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☆ Zoe Saldaña’s Spanish-speaking role in ‘Emilia Pérez’ was a long time coming, says the star
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The “Avatar” star acts, sings and even raps in “Pérez,” and does it all in Spanish, her first major role in the language. “Either the project just wasn’t the right fit for me or an Afro-Caribbean Latina wasn’t the right fit for the project,” she said. Zoe Saldaña as Rita Moro Castro in "Emilia Pérez." Portrayed by Karla Sofía Gascón, Manitas’ journey to becoming Emilia Pérez is the heart of the movie, shepherded by Saldaña’s Rita and set against the struggles of Manitas’ uninformed and disillusioned wife Jessi (Selena Gomez). “Where would I have been if it weren’t for these women?” Saldaña asked, explaining how specific and fastidious they were in helping her put her best foot forward in taped auditions.

Persons: Zoe Saldaña, Pérez ”, “, Saldaña –, ”, ” Saldaña, Emilia Pérez, Jacques Audiard, Boris Razon, Saldaña’s Rita, it’s, Saldaña, Rita Moro Castro, Shanna Besson, Manitas, Rita’s, Karla Sofía Gascón, Jessi, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Elle, ’ ” Organizations: CNN, Puerto Rican, Elle Magazine, “ Guardians, Galaxy, Pathé, Cannes Film, Netflix Locations: Dominican Republic, Puerto, Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, Emilia, France, Hollywood

☆ Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Dan Heching | Cheri Mossburg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Bob Parent/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Jones performs with his band in Vienna, Austria, in 1960. brandstaetter images/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Jones works with Frank Sinatra on a soundstage in 1964. Benainous/Reglain/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Jones poses with the six Grammys he won in 1991. Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images Jones and Oprah Winfrey appear on the red carpet together at the Academy Awards in 1995. Lois Bernstein/AP Jones poses for a photo with his daughters Kidada Jones and Rashida Jones in 2005. Charley Gallay/Getty Images Jones poses for a portrait during the Toronto Film Festival in 2018.

Persons: Quincy Jones, Jones, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bobby Holland, Michael Ochs, Bob Parent, John Dominis, Duke Ellington, David Redfern, Peggy Lipton, Shutterstock Jones, Doug Pizac, Lou Rawls, Ron Galella, Stevie Wonder, Sunny Bak, Will Smith, Miles Davis, Courtney Sale Ross, Richard Corkery, Eddie Murphy, Rick Maiman, Patrick Kovarik, Oprah Winfrey, Lois Bernstein, Kidada Jones, Rashida Jones, Donato Sardella, Kevin Mazur, Barack Obama, JIM WATSON, Michael Caine, Denise Truscello, Naomi Campbell, Charley Gallay, Chris Pizzello, ”, Lisa Respers France, Alli Rosenbloom Organizations: CNN, Associated Press, Michael Ochs Archives, Getty, CBS, HBO, United Negro College Fund, Lille, Montreux Jazz, Academy, Jones, White House, Toronto Film, Theatre, Abaca Press, AP, Recreation Locations: Bel Air , California, Los Angeles, Vienna, Austria, Redferns, Beverly Hills, Cannes, France, Switzerland, AFP, Haiti, Hollywood, Las Vegas

☆ Kate Winslet had a surprising ‘Titanic’ reunion while producing her latest film ‘Lee’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Winslet recounted that while she had previously executive produced a number of her projects, “Lee” was the first movie where she served as a full-on producer. That required her involvement from “beginning to end,” including when the film was scored in post-production. “I’m looking at this violinist and I thought, ‘I know that face!’” she said. Jonathan Evans-Jones as Wallace Hartley in 1997's "Titanic." CBS/Getty Images“It was that guy!” Winslet exclaimed this week, later adding, “it was just wonderful” to see him again.

