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☆ Sheryl Crow responds to Jason Aldean's song controversy
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Sheryl Crow has shared her thoughts on Jason Aldean’s controversial song, “Try That in a Small Town.”Aldean’s single, which was released in May, stirred new controversy when the music video debuted on July 14. “Got a gun that my granddad gave me / They say one day they’re gonna round up / Well, that s— might fly in the city, good luck/Try that in a small town,” Aldean sings in the song. “@Jason_Aldean I’m from a small town. “You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting. “Try That in a Small Town,” produced by longtime Aldean collaborator Michael Knox, was written by Kurt Allison, Kelley Lovelace, Neil Thrasher and Tully Kennedy.

Persons: Sheryl Crow, Jason Aldean’s, ”, Aldean, “, ” Aldean, Crow, ” Crow, Michael Knox, Kurt Allison, Kelley Lovelace, Neil Thrasher, Tully Kennedy Organizations: CNN, Harvest Locations: Kennett , Missouri, Macon , Georgia, Las Vegas, Nashville, Tennessee

☆ Robert Downey Jr. says Kate Winslet roasted him for his bad British accent
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Robert Downey Jr. needs to work on his British accent, according to Kate Winslet. Besides playing Sherlock Holmes and Charlie Chaplin, he once auditioned for “The Holiday,” opposite Winslet, who asked him what was up with his accent. Downey Jr. appeared on a recent episode of SiriusXM’s “The Howard Stern Show,” and recalled reading for the Nancy Meyers 2006 holiday comedy with Jimmy Fallon. “I thought, honestly, I said, ‘If Jack Black says no to this movie, I’m so in,’” Fallon recalled in the same Stern interview. “‘I’ll do it for half his price.’”Fallon also praised Downey Jr., saying, “I’m sitting across from Robert Downey Jr., and I go, ‘This is the best actor I’ve ever sat across and did a scene with in my entire life.”“It was mind-blowing for me and it kind of, I quit the business.

Persons: CNN — Robert Downey Jr, Kate Winslet, Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chaplin, ”, Winslet, Downey, “, Howard Stern, Nancy Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Meyers, we’re, ’ ” Downey, ‘ I’ve, Jude, I’ve, Fallon’s, Jack Black, ’ ” Fallon, Stern, “ I’m, Robert Downey Jr Organizations: CNN, Jude Law

☆ "The Golden Bachelor," 71, is officially here
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —“The Golden Bachelor” is looking for love. ABC’s first-ever senior citizen “Bachelor,” Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old grandpa from Indiana, will star in the spinoff series ABC calls a “whole new kind of love story, one for the golden years.”The description says it’s a chance for Turner to find “a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.”ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" stars Gerry Turner. Brian Bowen Smith/ABCThe cast of the original series has typically been in their 20s and 30s. They were together for 43 years, and share two daughters, Angie and Jenny, and two granddaughters, Charlee and Payton. “The Golden Bachelor” airs on television this fall.

Persons: CNN —, ABC’s, “, ” Gerry Turner, grandpa, it’s, Turner, ”, Gerry Turner, Brian Bowen Smith, pickleball, Toni, Angie, Jenny, Charlee, Payton Organizations: CNN, ABC, Chicago Locations: Indiana

☆ Ray Liotta’s daughter comments on his posthumous Emmy nomination
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The late actor Ray Liotta was nominated posthumously for an Emmy on Wednesday. His daughter Karsen Liotta celebrated the bittersweet acknowledgment in a statement. “I am so grateful to the members of the Television Academy for honoring my Dad with this nomination,” Karsen Liotta wrote. He plays James Keene Sr., the father of football star-turned–drug dealer James Keene Jr., played by Taron Egerton. Never self-generated.”“Black Bird” is currently streaming on Apple TV+.

