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☆ Toby Keith to be posthumously inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Toby Keith will receive a posthumous honor. The late country music star, who died in February at age 62 from complications of stomach cancer, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “Election to the Country Music Hall of Fame is country music’s highest honor, and new members are elected annually by an anonymous panel of industry leaders chosen by the Country Music Association (CMA),” according to a press release about the announcement. The legendary country singer went public with his stomach cancer diagnosis in 2022, which he had been dealing with since October 2021. The new members-elect will be inducted during this year’s Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on October 20.

Persons: Toby Keith, Singer John Anderson, James Burton, Rolling Stone, Sarah Trahern, Keith, Toby, ’ ” Trahern, ” Keith, “ I’ve, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, Country Music Hall of Fame, Country Music Association, CMA, Fame’s, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Music Hall of Fame Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Zendaya and Tom Holland watching tennis together is the rom-com we didn’t know we needed
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —In tennis love means zero, but Zendaya and Tom Holland taking in a tennis match together was love yet far from zero. The pair recently attended the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, and it was pretty cute. They were spotted courtside over the weekend, enjoying the match and singing along to Whitney Houston’s hit single, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”Zendaya plays a tennis coach and former player involved in a love triangle in the forthcoming film “Challengers.”Poland’s Iga Świątek beat Maria Sakkari of Greece 6-4, 6-0 to win her second BNP Paribas Open title in three years and later posed for a photo with Zendaya that Świątek shared on social media. The “Spider-Man” stars have been linked for years, but have been pretty private about their relationship. Zendaya recently shared in an interview that Holland has “beautiful charisma.”

Persons: Tom Holland, Whitney Houston’s, ” Zendaya, ”, Świątek, Maria Sakkari, Zendaya, Holland Organizations: CNN, BNP Locations: Indian Wells , California, Greece

☆ Regina King gives first TV interview since death of her beloved son
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

King spoke with “Good Morning America” in an interview that aired Thursday, her first since the death of her 26-year-old son Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide in January 2022. “I’m a different person, you know, now than I was January 19 [2022 before her son died],” King told “GMA’s” Robin Roberts. Regina King and Ian Alexander Jr. in 2017. “To have to experience this and not be able to have the time to just sit with Ian’s choice, which I respect and understand,” King said. “My favorite thing about myself is being Ian’s mom,” she said.

Persons: CNN — Regina King’s, King, Ian Alexander Jr, “ Shirley, ”, Shirley Chisholm, “, ” King, “ GMA’s ” Robin Roberts, Ian, Regina King, James Devaney, It’ll Organizations: Lifeline, CNN

☆ Beyoncé’s upcoming album is ‘Cowboy Carter’ and Dolly Parton believes she has covered ‘Jolene’ for it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

On Tuesday, Beyoncé announced via her site and social media that her forthcoming album is “Act II: Cowboy Carter” and set to arrive March 29. In a recent interview with Knox News, Dolly Parton was asked about speculation Beyoncé has recorded one of Parton’s hits for her new album. I think she’s recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it’s probably gonna be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that,” Parton said. After Beyoncé’s new single “Texas Hold ‘Em” hit the top of the country chart, Parton posted a statement on social media. “I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album,” Parton wrote in her statement.

Persons: Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter ”, Dolly Parton, Jolene ’, ” Parton, Queen Bey, “, ”, ” It’s, Parton Organizations: CNN, Knox News Locations: Texas

Famed chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck spoke to CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister on the red carpet a short time ago. He's the man behind the menu at the exclusive Governors Ball, the lavish after-party held after each Academy Awards. Some of the night's biggest stars will feast on smoked salmon, macaroni and cheese, mushroom risotto with truffles, Peking duck and much more, Puck said. He also told Wagmeister about some of his favorite interactions with A-listers, including the time actor Joaquin Phoenix stepped into the kitchen to enjoy his meal with the staff, and the time Julia Roberts kissed the chefs as she exited through the kitchen. Legendary funny-man Bill Murray also made an appearance on one occasion, throwing steak salt everywhere.