Persons: Kate Winslet, ”, Graham Norton, “ Lee, Lee Miller, Winslet, “ Lee ”, Norton, “, ‘, nag, James Cameron’s, Jonathan Evans, Jones, Wallace Hartley, ” “ Lee ” Organizations: CNN, CBS, Getty Locations: London

☆ Tony Todd, veteran actor behind the ‘Candyman’ horror movie franchise and more, dead at 69
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Tony Todd, the actor who played the eponymous phantom killer in the original “Candyman” horror franchise and other notable roles, has died at 69. The news was confirmed to CNN on Saturday by Todd’s talent agent, Dede Binder, of the Defining Artist agency. Todd portrayed the character, originally based on a 1985 Clive Barker short story, in the original film franchise starting with the 1992 movie, and reprised the role in the 2021 reboot directed by Nia DaCosta. Moviestore/ShutterstockRegarding his status as Black horror royalty, Todd told The New York Times in 2020 that he didn’t “mind” it. I know who I am.”“I didn’t get my master’s saying, ‘I want to be a horror film star.’ I just wanted to be a good actor,” he said, adding, “Horror fans are the most ferocious fan base there is.

Persons: Tony Todd, Dede Binder, Todd, Daniel Robitaille, Clive Barker, Nia DaCosta, Warren, Oliver Stone, Clint Eastwood’s, Charlie Parker, “ Bird, Bludworth, ” Tony Todd, Virginia Madsen, ”, ‘, ’, ” Todd, Chuck Organizations: CNN, New York Times, Fox, CBS, “, Trinity Repertory Company, Eugene O’Neill Theater

☆ Election stressing you out? Here’s what to watch to unplug
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —As the nation and the world waits and watches for the results of the US presidential election this week, it’s safe to say that tensions may be running high. ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’(from left) Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine in "Red, White & Royal Blue." The movie was so cheeky and popular, it just might lead to a sequel. Directed and cowritten by Beatty, the movie was nominated for a best original screenplay Oscar at the time. ‘Dick’(from left) Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams and Dan Hedaya in "Dick."

Persons: Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick’s, “ Ferris, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Jonathan Prime, Casey McQuiston, King, England, Katie Holmes, Michael Keaton, ‘, ’, Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Bulworth ’ Halle Berry, Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, “, Beatty, Oscar, Dave ’ Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Dave, Warner, Kevin Kline, ‘ Dick ’, Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Dick, Kerry Hayes, Nixon –, Dan Hedaya – Organizations: CNN, Secret Service, ” Universal, Warner Bros, “ Locations: “, Columbia

☆ Teri Garr, star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ dead at 79
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Teri Garr, an Oscar-nominated actress known for her work in films like “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie” and “Mr. Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Gene Wilder and Teri Garr in "Young Frankenstein." Actress Teri Garr was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999. Throughout the ’90s, Garr appeared in 1991’s “Good & Evil,” 1994’s “Good Advice” and 1995’s “Women of the House.”Garr was known for her slightly addled and zany comic timing, which naturally made her the perfect candidate to play mother to Lisa Kudrow’s Phoebe Buffay on “Friends.” Garr appeared in three episodes total over the third and fourth seasons. Garr’s final credit came in 2011 when she appeared on the TV series “How to Marry a Billionaire.”This is a developing story and will be updated.

Persons: Teri Garr, Oscar, “ Young, ”, Garr, Marc Gurvitz, ” Garr, there’s, Sonny, Cher, Dick Van Dyke, Bob Newhart, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Gene Wilder, Inga, Mel Brooks, “, Frankenstein, Madeline Kahn, Ronnie Neary, Richard Dreyfuss, Steven Spielberg’s, Dustin Hoffman‘s, Caroline Butler, Mom ”, Michael Keaton, who’s, Lisa Kudrow’s Phoebe Buffay, “ Felicity, Bonnie, Mary McGinnis, Sandy Gordon, Scooby Organizations: CNN, Fox, Everett, Columbia Pictures Industries Locations: Los Angeles, Hollywood

