Somali-American model Halima Aden, who made history when she wore a burkini and hijab during the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2016, is now an executive producer of a film highlighting the experience of refugees, she announced on “CBS This Morning” Thursday. Aden shared why she immediately became “obsessed” with …
Read More »“Mobituaries”: Remembering first brother Billy Carter
In a new episode of the podcast “Mobituaries with Mo Rocca,” former President Jimmy Carter shared candid memories of his brother Billy, who gained notoriety in the 1970s. “He became the most famous person in our family,” he said. Perhaps best known for marketing his own Billy Beer, Billy Carter …
Read More »Preview: Singer, actress and author Olivia Newton
Actress, author and singer Olivia Newton-John opens up to “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about her ongoing battle with breast cancer, her plans to beat the odds for her diagnosis, and finding a purpose in her illness, in an emotional interview to be broadcast on “CBS Sunday Morning” September …
Read More »Harry Styles Eric: Harry Styles reportedly in talks to play Prince Eric in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”
Will Harry Styles star be the one to “Kiss the Girl”? The performer is reportedly in early negotiations to play Ariel’s love interest Prince Eric in the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” reports The Hollywood Reporter. The singer — who first garnered acclaim for his acting chops in the 2017 …
Read More »Stevie Wonder reveals he’s getting a kidney transplant
Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London Saturday night by announcing that he will take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall. The 69-year-old music legend made the announcement after performing “Superstition” at the end of a packed British Summer Time concert in London’s …
Read More »The Obamas in Italy with the Clooneys: Barack and Michelle Obama hang out with George and Amal Clooney on glamorous Lake Como vacation during European family trip
They left the Oval Office and dove head first into the private sector – and the entertainment industry. Barack and Michelle Obama, who have created their own production company and are in the midst of developing a slate of content for Netflix, were spotted vacationing on Italy’s Lake Como last …
Read More »Cuba Gooding Jr.: Actor faces charges of forcible touching in New York, lawyer says
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s lawyer said Thursday security video will exonerate the actor from allegations he groped a woman at a New York City night spot. Video from Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Manhattan showed no criminality on Gooding’s part, his lawyer Mark Heller told The Associated Press. “There …
Read More »Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin delete social media accounts after arrests
Felicity Huffman deleted her social media accounts Friday, just days after she was among 50 people charged in a widespread college admissions scheme. The other high-profile actress charged, Lori Loughlin, removed her accounts Tuesday. Huffman’s parenting website, What the Flicka?, also appeared to be taken down, according to Entertainment Tonight. …
Read More »Alyssa Milano tweets that “The red MAGA hat is the new white hood,” equating Trump supporters with KKK members
Actress and activist Alyssa Milano appeared to draw a parallel on Twitter Sunday between supporters of President Trump who wear red hats marked with his campaign slogan “Make America Great Again” and Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members who don white hoods. “The red MAGA hat is the new white hood,” …
Read More »50th Woodstock anniversary: Woodstock founder reveals details of 50th anniversary festival, keeps “3 days of Peace & Music” slogan
Fifty years after Woodstock helped define a generation, one of its original organizers is planning an anniversary to remember. After months of teasing, Woodstock co-founder Michael Lang has officially announced a 50th anniversary concert is coming to Watkins Glen, New York, this summer. The three-day festival will take place Aug. …
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