Entertainment

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dame Helen Mirren is known for her regal screen presence, having won an Oscar for playing Elizabeth II in 2006’s “The Queen,” just one of her celebrated portrayals of royalty or nobility. It would seem as something of a departure, then, to see her in the new thriller crime

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — A mother of a bride has a what she thinks is a wicked good idea for her daughter’s wedding. Tracy Kauffman-Wood’s daughter, Amity, is getting married in the fall. Kauffman-Wood has been in search of the perfect gown, which is why she got excited when she spotted the

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — A heartwarming moment shared between two contestants in latest episode of “Survivor” transcended the famously fierce competition and brought host Jeff Probst to tears. In Wednesday’s episode, a challenging immunity competition among tribes left contestant Eva, who has autism, feeling under duress. After finishing her task and earning her

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Marcus Mumford, lead singer of the band Mumford & Sons, would like a little more respect from late night host Jimmy Fallon. Mumford appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and, before Mumford & Sons performed, he playfully complained about how basic Fallon’s introduction of

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Perhaps attempting to prove that reports of its box office demise have been greatly exaggerated, Marvel on Wednesday announced major casting news for its upcoming “Avengers” sequel that both flex the power of its history and set it up for the future. A major component to their plan: The

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The first trailer for “Rust” has been released over three years after the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, was killed on the film’s New Mexico set. Alec Baldwin, who stars in and co-produced the film, was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting before the case was dismissed

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Checkmate, Gwyneth Paltrow. The actress and “Goop” founder shared a video on social media to shut down speculation she has beef with fellow lifestyle entrepreneur, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. In a video posted Tuesday on her Instagram stories, Paltrow responded questions from her followers and had a bit

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — The new Apple TV+ series “The Studio” is a typical office comedy, set in a workplace that on any given day might be visited by Martin Scorsese, Zoë Kravitz or Zac Efron. Co-created by and starring Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, a newly-appointed head of the fictional Continental movie

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Selena Gomez thinks women “have it much harder” than men when it comes to negative comments on social media. The singer and actress was discussing the impact of online hate in an interview she did with Jay Shetty, alongside her fiancé, the songwriter and record producer Benny Blanco. The

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — While his “White Lotus” character Rick has been the source of some stress this season, Walton Goggins is here to soothe us into a state of dreamy sleep to make up for it. The actor has partnered with relaxation and meditation app Calm for one of their famed Sleep

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Pedro Pascal would like a little bit of privacy when it comes to his coffee order. Photos of the “Last of Us” star holding a cup of coffee, which revealed his highly-caffeinated order of six espresso shots on the side of the cup, went viral last year, and Pascal

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to his life as a celebrity, Ben Affleck doesn’t think “in a very careful way.” “I’ll go out and pick up the packages or deliveries and I don’t really care that people are there to take my picture. And some people are probably, I guess

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kathy Bates is feeling great these days. The “Matlock” star spoke with People magazine about her current projects and how her weight loss has changed her experiences on set. “When I was so heavy in ‘Harry’s Law,’ I had to sit down in between every take, and it