Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Reimagining “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” into something very different from a 2005 movie made notable by the smoldering chemistry between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (who met on the set), co-creator/star Donald Glover has delivered an Amazon series remake that somehow manages to feel both bold and boring
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CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Reimagining “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” into something very different from a 2005 movie made notable by the smoldering chemistry between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (who met on the set), co-creator/star Donald Glover has delivered an Amazon series remake that somehow manages to feel both bold and
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every year, we take Phil’s weather forecast – six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? – as gospel, meteorology be damned. It’s about as strange (and cute)
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CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every year, we take Phil’s weather forecast – six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? – as gospel, meteorology be damned. It’s about as strange (and
Continue Reading By Jamiel Lynch and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Hootie & the Blowfish frontman and country music singer Darius Rucker was arrested in Tennessee on Thursday, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Rucker was arrested by police in Franklin and charged with simple possession/casual exchange and violation of registration law, according to Lt. Becky
Continue Reading By Jamiel Lynch and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 passengers and crew have fallen ill while on a three-week leg of a 107-night cruise with Cunard Cruise Line on the Queen Victoria, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the report, 139 people on board – 123
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The show that found a robust second life thanks to streaming is one step closer to starting a new chapter – this time in a fancy law office in sunny LA. NBC has ordered a pilot for “Suits: LA,” a spinoff from original creator Aaron Korsh. The spinoff centers
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bruce Springsteen shared on Thursday that his mother Adele has died in a heartfelt tribute on social media. He shared the news on his Instagram page, including his mother’s birthday and the day she died, which was Wednesday. She was 98. Next to a beautiful video clip showing his
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — John Oliver is looking back on his storied days as a correspondent on Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” with fondness, including that time he broke his nose while on the job. “That was one of my first experiences in America was breaking my nose,” Oliver said on Thursday’s episode
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By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Tracy Chapman is slated to be a performer on the Grammys stage this weekend. The news was confirmed to CNN by a source familiar with the Grammys production. Chapman will perform with Luke Combs, who is nominated in the best country solo performance category for his cover of Chapman’s
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter and Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A passenger on a Tuesday JetBlue flight was restrained with help from other passengers after acting “erratically and aggressively toward his travel companion and members of the inflight crew,” according to a statement from the airline. The incident occurred on flight 1926 from London to New York. Flight crew
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Donald Glover thought he might consult Brad Pitt when he decided to take on a new series version of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” Pitt, charmingly, according to Glover, declined. Glover appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” this week, where he recalled his attempt to talk Pitt, who
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Two of the Jonas Brothers are seeing the world more clearly these days. After years of forgetting their glasses on tour stops and dealing with dry eyes from their contacts, Kevin and Joe Jonas decided that before they hit the stage again later this month, they would both undergo
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By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — In recent weeks, Taylor Swift has been grabbing seemingly endless attention for the NFL with her attendance at boyfriend Travis Kelce’s games. But she also has heads turning for her fashion on and off the field, in particular as she has sported custom-made pieces courtesy of sportswear designer Kristin Juszczyk. Juszczyk,
Continue Reading By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — What if you were able to have your favorite song basically on speed dial, ready to go for any moment that calls for it? What’s known as a “Spotify tattoo” has made that possible: On Spotify, every piece of content has a series of unique sound bars known as
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Though Bruce Willis and Demi Moore divorced more than 20 years ago, they remain close. While promoting her new show “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” Moore shared an update on Willis’ health. “I think, given the givens, he’s doing very well,” Moore said during an appearance on “Good
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to the team, Taylor Swift. With all her support for her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who is headed to the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, Swift, of course, came up during Wednesday’s episode of Kelce’s podcast, “New Heights.” His brother and co-host Jason Kelce, who plays
Continue Reading By Feride Yalav-Heckeroth, CNN (CNN) — Just over a century ago – 1923 to be precise – a crumbling, ancient city in the middle of Turkey found itself catapulted into international prominence as the world around it reeled from years of conflict. While Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, had long been the country’s seat of
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The fourth edition of National Geographic’s “Genius” series is essentially a two-for-one proposition, following parallel stories about the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. “Genius: MLK/X” collectively presents a richly detailed look back at the civil-rights movement, while bogging down in the early going with
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CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After a trio of “Kingsman” movies, director Matthew Vaughn essentially hits the reset button with “Argylle,” another fun, highly stylized and less violent spy movie. Cast to the hilt, the film proves inventively twisty if a little convoluted, with the modest disclaimer that it’s not as good
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