Persons: Wolfgang Puck, CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister, Ball, Puck, Wagmeister, Joaquin Phoenix, Julia Roberts, Bill Murray Locations: Peking

☆ Oscars 2024 winners list (LIVE UPDATES)
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It’s finally here – the 96th Academy Awards are about to be underway at the Dolby Theater in the heart of Hollywood. The telecast is starting at the new time of 7 p.m. Live Updates: The live Oscars telecast will start one hour earlier than in past yearsLeading with 13 nominations, the historical drama “Oppenheimer” is widely seen as the favorite to win best picture, best actor for Cillian Murphy and best director for Christopher Nolan. Fantasy film “Poor Things,” starring Emma Stone, and the Martin Scorsese drama “Killers of the Flower Moon” have 11 and 10 nominations, respectively. Below is a list of nominees, which we’ll be updating throughout the night as winners of each category are announced.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Jimmy Kimmel, Oscar, Ryan Gosling’s, “ I’m, Ken ”, “ Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer ”, Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan, Emma Stone, Martin Scorsese, ”, ” “ Oppenheimer ”, Bradley Cooper, “ Maestro ” Colman Domingo, “ Rustin ” Paul Giamatti, “, ” Cillian Murphy, “ Oppenheimer ” Jeffrey Wright, Annette Bening, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Carey Mulligan, “ Maestro ” Emma Stone, Sterling K, Brown, ” Robert De Niro, Robert Downey Jr, “ Oppenheimer ” Ryan Gosling, “ Barbie, Mark Ruffalo, Emily Blunt, “ Oppenheimer, Danielle Brooks, Jodie Foster, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Justine Triet, ” Martin Scorsese, Yorgos, Jonathan Glazer, “ El Conde ”, ” “ Oppenheimer, ” “, Fortune ”, Henry Sugar ”, Yoko ”, Banning, Barber, Pó, Mariupol, I’m, Indiana Jones, hairstyling, Golda ” “, Napoleon ” “ Oppenheimer, Napoleon ” Organizations: CNN, Dolby, ABC, Japan “ Society, ” United, Music, John, “, “ Society, Guardians Locations: America, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, ” United Kingdom, ”

☆ ‘Oppenheimer’ cast members join Jane Fonda and more to turn spotlight on nuclear threat
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is leveraging the attention on Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film “Oppenheimer” in an attempt to elevate the conversation about nuclear threat. In the run-up to Sunday night’s Academy Awards, the organization is launching a “Make Nukes History” campaign Wednesday in Los Angeles. “We want to raise our voices to remind people that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not,” the group writes in their letter. And political will is created when people demand it.”Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer) and writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan on the set of "Oppenheimer." The film tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, who along with a team of scientists, developed and designed the atomic bomb.

Persons: Christopher Nolan’s Oscar, “ Oppenheimer, “ Oppenheimer ”, Matthew Modine, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Douglas, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Viggo Mortensen, Emma Thompson, Rosanna Arquette, Robert Oppenheimer’s, Charles Oppenheimer, Oppenheimer, ” “ Robert Oppenheimer, ”, NTI, Ernest J, Moniz, “, ” Cillian Murphy, Robert Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, Melinda Sue Gordon, J Organizations: CNN, Nuclear Threat Initiative, Sunday night’s, Los Angeles Times, NTI, Weapons, Universal Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Taylor Swift encourages followers to head to the polls on Super Tuesday
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Taylor Swift posted a note on Instagram Tuesday to encourage her more than 282 million followers on the platform to vote. “Today, March 5, is the Presidential primary in Tennessee and 16 other states and territories,” Swift, who has a home in Tennessee, wrote. “I wanted to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power. If you haven’t already, make a plan to vote today,” Swift continued. She had largely shied away from politics until ahead of the midterm election in 2018, when Swift endorsed Tennessee Democrats Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper, who were running for Senate and House of Representatives, respectively.

