[ad_1] CNN — The end of an era is fast approaching at Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” and the network has announced at least the first phase of plans for what’s to come next. Following longtime host Trevor Noah’s imminent departure, the network shared this week that comedy legends including …
Read More »Kirstie Alley, star of ‘Cheers’ and films including ‘Look Who’s Talking,’ dead at 71
[ad_1] CNN — Actress Kirstie Alley, star of the big and small screens known for her Emmy-winning role on “Cheers” and films like “Look Who’s Talking,” has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. She was 71. “We are …
Read More »Bob McGrath, original ‘Sesame Street’ cast member, dead at 90
[ad_1] CNN — Bob McGrath, an original cast member of the beloved children’s program “Sesame Street,” has died, according to a statements from his family and Sesame Workshop shared on social media. He was 90. “The McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away …
Read More »Horatio Sanz: Parties in lawsuit accusing former ‘SNL’ star of sexual assault agree to dismiss
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Jay Leno performing at California comedy club, two weeks after burn accident
[ad_1] CNN — Jay Leno is returning to the comedy stage Sunday night, two weeks after sustaining significant burn injuries in a gasoline fire. The former “Tonight Show” host will perform in front of a sold-out crowd at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California, according to a …
Read More »Keke Palmer wants her turkey seasoned thanks
[ad_1] CNN — Keke Palmer is set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time on Dec. 3, alongside musical guest SZA. While the “Nope” star has been acting since childhood, “SNL,” she said, is a “unique experience” that Amy Schumer has been helping her prep for. “I’m thrilled …
Read More »‘Wednesday’ and the challenge of authentically recreating the Addams Family vibe for today’s tastes
[ad_1] CNN — There was a lot riding on the casting choice for the titular character of the new Netfilx series “Wednesday.” In addition to someone who could pull off creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, the role of raven-haired, pigtail-braided Wednesday Addams needed to go to a young actress who …
Read More »‘Love Actually’ cast to reunite for 20th anniversary TV special
[ad_1] CNN — One of the most beloved modern Christmas classics is turning 20 next year, and to mark the occasion, cast members from the landmark 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually” are reuniting for a TV special to air on ABC next week, the network announced Tuesday. Hugh Grant, Laura …
Read More »DeMane Davis hasn’t cried yet over ‘Queen Sugar’ ending
[ad_1] CNN — Director DeMane Davis has been so busy, some things have yet to fully sink in. Including the fact that the hit OWN show she has worked on, “Queen Sugar,” is ending with its seventh season. “I’ve been so in it that I haven’t cried yet because it’s …
Read More »‘Dancing With the Stars’ names Season 31 winner
[ad_1] CNN — “Dancing With the Stars” has crowned a new winner and she’s a TikTok-teen queen. The finale of the show’s debut season of streaming exclusively on Disney+ featured Wayne Brady and Witney Carson scoring a 36 out of 40 for their performance. Shangela and Gleb Savchenko danced to …
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