Anderson Cooper makes heartwarming revelation about son during chat with Kelly Ripa

Even in tragedy, there can be comedy.

Matt Bomer has landed a role in Bradley Cooper‘s Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorMatt Bomer will play one of Leonard Bernstein’s lovers in Bradley Cooper’s upcoming Netflix biopic about the late music giant.Multiple sources confirmed the casting opposite Cooper, who stars as the “West Side Story” composer. Cooper also co-wrote the screenplay and directs, making it his follow-up to the Oscar-winning “A Star Is Born.”Bernstein, who died in 1990 at age 72, was married to artist Felicia Montealegre and they had three children together.

NEW YORK -- The CNN+ paid streaming service will debut March 29 with programming headlined by network stars like Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer and Jake Tapper, along with poached personalities Audie Cornish, Kasie Hunt and Chris Wallace.Customers will be charged $5.99 a month or $59.99 to get the service, with a special deal for charter subscribers.CNN's announcement on Friday comes a day after MSNBC said that it will offer much of its television lineup on a time-delayed basis on the Peacock Premium streaming service, which is available for $4.99 a month.Fox News' Fox Nation service has been operating since 2018, and recently inked actor Kevin Costner to narrate a documentary series on the Yellowstone national park.News outlets known mostly for television are making some of their most aggressive moves in streaming these days, betting on its growing importance. While broadcast networks ABC, CBS and NBC News each offer breaking news-oriented streaming services for free, the cable outlets CNN, Fox News and MSNBC will all have products behind pay walls.CNN+ is a particular priority for that company, and many in the industry are watching to see if its momentum will be stalled by the recent ouster of network chief Jeff Zucker.Some of its fare will feel familiar, like a traditional daily newscast anchored by Blitzer and a newsletter-like morning look at the day's top stories hosted by Kate Bolduan.

Kelly Ripa is once again proving she can take on any character.

Mark Consuelos gave a very intimate sneak peek into life with his wife Kelly Ripa during a segment on Live with Kelly and Ryan on Monday. The pair were hosting the show when the conversation turned to their three children.MORE: Kelly Ripa makes surprising revelation about family life as she celebrates special occasionKelly admitted that Joaquin, Lola and Michael regularly get "grossed out" by their famous parents especially when they're eating. WATCH: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have hilarious exchange on LIVE!As she began to explain the situation, Mark chimed in with some details which Kelly appeared not to be expecting. Mark said: "You have a very interesting way of eating food," and revealed Kelly often puts her plate in front of him before diving in with her fingers.MORE: Anderson Cooper shares the sweet nickname his son Wyatt has for baby brother SebastianMORE: Kelly Ripa's husband and sons look so alike in never-before-seen celebratory family photos"You stick all three fingers, the tips of all three fingers into your mouth," he said as he did a hilarious and animated impression of his wife.  Kelly and Mark are hosting LIVE! after returning from vacation He reiterated the eating habit once again and said she often uses the three-finger technique. Kelly tried to defend herself by saying she only eats that way when dining on finger food, but the damage was already done as the audience roared with laughter at the amusing exchange which she took in her stride. MORE: Kelly Ripa shares heartwarming photo of son Joaquin - and she's so proudMORE: Kelly Ripa and David Muir are friendship goals in behind-the-scenes photoThe couple have been a hit working together in Ryan Seacrest's absence and fans love it when they host as

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have a hand-holding problem.

Sean Penn is opening up about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Sean Penn has a tremendous amount of respect for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Anderson Cooper's two sons, Wyatt and Sebastian, are already forming a sweet bond! The 54-year-old CNN host opened up about his almost 2-year-old son, Wyatt, interacting with his newborn baby, Sebastian, during a recent appearance on . «He cannot say Sebastian. He calls him Luke,» Cooper revealed.

Double take! Duchess Kate took a very obviously style cue out of Princess Diana’s fashion playbook this weekend. The 40-year-old royal showed up to the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship game in a houndstooth-print jacket that is nearly identical to the one her late mother-in-law wore to the same sports event (England vs. Wales) circa 1993. 

Love can bloom from any age according to Anderson Cooper.

CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter will host a daily version of Reliable Sources for CNN+, the upcoming subscription service set to debut this spring.

Andy Cohen is spending the afternoon with Anderson Cooper‘s new baby boy!