☆ Chris Brown’s history of violence revisited in new documentary
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Chris Brown’s history of violence is back in the spotlight with a new documentary focusing on years-old accusations against the singer, including his 2009 assault of Rihanna. The report prompted a police investigation that could have threatened Brown’s probation, but no charge was ever filed. In July 2013, Brown’s probation was revoked after he was accused of hit-and-run driving and driving without a license. It is produced with the global domestic violence initiative, No More, and is airing as part of the network’s “No Excuse for Abuse” campaign and commitment to domestic violence survivors. Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with intimate partner violence, there are resources available, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Persons: Chris Brown’s, Rihanna, Brown, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Chris Brown, Jane Doe, ”, ” Doe, Doe, Combs, Levi McCathern, McCathern, ” Combs, “, he’s, “ Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, Brown’s, —, Cheryl Dorsey, Brown “, Mark Geragos, Paul Buck, Karrueche Tran Organizations: CNN, Investigation, Miami Beach Police, Miami Beach, Los, Superior Court of, Los Angeles Police Department, Anaheim, Los Angeles Court, Violence Locations: Angeles County, Anaheim , California, Washington, DC, Malibu , California, Los Angeles

☆ Lizzo’s Halloween costume draws inspiration from ‘South Park’ episode that referenced her and the weight-loss drug Ozempic
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Lizzo has taken a rather silly reference to her on a recent “South Park” episode and elevated it to a hilarious Halloween costume. In her first picture, Lizzo posed in an old-school-style print ad that asked, “Need self love? Lose guilt, gain self confidence.” Her caption for the post read, “Ok Halloween… you can start now.”Subsequent posts included a video snippet showing Lizzo dancing in her costume in front of a cutout of “South Park” character Cartman, as audio from the show’s Ozempic episode played. “Lizzo helps you eat everything you want and keep physical activity to a minimum… Ask about the power of not giving a f**k, with Lizzo,” the commercial adds, along with a series of side effects. Lizzo has long advocated for body positivity and spoken out about the body shaming she faces on social media.

Persons: CNN — Lizzo, Lizzo, Cartman, ”, Sharon, Sheila, “, “ Lizzo, ” “, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, CNN’s Lisa Respers Organizations: CNN, FDA, University of Colorado Boulder Locations: Colorado, Lizzo, CNN’s Lisa Respers France

☆ Phil Lesh, founding member and bassist for the Grateful Dead, has died
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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Christopher Polk/Getty Images Payne takes a selfie with fans at the 2014 ARIA Awards in Sydney. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Payne performs with One Direction during one of their last concerts together in Los Angeles in 2015. Terence Patrick/CBS/Getty Images Payne poses for photos with his then partner Cheryl Cole at the 2018 BRIT Awards in London. Joe Maher/FilmMagic/Getty Images Payne performs on "The Today Show" in 2019 to promote the release of his first solo album. Kate Green/Getty Images Payne warms up before Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2023 charity match in Manchester, England.

Persons: Liam Payne’s, Payne, ’, Marcelo Roma, Liam Payne, James Shaw, Shutterstock Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken McKay, Shutterstock, Dave Hogan, Christopher Polk, Cameron Spencer, James Corden, James Van Der Beek, Jim Gaffigan, Terence Patrick, Cheryl Cole, Bear, Joe Maher, FilmMagic, Kate Green, Will Matthews, Marc Piasecki, Luis Robayo, Singer Liam Payne, ”, ‘, they’re “, “ Liam, ” Harry Styles, Zayn Malik –, –, “ We’re, Liam, Simon Cowell, Malik, ” Tomlinson, Agustin Marcarian, REUTERS Payne, Tomlinson, ” Malik, “, ” Horan, he’s “, ” Styles Organizations: CNN, Party, Fremantle Media, Getty, CBS, NBC, Soccer Aid, UNICEF, Todo Noticias, Associated Press, UK’s, Media, REUTERS Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, London, Wolverhampton , England, Barbados, Los Angeles, Sydney, Manchester, England, Paris, AFP

CNN —Liam Payne, a former member of boyband One Direction, has died after falling from the window of a hotel in Buenos Aires, according to police there. Payne was best known as a member of the famed British boyband One Direction. It’s just a nice driving jam — imagine driving down the coast.”From left to right, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles of the band "One Direction" performing in Los Angeles in 2015. In a video shared on YouTube in 2023, Payne talked about the love and affection he felt for his son, Bear. He’s growing up far too quickly,” Payne shared at the time.