Persons: CNN — Taylor Swift, ” Swift, “, Joe Biden, Swift, Phil Bredesen, Jim Cooper, ”, ” “, Cooper, Bredesen Organizations: CNN, “, Tennessee, Representatives, Congress Locations: Tennessee, Tennesse, vote.org

☆ Taylor Swift is related to famed poet Emily Dickinson and now it all makes sense
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Turns out Taylor Swift was spot on naming her forthcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”The company Ancestory, which helps people trace their genealogy, has found evidence that Swift is distantly related to the famed poet Emily Dickinson. “We need to calm down…but how can we when we have BIG news! “Renowned American poets Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are 6th cousins, three times removed.”CNN has reached out to Swift’s representative for comment. Her album “Evermore” was announced in 2020 on December 10, which happens to be Dickinson’s birthday. “If my lyrics sound like a letter written by Emily Dickinson’s great-grandmother while sewing a lace curtain, that’s me writing in the quill genre,” Swift said, noting that her single “Ivy” from “Evermore” would fall under that category.

Persons: CNN —, Taylor Swift, Swift, Emily Dickinson, “, ” Dickinson, ’, –, ne’er, ” “ Swift, Dickinson, Dickinson’s, Ancestory, ”, Emily Dickinson’s, ” Swift, Evermore ” Organizations: CNN, Poets Department, NBC’s, Lions, Hulton, Nashville Songwriters Association Locations: Windsor , Connecticut, American

☆ Jennifer Garner’s dog ‘got a promotion’ to therapy dog
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jennifer Garner’s golden retriever has some goals before she turns nine, though she has already achieved one. During an appearance on the WeRateDogs Youtube channel, Garner walked her dog, Birdie, and spoke about her beloved companion. Jennifer Garner and Birdie. “Speaking of kids, Birdie’s a therapy dog and she just got a promotion to work at Children’s Hospital LA,” Garner said. Garner’s social media followers are familiar with Biride due to her series “Books with Birdie,” which she shares online.

Persons: Jennifer Garner’s, Garner, Birdie, Jennifer Garner, Biden’s, ” Garner, “, she’d, ” Organizations: CNN, Children’s Hospital, Metropolitan Opera Locations: Paris

☆ Madonna removes Luther Vandross from AIDS tribute on her tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Madonna has honored a request from the estate of the late R&B singer Luther Vandross. After Vandross was included in the montage during a performance in California this month, the estate reportedly reached out to Madonna’s tour team to ask for a correction. “Luther Vandross passed away in 2005 due to complications from a stroke suffered two years earlier,” a representative for his estate said in a statement to Page Six. “While we appreciate Madonna’s recognition of those lives lost to AIDS, Luther was NEVER diagnosed with AIDS or the HIV Virus.”CNN has reached out to representatives for Madonna and the Vandross estate for additional comment. A documentary titled “Luther: Never Too Much” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

Persons: Madonna, Luther Vandross, Vandross, ”, Freddy Mercury, Keith Haring, “ Luther Vandross, Luther Organizations: CNN, Madonna, Entertainment, Sundance Film Locations: California

☆ Drew Barrymore’s daughter argued for wearing a crop top by bringing up her mom’s Playboy cover
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

During a recent episode of her daytime talk show, Barrymore and singer Christina Aguilera talked about communication with their young children. Aguilera said that while she’s very open with her children, she tries to find age-appropriate strategies to talk with them about sensitive topics. “My daughter wants to wear a crop top,” she said. She posed for the cover of Playboy in 1995, when she was about 29. Aguilera shares son Max, 16, with ex-husband Jordan Bartman and daughter Summer, 9, with fiancé Matthew Rutle and said her daughter, too, craves a crop top.

Persons: Drew Barrymore’s, Barrymore, Christina Aguilera, Aguilera, “, ”, she’ll, ‘, ’ ” Barrymore, Olive, Frankie, Will Kopelman, Max, Jordan Bartman, Summer, fiancé Matthew Rutle, they’re, ” Aguilera Organizations: CNN, Playboy

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Khorram allegedly ordered prostitutes and illicit drugs for Combs and his guests and according to the lawsuit, Jones believed Khorram “aided and abetted” Combs’ sexual assault. “Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. “This was done to ease Mr. Jones’ anxiety concerning homosexuality,” the suit alleges. In a statement to CNN, he called Jones’ allegations “false.”“My lawyer will be handling this going forward,” Stevie J added. Combs was present while Mr. Jones was being assaulted by Cuba Gooding Jr.,” the suit alleges.

