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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Daniel Radcliffe, the lead star of the original “Harry Potter” film franchise, is remembering his late costar Michael Gambon after Gambon died of pneumonia this week at age 82. “Michael Gambon was one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with, but despite

By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Officials were called to the southern California home of Britney Spears on Wednesday to conduct a wellness check after the singer posted a video on social media depicting her dancing with knives. Someone close to Spears called authorities “genuinely concerned about her wellbeing,” Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Captain Dean

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The “Harry Potter” franchise is beloved around the world, and the loss of anyone connected to it has been met with mourning. More than two dozen actors from the “Potter” films have died in the two decades since the franchise began, most recently Michael Gambon. The actor, who

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced Thursday that it will have a new streaming and broadcast home on Disney+ and ABC. The 2023 Induction ceremony will be broadcast live coast to coast on Disney+ from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, starting at 8 p.m. ET

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan recently married Sky Daily, but his daughter opted not to attend the wedding. Brooke Hogan took to Instagram to explain her absence, writing that she’s doing her best to navigate changes her family has gone through. “As we all experience this with our

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher is gearing up to resume negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers next week. Talks will resume between the actors’ union and studio representatives on Monday, two and a half months after the more than 160,000 members of the guild went on

CNN By Zahid Mahmood and Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in most of the “Harry Potter” movies, has died at 82 following a “bout of pneumonia,” a statement issued on behalf of his family said on Thursday, PA Media news agency reported. “We are devastated to

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — AppleTV’s 1980s-set drama series ‘Physical’ might be over, but creator Annie Weisman hopes the team’s efforts to dismantle diet culture are just warming up. “Even though we’re done shooting, we’re not done sharing it,” Weisman told CNN in an interview, adding that she feels the show’s themes surrounding society’s

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Given the rarity of big, bold sci-fi concepts without a “2” after the title, it’s a bit of shame to return a tepid verdict on “The Creator,” director/co-writer Gareth Edwards’ attempt to build a stirring drama around a war-ravaged future pitting humankind against artificial intelligence. While the film

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Once you get past the cheap jokes about pharmaceutical ads and early-bird dinners, “The Golden Bachelor” has the potential to strike a blow against ageism in a media and entertainment industry that has long practiced it. Watching the premiere, though, reveals a show that simply replicates the established

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Sharon Osbourne is sharing her experience taking Ozempic. The diabetes medication has taken off as a weight loss drug and during a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Osbourne described some of the side effects she said she experienced taking Ozempic. “At first, I mean, you feel nauseous,” Sharon

By Zahid Mahmood and Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in most of the “Harry Potter” movies, has died at 82 following a “bout of pneumonia,” a statement issued on behalf of his family said on Thursday, PA Media news agency reported. “We are devastated to announce

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Bonnie Wright, the actress best known for playing Ginny Weasley in the “Harry Potter” movies, has given birth to a boy. Wright, 32, posted a photo on Instagram on Wednesday of her newborn baby snuggled under a brown knitted blanket and wearing an adorable striped hat. “Say hello to