Persons: Liam Payne, Payne, Niall Horan’s, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Horan, “, ” Payne, Louis, Niall Horan, Kevork Djansezian, ”, Cheryl Cole Organizations: CNN, Street, 14B, British, Entertainment, Fleetwood, Girls, YouTube Locations: Buenos Aires, Costa, Palermo, Argentina, Los Angeles, South America

☆ Rufus Wainwright says he was ‘mortified’ by Trump campaign’s use of his Leonard Cohen ‘Hallelujah’ cover
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Musician Rufus Wainwright is speaking out against the use of his famous cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign at a recent event. In the caption of his post on Tuesday, Wainwright wrote: “The song ‘Hallelujah’ by Leonard Cohen has become an anthem dedicated to peace, love and acceptance of the truth. I’m not holding my breath.”According to the statement, the publishing company for the Cohen estate has sent the Trump campaign a cease and desist letter. CNN has reached out to the Cohen estate, and to Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung, for comment. Wainwright and Cohen’s estate are also not the first to have problems with the Trump campaign playing their music.

Persons: Rufus Wainwright, Leonard Cohen’s, Donald Trump’s, Wainwright, –, Leonard Cohen, I’ve, Trump, ” Wainwright, Kamala Harris , “, Donald Trump, I’m, Cohen, Steven Cheung, ”, ” Michelle L, Rice, Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen Organizations: CNN, Trump, Republican National Convention, RNC, CBS News, Foo Fighters Locations: Oaks , Pennsylvania, Cohen’s

☆ ‘The Apprentice’ star Sebastian Stan reveals he relied on ‘instinct’ to play a young Donald Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Dan Heching | Richard Damigella | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“I think instinct is everything, and collaboration,” Stan said in a recent interview with CNN. CNN reported in May, around the time of the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, that Trump’s team was considering a lawsuit over the film’s release and distribution. “This garbage is pure fiction which sensationalizes lies that have been long debunked,” Steven Cheung, a Trump campaign spokesperson, said in a statement to CNN at the time. In an interview with CNN, the film’s director Ali Abbasi questioned whether US audiences would ever get to see it. “So that became the red thread through the story, and we organized everything around it, and that was very helpful.”“The Apprentice” is now playing in theaters.

Persons: Sebastian Stan, Donald Trump, Jeremy Strong, Roy Cohn, Maria Bakalova, Ivana Trump, Stan, “, ” Stan, ”, Cohn, Will Brill, Al Pacino, Strong, ” Strong, It’s, ” Steven Cheung, Ali Abbasi, ” Abbasi, Roy Organizations: CNN, Republican, ”, HBO, Cannes Film, Trump Locations: America

☆ These female rabbis have thoughts on how their profession - and Jewish culture - is portrayed on ‘Nobody Wants This’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Dan Heching | Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The very last moment sees various onlookers at the synagogue – including veteran actor Feldshuh – looking agog as Noah greets Joanne warmly. That moment, along with others, prompted reaction about how certain Jewish themes and tropes were handled in the series. For Rabbi Amanda Greene, a senior rabbi at the reform Chicago Sinai congregation in Chicago, some of it – even the parts that may have seemed somewhat extreme – rang rather true. “There is some truth in that the congregation wants to know what’s going on in the personal life of the rabbi,” she added. All that felt really good to see portrayed on TV.”As the first season of “Nobody Wants This” continues, Noah and Joanne imagine a possible future together.

Persons: Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, ”, – Bell, Joanne, Brody’s Noah, Morgan, Justine Lupe, Sasha, Timothy Simons, Esther, Jackie Tohn, –, Noah’s, Rebecca –, Bina, Noah, Rebecca, Feldshuh –, Feldshuh’s Bina, “, Amanda Greene, ” Greene, it’s, Rabbi Adina Allen, don’t, she’s, Rabbi Greene, She’s, Leslie Grossman, Esther “, Stefania Rosini, Rabbi Allen, Allen, Greene, ” Allen, Netflix Rabbi Greene, he’s Organizations: CNN, Netflix, Chicago Sinai Locations: Angeles, Chicago, Sinai

