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“Bachelor” host Chris Harrison said Saturday he is “stepping aside” from the show “for a period of time” after defending a frontrunner on the current season who came under scrutiny for social media photos from her past. “This historic season of The Bachelor should not be marred or overshadowed by my mistakes or diminished by

Something you have on your 2021 bingo card? Netflix is adding another true-crime series to its ever-growing roster. “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,” which premiered this week, is a four-part docuseries about the mysterious death of Canadian college student and hotel guest Elisa Lam. After disappearing from her room in the Los

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not recommending a Covid-19 testing requirement before domestic air travel, the CDC tells CNN. Federal officials said this week that they had been considering a testing requirement. “At this time, CDC is not recommending required point of departure testing for domestic travel,” according to a CDC

Actress Ashley Judd is in an ICU unit in South Africa after her leg was “shattered” in an accident in the Congo, which she recounted in an Instagram Live interview. “Accidents happen — and there was a fallen tree on the path which I didn’t see and I had a very powerful stride going and

With more than 100 acting credits to his name, Stanley Tucci’s career is like the best dinner party: There’s a little something to suit every taste. From Shakespeare to comedies, animated adventures and blockbuster franchises, Tucci is a shape-shifting master of all. His breadth of acting work is one the many reasons he’s become an

Justin Timberlake is trying to make good. In a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday, the singer issued an apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson for “missteps” that he says contributed to “a system that condones misogyny and racism.” “I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments and concerns and I want to respond,”

While most European Union nations have kept their borders sealed against non-European visitors during the pandemic, Croatia has been welcoming arrivals from the United States and many other countries. Summer saw it allow almost anyone to vacation on its beautiful Adriatic coastline and enjoy its stunning islands and the “Game of Thrones” city of Dubrovnik.

I couldn’t help but wonder … how will they write off Samantha? When HBO Max announced their upcoming revival of “Sex and the City” will go on without sex-positive Samantha Jones, it had fans coming up with all kinds of theories on how she would exit. Now, HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys tells

Blake Shelton loves being a stepdad to fiancée Gwen Stefani’s three sons. The singer talked about his life with Kingston, 15, Zuma, 13, and Apollo, 7, from Stefani’s previous marriage to Gavin Rossdale, saying his own stepfather taught him how to approach fatherhood. “I don’t know if it’s as hard or harder or not as

Dave Chappelle has given his blessing to Netflix to run “Chappelle’s Show,” which will start streaming again Friday after the service pulled it over the comedian’s displeasure with the licensing of the show. Chappelle announced the news during a standup set Thursday, a 10-minute performance titled “Redemption Song,” in which he thanked his fans for

Retired Navy meteorologist Paul Grisham had long forgotten the wallet he lost while stationed in Antarctica in 1968, so he was surprised when someone returned it to him two weeks ago — 53 years later. He was also surprised by how young he looked at his old ID card that was tucked inside. “It brought

Sterling K. Brown became involved with the CNN Original Series “Lincoln: Divided We Stand,” in part, to learn more about the man who served as America’s 16th president. “I was just trying to get more information. He’s always been a fascinating character to me,” he told CNN. “He’s probably more quoted than any other president

The legal battle over conservatorship of Britney Spears’ estate continued in court on Thursday. Though the pop star was not in attendance, her father Jamie Spears attended virtually as Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny heard arguments from both Spears and her father’s attorneys. The hearing focused on the November appointment of Bessemer

Renowned jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea has died, according to a statement on the musician’s website. He was 79. Corea died from “a rare form of cancer” that was discovered only recently, according to a statement on his website. “He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to