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☆ Vegas ‘Lovers & Friends’ festival featuring Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige canceled less than 24 hours before opening
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —An epic festival in Las Vegas featuring a lineup that included Alica Keys, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani was canceled on the eve of its opening due to high winds. According to the “Lovers & Friends” festival’s official website, “organizers have been monitoring the weather for several days and proactively preparing for a windy Saturday. However, the National Weather Service has now issued a High Wind Warning, including dangerous 30-35 mph sustained winds with gusts potentially more than 60 mph.”“Following advice from the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff, and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival,” the statement posted on Friday continued. “This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we are aware that fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months,” the statement added. The one-day fest, which was to have taken place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, started in 2022.

Persons: Alica Keys, Mary J, Blige, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, ”, “ We’ve, Keys, Jackson, Stefani, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Nelly Furtado Organizations: CNN, National Weather Service, Friends, Las Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, dead at 80
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Dickey Betts, a guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, has died, according to a family statement shared with CNN on Thursday by his longtime manager. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts,” the statement reads. Credited with helping define the sound and of Southern rock genre of the ’60s and ‘70s, Betts, bass guitarist Berry Oakley, drummers Butch Trucks and Jaimoe joined brothers Gregg and Duane Allman to form the Allman Brothers Band in 1969. Betts left the Allman Brothers Band in a highly publicized split in the year 2000. When asked what he loved most about music, Betts told the Sarasota Herald Tribune in 2020 that it was primarily the effect it had on his audience.

Persons: Dickey Betts, Allman, Betts, Forrest Richard ‘ Dickey ’ Betts, Dickey, ” Betts, David Spero, Rolling Stone, Betts ’, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Gregg, Duane Allman, ‘, ’, Johnny Cash, ”, I’m, Johnny Sandlin, Cash, Jessica, Oakley, Gregg Allman, Les Paul, Rick Diamond, Cameron Crowe, Crowe’s Oscar, Crowe, Billy Crudup’s, Duane, “, …, Phil Gast Organizations: CNN, Gibson, Factory, Allman, Sarasota Herald Tribune Locations: FL, West Palm Beach , Florida, Nashville, Nashville , Tennessee

☆ Eleanor Coppola, artist and matriarch of filmmaking dynasty, dead at 87
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Eleanor Coppola, award-winning film documentarian, artist, writer and wife of Francis Ford Coppola, has died. Eleanor and Francis Ford Coppola were married for 61 years, with Eleanor accompanying her husband on many of his film shoots throughout his illustrious career. In addition to her pursuits in filmmaking, Eleanor Coppola was an accomplished artist and writer. Her children Roman Coppola (writer and producer on several Wes Anderson films) and Sofia Coppola (“The Virgin Suicides,” “Lost in Translation”) are both successful filmmakers. Shortly before her death, Eleanor Coppola completed her third book, a memoir.

Persons: Eleanor Coppola, documentarian, Francis Ford Coppola, Francis Ford, Nesma Youssef, Eleanor, Francis Ford Coppola’s, Youssef, Sofia Coppola’s, Marie Antoinette, ”, Roman Coppola, Sofia Coppola, Ron Galella, Diane Lane, “, Wes Anderson, Nicolas Cage, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Coppola Organizations: CNN, America, Tribeca Film, Deauville American Film Locations: Rutherford , California, Beverly Hills , California, France, Hollywood

☆ Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher announce their marriage ended last year
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —One of Hollywood’s funniest couples is no more. In a joint statement posted to their respective Instagram Stories on Friday, Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen announced that they filed to end their marriage at some point last year. Over a picture of the pair dressed in white tennis gear, a note from the couple read, “After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family’s wish for privacy,” the note concluded. Fisher and Cohen wed in 2010 after a long engagement, and share three children.

Persons: Isla Fisher, Sacha Baron Cohen, Fisher, Cohen, ” Fisher, ” Organizations: CNN

☆ Actor Chance Perdomo, star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ dies at 27 after motorcycle incident
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Sara Smart | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Actor Chance Perdomo, star of the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,” has died following a motorcycle accident, according to his representative. Perdomo played Ambrose Spellman across all four seasons of Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” which starred Kiernan Shipka in the title role. He also was known for his role of Andre Anderson in Prime Video’s “The Boys” spinoff “Gen V,” which debuted with its first season last year. “The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. The producers of “Gen V” remembered the actor as a charming, talented performer.

