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

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

‘Glass Onion’ sharpens the ‘Knives Out’ formula in a polished Netflix sequel | CNN

‘Glass Onion’ sharpens the ‘Knives Out’ formula in a polished Netflix sequel | CNN

CNN  —  Rising to the challenge of matching its successful predecessor, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” maintains the razor-sharp formula, with a setup that feels even more conspicuously like an Agatha Christie homage before an extremely clever series of twists kick in. Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid cast behind Daniel Craig, but … Read more

In ‘Wednesday,’ Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap | CNN

In ‘Wednesday,’ Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap | CNN

CNN  —  Although the main character’s name was inspired by the poetic line “Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” “Wednesday” is generally a delight, thanks almost entirely to Jenna Ortega. Having outgrown her Disney Channel days, Ortega makes the Addams Family’s now-high-school-age daughter the coolest humorless goth sociopath you’ll ever meet, in a Netflix series … Read more

Loretta Lynn, coal miner’s daughter turned forthright country queen, dies at 90 | CNN

Loretta Lynn, coal miner’s daughter turned forthright country queen, dies at 90 | CNN

CNN  —  Loretta Lynn, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” whose gutsy lyrics and twangy, down-home vocals made her a queen of country music for seven decades, has died. She was 90. Lynn’s family said in a statement to CNN that she died Tuesday at her home in Tennessee. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully … Read more

Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59 | CNN

Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59 | CNN

CNN  —  Coolio, the ’90s rapper who lit up the music charts with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, his friend and manager Jarez Posey, told CNN. He was 59. Posey said Coolio died in the afternoon hours local time in Los Angles on Wednesday. Details on the circumstances were not immediately … Read more

Ramsey Lewis, jazz pianist who revitalized genre, dies at 87 | CNN

Ramsey Lewis, jazz pianist who revitalized genre, dies at 87 | CNN

CNN  —  Depending on which music pundit you ask, jazz “died” when its 1920s heyday ended. Others believe jazz music lost its luster when the 1960s – and rock music – rolled around. But Ramsey Lewis, an inventive jazz pianist and one of the nation’s most respected artists in the genre, continued to find novel … Read more