Persons: CNN —, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, ” Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, videographer, Combs, Jones, Combs ’, Kristina Khorram, Sir Lucian Grainge, Justin, Justin Combs, Khorram, Khorram “, abetted ” Combs, “, DeLeon Tequila, Grainge, Habtemarian “, ” Jones, Shawn Holley, Sean Combs, ”, ” Holley, Tyrone Blackburn, Blackburn, “ Justin Combs, Sean, Diddy, Chris Pizzello, Steven ‘ Stevie J ’ Jordan, Stevie J, ’, Oscar, Cuba Gooding, Jr, Mr, “ Mr, ” Gooding, Casandra Ventura, ” Ben Brafman, Ventura, ” Weeks, ” Combs, Rodney Jones, Lucian Grainge, Grainge “ Organizations: CNN, Universal Music Group, Motown, Ethiopia, Khorram, Billboard, Islands, Motown Records, Cuba Locations: New York, Los Angeles

☆ Chris Gauthier, ‘Once Upon a Time’ and Hallmark movies actor, dead at 48
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Chris Gauthier, an actor whose credits included roles in “Once Upon a Time,” “Eureka” and several popular Hallmark Channel projects, died on February 23, according to a statement posted by his agent. “We can confirm that our friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48 after a brief illness. As a beloved character actor, Chris shared his talents with so many of us both on television and in film,” read a statement provided to CNN by TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent. Joe Lederer/NetflixThe English born Canadian based actor was also mourned by his “Once Upon a Time” costar, Raphael Sbarge. Christmas Comes to Town.”“We are sorry to hear about the passing of Chris Gauthier.

Persons: Chris Gauthier, Chris, ”, Chad Colvin, ” Colvin, “, William Smee, ” Malina Weissman, Joe Lederer, Raphael Sbarge, ” Sbarge, Joe Pickett ”, Ms Organizations: CNN, Hallmark Channel, TriStar, Netflix, Hallmark

☆ SAG Awards 2024: Winners list
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Saturday night’s winners were familiar to those who have been following awards season, as actors from “The Bear,” “Oppenheimer” and “Beef” took home statuettes as expected. Alan Ruck, center, and the cast of "Succession" photographed during the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards in Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 24. The cast of “Succession” led the nominations among the television categories with five – nabbing the top honor for best ensemble. “Oppenheimer” reigned victorious with three of those awards, while “Barbie” was shut out. This is the first SAG Awards since last year’s prolonged actors’ strike in Hollywood – a fact that was brought up several times throughout the evening – and is also the last major entertainment awards event before next month’s Oscars ceremony.

Persons: ” “ Oppenheimer, ”, Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “, Idris Elba, Billie Eilish, Jessica Chastain, America Ferrera, Robert Downey Jr, Fran Drescher, Jennifer Aniston, Barbra Streisand, ” Bradley Cooper, Alan Ruck, Robert Gauthier, Streisand, Wears, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt –, Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, David Cronenberg, “ Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer ”, ’, Bradley Cooper, “ Maestro ” Colman Domingo, “ Rustin ” Paul Giamatti, ” Cillian Murphy, “ Oppenheimer, Jeffrey Wright, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan, “ Maestro ” Margot Robbie, “ Barbie, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer, Matt Winkelmeyer, Sterling K, Brown, ” Willem Dafoe, Robert De Niro, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, Penélope Cruz, “ Ferrari, Jodie Foster, Matt Bomer, Jon Hamm, David Oyelowo, Bass Reeves, Tony Shalhoub, Mr, Monk’s, Steven Yeun, Painkiller ” Kathryn Hahn, Brie Larson, Bel, Ali Wong, Brian Cox, Billy Crudup, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Debicki, Bella Ramsey, Keri Russell, Sarah Snook, Brett Goldstein, “ Ted Lasso, Bill Hader, “ Barry ” Ebon Moss, Bachrach, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Allen White, Alex Borstein, Maisel, Rachel Brosnahan, Maisel ” Quinta Brunson, “ Abbott, Hannah Waddingham, “ Ted Lasso ” Ayo Edebiri, Frazer Harrison, Abbott, ” “ Barry ”, Ted Lasso ”, Indiana Jones, John Wick Organizations: CNN, Actors Guild, Auditorium, Netflix, SAG, Los Angeles Times, Jewish, “, Getty, Guardians Locations: Los Angeles, “, America, Brooklyn, Europe, Hollywood

