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” during NBC’s Macy’s Day Parade broadcast Thursday morning. “It’s Beyoncé wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving,” she said in an introductory clip before showing the trailer. The

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Savannah Chrisley has given an update about her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, The younger Chrisley recently shared a video in which she explained that while she had not been planning for a happy Thanksgiving this year, that has changed. “I am freaking out! As you know, we

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Jenna Ortega is departing “Scream VII.” Her exit is said to be over a scheduling conflict, she is set to be in Ireland in April to shoot the second season of Netflix’s “Wednesday,” according to a report by Deadline. That potentially overlaps with the “Scream” production schedule. Ortega’s departure

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Melissa Barrera is speaking out after being let go from the production of “Scream VII.” The actress has been one of the recent stars of the slasher franchise and was expected to be in the next installment. But that is no longer the case following previous social media

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Spending Thanksgiving dinner together doesn’t appear to be in the cards for it-couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift this year. Instead, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared on Wednesday’s episode of his “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason Kelce that he’ll be watching football and having a

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — In hindsight, Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star is Born” served as the commercial tune-up that paved the way for “Maestro,” as both films deal with the price of art as well as loving an artist. The newer film follows the fact-based tale of conductor Leonard Bernstein, with

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Actor Jamie Foxx faces sexual assault and battery charges in a lawsuit filed on Monday with the New York State Supreme Court. The alleged incident occurred in 2015 at Catch NYC, a popular New York City restaurant, according to the complaint obtained by CNN. CNN has reached out to

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Four decades after the original “Beverly Hills Cop” movie premiered, Eddie Murphy’s Axel Foley is back on the case in the upcoming fourth installment of the iconic franchise. On Monday, Netflix released a first-look photo of Murphy – clad in Foley’s familiar Detroit Lions jacket – on the streamer’s

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Daryl Hall filed a lawsuit Thursday against former bandmate John Oates in Nashville’s chancery court, according to court records. The two musicians are famous as the members of the eponymous Hall & Oates rock duo that had tremendous success in the early 1980s with hits like “Private Eyes” and “Maneater.” The suit by

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Axl Rose, lead singer of the rock band Guns N’ Roses, has been accused of sexually assaulting a Penthouse magazine model in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in New York. Model and actress Sheila Kennedy, identified as the plaintiff in the complaint, alleges that Rose “violently” sexually assaulted her in 1989 after they