Chelsea Handler, Leslie Jones and John Leguizamo among guest hosts to step in for Trevor Noah on ‘The Daily Show’ | CNN

Chelsea Handler, Leslie Jones and John Leguizamo among guest hosts to step in for Trevor Noah on ‘The Daily Show’ | CNN

CNN  —  The end of an era is fast approaching at Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” and the network has announced at least the first phase of plans for what’s to come next. Following longtime host Trevor Noah’s imminent departure, the network shared this week that comedy legends including Al Franken, Chelsea Handler, D. L. … Read more

Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ gets trailer and release date | CNN

Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ gets trailer and release date | CNN

A first look at “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho’s new movie is here. Source link #Bong #Joon #Hos #Mickey #trailer #release #date #CNN

John Travolta and Kirstie Alley: A love story | CNN

John Travolta and Kirstie Alley: A love story | CNN

CNN  —  Kirstie Alley and John Travolta were never romantically involved, but that wasn’t how she initially wanted it. Alley, who died Monday at the age of 71 after a brief illness, often talked of her feelings for Travolta, whom she called the “greatest love” of her life. The pair starred together “Look Who’s Talking” … Read more

Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Veronica’s Closet’ star, dead at 71 | CNN

Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Veronica’s Closet’ star, dead at 71 | CNN

CNN  —  Actress Kirstie Alley, star of the big and small screens known for her Emmy-winning role on “Cheers” and films like “Look Who’s Talking,” has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. She was 71. “We are sad to inform you that our … Read more

Adam Sandler still gets emotional singing sweet Chris Farley song | CNN

Adam Sandler still gets emotional singing sweet Chris Farley song | CNN

CNN  —  Adam Sandler will always Chris Farley. More than twenty years after Farley’s death, Sandler still gets sad when he sings the “Chris Farley Song,” a song he wrote for his late friend and comedian, who died in December 1997 of a drug overdose at age 33. Sandler told the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast … Read more

Christine McVie’s music: 5 songs to listen to in her honor | CNN

Christine McVie’s music: 5 songs to listen to in her honor | CNN

CNN  —  There’s a reason why Christine McVie was considered the heart of Fleetwood Mac. The band’s keyboardist, who died Wednesday after a brief illness at the age of 79, was also the writer of some of the group’s most beloved songs. Here are just five of those tunes: This one is tied to some … Read more

Inside Christine McVie’s and Stevie Nicks’ decades-long friendship | CNN

Inside Christine McVie’s and Stevie Nicks’ decades-long friendship | CNN

CNN  —  Throughout the various personal turmoils for which the members of Fleetwood Mac are known, one relationship buoyed the band for decades: the friendship between its two frontwomen, Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks. McVie joined the band in 1970 during one of its early lineup changes and for years was its only woman. When … Read more

‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

CNN  —  Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, “Love Actually” quickly becomes a festive favorite on people’s television screens. But nearly 20 years on from the release of the 2003 romantic comedy, the movie has faced scrutiny over its story lines and lack of diversity. “There were things you’d change … Read more

Joe Pesci says playing Harry in the ‘Home Alone’ films came with some ‘serious’ pain | CNN

Joe Pesci says playing Harry in the ‘Home Alone’ films came with some ‘serious’ pain | CNN

CNN  —  They say artists have to be willing to do anything for their art, and for Joe Pesci, that includes setting his head on fire. In a new interview with People, the Oscar winner reflected on the making “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” on the occasion of the sequel’s 30th anniversary and … Read more

‘Willow’ revives the Lucasfilm fantasy with a more contemporary streaming adventure | CNN

‘Willow’ revives the Lucasfilm fantasy with a more contemporary streaming adventure | CNN

CNN  —  Disney’s press materials refer to the original 1988 movie “Willow” as “beloved,” which despite its admirers feels like nostalgic inflation of a pretty generic George Lucas-plotted fantasy that provided an early directing showcase for Ron Howard. Setting that aside, a Disney+ revival series isn’t without its charms, in a more contemporary narrative that … Read more

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer shows being a hero isn’t all fun and games | CNN