Persons: Chance Perdomo, Sabrina ”, ”, Chance Perdomo’s, Rachel Hunt, Hunt, Perdomo, Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina, Kiernan Shipka, Andre Anderson, Video’s, “, V ”, Chance, Hug Organizations: CNN, Local, Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Sony Pictures Television

☆ Vanessa Carlton remixes ‘A Thousand Miles’ for the NHL and John Carlson
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Vanessa Carlton took some time to celebrate professional hockey player John Carlson who plays for the Washington Capitals over the weekend, in honor of his achievement of playing 1,000 league games. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter appeared on the National Hockey League team’s X page Saturday morning, in a video performing her 2002 hit song “A Thousand Miles” with updated lyrics in recognition of Carlson – who is known affectionately as “Carly” to fans. In the clip, Carlton sits at the piano and keys out the famous notes of her millennial ballad, singing about Carlson’s 2018 Stanley Cup win and his “shot like thunder.”At the end of her performance, Carlton congratulates Carlson on his 1,000-game feat and cheers “Go Caps!” in a moment of hockey fan appreciation. Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson celebrates after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on March 24. It also received three Grammy Award nominations including record and song of the year.

Persons: Vanessa Carlton, John Carlson, ”, Carlson –, Carly ”, Carlton, Carlson, “, Amber Searls, Miles ”, Stone, ” Carlson Organizations: CNN, Washington Capitals, National Hockey League, Stanley, Winnipeg Jets, Capital, USA, Sports, Reuters, Capitals, Carlton, NHL, Boston Bruins Locations: Washington , DC

☆ Beyoncé references a Marvel supervillain on ‘Cowboy Carter’ and other lyrics
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —In case you’ve somehow missed the biggest news in music this week, Beyoncé released her latest album on Friday, and “Act II: Cowboy Carter” goes out of its way to point out that music genres are overly confining labels. The 27-track compendium contains country music, to be sure, but also folk, gospel, rap, pop and even some Italian opera – and it celebrates Bey’s desire to span beyond any labels or limits. (She even spelled it out in a rare caption on her Instagram ahead of the album drop, writing that “Carter” “ain’t a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album.”) The resulting collection is musically rich, lyrically creative and distinctly Beyoncé. Throughout, Beyoncé acknowledges the influence of artists who have come before her, and subverts concepts of country music by connecting past to present.

Persons: you’ve, Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter ”, “ Carter, Linda Martell, ”, ” Thanos, Josh Brolin, Shaboozey, Nancy Sinatra’s, Queen Bey, Jay, Z’s, she’s, ’, Chuck Berry, Willie Nelson ”, Tanner Adell, Reyna Roberts, Tiera Kennedy, Brittney Spencer, Willie Jones, Cowboy Carter Organizations: CNN, Black, Marvel Studios, The Beach Boys, Block Party Locations: “, Louisiana

☆ Rob Lowe somehow just turned 60
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rob Lowe turned 60 years old on Sunday, and literally, we can’t believe it. The “West Wing” star marked the occasion on his Instagram with a high-speed, 30-second selfie montage set to “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen, among other posts. Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesThose 1983 flicks launched him into stardom, and Lowe’s crowning act as a pack member came in 1985’s “St. Elmo’s Fire,” in which he delivered an ultimately dramatic turn as bad boy gone good Billy. “Here’s to another 60 years,” he wrote in the caption.

Persons: Rob Lowe, Bruce Springsteen, Lowe –, ” Rob Lowe, Amanda Edwards, Billy, Chris Traeger, Sam Seaborn, “ Here’s, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, DIRECTV, Getty, Recreation Locations: Spago, Beverly Hills , California, Elmo’s, “ Parks

☆ Celine Dion says living with stiff person syndrome ‘has been one of the hardest experiences of my life’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Celine Dion is focusing on her family and the future as she continues to live with a health challenge. Dion shared her three children with her late husband René Angélil, who died in 2016. Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological condition that causes spasms and muscle rigidity, with heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as sound, lights and emotional distress that can bring on the muscle spasms, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dion first shared her diagnosis in 2022. On Friday, Dion wrote in her caption that is sending her “encouragement and support to all those around the world that have been affected by SPS.”“I want you to know you can do it!

