Entertainment

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — A dual attempt to breathe life into the vampire and haunted-house genres, “Abigail” could have been called “Don’t Tell Mom the Kid I’m Babysitting’s Dead.” The simple premise, however, turns into an effective little horror movie, a bit strained toward the end, but until then a clever and

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — As war movies go, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” ends up in a kind of no-man’s land, draping elements of “Mission: Impossible,” “Inglourious Basterds” and director Guy Ritchie’s brand of violent action-comedy over the bones of a fascinating World War II true story. The underwritten, somewhat messy results

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Rita Moreno is a legend, but that doesn’t stop her from introducing herself to those she admires. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner shared just one such story on “The Jennifer Hudson” Thursday. Moreno talked about attending this year’s Academy Awards and afterwards the Vanity Fair

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dickey Betts, a guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, has died, according to a family statement shared with CNN on Thursday by his longtime manager. Betts was 80. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Colin Jost, who has worked on “Saturday Night Live” for almost two decades, has seen a lot of guest hosts visit the comedy show and has some thoughts on who does it best. The “Weekend Update” anchor appeared on the April 16 episode of the “Table for Two with

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nick Offerman’s parents may not want to read this story. During a guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to promote his new film “Civil War,” Offerman told a story from years ago he said his parents didn’t know. “Some friends and I, we can say this now in

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Social media can be a divisive place, but even more so when it comes to Taylor Swift. A Google Drive link allegedly containing 17 tracks that are purportedly from Swift’s eagerly awaited “The Tortured Poets Department” album has been making the rounds on the internet in the past

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift, the self-professed “Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department,” will soon call into session a meeting where she’ll release her latest album. For the most part, Swift has kept a lot of details about the album close to the chest, but as cryptic as she’s been while rolling

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — British actor Warwick Davis has paid tribute to his wife Samantha following her death at the age of 53. Warwick Davis, best known for appearances in the “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” movies, said in a statement Wednesday: “My wife and soul-mate, best friend. Devoted mother, My favourite human.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Congratulations are in order for singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly. The reunited couple have gone public with both a pregnancy and their engagement. They shared the news exclusively with Essence magazine, which posted an announcement Wednesday on social media. “This new year of my life is such a

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Reynolds is honoring his friend Michael J. Fox for a special occasion. Fox was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people on Wednesday, for which Reynolds wrote a moving passage about the impact that Fox has had on his family and others. In the blurb, Reynolds

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — EGOT-winner Barbra Streisand was moved to make new music for an upcoming television series that both examines history and sheds light on an issue that persists in the present day. The recent SAG life achievement award recipient has recorded a new song, titled “Love Will Survive,” to be featured

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: Call them passions. Call them obsessions. These are the unique things CNN staffers can’t imagine our lives without. We share our raves and loves, whether it’s an object, place, experience or a niche interest topic we are passionate about. You don’t have to take our recommendations, but