[ad_1] CNN — A beloved teen novel is getting a Netflix adaptation. The streaming giant announced Thursday that Judy Blume’s popular 1975 novel “Forever” is being “reimagined” by writer/producer Mara Brock Akil for “a new generation.” “It’s an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities …
Read More »‘The English’ and ‘Mammals’ review: Emily Blunt and James Corden can’t lead two Amazon series out of the woods
[ad_1] CNN — It’s a streaming jungle out there, which might explain why Amazon offers up a couple of odd series featuring the stars of “Into the Woods” this weekend: “Mammals,” in which James Corden prepares for life beyond latenight, and “The English,” with Emily Blunt, which gives a lot …
Read More »Jason Momoa wanted to take his pet pig to the ‘Slumberland’ premiere
[ad_1] CNN — Jason Momoa’s real-life pet pig didn’t end up making it to the premiere of “Slumberland.” The actor attended the premiere in Los Angeles on Wednesday, where he told Entertainment Tonight that though he had hoped to bring the pig to the event, his little pig stayed home. …
Read More »‘Hairspray Live!’ star Maddie Baillio sheds 150 pounds
[ad_1] CNN — Maddie Baillio is feeling really good these days. The actress who starred as Tracy Turnblad in 2016’s “Hairspray Live!” has revealed her 150 pound weight loss. “I’m in a lovely, healthy relationship with myself and my body and my family and my partner, [boyfriend Solomon Reynolds],” Baillio …
Read More »Alan Jackson honored with CMA’s lifetime achievement award
[ad_1] CNN — Alan Jackson was presented with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday. In his acceptance speech, the country music legend told the crowd at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, that “Country music has been real good to …
Read More »CMA Awards 2022: See the full list of winners
[ad_1] CNN — The Country Music Association Awards are being presented on Wednesday night. First-time nominee Lainey Wilson tops the list of nominees going into the show with six nods, followed by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, and Chris Stapleton each with five. The following is a list of CMA Award nominees …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen to take over ‘The Tonight Show’ hosted by (his best impersonator) Jimmy Fallon
[ad_1] CNN — Bruce Springsteen is about to take the stage at a place where he’s often been talked about. The legendary entertainer is set to take over “The Tonight Show” for four nights of performances, also participating as a guest of host Jimmy Fallon – who has done a …
Read More »Leslie Jordan gifted his best friends an HGTV home renovation before his death
[ad_1] CNN — Before his death last month, beloved actor Leslie Jordan gifted his best friends a complete home renovation. In one of his final TV appearances set to air on HGTV, Jordan surprises two friends who he credited with helping him break into Hollywood and get sober. With star …
Read More »‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 5 finale recap: ‘Safe’ signals it’s time to begin chugging toward the show’s end
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers about “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 5 finale, “Safe.” CNN — “The Handmaid’s Tale” certainly doesn’t suffer from a lack of media exposure or cultural capital, with recent turns in the battle over abortion rights generating regular references in progressive circles to the threat …
Read More »CMA Awards: How to watch and what to expect
[ad_1] CNN — Hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will present the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards, known as the CMA’s, live from Nashville, Tennessee on ABC on Wednesday night. Here’s what we know about the star-studded country music event: The broadcast will kick off with an opening tribute …
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