Entertainment

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN A performer representing the country of Russia will be allowed to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, organizers said on Thursday. “The Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political cultural event,” a statement provided to CNN by Eurovision said. “The EBU [European Broadcasting Union]

By Marysabel Huston-Crespo, CNN Sebastian Yatra, the singer who brought legions of moviegoers to tears in Disney’s “Encanto” with his rendition of “Dos Oruguitas,” wants everyone to know they’re not alone in their emotional reaction to the film. “I cried at the beginning of the movie,” Yatra told CNN en Español. “To watch a Disney

By Lisa Respers France, CNN There were shockwaves in 2017 when Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor’s marriage unraveled after 17 years. Now they are back together and they credit the pandemic, in part, for their reconciliation. In a recently published interview in Esquire, Stiller said he and Taylor agreed early in the pandemic for him

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Celebrity dancer Cheryl Burke has confirmed reports that she and husband Matthew Lawrence are going their separate ways. In a post on her official Instagram account, Burke, known for her work on “Dancing With the Stars,” asked for “understanding and privacy” as she deals with this personal issue. “I know I

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Maksim Chmerkovskiy shared on his verified Instagram account Thursday a video of himself in his homeland after it had been invaded by Russian forces. The “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer posted from Kyiv, Ukraine. “There’s ALWAYS another way! WAR is NEVER an answer!” Chmerkovskiy wrote in the caption. “P.S.

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Vikings” turned out to be a remarkably durable concept, so much so that they could kill off the main character and trudge onward through the mud and muck. Sailing from History channel to Netflix, “Vikings: Valhalla” should be an even bigger attraction, charting a new chapter set more than a

By Brian Lowry, CNN The new “Law & Order” serves notice right away that it hasn’t lost its ripped-from-the-headlines edge, kicking off its 21st season with the murder of a famous singer just released from prison after raping 40 women. While the disclaimer assures everyone the story is fictional, those who might see parallels to

By Lisa Respers France, CNN It was a once in a lifetime date for many, including newlyweds rapper Da Brat and Jesseca “Judy” Dupart. The couple married on 2/22/22 at the Horse Mansion in Fairburn, Georgia, according to People magazine. Dupart explained to the publication and she and Da Brat have “been calling each other

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ty Pennington was just trying to make his wife laugh and it brought out the trolls. The “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” host responded Wednesday on Instagram to negative comments on an earlier video he posted in which he danced on the beach. “What was an honest moment of just trying

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Thank goodness Lindsay Lohan joined TikTok so the world could learn the proper pronunciation of her last name. The “Mean Girls” introduced herself in her first post. “Hey everyone it’s Lindsay Lohan and guess what? Now I’m on TikTok,” she said in the video. She pronounced her last name “Lo-wen”

By Chloe Melas, CNN The widower of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed after a prop gun was discharged by Alec Baldwin on the set of the film “Rust,” appeared in an interview with NBC that aired Thursday. Matthew Hutchins told “Today” host Hoda Kotb that he believes Baldwin is among those responsible.

By Chloe Melas and Lucy Kafanov Matthew Hutchins, the widower of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, told NBC’s “Today” show that he believes Alec Baldwin and “industry standards that were not practiced” are responsible for the shooting death of his late wife on the set of the film “Rust.” Halyna Hutchins died in October after Baldwin discharged

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN For those wondering, yes, even one of America’s most decorated modern actresses still gets butterflies when stepping into a new role, especially when she’s playing one of the most iconic women in American history. In a conversation with media on Wednesday, Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis said playing former first lady