☆ Ariana Grande tells dejected ‘SNL’ cast that she doesn’t want to do ‘Wicked’ skits in hilarious promo
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Ariana Grande would like to get a few things straight before she returns to host “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. She previously appeared on “SNL” as the musical guest in 2014 and 2024. She did double duty as both the host and musical guest in March 2016. This week, she will be joined by musical guest Stevie Nicks. “Saturday Night Live” airs on NBC on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Persons: CNN — Ariana Grande, “, Oz, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Marcello Hernández, Andrew Dismukes, Lion, Dorothy, Oz ”, it’s, Stevie Nicks Organizations: CNN, SNL, NBC Locations: Grande

☆ Anne Hathaway confirms ‘Princess Diaries 3’ on social media: ‘Miracles happen’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —You might be thinking, “Shut up!” but it’s officially true: the “Princess Diaries” franchise is finally growing. The video then cut to a younger Hathaway in the now classic 2001 film “The Princess Diaries,” in which she was seen uttering the iconic line, “A princess?! “Miracles happen,” Hathaway wrote in the caption, before adding “Back to Genovia” in a nod to the fictional kingdom from the film series. Anne Hathaway as Princess Mia in "Princess Diaries." Walt Disney Pictures“The Princess Diaries” tells the tale of Mia Thermopolis, played by Hathaway, an unsuspecting teen who discovers she is the heir apparent to a royal throne.

Persons: Anne Hathaway, Hathaway, Oscar, Julie Andrews, ”, “ Joyride, Adele Lim, ” Hathaway, Princess Mia, Mia Thermopolis, Andrews, Queen Clarice Renaldi, Mia’s, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Miranda Priestly, Emily Charlton, Blunt, Miranda Organizations: CNN, Disney, Walt Disney Pictures Locations: Genovia

☆ Spooky season watch guide: 13 movies and TV series sure to freak you out heading into Halloween
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —While fall vibes and pumpkin spice lattes have already been upon us for a number of weeks, it’s now official: spooky season is finally here. Here’s your handy guide for all things spooky coming out this Shocktober, on screens and streams:“Hold Your Breath”Sarah Paulson in "Hold Your Breath." “‘Salem’s Lot” premieres on October 3 on Max, which like CNN is owned by Warner Bros. Brownie HarrisJudging from the trailer, this PG-13-rated caper still looks somewhat spooky, with a healthy helping of “Stranger Things”-style nostalgia thrown in. Will Stone/VerticalA bizarre but madcap-looking rom-com/horror hybrid, “Your Monster” follows a distraught woman (Melissa Barrera, fresh off her tenure of 2022’s “Scream” and “Scream VI”) who discovers a beastly but charming monster in her closet.

Persons: it’s, Agatha, Sarah Paulson, ” Ariana deBose, Balazs Glodi, Oscar, Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira, Justin Lubin, Max Vampires, Stephen King, Rob Lowe –, “, Mel Gibson, Mason, Brownie Harris, Vineyard, Patrick Renna, Dylan O'Brien, Max, Dylan O’Brien, Wolf, “ Teacup, Caleb Dolden, Yvonne Strahovski, Daniel McFadden, Peacock, Scott Speedman, David Howard Thornton, Jesse Korman, ”, Naomi Scott, Drew “, ” Barrymore, Lukas Gage, Julie Bowen, – Leigh Whannell, Cary Elwes, Tobin Bell, Leigh Whannell, Shawnee Smith, Kelsey Asbille, ” Kelsey Asbille, Michelle Pfeiffer, Costarring Finn Wittrock, Sam Raimi, Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, Will Organizations: CNN, Disney, Hulu, “, Warner Bros ., Paramount, Netflix Locations: Oklahoma, Maine, Shudder, Caddo, Georgia, cineplexes

☆ Why Will Ferrell wanted a doc about his friendship with a trans woman to release before the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Will Ferrell is excited about his candid and enlightening new documentary “Will & Harper,” and has hopes that it can spark compassion and conversation. The project – about a decades-long friendship between Ferrell and former “Saturday Night Live” head writer Harper Steele, who comes out to him as trans, which spurs the pair to go on a road trip together – is currently streaming on Netflix. “When we sat down with Netflix we made it clear that we wanted this out before the election,” Ferrell told Variety at the film’s recent Los Angeles premiere. “Will & Harper” explores Steele’s transition later in life and the questions Ferrell has to better understand her experience. Nothing is left off the table during their cross-country road trip, as the pair share both heartwarming and challenging moments during their travels in the documentary.

