Entertainment

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Fitness icon Richard Simmons says he is not participating in the development of a newly announced biopic about his life starring comedic actor Pauly Shore. “You may have heard they may be doing a movie about me with Pauly Shore. I have never given my permission for this movie.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jacob Elordi is taking a step – and a bit of a tumble – toward preparing for his “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut in a new promo for the upcoming episode this weekend. In the video posted to the long-running sketch show’s X page on Wednesday, the “Euphoria” star

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Christina Applegate’s candor, humor and grit brought the audience to their feet in a standing ovation at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. They are qualities the “Dead to Me” star has shown many times before. Applegate, who has multiple sclerosis, was visible moved by the warm response when

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Lee Curtis is excited about turning 65, even as she jokes about what the future holds. During an appearance this week on “Today,” the Oscar-winning actress said her age “is a moment of reflection and excitement.” “For me, I feel more excited, more turned on creatively. I

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — “The White Lotus” Season 3 is growing its cast. Joining the upcoming season of the award-winning series are Walton Goggins (“The Shield”), Patrick Schwarzenegger (“The Staircase”), Sarah Catherine Hook (“Impeachment: American Crime Story”), Sam Nivola (“Maestro”), and Aimee Lou Wood (“Sex Education”). The new actors join the recently announced cast

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Hollywood star Emma Stone has responded to criticism of the graphic sex scenes in her latest film, “Poor Things,” telling the BBC that sex is a crucial part of her character’s storyline. The uproarious, frequently filthy adaptation of Scottish writer Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel follows Stone’s character, Bella Baxter,

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The lineup for Southern California’s legendary, desert-centric Coachella music festival has officially been announced, and there’s no doubt it’ll be a good time. On Tuesday, Goldenvoice, the company that produces the long-running festival, revealed that the 2024 lineup features popular ska/punk/rock band No Doubt as one of the four

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” longtime executive producer Lorne Michaels has a few ideas about who may be best fit to succeed him when the comedic visionary retires. One of those potential successors could be esteemed “SNL” alum Tina Fey, whose name came up while Michaels was talking to Entertainment Tonight

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — And they say TV’s not good for you. It was through a television screen that most people witnessed the 1969 lunar landing and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Together, viewers saw firsts like Mister Rogers sharing a foot bath with his Black policeman neighbor, Officer

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cast members from “Ally McBeal,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Martin,” “Cheers,” “The Sopranos” and other memorable shows reunited on stage at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. “Ally McBeal” stars Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol, and Gil Bellows did throwback dance to “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything”

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — RuPaul celebrated his Emmy win for outstanding reality competition program on Monday by championing reading – and drag queens. The reality host told the audience, “If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her.” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” took the reality competition category

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rob McElhenney is an extremely dedicated fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. On Monday night, the actor and writer posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) of him watching his favorite NFL team on his mobile phone as they took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Who schedules the Emmys