Bob Iger’s biggest challenge at Disney: Finding the next Bob Iger
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Collin Gosselin says ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ tore his family apart
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Former child reality star Collin Gosselin is now 18 years old and says he hasn’t been in contact with his mother or the bulk of his siblings for years. “I want to believe it was because of TV and what being in the public eye does to a family,” the
Continue Reading Prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein preyed on and silenced women as closing arguments begin in 2nd rape trial
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN Prosecutors began their closing arguments Wednesday in the Los Angeles sexual assault trial against former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who faces two counts of forcible rape and five counts of sexual assault involving four women — a model, a dancer, a massage therapist and a producer. Los Angeles County Deputy District
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reach divorce settlement
By Chloe Melas and Cheri Mossburg, CNN Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have come to a divorce agreement, a source with knowledge of the negotiations tells CNN. Per the agreement, a draft of which was obtained by CNN, Kardashian will receive $200,000 per month in child support from West, who last year legally changed his
Continue Reading Netflix updates the laughs for a new decade in teaser for ‘That ’70s Show’ sequel series
By Dan Heching, CNN Same old basement, same old Formans but a brand new decade. Netflix unveiled the first-look teaser for “That ’90s Show” on Tuesday, the sequel series to hit late ’90s/early aughts sitcom “That ’70s Show.” The new series brings back alums Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp as Red and Kitty, respectively,
Continue Reading The small but mighty love for ‘Willow’ that led to a shiny new series
By Dan Heching, CNN “Willow,” the 1988 fantasy film costarring Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer, tells the tale of an aspiring wizard in a magical world who, despite his small stature and a treacherous journey, is destined for greatness. The plot might be an allegory for the movie itself, as well as its legacy, since
Continue Reading ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ extends Broadway run for eight weeks due to high demand
By Marianne Garvey 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
Continue Reading Billie Eilish ‘really happy’ about relationship with Jesse Rutherford
By Marianne Garvey All is going well for Billie Eilish and her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford. The singer, 20, says she’s thrilled to be dating the Neighbourhood frontman, 31, despite criticism about their age difference. Eilish told Vanity Fair of her relationship: “It’s really cool and I’m really excited and I’m really happy about it.” “I
Continue Reading Billie Eilish ‘really happy’ about relationship with Jesse Rutherford
CNN By Marianne Garvey All is going well for Billie Eilish and her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford. The singer, 20, says she’s thrilled to be dating the Neighbourhood frontman, 31, despite criticism about their age difference. Eilish told Vanity Fair of her relationship: “It’s really cool and I’m really excited and I’m really happy about it.”
Continue Reading Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’
CNN By Lisa Respers France, 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
Continue Reading Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’
CNN By Lisa Respers France, 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
Continue Reading Hailey Bieber says she has an ovarian cyst that’s ‘the size of an apple’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Hailey Bieber is once again trying to make it clear that she is not pregnant. The model, entrepreneur and wife of Justin Bieber took to the Instagram stories portion of her verified Instagram account to disclose a health condition that has caused her discomfort. “I have a cyst on my
Continue Reading Hailey Bieber says she has an ovarian cyst that’s ‘the size of an apple’
CNN, HAILEYBEIBER, INSTAGRAM By Lisa Respers France, CNN Hailey Bieber is once again trying to make it clear that she is not pregnant. The model, entrepreneur and wife of Justin Bieber took to the Instagram stories portion of her verified Instagram account to disclose a health condition that has caused her discomfort. “I have a
Continue Reading Parties in lawsuit accusing former ‘SNL’ star Horatio Sanz of sexual assault agree to dismiss
By Michelle Watson, CNN The parties involved in a lawsuit brought by an undisclosed woman accusing former “Saturday Night Live” star Horatio Sanz of sexual assault two decades ago have agreed to dismiss the case, according to court records from the Supreme Court of New York. The filing said “all claims asserted by Plaintiff Jane
Continue Reading Jennifer Grey promises other ‘Dirty Dancing’ characters in sequel
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Grey’s Frances “Baby” Houseman isn’t the only original “Dirty Dancing” character returning for the sequel. The actress told “Extra” that “Baby” will be joined by more characters from the 1987 hit film, though all “quite a few years older.” “I would say that you can count on it
Continue Reading Eric Fleishman, celebrity fitness trainer, dead at 53
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Celebrity personal trainer Eric Fleishman has died at the age of 53. The fitness personality, known as “Eric the Trainer,” died suddenly at his home in Glendale, California on Thanksgiving, his family announced Sunday in a post shared on his verified Instagram page. “We are heartbroken to share that Eric Phillip
Continue Reading Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’
By Lisa Respers France, 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
Continue Reading Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Clarence Gilyard, the actor best known for playing computer hacker Theo in “Die Hard” and naval flight officer Marcus “Sundown” Williams in “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 66. His death was announced on Monday in a statement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he had
Continue Reading Helena Bonham Carter voices support for JK Rowling and Johnny Depp
By Dan Heching, CNN Helena Bonham Carter is coming to the defense of two fellow members of the “Harry Potter” universe. The actress, who played Bellatrix Lestrange in four of the “Harry Potter” films, spoke up in support of both author J.K. Rowling and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” star Johnny Depp in
Continue Reading Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship
By Marianne Garvey Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship for spreading international awareness of Albania. Albanian President Bajram Begaj said Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, has made the country proud. “Happy to give the one and only Dua Lipa the decree of Albanian citizenship,” he said. “She has made us proud with her
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