Persons: Will Ferrell, Harper, ”, Ferrell, Harper Steele, –, ” Ferrell, Variety, “, Harper ”, “ We’ve Organizations: CNN, Netflix Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Demi Moore‘s teeny dog Pilaf melts the hearts of Graham Norton, Lady Gaga and Colin Farrell
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Harley Quinn and the Penguin are no match for the ridiculous cuteness of one teeny tiny micro chihuahua named Pilaf. After Farrell said he wanted to “take a selfie with it,” the “G.I. Jane” star talked about how Pilaf recently had her very own cover shoot for Dogue (yes, that’s Vogue for dogs, folks) and said, “I knew that she had moved into a whole new category when my publicist got a call just for Pilaf.”Moore then brought the dog – full name Pilaf the Little Mouse – out on stage, where she immediately went up to host Norton for petting. Soon, Moore handed Pilaf off to Gaga, who observed that “she’s so little… and weird!” (but clearly meant it affectionately). After Moore talked about how the dog didn’t have a full set of teeth and had to lose some – “hence why the tongue does not stay in” – Gaga stated simply, “She’s perfect.”Truer words were never spoken.

Persons: Harley Quinn, Pilaf, Demi Moore, Graham Norton, Moore, Norton, Lady Gaga, Colin Farrell –, – Moore, Farrell, Jane ”, “, ” Moore, Gaga, – Gaga Organizations: CNN, Penguin Locations: chihuahua

☆ Chappell Roan cancels festival appearances this weekend: ‘I need a few days to prioritize my health’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Chappell Roan is taking some time away from the stage and spotlight after a summer of major exposure. I want to be present when I perform and give the best shows possible,” her statement continued. Earlier this summer, Roan also shared thoughts on her fandom after her meteoric rise, and certain people she felt have been invasive. She shared two videos on TikTok last month in which she criticized some fans who have followed her around, “stalked” her family and demanded photos or hugs in public despite Roan’s resistance. “I don’t care that abuse and harassment, stalking, whatever, is a normal thing to do to people who are famous or a little famous,” she said in one video.

Persons: CNN — Chappell Roan, ”, Roan, Kamala Harris, “, Janelle Monáe, Renée Rapp Organizations: CNN, Guardian Locations: New York City, Washington, Columbia, Forest Hills , NY

☆ ‘Super/Man’ doc spotlights ‘universal’ themes of ‘love and loss’ in Christopher Reeve’s story
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The new documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” reconstructs his life and career, ultimately rendering a sensitive, harrowing and incredibly human portrait of the man as actor, advocate, husband and father. “You don’t overcome grief, you live with grief,” Bonhôte said in a recent interview with CNN. Reeve also worked with the American Paralysis Association, which soon became the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Ettedgui, who identifies himself as “definitely a Superman kid,” was moved by Reeve’s obvious effect on those around him, but was also “struck” by his internal journey. 24-year-old American actor Christopher Reeve plays the comic-book hero as he mends a broken railway track in a scene from the film "Superman."

Persons: Christopher Reeve, Reeve, ”, Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui –, “ McQueen ”, –, ” Bonhôte, “, Ettedgui, Chris, ” Ettedgui, Robin Williams, Jeff Daniels, William Hurt, Daniels, Dana, Will –, Will Reeve, Matthew, Alexandra, It’s Organizations: CNN, Netflix, Reeve Foundation, Juilliard, CNN Films, HBO, Films, DC Studios, Warner Bros . Locations: Virginia, Hollywood, –, American, New York

Chuck Hodes/FXThe nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards — television’s top honor — were announced earlier this summer, and “The Bear” ate it up. In the drama category, “Shōgun” had the most nominations this year with 25. The all-time record of 32 nominations, held by HBO’s “Game of Thrones” since 2016, remains unbroken. Here are some of the nominees to watch tonight:Outstanding drama series:“The Crown”“Fallout”“The Gilded Age ““The Morning Show”“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”Anna Sawai, “Shōgun”Imelda Staunton, “The Crown”Reese Witherspoon, “The Morning Show”See the full list of nominees here.

