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☆ Natasha Rothwell doesn’t want to disappoint you. (But don’t bother asking what’s next for ‘The White Lotus’)
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Natasha Rothwell’s characters in “The White Lotus,” “Insecure” and “How to Die Alone” all have one thing in common - the desire to be seen. I get ‘White Lotus,’” she said. And when I got in the car afterwards, I was just sobbing because I think it’s been a long time coming.”Melissa (Natasha Rothwell) and Terrance (KeiLyn Durrel Jones) in a scene from "How to Die Alone." “None of us knew what [“White Lotus”] was going to become, especially me. “Insecure” and the first two seasons of “The White Lotus” are streaming on Max, which is owned by CNN’s parent company.

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☆ Shawn Mendes says he’s still figuring out his sexuality
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Shawn Mendes took some time during his concert in Colorado on Monday to address a personal topic. In a video shared widely on social media, the 26-year-old singer took a break during his performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to share “the truth” about his sexuality. “I don’t really know sometimes and I know other times. “And that’s all I really want to say about that for now.”In the past, Mendes has dated singer Camila Cabello and Hailey Bieber (prior to her marriage to singer Justin Bieber). His new, self-titled album is being released on November 15.

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☆ Saoirse Ronan praised for her comment about violence against women
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —With just a few words, Saoirse Ronan summed up a major issue for women. Mescal, who costarred with Redmayne in the 2023 film “Foe,” added his two cents. “Who is actually going to think about that?,” he said. “Saoirse Ronan is a queen,” one person wrote on X. “Men need a reminder what it’s like being a woman so they can appreciate their privilege.

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☆ 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.

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☆ Nicole Scherzinger ‘will forever cherish and treasure the time’ with Liam Payne
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Nicole Scherzinger was a part of Liam Payne’s career rise and now she’s paying tribute to him. Payne died recently after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Webber talked to Billboard about Scherzinger discovering her mentee Payne had died. I mean she is an amazing, amazing woman. She is without any question one of the finest performers I’ve ever worked with.”CNN has reached out to representatives for Scherzinger for confirmation/comment.

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☆ Tim Burton is a ‘technophobe’ who would rather look to the sky than the internet
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Don’t look for Tim Burton to be posting on Instagram. The provocative filmmaker has shared that anyone who knows him knows he’s a “bit of a technophobe.”“If I look at the internet, I found that I got quite depressed,” Burton recently told BBC News. So I try to avoid it, because it doesn’t make me feel good.”The 66-year-old director talked to the outlet ahead of The World of Tim Burton at the Design Museum, a new career retrospective in the UK that explores his creative process. The man best known for directing hits like “Beetlejuice,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Edward Scissorhands” said being on the internet definitely has a negative effect on him. “I get depressed very quickly, maybe more quickly than other people,” Burton said.

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☆ Martha Stewart has the funniest reason for not wanting to do ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Martha Stewart may be hot in the kitchen, but she’s not looking to replicate that on a dating reality show. Asked if she would date a man with as many tattoos as “SNL” alum Pete Davidson, Stewart waved the green flag. But what about dating Davidson himself? “He’s dated so many women,” Stewart said. And he’s sort of cute.”Stewart was married to Andrew “Andy” Stewart from 1961 to 1990, with whom she shares a daughter.

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☆ Chrissy Metz talks about the abuse she says she suffered because of her weight
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

As a youngster, Metz said, she endured “mental, physical, emotional abuse” about her weight. “What I discovered in therapy was that my dad, for whatever reason, wasn’t able to choose me,” she said during the podcast. It’s not healthy.”Chrissy Metz: How to Feel Chosen, Choose Yourself & Believe Your Dreams Are Possible! ‘Well, get on the damn thing!’ Trigger would yell. And again, not feeling chosen, or feeling chosen for the wrong thing.”

Persons: CNN — Chrissy Metz, Jamie Kern, Metz, Dan Fogelman, ”, I’m, ” Chrissy Metz, Trigger, ” Metz, “ He’d Organizations: CNN

☆ Academy Museum brings out the stars
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The annual gala for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures raised both money and the profiles of the many entertainment figures who attended. John Travolta presented Tarantino, his “Pulp Fiction” director, with the Luminary Award. “Mugler 🤍🪽+ Tiffany’s 💎 for the Academy Museum Gala,” reads the caption on a series of photos showing her snatched in a white bustier with a matching coat and stunning jewelry. “They’re just two friends…two good friends…two best friends sharing one wonderful night at the Academy Museum,” the caption on the photos of Grande and Erivo reads. The money raised from the gala goes to support exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming at the Los Angeles based museum, which opened in 2021.