Persons: Celine Dion, “, ” Dion, Dion, – René, Charles, Nelson, Eddy –, René Angélil Organizations: CNN, National Institute of Neurological Disorders, SPS, ”

☆ Winners, stars tout peace over politics at this year’s Academy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —There was little mention of politics at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, but there were multiple calls for global peace. Sounds of suffering can be heard, but nothing from the atrocities being committed are ever shown on screen. The film from the United Kingdom also won the Oscar for best sound on Sunday. "The Zone of Interest" Courtesy of A24Later in the telecast, director Mstyslav Chernov turned viewers’ attention to another world conflict, in Ukraine. Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov (C), flanked by (from L) Raney Aronson-Rath, Vasilisa Stepanenko and Evgeniy Maloletka, accepting the award for best documentary feature for "20 Days in Mariupol."

Persons: Jonathan Glazer, “, dehumanization, ”, Glazer, Oscar, Mstyslav Chernov, Chernov, ’, ” Chernov, Raney Aronson, Rath, Vasilisa, Evgeniy Maloletka, Patrick T, Fallon, Alexey Navalny, Navalny –, –, Billie Eilish, Mahershala Ali, Mark Ruffalo, Ava DuVernay, Ramy Youssef, Artists4Ceasefire, Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump, skewered Kimmel, ” Kimmel, CNN’s Marianne Garvey, Jacqui Palumbo Organizations: CNN, “, Getty Locations: Gaza, Israel, Auschwitz, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Russia, Mariupol, Russian, Ukrainian, AFP

☆ Scarlett Johansson plays Sen. Katie Britt in a satire of her SOTU rebuttal on ‘SNL’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —“Saturday Night Live” started with a take on the State of the Union this weekend, along with a response from a surprise guest. Scarlett Johansson – otherwise known as Mrs. Colin Jost – made a cameo appearance during the show’s cold open, playing Alabama Sen. Katie Britt in her much-talked about GOP rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday. With one hand firmly raised, Johansson dressed as Britt called out Biden’s “performative” qualities (while fervently denying any performance of her own), delivering her remarks from her kitchen. ”You see, I’m not just a mother,” Johansson said. Ahead of Johansson’s sendup, Mikey Day reprised his role of Biden at the podium for his address, where he told Punkie Johnson – playing Vice President Kamala Harris – that he hoped she “didn’t skip leg day,” before she sat, then stood, sat, then stood throughout his address.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost –, Alabama Sen, Katie Britt, Joe Biden’s, Johansson, Britt, I’m, ” Johansson, “ I’m, Jordan Peele’s Oscar, Kenan Thompson, sendup, Mikey Day, Biden, Punkie Johnson –, Kamala Harris –, Michael Longfellow, Mike Johnson, ” “, Josh Brolin –, Ariana Grande Organizations: CNN, Union, Alabama Locations: Joe Biden’s State, State

☆ Razzie Awards 2024: ‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror movie, Sylvester Stallone, Megan Fox take top ‘prizes’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —And the Razzie goes to…Every year around Oscars time, when the greatest in cinema is celebrated, an alternative awards ceremony is held that singles out the worst (at least, according to them) in movies – the Razzie Awards. Around since 1981, this 44th edition of the infamous “honors” counted Jason Statham, Vin Diesel and Ana de Armas among the nominees for worst actor and actress. Fury of the Gods” and the bland “Exorcist: Believer” were up for worst film of 2023. But in a bad sign for the now-public domain figure Mickey Mouse, the horror film “Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey” took home the Razzie for worst picture, the awards association announced on Saturday. The “Winnie the Pooh” horror film won four other awards, including worst screen couple for Pooh and Piglet as “Blood-Thirsty Slasher/Killers (!

Persons: ”, Jason Statham, Vin Diesel, Ana de Armas, “, Meg, Mickey Mouse, Honey ”, Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, Megan Fox, Johnny, Clyde ”, –, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Bradley Cooper, Bullock Organizations: CNN

☆ ‘Dune: Part Two’ can inspire you to revisit these other timeless sci-fi sequels
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Twentieth Century Fox/Courtesy Everett CollectionWhat better way to start off than with one of the greatest sequels – and sci-fi films in general – ever made, with a screenplay that’s been taught in film schools. ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ (1982)DeForest Kelley, William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014)Andy Serkis in 2014's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." ‘Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980)"Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" (1980). “Dune: Part Two” is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, which, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros.

