Ariana Grande took the stage for the first time since the death of her ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller, and breakup with ex-fiancé Pete Davidson. The pop star sang “The Wizard and I” for NBC’s “Very Wicked Halloween” special, which aired on Monday on NBC. Grande joined original “Wicked” cast members Idina …
Read More »Vanessa Redgrave says grandson Michael Neeson dropping dad Liam’s last name to honor late mother, Natasha Richardson
The son of actor Liam Neeson is going into the family business, but without his famous dad’s last name. Instead, the star’s 23-year-old son, Micheal, has changed his surname to Richardson to honor his late mother, actress Natasha Richardson, the Daily Mail reports. The young actor appeared in the crowd-funded online film …
Read More »Jodi Picoult takes on the abortion debate in latest novel, “A Spark of Light”
Jodi Picoult is known for tackling tough topics and her latest, “A Spark Of Light,” is no different. The best-selling author’s newest book follows a diverse group of people over the course of one day during a deadly shooting at a Mississippi abortion clinic. Picoult told “CBS This Morning” she …
Read More »Aretha Franklin funeral: Live stream as the Queen of Soul gets a star
Former presidents and preachers joined a parade of singers Friday in a hip-swaying, piano-pounding farewell to Aretha Franklin, remembering the Queen of Soul as a powerful force for musical and political change and a steadfast friend and family member. “Aretha’s singing challenged the dangling discords of hate and lies and …
Read More »Tyler Perry warns fans not to fall for Facebook scams using his name
“It’s Tyler Perry. I’m not giving away anything,” the movie mogul proclaimed on Facebook on Tuesday. Tyler Perry took to social media to warn his fans about “scams” using his name and face in promotions on Facebook. “I am not giving away anything on Facebook. I am not giving away …
Read More »Why country music’s Dierks Bentley went west to make his latest album, “The Mountain”
After more than a dozen No. 1 country hits, Dierks Bentley decided it was time to go back to his roots. The country music star spoke to CBS News’ Jan Crawford about how he found inspiration far from Nashville for his just-released ninth studio album, “The Mountain.” In 2003, Bentley’s …
Read More »Kim Kardashian West, President Trump meet today at White House, posts Twitter picture, talk prison reform
Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian West met with President Trump at the White House Wednesday about sentencing and prison reform, Mr. Trump confirmed in a tweet Wednesday night. The White House had offered few details about her visit. “Great meeting with @KimKardashian today, talked about prison reform and sentencing,” Mr. Trump …
Read More »Jake Tapper on his new political thriller, “The Hellfire Club”
CNN anchor and correspondent Jake Tapper is known for his hard-nosed interviews that seek to get at the truth of our contentious times. But now in his new novel, Tapper turns his attention to another fractious period in U.S. history. In “The Hellfire Club,” a political thriller set in 1950s …
Read More »See Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland in the first look at “Judy”
Renee Zellweger is virtually unrecognizable in a new photo off the set of upcoming biopic “Judy.” Zellweger will play Judy Garland in the film, and Zellweger is already doing an impressive job embodying the singer and actress, whose big break came after she starred as Dorothy in “The Wizard of …
Read More »Kathy Griffin says she is embarking on comeback tour after Trump photo
NEW YORK — Comedian Kathy Griffin is embarking on her comeback, some nine months after she provoked outrage – and lost much of her work – by posing with a fake severed head that appeared to depict President Trump. “I’m dipping my toes into touring again,” Griffin said, adding that …
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