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer shows being a hero isn’t all fun and games | CNN

CNN  —  Mario learns that being a hero is a tough gig in the new trailer for “Super Mario Bros. Movie.” The colorful preview, in which Mario (Chris Pratt) sets off on an adventure to defend Mushroom Kingdom against Bowser (Jack Black), features a look at some much-anticipated characters, including Donkey Kong (voiced by Seth … Read more

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ extends Broadway run for eight weeks due to high demand | CNN

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ extends Broadway run for eight weeks due to high demand | CNN

CNN  —  The music of the night will continue for eight weeks longer than expected. The Broadway musical “The Phantom of the Opera” announced in September that it would be closing in February because of declining ticket sales, but plans have changed. On Tuesday, the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, announced the show will now run … Read more

Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

CNN  —  Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris … Read more

‘Love Actually’ cast to reunite for 20th anniversary TV special | CNN

‘Love Actually’ cast to reunite for 20th anniversary TV special | CNN

Editor’s Note: “Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen” celebrates the most beloved holiday films and television specials. The special airs Sunday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. CNN  —  One of the most beloved modern Christmas classics is turning 20 next year, and to mark the occasion, cast members from the landmark … Read more

James Cameron almost didn’t choose Leonardo DiCaprio or Kate Winslet to star in ‘Titanic’ | CNN

James Cameron almost didn’t choose Leonardo DiCaprio or Kate Winslet to star in ‘Titanic’ | CNN

CNN  —  James Cameron is sharing some surprising details from the making of his blockbuster hit “Titanic,” which celebrates 25 years of being released next month. In a new video interview with GQ, the iconic director revealed that he almost didn’t end up casting Leonardo DiCaprio or Kate Winslet – his two romantic leads whose … Read more

Marsai Martin and Omari Hardwick play to win in ‘Fantasy Football’ | CNN

Marsai Martin and Omari Hardwick play to win in ‘Fantasy Football’ | CNN

CNN  —  The new film “Fantasy Football” capitalizes on some of its stars natural talent. Marsai Martin channels lots of girl-boss energy playing Callie Coleman, a tech-savvy young woman whose father’s long career in the NFL lands him with the Atlanta Falcons team. Her production company is behind the family-friendly film. (Martin, 18, set a … Read more

Supreme Court to take critical eye to Andy Warhol’s silkscreens of Prince | CNN Politics

Supreme Court to take critical eye to Andy Warhol’s silkscreens of Prince | CNN Politics

CNN  —  The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday whether the late Andy Warhol infringed on a photographer’s copyright when he created a series of silkscreens of the musician Prince. The case marks a rare foray for the court into the world of visual arts and has attracted the attention of those in the art world … Read more

A heckler threw a beer can at her. But comedian Ariel Elias got the last laugh — and sip | CNN

A heckler threw a beer can at her. But comedian Ariel Elias got the last laugh — and sip | CNN

CNN  —  In her 11 years of doing standup, this was by far the worst heckler Ariel Elias had ever encountered. The comedian’s gig at the Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey on Oct. 8 started like any other, so she never anticipated becoming the subject of a viral video and … Read more

Eileen Ryan, ‘Magnolia’ actress and Sean Penn’s mother, dead at 94 | CNN

Eileen Ryan, ‘Magnolia’ actress and Sean Penn’s mother, dead at 94 | CNN

CNN  —  Eileen Ryan, a veteran actress and matriarch of the Hollywood family that includes actor Sean Penn, died at her home on Sunday, according to a statement shared by Penn’s publicist. She was 94. Ryan would have turned 95 on October 16. No details on her cause of death were provided. Ryan appeared in … Read more

Twitter, Instagram block Kanye West over antisemitic posts

Twitter, Instagram block Kanye West over antisemitic posts

NEW YORK (AP) — Kanye West once suggested slavery was a choice. He called the COVID-19 vaccine “the mark of the beast.” Earlier this month, he was criticized for wearing a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt to his collection at Paris Fashion Week. Now the rapper who is legally known as Ye is again embroiled in … Read more