☆ Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift share a behind-the-scenes look at their Super Bowl celebration
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Football season may be officially over, but Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s good times continue. Thanks to social media, we were able to share in the fun after Kelce’s team the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Swift treated her followers to a look behind the scenes of their celebration in a TikTok video at a Las Vegas club, where first Kelce is seen partying. @taylorswift accidentally going clubbing with your parents is something everyone should try at least once in their life ♬ original sound - Taylor Swift“Accidentally going clubbing with your parents is something everyone should try at least once in their life,” Taylor Swift’s caption read. They shared a video on TikTok showing Kelce dancing and singing along to Swift’s 2008 hit “You Belong With Me.”Kelce is seen in the video in the DJ booth with The Chainsmokers.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Taylor, Swift, “ It’s, ”, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift, @taylorswift, Taylor Swift “, ” Taylor, Kelce, ” Drew Taggert, “ Organizations: CNN — Football, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Resorts Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Travis Kelce said these three words to Taylor Swift after winning the Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Halftime show: Usher sings ‘Yeah’ as Super Bowl fans dance and skate to his hits
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Usher promised a celebration for his Super Bowl halftime show and he did not fumble. The Grammy-winning artist kicked off a 13-minute mashup of his hits with “Caught Up” and a performance that was a nod to his Las Vegas residency. I’m celebrating the inspirations. “I’m celebrating the dance. The star had a months long highly acclaimed residency in Las Vegas.

Persons: CNN — Usher, “, Usher, ”, Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, H.E.R, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Steph Chambers, I’ll, I’ve, “ I’m, ” Usher, we’re, CNN’s Marianne Garvey Organizations: CNN, Super Bowl, Las, Super Locations: Las Vegas, Atlanta

☆ Call them Chiefties? Meet the uber-fandom created when Taylor Swift entered her Travis Kelce era
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Jessica Simpson wears Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's jersey number at a 2007 Eagles-Cowboys football game in Texas. LM Otero/APA swift understandingSwift first appeared at a Chiefs game in September before the now-couple confirmed their romance. Fans display signs in support of Taylor Swift during a Raiders-Chiefs football game in Kansas City in December. Amid the chaos of every day life – she has four kids – Swift’s music provides an escape. Taylor Swift celebrates with fans at the Dolphins-Chiefs football game in Kansas City in January.

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☆ Mark Ruffalo’s Walk of Fame ceremony became a ‘13 Going On 30’ reunion with Jennifer Garner
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Mark Ruffalo celebrated his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, and had a little help from a certain “13 Going On 30” cast member. Jennifer Garner was on hand to honor the man of the hour, which felt right since the beloved film in which they costarred celebrates its 20th anniversary this spring. Garner joked that she “kicked off the Mark Ruffalo rom-com era,” and also rattled off the names of some of the other actresses who have played opposite Ruffalo including Jennifer Aniston, Keira Knightley, Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon. In the 2004 movie, Garner played a teen who wishes to be older and finds herself in the body of her 30-year-old self. “To work with you Mark is to love you, I don’t care what anyone says,” she said to laughs from those gathered.

Persons: Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Garner, “, Jennifer Aniston, Keira Knightley, Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Mark, ‘ Bro, Ruffalo, Ruffalo –, Oscar, Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Stewart, ” Organizations: CNN, Hollywood

☆ Usher proud to be first independent artist to headline Super Bowl halftime show
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —When Usher appeared as a special guest with the Black Eyed Peas as they headlined the halftime show at Super Bowl XLV in 2011, he began to manifest becoming the headliner himself. The triple threat just completed a successful residency in Las Vegas, which is where this year’s Super Bowl will be played. “I will be, up until this date, the only independent artist who’s ever performed the Super Bowl halftime show. Having 100 sold out shows in a residency, and to have the next one be the crescendo, which is a Super Bowl,” he added. “This has really, really, really given my time here in Las Vegas an incredible button at the end.”This year’s Super Bowl pre-game performers Post Malone, Andra Day and Reba McEntire also attended the press conference.

