Friday the 13th: An Unfortunate Look
riday the 13th has seeped into popular culture and become a notorious calendar date for Westerners or it can be seen as just another day.
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‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ serves up a weird brew of empty calories
If you’re the type who enjoys consuming an eight-episode limited series and thinking “What the heck did I just watch?” when it’s over, “Brand New Cherry Flavor” might be for you. Otherwise, this bizarre Netflix drama will likely be an acquired taste, mashing up bad-old Hollywood with the supernatural, witchcraft and kittens, not always in that order.
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LeVar Burton fans’ love not in ‘Jeopardy!’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Answer: This person not being selected to host “Jeopardy!” has caused a bit of outrage. Who is LeVar Burton? Burton fans are not happy that he didn’t snag the gig to replace beloved longtime host Alex Trebek who died in November 2020 at the age of 80 after battling pancreatic
Continue ReadingBrendan Fraser gets emotional about Tik Tok support
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Brendan Fraser feels the love. The actor appeared on TikTok with video from a virtual meet and greet. Lindley Key, who has shared videos of her cosplaying Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O’Connell in Fraser’s hit film “The Mummy,” posted video of a conversation she had with Fraser. “The internet is
Continue ReadingBarbie condemned after releasing ‘inclusive’ Tokyo Olympics collection without visible Asian representation
by Heather Law, CNN America’s most popular fashion doll Barbie has received widespread criticism on social media for not featuring an Asian Barbie in their collection dedicated to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Mattel, the toy company that manufactures Barbie dolls, collaborated with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 organizers to release a
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Stephen Colbert’s message for Andrew Cuomo: Don’t let the door hit you in the butt
CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the late night shows plenty to talk about Tuesday. On NBC, Jimmy Fallon led with the news of the stunning announcement. “During his remarks, he said it was best he step aside,” the host said. “And then every woman in
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish thinks Jimmy Fallon is a ‘vertical brown rectangle’
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Billie Eilish visited “The Tonight Show” on Monday, where she performed her song “Happier Than Ever” off of her new album of the same name. Eilish sang the song on a large stage backed by her brother Finneas, who is also her producer. She also chatted with Fallon about how her
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Judge denies request for earlier court date to remove Britney Spears’ father as conservator
Britney Spears will have to wait longer for a ruling on her request to remove her father as conservator of her estate.
Continue ReadingLimp Bizkit cancels tour dates because of Covid-19 concerns
Limp Bizkit have canceled their remaining August tour dates due to concerns regarding Covid-19 cases.
Continue Reading Reba McEntire warns fans after she and her boyfriend contracted breakthrough Covid-19
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Reba McEntire is telling people to continue to mask up and quarantine. The country superstar and actress shared during a recent Tik Tok livestream that she and her boyfriend, actor Rex Linn, had contracted Covid-19 despite being vaccinated. “I just want to say one thing. This has been a hard
Continue ReadingJon Stewart and Pete Davidson mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 with star-studded comedy event
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson are gathering some of comedy’s biggest names in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration” was announced Monday as a one-night-only event to be held September 12 at Madison Square Garden. Scheduled performers include Amy Schumer,
Continue ReadingAt R. Kelly’s trial, jurors will be the only members of the public allowed in the courtroom
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Jury selection for singer R. Kelly’s trial begins Monday, with hundreds of potential jurors expected to appear in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, as Covid-19 cases surge, fueled by the Delta variant. Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected, and those chosen will be the only members of the
Continue ReadingJane Withers, child star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, dies aged 95
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Jane Withers, a former child movie star who won hearts during Hollywood’s Golden Age, has died aged 95. The Atlanta-born actress died on Saturday evening in Burbank, California, surrounded by her loved ones, her daughter, Kendall Errair, confirmed in a statement to Deadline. “My mother was such a special lady,” Errair
Continue ReadingDennis Thomas, Kool & the Gang co-founder, dies at 70
By Elizabeth Joseph and Alaa Elassar, CNN Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis Thomas, often referred to as “Dee Tee,” has died. He was 70 years old. Thomas passed away in his sleep in New Jersey on Saturday, according to a statement posted to the Grammy Award-winning band’s verified Facebook page. Born in Orlando, Florida,
Continue ReadingOlympics schedule and events to watch Saturday
Alyssa Kraus, CNN The Olympics are winding down this weekend, with the closing ceremony on Sunday. However, several events are still in full swing, with medals being awarded in baseball, basketball, football and more on Saturday. Here are some events you won’t want to miss on Saturday. Remember, Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of US
Continue ReadingTV OT: Why are my shows filled with mean girls? Plus, UFOs and the best lines from ‘Cooking with Paris’
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s the end of another week, end of another Olympics and the end of my hopes of becoming the next “Jeopardy” host (Although, I never had any chance because I’m a woman and a person of color. Bazinga.) With all these endings, let’s start something. How about this week’s TV OT?
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift teases her fans
Taylor Swift teases fans on social media.
Continue ReadingBritney Spears’s conservator says the singer’s father misrepresented a conversation about mental health concerns in a recent filing
By Chloe Melas and Cheri Mossburg, CNN Britney Spears’s father, Jamie Spears, rejected the assertion that he should be removed as conservator of his daughter’s estate and cited a recent “plea for help” regarding his daughter’s mental health, according to a new court filing obtained by CNN. The singer’s newly hired attorney, Mathew Rosengart, filed
Continue Reading The inside story behind the season finale of ‘Physical’
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The season finale of Apple TV+’s “Physical” brought to a, erm, climax a story that began as a tale about an unfulfilled housewife (Rose Byrne) in the ’80s and concluded with a woman set free. Well, she’s at least starting to set herself free. In the episode, which began streaming Friday,
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift drops cryptic video for re-release of ‘Red’
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Taylor Swift is hinting at the music and collaborators on the long-awaited re-release of “Red.” On Thursday, the singer shared a mysterious video of a vault, opening it to re-recorded tracks from her 2012 album. In the 30-second video, scrambled words appear on the screen, which had fans guessing who will
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