Entertainment

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Hold on to your chocolate bars, people. In a new installment of Buzzfeed’s “Puppy Interview” released on Thursday, “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White took the opportunity to remind us all that no, he is still not related to “Willy Wonka” icon Gene Wilder, despite their uncanny resemblance. “I’m not related

By Alli Rosenbloom and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Jurors in the assault trial against actor Jonathan Majors now have the case and will begin deliberations. The trial, which began on December 4, stems from a March 25 domestic dispute involving Majors and his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Majors has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, who died earlier this week at age 61, had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few months prior to his death, his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN on Thursday. The news was first reported by the New York Times. Allen stated at the time Braugher’s

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — HBO’s hit comedy series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will air its final episode in 2024. The show’s streaming home Max announced the series was coming to an end in a press release on Thursday, stating the 12th and final season will return with 10 episodes on February 4. (CNN, HBO

By Hafsa Khalil, CNN (CNN) — Actress Sienna Miller has spoken out about the “judgment” she’s faced becoming a mother again at the age of 41, and the “misogynistic” narrative around her 14-year age gap with her partner. The star of “American Woman,” who is expecting a baby girl with 27-year-old actor Oli Green, condemned

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Luke Combs is trying to do right by a Florida woman who was reportedly ordered to pay $250,000 for using his likeness on unofficial merchandise. “This is not something that I would ever do,” the “Fast Car” singer said on TikTok Wednesday. Combs said he found out about the lawsuit

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Po is back with some newbies. The trailer for the fourth film in the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is out and there are some new characters. “After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — A low-key movie with a pointed message, “American Fiction” offers an amusing look at a serious subject – namely, the kind of Black images with which predominantly White decision-makers in media are comfortable, and the toll of pandering to that market. Providing a rare and welcome starring role

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — As Laura Dern and Diane Ladd approached Adelaide Drive in Santa Monica during one of the many walk-and-talks detailed in their joint memoir “Honey, Baby, Mine,” Ladd quickly realized where Dern was taking her. Knowing the pain that lay ahead, she tried to get her daughter to turn around

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shawn Michael Warren can thank a mural for connecting him with his very famous muse. Three years ago, the Chicago artist painted Oprah Winfrey’s image as part of a mural in the city’s West Loop neighborhood, curated by the B_Line Projects to honor the media mogul whose famed

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Even with dual Hollywood strikes mucking up the system this year, there was no shortage of content continually hitting streaming services. With that came both new and returning shows that brought quality storylines with nuanced characters and entertaining episodes you might have missed. Here are seven worthy series that

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Zac Efron found his physical transformation for his new movie “The Iron Claw” rather “jarring.” The actor plays professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich in the movie, and completely transformed his body for the role, adding massive muscle power and a wig. “In the best way possible, I did not