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☆ Kylie Minogue to receive the Brits global icon award, will perform ‘Padam, Padam’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Brit Awards 2024: See who won
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

English singer-songwriter RAYE leads the contenders and has the most nominations ever at the Brits, with seven. RAYE also already won the songwriter of the year award ahead of the ceremony. In the best new artist category, RAYE is joined by Mahalia, Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress and Yussef Dayes. Frank Hoensch/Redferns/Getty ImagesThe Brit Awards event, taking place at the O2 Arena in London, is being hosted by Maya Jama, Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo. Announced performers set to take the stage include Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Tate McRae, Jungle and more.

Persons: RAYE, Blues ”, Arlo Parks, Jessie Ware, Little Simz, Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress, Dayes, Rachel Agatha Keen, Frank Hoensch, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, Clara Amfo, Kylie Minogue, Tate McRae, Minogue, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, “, ” Cassio, Raye, Central, Ed Sheeran, Hus, Drake, Kenya Grace, ” Lewis Capaldi, ” RAYE, Rudimental, Charlotte Plank, Debbie, Ella Henderson, Goddard, Darren ” J Hus, Mahalia Olivia Dean PinkPantheress RAYE, Yussef Dayes, Damien Meyer, J Hus Jessie Ware Little, Olivia Dean RAYE, Helle Arensbak, Ritzau Scanpix, Barry Can’t, Becky Hill Calvin Harris, Fred, Romy R, Cleo Sol Jorja Smith Mahalia RAYE, Calvin Harris Charli, Olivia Dean RAYE Hip, Cee Dave J Hus, Simz Calvin Harris, David Becker, Caroline Polachek CMAT Kylie Minogue Lana Del Rey Miley Cyrus Olivia Rodrigo SZA, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, ” David Kushner, ” Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus, Noah Kahan, Oliver Tree, Robin Schulz, Olivia Rodrigo, Peggy Gou, Bill ” Tate McCrae, Baser Sekou Organizations: CNN, Blues, Dua, Mahalia, O2, “ Prada, “, Getty, Arlo, Cee, Olivia Dean RAYE Group, Young, International Group, Foo, Pop Locations: United Kingdom, London, Dua Lipa, Dua, Kenya, France, Cee Dua, Aarhus, Denmark, AFP

CNN —Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, whose self-deprecating humor and acerbic wit in shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Anything but Love” entertained audiences for decades, has died, according to his publicist Jeff Abraham. In April of 2023, Richard revealed that he had been living with Parkinson’s disease. ‘Enthusiasm’ for a lasting friendshipArguably best known for his role on “Curb,” Lewis just recently shared that the decision to play himself on the hit series was creator David’s idea. Lewis and David’s relationship extended beyond the screen, having been in each other’s lives since their 20s. Lewis performed stand-up comedy for 50 years until he took his final bow in 2018 at Chicago’s Zanies.

Persons: Richard Lewis, ”, Jeff Abraham, Abraham, “, Richard, Lewis, Johnny Carson ”, Larry David, Jamie Lee Curtis, Prince John, Mel Brooks ’, Robin Hood, ” Richard Lewis, Ethan Miller, Lewis ’, ” “ Richard, ” Lewis, David, David “, Larry, ” Larry David, John P, Johnson, “ Richard, he’s, I’ll, ” Lewis ’, Joyce Lapinsky Organizations: CNN, Software, Bellagio, HBO, Warner Bros, ”, Ohio State University Locations: Los Angeles, Las Vegas , Nevada, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Chicago’s

☆ Kate McKinnon reprises Weird Barbie role for another hilarious Oscars spot with Jimmy Kimmel
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Everyone’s favorite banged-up Barbie doll is at it again with Jimmy Kimmel, a few weeks ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night. Kate McKinnon, who played “Weird Barbie” in best picture Oscar nominee “Barbie,” is appearing in another fun promo leading up to next month’s Academy Awards, with host Kimmel in tow. In the latest spot, Weird Barbie presents Kimmel with a “Matrix”-style choice, with a churro in one hand, and an Oscar statuette in the other. The choice is yours.”“The churros, for sure, yeah,” Kimmel responds without hesitation, grabbing the baked good and chowing down immediately. The late night funnyman previously served as host at last year’s ceremony, as well as those in 2017 and 2018.