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☆ Jenna Fischer reveals one of the first people she called after her cancer diagnosis and it’s a fellow star
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jenna Fischer is opening up more about her breast cancer journey. “I called [Christina Applegate], and she answered the phone, and she said, ‘Which one is it?’ And I said, ‘It’s breast cancer.’ And she said, ‘I effing knew it,” Fischer recalled. “I checked the portal on the hike, and that’s when I saw words like ‘invasive,’ ‘ductal,’ ‘carcinoma,’ ‘malignant,’” Fischer said. “And I was like, ‘Those words sound like cancer words.’”She said she’s leaned on her support system, including Applegate, who was herself diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate Getty Images“She’s salty,” she said of Applegate.

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☆ What to watch this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

As the temperatures drop, you may want to stay closer to home or at the very least indoors. In addition to directing the film, Kendrick stars as Cheryl Bradshaw, who appeared as a bachelorette in an episode of “The Dating Game” in 1978, where she crossed paths with the murderer. “Smile 2”Naomi Scott stars in "Smile 2." “Goodrich”Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis in “Goodrich” Stay Gold FeaturesMichael Keaton is in for a good weekend. Jennifer Rose Clasen/HBOIf you don’t know about the phenomena of “Florida Man,” get thee to a search engine.

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☆ Cheryl Cole pays tribute to Liam Payne, condemns ‘abhorrent’ reports about his death
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Liam Payne’s former partner, Cheryl Cole, paid tribute to the late singer in a statement on Friday in which she pleaded for sensitivity in coverage of his death. Payne and Cole, a recording artist and former judge on the UK version of “The X Factor,” were in a relationship between 2016 and 2018. In a video shared on YouTube in 2023, Payne shared his appreciation for Cole and talked about the love and affection he felt for Bear. He’s growing up far too quickly,” Payne shared at the time. He’s a wonder.”Cole wrote of her concern their son someday seeing media reports about his father’s death.

Persons: Liam Payne’s, Cheryl Cole, Payne, Cole, Bear, ” Cole, Liam, “ Liam, “, ” Payne, ” Organizations: CNN, YouTube Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina

☆ Tom Holland and Zendaya have read a ‘Spider-Man 4’ script draft and have some thoughts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The star of the “Spider-Man” franchise sounds excited about the latest sequel, even if he has notes. Tom Holland, who plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man talked about that on the “Rich Roll Podcast.” The actor shared that he and his real-life girlfriend, Zendaya, who plays Parker’s love interest Michelle “MJ” Jones in the franchise, have read the draft script for “Spider-Man 4.”“It needs work, but the writers are doing a great job,” Holland said. “I read it three weeks ago, and it really lit a fire in me,” he continued. “I was really lucky that my life changed slowly,” he said during the podcast. “I started when I was really young and then I had about 10 years before the ‘Spider-Man’ thing happened.

Persons: Tom Holland, Peter Parker, Zendaya, Michelle “ MJ ” Jones, ” Holland, “, ”, “ Zendaya Organizations: CNN, Marvel

☆ Liam Payne and his fans grew up together. A look back at his life in the spotlight
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

At the time, the young Payne said he was more focused making music than schoolwork. Christopher Polk/Getty Images Payne takes a selfie with fans at the 2014 ARIA Awards in Sydney. 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. Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles on the 'The X Factor' in 2010.

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☆ Mariah Carey has the most perfectly diva complaint. We don’t disagree
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —All Mariah Carey wants for Christmas is to look her best at all times. “I can’t with the overhead lighting,” Carey said. I’m just saying.”“It’s hideous lighting,” she said. “The sun is okay if it’s sunset, I’ll gladly go outside and put a little hat on or whatever and that’ll be pretty because the sunlight caresses your skin.”Although sunlight, Carey pointed out, also has a downside. “But overhead lighting, I don’t think so, honey.”And lest you think she wasn’t serious about her dislike for overhead lighting, Carey added one more thing.

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☆ Jamie Foxx returns to the stage and finds ‘pure love’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jamie Foxx hadn’t been on stage for 18 years, but he returned recently for a very special reason. On Sunday he posted photos on social media from his performances in Atlanta showing him on stage including performing on the piano. In a video posted to TikTok in July 2024, Foxx told a group of people that he had a “bad headache” on April 11, 2023. Foxx went on to explain in the footage that he was told his sister and his daughter took him to a doctor, who gave him a cortisone shot. Foxx is known to be guarded about his private life, and he sought privacy as he recovered his health.

