By Leah Asmelash, CNN Longtime soccer journalist Grant Wahl played a significant role in shaping “Ted Lasso.” In the most recent episode, the show honored his impact. At the end of episode four of Season 3, titled “Big Week,” the line “In memory of Grant Wahl” appears on the screen as the credits begin to
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN Lizzo has officially joined the “Star Wars” galaxy far, far away. The “About Damn Time” singer surprised fans when she appeared in the latest episode of “The Mandalorian” as a noblewoman who becomes fast friends with young Grogu (Baby Yoda to the uninitiated). She cameoed alongside Jack Black, who played her
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A Brooklyn man charged in the overdose death of actor and producer Michael K. Williams pleaded guilty Wednesday to drug distribution charges. Irvin Cartagena, who also goes by “Green Eyes,” was one of four men charged for being part of a drug trafficking organization that sold deadly fentanyl-laced heroin to Williams.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Chloe Bailey is feeling blessed by her latest project, “Praise This.” In the new film, Bailey plays Sam, an aspiring, young singer who must join her cousin’s struggling, praise team in the lead-up to a national competition. The role feels tailor-made for Bailey, one half of the sibling singing duo
Continue Reading Jacqui Palumbo, CNN In 1650, the city of Rome was abuzz. The Spanish artist Diego Velázquez had just exhibited a portrait in the Pantheon’s domed interior. His subject: Juan de Pareja, an Andalusian man who was enslaved and serving as Velázquez’s studio assistant. Not only was a formal portrait of a man of African heritage
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Paint” can’t seem to decide what it wants to be, and ends up being nothing much at all, once you get past the visual of Owen Wilson under a Bob Ross hairdo. As so often happens, the net result is a fuzzy picture, and a coming-attraction trailer in search of
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Broadway star Laura Benanti has opened up about a pregnancy loss. The Tony-award winning actress posted Wednesday on her legacy verified Instagram account about enduring a miscarriage while performing during The Broadway Cruise, which traveled from New York to Bermuda. The post shows Benanti on stage with a caption that
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN The internet’s memory can be both long and short when it comes to celebrities. A recent clip of Ben Affleck talking about his new film “Air” in Spanish with La Cadena SER, a radio network in Spain, is amazing those who did not know the actor is conversationally fluent in
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Lea Michele is being strong for her 2-year-old son, Ever. The “Glee” star, who has been winning raves on Broadway in the “Funny Girl” revival, shared on social media Wednesday that her youngster is still dealing with an unspecified health issue. “Today was a hard day,” she wrote on Instagram
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt and Issy Ronald, CNN Australian actor Hugh Jackman has received the all-clear for skin cancer after undergoing tests for the disease, he announced via Instagram. “My biopsies came back negative!!!” he said Wednesday. “Thank you for ALL the love. I feel it!” Jackman, who has starred as Wolverine in the “X-Men” franchise
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt and Issy Ronald, CNN Australian actor Hugh Jackman has received the all-clear for skin cancer after undergoing tests for the disease, he announced via Instagram. “My biopsies came back negative!!!” he said Wednesday. “Thank you for ALL the love. I feel it!” Jackman, who has starred as Wolverine in the “X-Men” franchise
Continue Reading By Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN A shortage of air traffic controllers has major airlines considering summer schedule cuts to prevent delays. American Airlines told CNN it plans to slash service at two major New York area airports, and both United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have asked the Federal Aviation Administration for permission
Continue Reading Oscar Holland, CNN A 55.22-carat ruby is poised to become the largest — and should it sell for over $30.3 million, the most valuable — gem of its kind ever to appear at auction. The stone is set to go under the hammer in New York in June, less than a year after Canadian firm
Continue Reading Oscar Holland, CNN A 55.22-carat ruby is poised to become the largest — and should it sell for over $30.3 million, the most valuable — gem of its kind ever to appear at auction. The stone is set to go under the hammer in New York in June, less than a year after Canadian firm
Continue Reading Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The “Barbie” movie will debut this summer, and a new trailer for the Greta Gerwig-directed film has revealed further glimpses into the fantastically plastic Barbie Land. This includes more matchy-matchy bubblegum pink outfits worn by Margot Robbie, in the title role, and Ryan Gosling’s Ken as they sit in a convertible on
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN So many Barbies, such little time. A teaser trailer for “Barbie” dropped Tuesday, featuring not only Margot Robbie as Barbie, but also Dua Lipa and Issa Rae as other Barbies. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, has a star-studded cast, including Ryan Gosling as Ken – at least one of
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN Jeremy Renner felt so close to death following his devastating snowplow accident on New Year’s Day that he made sure to communicate some final words to his family while in the hospital. In a new teaser clip released on Wednesday for his interview with Diane Sawyer, the “Hawkeye” star said that
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN The force was strong Tuesday night with Jon Stewart. Stewart popped up at “The Daily Show” to help one of the show’s correspondents, Roy Wood Jr., go viral. At least, that’s what Wood said he was hoping to do as he hosts the show this week. Wood, who had just
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN This year’s MTV Movie and TV Awards will honor some old favorites and new delights. Blockbuster film “Top Gun: Maverick” joins TV shows “Stranger Things,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus” and “Wednesday” with the most nominations among the scripted content. “Jersey Shore Family Vacation,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “The
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN A fan-favorite contestant on the current season of “American Idol” gave an emotional goodbye to the show. Kaya Stewart left the competition after getting sick during Hollywood week in which contestants vie for the chance to appear on the live shows. The 22-year-old singer broke the news as she was
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