Persons: Ray Liotta, Karsen Liotta, “, ” Karsen Liotta, Taron, Paul, ” Liotta, James Keene Sr, James Keene Jr, Taron Egerton, Liotta, Egerton, ” Organizations: CNN, Television Academy, Apple

☆ Rob McElhenney shares he was diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities at 46
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rob McElhenney revealed he has been diagnosed with “neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.”The “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star took to Twitter with the news, saying he will explain more about what he’s learned in an upcoming episode of “The Always Sunny” podcast with costars Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day. “I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! But it’s not true :).”I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! McElhenney has been busy prepping for the start of soccer season in the UK as co-owner of Wrexham AFC with Ryan Reynolds. He and Reynolds also joined actor Michael B. Jordan to purchase the Alpine F1 auto racing team.

Persons: Rob McElhenney, “, he’s, Sunny, costars Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, ”, you’re, It’s, McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Reynolds, Michael B, Jordan Organizations: CNN, Twitter, Wrexham AFC, Alpine Locations: Philadelphia

CNN —Madonna has been discharged from the hospital and transported to her New York City home via a private ambulance, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN Thursday. “She’s in the clear,” the individual told CNN. He added Madonna would be postponing the launch of her upcoming tour while recovers. “At this time we need to pause all commitments, which includes the tour,” Oseary wrote. Madonna also added supplemental dates in the US in December and January, followed by four show dates in Mexico City.

Persons: “, Guy Oseary, Madonna’s, ” Oseary, ”, Madonna Organizations: CNN Locations: New York City, Vancouver, Canada, United States, Europe, Mexico City

☆ Nicole Scherzinger is engaged
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox reveal their nicknames for each other
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jennifer Aniston wished her friend and former “Friends” costar Courteney Cox a happy birthday with a throwback message. Posting a series of shots to Instagram, Aniston wrote: “I’d like to take a moment and wish my dearest CC the happiest of birthdays. If you’ve been lucky enough to know her, you know how incredible she is. Happy Birthday.”Cox commented back, “I love you Jenny Louise.”Reese Witherspoon joined the comments section, writing,” Love this beautiful / talented / brilliant woman so much ! “From the beginning of when we met her, she was immediately inclusive, warm, loving, interested in everything about you,” she said.

Persons: Jennifer Aniston, ”, Courteney Cox, Aniston, “, you’ve, Cox, ” Cox, Jenny Louise, ” Reese Witherspoon, ” Kylie Minogue, ” Aniston Organizations: CNN

CNN —Harrison Ford is a thriving action star at 80 years old. Recalling a moment on the “Dial of Destiny” set in a new Esquire interview published Wednesday, Ford said that he intentionally brushed off the help of a gaggle of stuntmen who rushed over to assist him off a horse after he finished a horseback riding scene. “And I don’t mean that we didn’t make ambitious movies before,” he added. If I’d been less successful, I’d probably be a better parent,” he said, adding, “I accept my flaws and my failures. The “Regarding Henry” star and his current wife Calista Flockhart share son Liam, 22.

Persons: CNN — Harrison Ford, Ford, Indiana Jones, ”, stuntmen, “, gropers, ” Ford, Hilariously, I’d, Mary Marquardt, Benjamin, Willard, Malcolm, Georgia, Melissa Mathison, Henry ”, Calista Flockhart, Liam Organizations: CNN

☆ Bruce Springsteen suffers fall on stage during Amsterdam concert
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Bruce Springsteen proved over the weekend he’s tougher than the rest. The singer fell on stage while performing in Amsterdam on Saturday, but he quickly recovered after stumbling on a set of stairs during “Ghosts.” The audience applauded as The Boss, 73, got to his feet and he joked, “Goodnight everybody!”One concertgoer tweeted, “Bruce Springsteen took a nasty fall during a concert in Amsterdam on Saturday but was able to finish the rest of the concert.”Another wrote they were glad he was able to get back up. “Thank goodness nothing happened to Bruce Springsteen when he fell on stage last night,” a supporter wrote.. Thank goodness nothing happened to Bruce Springsteen when he fell on stage last night🇳🇱 - May 27, 2023#brucespringsteen #Springsteen pic.twitter.com/VqIf0gbuhk — HellesBruceCorner (@JustMyBSCorner) May 28, 2023Springsteen and the E Street Band are currently on tour across Europe, stopping in France, Italy, Germany, Zurich, Birmingham, Oslo, London, Vienna, Munich, England and more. The tour hits the United States in August, and he will tour across the country with a final show set for Dec. 10 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Persons: CNN — Bruce Springsteen, “, concertgoer, “ Bruce Springsteen, ”, Bruce Springsteen, 🇳🇱 - Organizations: CNN Locations: Amsterdam