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☆ How Hurricane Katrina and an off-script remark by Kanye West shifted culture
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

If you see a White family, it says they’re looking for food,” West, going off script, said in September 2005 during NBC’s “Concert for Hurricane Relief” telethon following hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, causing severe flooding damage to cities from New Orleans to Biloxi. Comedian and actor Mike Myers, who appeared with West on the telethon, did not know about the artist’s planned comments in advance. Myers said in a 2014 interview that he was “super proud” to stand next to West in that moment. “This moment should not even be about Kanye West and President Bush,” CNN Entertainment Correspondent Lisa Respers France said in Sunday’s episode.

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☆ Al Pacino says being a new dad at 84 is a ‘mini miracle’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Al Pacino is enjoying being a late-in-life dad. The legendary actor talked about being a father to a brood, including to 16-month-old Roman with producer Noor Alfallah, in a new interview with People. “It’s just so wonderful to have children,” the 84-year-old father of four said. “For me, I loved it,” Pacino said. “And that has been a campaign for me to stick around a little longer, if it’s possible.”“Sonny Boy” will be published on October 15.

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☆ Jennifer Lopez reflects on how her ‘world exploded’ in the past year
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jennifer Lopez is getting real about her life. Glaser and Lopez began their chat discussing Lopez playing Judy Robles in the film “Unstoppable.” Robles is the mother of athlete Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and went on to become an accomplished wrestler. Glaser tied Lopez’s preparation for the role into the star’s “struggle with low self-esteem.”“My whole life has been proving my enoughness,” Lopez said. Working on the movie as well as her “This Is Me…Now” album, short film and accompanying documentary had Lopez feeling like “…whoa, I got here.”“I’m good,” she said. “Now I’m excited, when you say you’re just going to be on your own,” Lopez said.

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☆ Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allege leaks to media are impeding a ‘fair trial’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Kara Scannell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a motion late Wednesday accusing the government of leaking a video of the hip-hop mogul beating his former girlfriend and other evidence to the media, asking a judge to potentially bar the footage from a trial. The motion filed by Combs’ attorneys also alleges that authorities alerted the media about the searches in March of his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. His attorneys claim the alleged leaks make it hard for Combs to get a fair trial. Spokespersons for HSI New York and the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York declined to comment. Following the release of the video, Combs apologized.

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☆ The Menendez brothers get their say in a new Netflix documentary.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Lyle and Erik Menendez weren’t happy with a recent Netflix project about their lives, but another title from the streamer is giving them an opportunity to have their say. In “The Menendez Brothers,” a new documentary, the two men speak in extended interviews about what happened in the 1989 murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, inside the family’s Beverly Hills mansion. According to Lyle Menendez, it “was tremendously painful” when that didn’t happen. They were united in 2018 when he was transferred to the prison in San Diego, California, where Erik Menendez was being held. “The Menendez Brothers” is streaming on Netflix.

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☆ Chris Pine is now a children’s book author
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Actor Chris Pine is telling a different type of story these days. The pair soon learn that they have some things in common. “It was during the first part of [COVID] quarantine, I was out on a walk with a friend, and my dog chased after a squirrel,” Pine said. “My friend was like, ‘I don’t think I know about a story about a dog chasing a squirrel.’ It seems so universal. Doesn’t every dog chase a squirrel?

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☆ Sean Combs’ mother says she’s ‘devastated and profoundly saddened’ by allegations against him
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Janice Small Combs is defending her superstar son, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs is also facing multiple civil lawsuits accusing him of a range of sexual misconduct and other illegal activity. Janice Combs released a statement on Sunday through her attorney, which was shared on social media. “I come to you today as a mother that is devastated and profoundly saddened by the allegations made against my son, Sean Combs,” her statement began. Janice Combs also addressed a surveillance video obtained by CNN that showed Sean Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, in 2016 in a Los Angeles hotel.

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☆ Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dead at 91
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning singer and mother of Whitney Houston, has died, according to Gwendolyn Quinn, a representative for The Estate of Whitney E. Houston. “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives. Whitney Houston died in 2012 at the age of 48. Cissy Houston was also the mother of sons Gary and Michael and the grandmother of her several grandchildren, according to her biography. Her granddaughter Bobbie Kristina Brown, died three years after her mother Whitney at the age of 22.

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☆ Kathy Bates shocked she forgot this moment in her 1991 Oscars speech
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

“When I won the Oscar for ‘Misery,’ she said, ‘I don’t know what all the excitement [is] about, you didn’t discover the cure for cancer,’” Bates recalled. She also said she forgot to thank her mom during her acceptance speech, but Mankiewicz disputed that and showed her a video of her remarks in which she did, in fact, acknowledge her mother. Bates was shocked and became visually emotional. “Why did I think I didn’t thank her?”The elder Bates died in 1997 and her daughter said her mother “should have had my life.”“When she died, I said come into me. I wanted her spirit to come into me,” Bates said.

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