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By Chloe Melas The world is a divided, contentious place right now but Britain’s biggest music bash appears poised to try to bring people together — if ever so briefly — this weekend. After a two-year break due to the pandemic, massive crowds will return to the fields of the English countryside for the Glastonbury

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Even if you watched the Emmy-winning 2019 HBO miniseries (recommended, incidentally), “Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes” has plenty to offer as a documentary companion, presenting a former Soviet Union where the fondness for lies and obfuscation has its share of contemporary parallels. It’s another harrowing reminder of the danger when governments

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Facing an even more formidable task than “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi” deftly threaded the needle between “Revenge of the Sith” and “A New Hope” in the “Star Wars” timeline, filling its finale with enough action and callbacks to cap off a highly satisfying and hugely nostalgic

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Mayim Bialik has tested positive for Covid-19 and says it’s been rough. “The Big Bang Theory” star and “Jeopardy!” host posted a video on her verified Instagram account Monday about her diagnosis and how she has been struggling with it. “I have Covid and it’s no joke over here,” she

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN A Los Angeles jury found embattled comedian Bill Cosby liable in a civil case brought by Judy Huth, a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her as a teenager in the 1970s. The jury, comprised of eight women and four men, awarded Huth $500,000 in damages. No punitive compensation was awarded.

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN In the most newsworthy aspect of “The Umbrella Academy’s” third season, the Netflix series incorporates Elliot Page’s transitioning into the story, a moment that’s addressed sensitively and relatively early. Beyond that, the show descends from its second-season cliffhanger into an ever-more-convoluted world of shifting timelines, battling super-teams and existential dangers,

By AJ Willingham, CNN Comedian Dave Chappelle has announced that, contrary to previous plans, the student theater at his alma mater, Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., will not bear his name. Chappelle announced the decision at a dedication ceremony for the venue, according to a report from the Washington Post. Over

By Lisa Respers France, CNN While Martin Sheen says his name is still legally Ramon Estévez, he regrets changing it for his career. The “West Wing” start talked to Closer Weekly about adopting his stage name. “That’s one of my regrets. I never changed my name officially,” he said. “It’s still Ramon Estévez on my

By Marianne Garvey Kate Bush is “overwhelmed” by the renewed affection for her decades-old song, “Running Up That Hill.” The singer posted a statement to her website about how the 1985 track is being played everywhere after being featured on the latest season of “Stranger Things.” “The Duffer Brothers have created four extraordinary [seasons] of

By Chloe Melas, CNN Set your alarms! Beyoncé announced last week she has new album coming in July, and now she’s poised to give audiences an early preview in song. The Grammy winner subtly shared the news in the bio of her social media pages, writing “6. BREAK MY SOUL midnight ET.” The track would

By Toyin Owoseje and Hada Messia, CNN Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis has been detained in Italy over allegations of sexual assault and aggravated personal injury, according to a statement from local prosecutors and his legal team. The 69-year-old Canadian-born director and screenwriter, who won two Oscars for the 2004 crime drama “Crash,” was in the

By Chloe Melas, CNN Faith Hill is thankful for one modern hair trend. Shaving! The singer and actress shared that in keeping with the time period of the drama, she was asked not to shave under her arms while filming “1883.” She told Courteney Cox in a conversation for “Variety” about the moment the show’s

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Lopez and her child Emme Maribel Muñiz, 14, are being praised for a recent duet, but not because of the music. The pair – who last made headlines for performing together when Lopez co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV Pepsi halftime show in 2020 – took to the stage recently

By Scottie Andrew, CNN CNN’s inaugural “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom” concert was a moving commemoration of history and a joyous night of music. The Hollywood Bowl event celebrated Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the US. From icons like Earth Wind & Fire to R&B stars like Khalid, Black