☆ Megan Fox says she never liked her body
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Megan Fox may be a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover model, but she says she still struggles with body image. “I have body dysmorphia. I don’t ever see myself really the way other people see me,” Fox told the publication. “There is never a point in my life where I loved my body. “And why I had an awareness of my body that young, I’m not sure.

☆ Martha Stewart lands ‘historic’ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Martha Stewart is among the cover models for the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The lifestyle businesswoman, 81, is the oldest swimsuit model the magazine has featured, calling the fact “historic.”“I like that picture,” Stewart said of her cover shot as she revealed it on Monday’s “Today” show. Stewart posed in the Dominican Republic for the shoot and appears in a total of ten looks. Stewart’s career began as a model at age 15, before she worked as a Wall Street stockbroker and later started a catering business, which grew into a lifestyle media company. Stewart’s more recent modeling with social media selfies have gained praise, particularly an image she shared of herself in a pool in 2020.

☆ Tom Hanks responds to reviews of his debut novel
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Tom Hanks has something to say about some of the critical reviews of his debut novel, “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece.”According to the official synopsis, the book is based on “a wildly ambitious story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film, and the humble comic book that inspired it all.”Some of the initial reviews of the book have been mixed. The Sunday Times called his writing “clunky,” while The New York Times said the book “sags under a deluge of detail.”But Hanks is taking the criticism in stride. In an interview with the BBC, he explained why he took on the project. “Sometimes you just have to have some other reason to spark your imagination,” he said, adding that his novel will “live and die based on its own ability to entertain and enlighten an audience.”Hanks said his job as an actor has taught him to handle criticism well. “[I’ve become] stronger when it comes down to really being torn apart,” he said.

☆ Chris Pratt's Met Gala post sparked conversation
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Chris Pratt has upset some on the internet by showing off his toe. The “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Playing off his role in “Guardians,” one commenter suggested the Marvel group help. “You want a toe, I can get you a toe,” they quipped. “You need the guardians of Podiatry.”

☆ Jeremy Renner is sharing an update on his recovery
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jeremy Renner is exercising like a champ following a snowplow accident that nearly killed him. He recently shared an update on his recovery in an Instagram video, where he is using his legs to work out. Renner captioned the video, “UPDATE: I’ve decided to push through the pain of progress (this damn shattered tibia) and take the new parts for a tiny test drive. He has been documenting his recovery process, which includes an anti-gravity treadmill and a bone growth stimulator. !”Renner appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” recently, where he detailed the accident.

☆ Maria Menounos reveals she’s recovering from pancreatic cancer
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Rihanna set to star in new ‘Smurfs’ movie
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Superstar Rihanna is set to play Smurfette in the upcoming “Smurfs” animated film. “Getting to do animation is a fun journey for me,” Rihanna said. The “Smurfs” film franchise kicked off in 2011 with “The Smurfs,” starring Neil Patrick Harris. “The Smurfs 2” was released in 2013, followed by 2017’s “Smurfs: The Lost Village.”As for her acting career, Rihanna starred in 2012’s “Battleship” and appeared as herself in 2013 comedy “This Is the End.” She also appeared in “Ocean’s 8,” among television show appearances. The “Smurfs” movie hits theaters February 14, 2025.

