CNN — Three decades after the release of her “Erotica” album and her lurid coffee table book “Sex,” Madonna reflected on the changing standards on how women are allowed to talk about sex in an Instagram story. The 1992 book included nude photos of the pop icon shot by photographers …
Read More »‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney shares his book picks for middle readers
CNN — When author Jeff Kinney started writing the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series more than 15 years ago, he set out to create a comic that would resonate with adults and live in the humor section of book stores. “I’m really glad that I didn’t know that I …
Read More »Carly Simon pays tribute to her two sisters who died of cancer a day apart
CNN — Singer Carly Simon paid tribute to her two sisters, Joanna and Lucy, who died just a day apart of each other this week, both from cancer. Joanna Simon, 85, died of thyroid cancer on Wednesday and Lucy Simon, 82, died of metastatic breast cancer Thursday, Simon’s manager, Larry …
Read More »Meghan Trainor reveals inspiration behind ‘Remind Me’
CNN — Meghan Trainor sat down with CNN to discuss life after “All About That Bass,” her new album and the importance of self-love. The American singer-songwriter joined CNN’s “Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?” this week to discuss her fifth studio album, “Takin’ It Back,” which was released on Friday. …
Read More »Amanda Seales wasn’t feeling standup comedy anymore. And then something happened
CNN — Amanda Seales did not play when it came to the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The actress and comedian told CNN she was serious about quarantining and didn’t even consider touring with her standup show to protect herself and her audiences. During that time, she said, she just …
Read More »Analysis: ‘From Scratch’ serves up one of this week’s tastiest new shows
A version of this story appeared in Pop Life Chronicles, CNN’s weekly entertainment newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — The temperatures are starting to dip, so, for me, it’s time for some comfort food. Curling up with something tasty to eat or …
Read More »Photos: Pop superstar Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015. Christopher Polk/TAS/Getty Images Updated 2012 GMT (0412 HKT) October 21, 2022 Taylor Swift unveiled her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday, October 21. It’s her first original album in two years. The 11-time Grammy Award winner is currently …
Read More »‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ turns 40: Star Henry Thomas reflects on the film
CNN — As “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” celebrates its 40th anniversary, Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott in the film, is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it. Thomas spoke to CNN this week as an updated 4K Ultra HD version of the movie was released. It …
Read More »James Corden breaks his silence about that restaurant ban
CNN — When it comes to all that drama surrounding being temporarily banned from a famous New York City restaurant, James Corden finds it all “so silly.” In an interview with the New York Times to promote his forthcoming Amazon series “Mammals,” Corden commented on another patron at the restaurant …
Read More »‘The Watcher’: Residents near the real home are over it
CNN — Netflix’s limited series “The Watcher” has people flocking to the neighborhood to see the real home and some residents are not happy about it. According to NJ.com, visitors are coming from far and wide to check out the house that inspired the series in Westfield, New Jersey. “I …
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