Persons: Usher, “, ”, who’s, “ It’s, ” Usher, Jay, Post Malone, Andra Day, Reba McEntire Organizations: CNN, Apple, NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, CBS, Paramount Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Donna Kelce doesn’t think she’ll be in a Super Bowl suite with Taylor Swift. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The tight end played in the Super Bowl last year against his brother Jason, who is on the Philadelphia Eagles. Their mom will be in the stands this Sunday to watch the Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Super Bowl LVIII. “We don’t know until that day if she’ll be coming or not. “I don’t know if anybody’s gonna foot that bill.”Seriously? No, I really don’t think so,” Kelce said.

Persons: Donna Kelce, hasn’t, Travis, Jason, Travis ’, Taylor Swift, she’ll, “, ” Kelce, Ziploc, Michael Simon, Swift, Kelce, ”, “ She’s, ” Taylor Swift, Denny Medley, Reuters Travis, “ Travis, ‘, ’, she’s, I’ve, Charlie Riedel, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Super, Philadelphia Eagles, Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Sports, Reuters, NFL, Denver Broncos Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, Allegiant, ”

☆ Usher announces arena tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Grammy Awards winners list (updating live)
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Winners of the 66th Grammy Awards, the music industry’s top prize, are being presented on Sunday. The ceremony is taking place in rainy Los Angeles, where Trevor Noah is hosting the event for a fourth time. The nominees in several top fields can be found below. Winners are indicated in bold and are being updated live throughout the show. The full list of winners in all 94 Grammy categories can be found here.

Persons: Trevor Noah, SZA, Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer ”, Taylor Swift, “, ” She’s, ”, Janelle Monáe, Jon Batiste, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Eilish, Bill ” Taylor Swift, Victoria, Coco Jones Gracie Abrams Fred, Noah Kahan Victoria Monét, Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran, ” Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile, Miles ” SZA, Karma, Jack Antonoff Dernst, ” Emile II, Daniel Nigro, Edgar Barrera Jessie Jo Dillon Shane McAnally Theron Thomas, Justin Tranter, Mike, “ Michael ”, ” Nas, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, ” Drake, Rich, Osborne, “ Brothers Osborne ” Kelsea, ” Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, “ Rustin ’, Zach Bryan, Zach Bryan ”, Brandy Clark, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Greta Van, Coco Jones, Emily King, Walker, Chris Brown, Robert Glasper, Alex Isley, Bill ” Victoria, ” PJ Harvey, Amapiano ” Burns, David, Ayra Starr, ” Tyla, “ Barbie, ” Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, ” Ludwig Göransson, ” John Williams, “ Indiana Jones, “ Oppenheimer Organizations: CNN, “, Swift, Hit Boy Metro, Drake, Metro Boomin, “ Scientists, Engineers, Queens, Pumas, Foo, Boys Locations: Los Angeles, Dua Lipa

☆ Jay-Z calls out the Recording Academy in Grammys speech
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jay-Z used his speech at the Grammy Awards to get some things off his chest. “And then they went to a hotel and watched the Grammys,” Jay-Z said. “I’m just saying, we love y’all, we love ya’ll, we love y’all and we want y’all to get it right,” Jay-Z said. “I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than anyone, and never won album of the year,” he said of Beyoncé. Think about that, most Grammys, never won album of the year, that doesn’t work.”Bey became the most awarded artist in Grammys history, with a record 32 wins, at last year’s ceremony.

Persons: CNN — Jay, Z, Blue Ivy, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, ” Jay, “, DMX, “ I’m, Beyoncé, ”, ” Bey, ” Beyoncé, ” “ Organizations: CNN, Dre

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