Persons: Jeremy Allen White, Carmen, Chuck Hodes, —, Shōgun ”, HBO’s, Ted Lasso, ”, Smith, “ Abbott, Ripley, ” “, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers ”, Stephen Colbert, Matt Berry, Larry David, “, Steve Martin, Martin, D’Pharaoh Woon, Jennifer Aniston, Carrie Coon, Maya Erskine, “ Mr, Anna Sawai, “ Shōgun ” Imelda Staunton, ” Reese Witherspoon Organizations: NBC, HBO Locations: Chicago

☆ MTV VMAs 2024: See the full list of winners
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Disney showcases sequels at D23 as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan present ‘Freakier Friday’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Megan Thomas | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That was the obvious crowd sentiment at the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase on Friday, where the company previewed its upcoming lineup of film and streaming comfort content. D23, for those unfamiliar with the biennial pilgrimage of Disney fans to Anaheim, California, is part cosplay convention, part promotional pep fest. It was as if Disney, borrowing a line from Russell Crowe in “Gladiator,” asked, “Are you not entertained?”Hard not to be. Walt Disney Studios and AnimationAuli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson appear at the Disney Entertainment Showcase on August 9. He previewed “Dream Productions,” an “Inside Out” spinoff series, set in Riley’s mind in a time period between the two films, due to release on Disney+ next year.

Persons: ”, King ”, David Blaine, Lin Manuel Miranda, Russell Crowe, “, Dwayne Johnson, Jesse Grant, Disney Dwayne Jonnson, “ Maui’s, ” Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, ” Lohan, ” Curtis, Oscar, Barry Jenkins, Miranda, Lin, Manuel Miranda, Braelyn Rankins, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Theo Somolu, Anika Noni Rose, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Jim Cameron, ” Cameron, “ It’s, Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Ginnifer Goodwin, ” Rachel Zegler, Gal Godot, Jeff Bridges, Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Ares, Disney Pixar Pete Docter, Docter, “ Elio, Marvel, America, Kevin Feige –, Ryan Reynolds, Marvel Jesus ”, –, Feige, Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus ‘ Thunderbolt ’ Ross –, William Hurt –, Agatha All, Kathryn Hahn, Agatha Harkness, ” Hahn, Aubrey, Patti LuPone, Joe Locke, Okwui Okpokwasili, Ali Ahn, Agatha, Charlie Cox, Lucasfilm Grogu, Din Djarin, Pedro Pascal, Jude Law, Diego Luna, wunderkinds Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Yoda Organizations: CNN, Disney, Walt Disney Studios, Disney Entertainment, Pixar, Disney Pixar, Marvel Marvel, Marvel, “, Aubrey Plaza, Lucasfilm, Star Locations: Anaheim , California, “, Moana, New Zealand, “ WandaVision

☆ Jude Law enters the Star Wars galaxy in epic fashion in nostalgic ‘Skeleton Crew’ trailer
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The galaxy far, far away is about to add another starry member to its ranks. Oscar-nominee Jude Law was on hand in Anaheim, California on Friday night at D23 – Disney’s massive fan expo that drew a crowd of 12,000 – to present “Skeleton Crew,” a new “Star Wars” series set to premiere on Disney+ in December. Ahead of unveiling the first-look trailer, Law billed the new series as “a timeless adventure story in the spirit of the Amblin coming-of-age films from the ’80s,” mentioning 1985’s “The Goonies” and “E.T.” from 1982 as examples. Things take a decidedly “Goonies”-style turn when the band of misfit youths stumble on a hidden fortress in the forest, where water slides, skeletons and adventure await. “Skeleton Crew” will stream with a two-episode premiere on December 3 on Disney+.

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