Celebrity
Matthew McConaughey pleas for action on gun control
McConaughey told stories of those killed in the elementary shooting in Uvalde
Originally Published: 07 JUN 22 13:38 ET Updated: 07 JUN 22 15:07 ET By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) -- Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered impassioned and at-times emotional remarks at the White House press briefing on Tuesday, telling the stories of…
WATCH NOW: Actor Matthew McConaughey speaks about Uvalde shooting
MCConaughey calls for action
WASHINGTON D.C. - Actor Matthew McConaughey speaks about the fatal shooting in Uvalde, his hometown. He calls for action following the shooting.
Jury rules in favor of Johnny Depp, awarding him $15 million in damages
Here is more on the verdict
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - A jury has ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Heard before and during their brief marriage.…
Actor Ray Liotta dead at 67, according to reports
A source says Liotta died in his sleep Wednesday nighy
Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67. A source at the Dominican Republic’s National Forensic Science Institute who was…
Lyrics from Young Thug's songs used as evidence in his gang indictment
Here is the latest information on the Grammy-winning rapper's case
Originally Published: 11 MAY 22 17:32 ET By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) -- Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug's lyrics are being cited as evidence in a sweeping 56-count gang indictment, again raising a debate over whether lyrics are protected free speech.…
Stevie Wonder speaks out against ongoing 'assault' on civil liberties
'America is at a time of crisis'
Originally Published: 11 MAY 22 13:21 ET Updated: 11 MAY 22 14:15 ET By Chloe Melas, CNN (CNN) -- Stevie Wonder is sounding the alarm about deteriorating civil rights in America. The Grammy winner gave an impassioned speech in defense…
5 things to know for April 20: Ukraine, Covid, Immigration, Student debt, Johnny Depp
Stay informed
Originally Published: 20 APR 22 06:36 ET Updated: 20 APR 22 06:40 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- The early stages of the pandemic took a massive toll on jobs, but luckily, the latest employment numbers are now offering…
BREAKING: Will Smith banned from Academy Awards for 10 years
This is a result of his slapping of comedian Chris Rock
Originally Published: 08 APR 22 14:55 ET Updated: 08 APR 22 15:20 ET By Chloe Melas and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) -- Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as…
Will Smith 'firmly asked' to leave the Oscars, but he refused, source says
Representatives for Smith did not respond
Originally Published: 31 MAR 22 16:06 ET Updated: 31 MAR 22 16:21 ET By Chloe Melas (CNN) -- In the moments following Will Smith's stunning on-stage slap of Chris Rock during Sunday's Oscars telecast, members of the Academy of Motion…
Chris Rock: 'I am still still kind of processing what happened'
Chris Rock publicly addresses Oscars incident for the first time
Originally Published: 30 MAR 22 17:06 ET Updated: 31 MAR 22 08:45 ET By Chloe Melas, CNN (CNN) -- Chris Rock made an emotional return to the stage on Wednesday night for the first time since Will Smith slapped him…
Academy 'upset and outraged' by Will Smith's behavior
CEO Hudson says group is working on a decision, which could 'take a few weeks'
Originally Published: 30 MAR 22 08:54 ET By Chloe Melas (CNN) -- The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences told members its leaders are "upset and outraged" by Will Smith's behavior during the Oscars, in a letter obtained by…
Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence amid Oscars controversy
'This is a season for healing and I'm here for it'
Originally Published: 29 MAR 22 11:35 ET Updated: 29 MAR 22 13:55 ET By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) -- Jada Pinkett Smith posted a message on her verified Instagram account Tuesday, her first since her husband Will Smith slapped…
Will Smith's mother releases statement on altercation
Will Smith's mother: 'That's the first time I've ever seen him go off'
Originally Published: 29 MAR 22 09:28 ET By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) -- Carolyn Smith, Will Smith's mother, was gathered with family at her home in the Philadelphia suburbs Sunday night, excited to watch her son at the Academy…
Chris Rock isn't pressing charges against Will Smith for the Oscars slap
The LAPD confirmed on Monday that Rock declined to file a police report
Originally Published: 28 MAR 22 06:26 ET Updated: 28 MAR 22 07:46 ET By Toyin Owoseje, CNN (CNN) -- Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year's Oscars, the Los…
Eminem took a knee during his Super Bowl halftime performance
Eminem has a history of supporting Kaepernick's efforts
Originally Published: 14 FEB 22 00:12 ET Updated: 14 FEB 22 08:36 ET By Amir Vera, Maureen Chowdhury and Deena Zaru, CNN (CNN) -- Sunday's Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show not only featured some of the greatest artists in…
Celine Dion cancels remaining shows of Courage World Tour
Dion cancels due to ongoing health issues
Originally Published: 16 JAN 22 10:22 ET By Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) -- Celine Dion has announced the cancellation of the remaining 16 shows of her world tour, due to ongoing health issues. The Canadian singer said she was…
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, police say
Officers responded to a call regarding a driver asleep at the wheel on the roadway
Originally Published: 15 JAN 22 15:46 ET By Emma Tucker and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) -- Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested in Georgia early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to local police. Officers responded…
Bob Saget, comedian and 'Full House' star, dead at 65
Saget was found dead in a hotel room on Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando
Originally Published: 09 JAN 22 20:19 ET Updated: 10 JAN 22 07:21 ET By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) -- Bob Saget, the comedian and actor arguably known best by audiences as wholesome patriarch Danny Tanner on the sitcom "Full House,"…
Sidney Poitier, Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94
Poitier was first Black man to win best actor Oscar
Originally Published: 07 JAN 22 10:32 ET Updated: 08 JAN 22 09:01 ET By Brandon Griggs, CNN (CNN) -- Sidney Poitier, whose elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood's first Black movie star and the first Black…
Actress Betty White dead at 99
White died weeks before a milestone birthday
Originally Published: 31 DEC 21 14:48 ET Updated: 31 DEC 21 14:49 ET By Todd Leopold, CNN (CNN) -- Betty White, the self-described "lucky old broad" whose sweetly sarcastic senior citizen characters were a beloved fixture on TV shows and…
Betty White is turning 100 and we're all invited
White invites fan to celebrate with her in a special movie event
Originally Published: 16 DEC 21 14:12 ET Updated: 17 DEC 21 10:08 ET By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) -- Betty White is about to turn 100 and she'll celebrate in a big way. White, former Golden Girl and national treasure,…
Remembering Vicente Fernandez: Flower displays on walk of fame
Legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez passes away at age 81
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 14: Vicente Fernández performs onstage during the 20th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for…
What to expect on Community Crossroads
VICTORIA, Texas - Here's a look at what you can expect this week on Community Crossroads. We celebrate the 50th season of the Texas Country Reporter with Bob and…