CNN —Jerry Springer, the former Cincinnati mayor and longtime TV host whose tabloid talk show was known for outrageous arguments, thrown chairs and physical confrontations between sparring couples and homewreckers, has died, Bradley Singer, his agent, said Thursday. Springer once told CNN that he did not mind being referred to as the “grandfather of trash TV,” saying in 2010, as “The Jerry Springer Show” celebrated its 20th anniversary on the air: “It’s probably accurate. “You know, when I first heard it, I can came back home and I figured: Oh, my gosh, you know. Jerry Springer at NBC studios, in 1992. Steve Kagan/The Chronicle Collection/Getty ImagesSpringer’s anchor work led to a Cincinnati-based talk show that later became the nationally syndicated, “The Jerry Springer Show.”In 1998, he told WLWT of the people who objected to his show: “I think that’s fair.

☆ Carol Burnett's birthday special' is an elegant (and hilarious) event
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Hulton Archive/Getty Images Burnett peeks at a portrait of herself that was being painted by artist Dmitri Vails in 1963. CBS/Getty Images Burnett interacts with the audience of her new variety show, "The Carol Burnett Show," in 1967. CBS/Getty Images Burnett, left, and Cher perform a skit on "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" in 1972. CBS/Getty Images Burnett poses with her memoir "One More Time" at a book signing in Beverly Hills, California, in 1986. Will Hart/NBC/Getty Images Carol Burnett Square was unveiled in Los Angeles in front of her alma mater, Hollywood High School, in 2013.

☆ Morgan Wallen fans upset about abrupt concert cancellation
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Morgan Wallen is taking vocal rest and canceling tour dates after losing his voice. The country star, who is just 11 dates into his seven-month global tour, told fans that he spoke to his doctor and has been told he is unable to sing. “After last night’s show I started losing my voice so I spent the day resting up, talking to my doctor and working through my vocal exercises trying to get better. Instead, ticketholders were greeted with an announcement on a screen near the stage reading: “Ladies & Gentlemen, Unfortunately Morgan has lost his voice and is unable to perform tonight – therefore tonight’s show has been cancelled. Refunds for tonight’s event will be available at point of purchase.”Wallen is scheduled to perform next on April 27 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

☆ Brian Cox’s next project involves James Bond
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis spent the Covid-19 lockdown together
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —It’s sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis, who won best supporting actress Oscar at lthe 2023 Academy Awards, is friends with Gyllenhaal’s parents, director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner. He and Jeanne lived in the house next door that I have. “He made a lot of sourdough bread, a lot,” Lee said. It also stars Alexander Ludwig, Antony Starr, Bobby Schofield and Jonny Lee Miller.

☆ Cannes Film Festival 2023 lineup announced
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

☆ ‘The Voice’ crowns a Season 22 winner
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —“The Voice” Season 22 has a winner. Bryce Leatherwood from Team Blake has been crowned the latest winner of the singing competition show. He performed coach Blake Shelton’s version “Goodbye Time” for his blind audition. Shelton added, “You’re 22 years old, and I don’t know how much experience you have on stage. You deliver and you’re solid and people react to that.”Leatherwood beat out fellow “Voice” hopefuls bodie (Team Blake), Morgan Myles (Team Camila), Omar Jose Cardona (Team Legend) and Brayden Lape (Team Blake).

☆ Scarlett Johansson says she was ‘groomed’ for ‘bombshell’ roles
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Scarlett Johansson is opening up about some of her early roles. During a conversation on the “Table for Two” podcast on Tuesday, Johansson described how she felt while filming her 2003 movies “Lost in Translation” and “Girl with a Pearl Earring” while she was still a teenager. “I think it was because of that trajectory I had been sort of launched towards, I really got stuck,” she said. “I was kind of being groomed, in a way, to be this what you call a bombshell-type of actor.”Johannson said her agent Bryan Lourd helped her turn things around. “But for that kind of bombshell, you know, that burns bright and quick and then it’s done and you don’t have opportunity beyond that.”

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