Persons: CNN —, Barbie, Jimmy Kimmel, Kate McKinnon, Barbie ”, “ Barbie, ”, Kimmel, Will, ” McKinnon, ” Kimmel, Oscar, Helen Mirren, McKinnon, America Ferrera, Ryan Gosling, funnyman Organizations: CNN, month’s, year’s, ABC, America Locations: Hollywood’s

☆ ‘Madame Web’: Dakota Johnson is not watching her movie as a form of ‘self care’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Dakota Johnson is choosing to sit out from watching her newest movie, and her reasoning might be a bit surprising. “Madame Web” stars Johnson as a clairvoyant paramedic and is tenuously connected to Sony Pictures’ grouping of films that include both the “Venom” movies as well as 2022’s “Morbius” with Jared Leto. Reviews for “Madame Web” have been less than enthusiastic, with a 13% on Rotten Tomatoes. When it comes to self care, though, at least Johnson knows the right answer to the question, “Do you Google yourself?”“No! God no,” the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson told MagicFM this week.

Persons: Dakota Johnson, ”, MagicFM, she’ll, Johnson, Grey, “, ” Johnson, Meryl Streep, Adam Driver, Emma Stone, Nicole Kidman, Jared Leto, Melanie Griffith, Don Johnson Organizations: CNN, Sony Pictures, Rotten

☆ Jane Fonda cameos in Jennifer Lopez’s ‘This Is Me… Now’ alongside Sofía Vergara, Kim Petras
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Fonda’s “Council” also contains other stars in cameo appearances, including Post Malone, Kim Petras, Sofía Vergara, Keke Palmer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jay Shetty, Jenifer Lewis, Sadhguru and Trevor Noah. Lopez and Fonda starred together in the 2005 comedy “Monster In Law,” a crowd-pleasing rom-com costarring Wanda Sykes that heralded Fonda’s return to making movies after a prolonged absence. Courtesy Prime VideoOther stars featured in the movie include Fat Joe and Lopez’s husband Ben Affleck. Lopez will also release an accompanying documentary, titled “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” on the streaming platform on February 27. If that weren’t enough, the star also announced an upcoming tour this week, to kick off this summer.

Persons: CNN —, Jennifer Lopez’s, ” Jane Fonda, Fonda’s, ”, Post Malone, Kim Petras, Sofía Vergara, Keke Palmer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jay Shetty, Jenifer Lewis, Sadhguru, Trevor Noah, Lopez, Fonda, Wanda Sykes, ” Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Joe, Ben Affleck, Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford Organizations: CNN, Zodiacal, Post

☆ Billy Joel says he’s ‘thought about putting together a band’: ‘Me, Don Henley and Sting, and maybe John Mayer’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —To file under the fantasy music collaborations category, Billy Joel has been toying with the idea of joining forces with some contemporary music greats. “I thought about putting together a band,” Joel retorted. “Me, Don Henley and Sting, and maybe John Mayer on guitar.”That roster would surely be a worthy update to the Wilburys, which was a supergroup team-up between the late Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and George Harrison, along with Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan. Joel also said he talks to Paul McCartney “a lot,” but added that he doesn’t “have the nerve” to ask the former Beatle to band up. Joel humored Stern while he continued to fantasize about who would be in the supergroup, and said, “Ringo would be good.

Persons: Billy Joel, –, Howard Stern, Joel, “, ” Joel, Don Henley, John Mayer, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Stern, hasn’t, we’ll, ”, Paul McCartney, Joel humored Stern, “ Ringo, Ringo, doesn’t, Freddy Wexler –, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Pink — Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector Organizations: CNN, Sting Locations: ”

☆ Valentine’s Day movies for almost every mood
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Dan Heching | Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Like so many other holidays, Valentine’s Day can evoke a staggeringly wide range of feelings. The good news: Whether you lean in to the romance of it all or run screaming from it, there’s a movie out there for you. In light of the very subjective nature of this red heart-drenched day, here’s a list of mood-specific film recommendations that are sure to scratch whatever itch you might be feeling. If you hate the whole concept of Valentine’s Day, watch ‘True Romance’ or ‘Heathers’If you’re feeling like you need a little bit of die-for-you action to get you through the day – or just the terrific sonic offerings of a Hans Zimmer score – flip on the Quentin Tarantino-written “True Romance.” Not your speed? If you like a little bit of fantasy with your romance, watch ‘Kate & Leopold’There she is again!

