Entertainment

By Brian Lowry, CNN The post-Labor Day period traditionally brings an onslaught of new TV programs, a practice dating back to the infancy of broadcast television. But in the pressure to gain attention, an inordinate number of new shows are variations of old or existing ones, with reboots, revivals and spinoffs, until we can party

By Chloe Melas, CNN It turns out Demi Lovato and Emily Hampshire almost went out on a date. The “Schitt’s Creek” star revealed on Lovato’s podcast earlier this week that the singer once asked her out. “You slid in my DMs and you said, ‘Hey girl, I like you on the show. We should kick

By Marianne Garvey, CNN ABBA has announced their first studio album in 40 years. “Voyage” is scheduled for release on November 5. The group also announced a set of virtual concerts where avatars of the band will perform at a specially built venue in London’s Olympic Park to begin next May. The show will play

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The curtains have been closed and the lights dimmed on Broadway since March 12, 2020. But New York City is slowly reopening amid the ongoing pandemic and that includes The Great White Way — with some notable changes. Bonnie Comley, a three-time Tony award-winning producer and President of the Board of

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Trying to retrofit “Cinderella” with a feminist sensibility is a big-time challenge, and despite ample energy and the sing-along benefits of a jukebox musical, a new version starring Camila Cabello can’t crack that code. Premiering on Amazon, the movie mostly feels like Disney Channel fare with a pinch of “Moulin

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Paramount Pictures is delaying the release of three big movies due to the ongoing pandemic. “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Mission: Impossible 7” and “Jackass Forever” are being pushed back to 2022, the studio announced. “Mission: Impossible 7” has been moved to September 30, 2022, “Top Gun: Maverick” will no longer release over

By Mia Alberti and Jack Guy, CNN Sidharth Shukla, an Indian actor, model and presenter, has died at the age of 40, according to broadcaster Colors TV, where Shukla worked. “We, at Colors, are saddened & devastated by the sudden loss of our family member, Sidharth Shukla. He will be immensely missed. His passing is

By Chloe Melas, CNN Authorities will not be pursuing charges against Britney Spears after investigators looked into a dispute with the singer and one of her employees. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said in a press release on Wednesday that after reviewing the case submitted by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, they decline to

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN In what we’re sure is a completely platonic message, Tom Holland wished “Spider-Man” co-star Zendaya a happy birthday on Wednesday, posting a sweet note to Instagram. “My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your [sic] up xxx ,” Holland wrote. Speculation about the pair’s connection off-screen has

By Chloe Melas, CNN NeNe Leakes’ husband, Gregg Leakes, 66, has died. A representative confirmed the news to CNN in a statement Wednesday. “Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The fall TV season is almost here, so what better time to highlight some of television’s most-anticipated returns? Call it a preview. Call it a calendar. Just don’t call it comprehensive. Do you know how many TV shows exist right now? September 2 “A.P. Bio” (Peacock) September 3 “Billions” (Showtime) September

By Chloe Melas, CNN You know Daymond John as a powerhouse entrepreneur as well as a judge on “Shark Tank” and DJ Spinderella as part of the groundbreaking female rap group Salt-N-Pepa, but behind the scenes, they are busy giving back. The stars were honored on Tuesday with The Sister Accord Leadership Award in Cincinnati,

By Chloe Melas, CNN Elaine Welteroth announced that she is leaving “The Talk” after just one season on the show. “It is an absolute honor for anyone, but especially a young Black woman, to occupy space on-air where our perspectives are largely underrepresented,” Welteroth said in a statement shared on Instagram. “It was gratifying to

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wants to toss one back with his now famous doppelgänger. Last week, Alabama patrol lieutenant Eric Fields went viral after people noticed his uncanny resemblance to the “Jungle Cruise” star. The story made its way to Johnson, who tweeted on Tuesday about it. Posting side-by-side pictures of