Persons: there’s, Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Meg Ryan, Hans Zimmer, Quentin Tarantino, “, who’s, Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, Dolly Parton, Warner, Laura Esquivel, ’, ”, you’re, George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer, Julia Roberts, Luca, Timothee, Celine Song’s, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Soderbergh, –, Oscar, Dame Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Harry Met Sally ’, Harry Met Sally ”, Billy Crystal, Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman, Harry Met Sally, Jon M, Chu, Henry Golding, Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, Kate, Leopold ’, Duke, Hugh Jackman, Jude, Jim Sturgess, Lucy, Evan Rachel Wood, Valentine ’ Organizations: CNN, Houston, Warner Bros, Everett, Sony Pictures, Rich, Valentine’s Locations: Seattle, Chicago, Italy, India, New York City, Columbia, Singapore, York City

☆ Cher, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Ozzy Osbourne and Sinéad O’Connor among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 nominees
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Get ready for a truly stellar and eclectic class of new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees for induction this year. On Saturday, the esteemed music institution announced that Cher, Lenny Kravitz, Sinéad O’Connor, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne and Mariah Carey are up for the honor, with the official list of inductees to be announced in late April. To be eligible for nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. “This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “Continuing in the true spirit of Rock & Roll, these artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.”The official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 induction ceremony will take place in Cleveland this fall.

Persons: Cher, Lenny Kravitz, Sinéad O’Connor, Mary J, Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Mariah Carey, Sade, Dave Matthews, Peter Frampton, Eric B, Carey, Kravitz, Osbourne, ”, John Sykes Organizations: CNN, Roll Hall of, ABC Entertainment, Television, Roll Hall of Fame, Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, Disney, ABC, Hulu Locations: Cleveland

☆ ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ prequel trailer: Lupita Nyong’o navigates a terrifying alien invasion
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Just when you thought it was safe to make a sound, the “Quiet Place” franchise is back with another installment to shut you right up. Paramount Pictures released the first trailer for prequel ”A Quiet Place: Day One” on Wednesday, revealing new cast addition Lupita Nyong’o as a central character in a story focused on the start of the invasion of a vicious extraterrestrial species that hunts – and kills – by sound. Lupita Nyong'o in "A Quiet Place: Day One." Paramount PicturesThat’s when a new, horrific mayhem begins, with the creatures wreaking havoc, tossing cars like rag dolls and snatching screaming, unsuspecting citizens. ”A Quiet Place: Day One” also stars Alex Wolff (“Hereditary”) and “Stranger Things 4” breakout star Joseph Quinn.

Persons: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy –, Nyong’o, Djimon Hounsou –, ”, Alex Wolff, Joseph Quinn Organizations: CNN, Paramount Pictures, “, Paramount Locations: New York City

☆ Sylvester Stallone gives ‘incredible credit’ to ‘Rocky’ costar Carl Weathers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The late star also appeared in the third and fourth installments of the franchise through 1985. His character’s son, played by Michael B. Jordan, is the central figure in the popular “Creed” sequel franchise that started in 2015. Carl Weathers, Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan at the 'Creed ' film premiere, Los Angeles, in November 2015. He spoke to the camera while standing in front of a painting that depicted a scene the pair shared in one of the “Rocky” movies. “He was magic, and I was so fortunate to be part of his life,” Stallone said.

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☆ Carl Weathers, prolific actor famous for ‘Rocky’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dead at 76
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Dan Heching | Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Carl Weathers, who came to fame as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and proceeded to appear in dozens of movies and TV shows from “Predator” to “The Mandalorian,” has died, according to his manager Matt Luber. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” his family said in a statement provided to CNN. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers perform a boxing scene in the movie "Rocky" directed by John G. Avildsen. Carl Weathers and Arnold Schwarzenegger on the set of "Predator" (1987). Weathers had also directed episodes of several TV series, including “Chicago Med,” “Law & Order” and “Hawaii Five-O.”American actor and former professional football player Carl Weathers posing in June 1979.

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