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(CNN)This season, producers of "The Bachelorette" made a bold move. They decided to film during a pandemic, taking the necessary precautions to ensure that cast and crew stayed safe.

(CNN)Ariana Grande makes an impressive president in the video for her new single, "Positions."Throughout the video, Grande imagines herself in the White House, leading an inclusive and fashionable team of cabinet officials. The video is directed by Dave Meyers.

(CNN)Some powerful Latinx voices in entertainment have put their support behind an open letter to Hollywood peers and gate keepers in hopes of addressing the shortcomings in the industry's efforts to improve diversity.

(CNN)Once upon a time, "The Crown" Season 4 trailer made us lose our minds. That was this morning.

(CNN)Some killer news for fans of "Dexter": Showtime is taking a stab at bringing back the serial killer drama. The network announced Wednesday it will produce a 10-episode limited series with Michael C.

(CNN)Stevie Nicks has effectively ended the "Dreams" TikTok challenge.The singer, who has talked about being a technophobe, joined the platform and posted a single, simple video that was all we needed.Here's the back story: A man named Nathan Apodaca went viral after he posted a video of himself on TikTok riding his long board while lip-synching the Fleetwood Mac hit "Dreams" and drinking an Ocean Spray beverage.Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood heard about it and joined TikTok to have

(CNN)History has a way of repeating itself.I've written about controversy surrounding White actors portraying characters of color -- a practice that has existed throughout Hollywood's history -- multiple times.In the most recent iteration of this pattern, Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot has been cast to play Cleopatra, ancient queen of Egypt, in an upcoming film that will reunite her with "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins.This is not a new story, but it is a complicated one.Because while

(CNN)Jennifer Aniston is in love.The actress introduced her new puppy, Lord Chesterfield, in a post Sunday on her verified Instagram account. The video shows the pup asleep with a snack in his mouth and it's ridiculously cute."Hi! I'd like to introduce to you the newest member of our family....this is (a very tired) Lord Chesterfield," the caption on the video reads.

(CNN)When it comes to celebrities and body image, we as a culture love to weight watch.Women in the spotlight who willingly share their experiences with weight loss are often unfairly critiqued for feeding into a narrative that "thin is better," while others who embrace their curves are labeled "unhealthy."Seriously, people. Let's stop trying to police women's bodies.As a plus-size woman, I am sensitive to conversations about body image, fat shaming and body acceptance.

(CNN)Stevie Nicks has released her first new music in six years.The "Fleetwood Mac" frontwoman debuted the song "Show Them The Way" on Friday.Nicks said the song started out as a poem in 2008 and that it's "a prayer for our country."She said that despite writing the song and music at the time, she never recorded it until now."I felt that this was its time, its reason," she said in a statement. "I understood what it meant then and what it means now.

(CNN)The iconic 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" made Drew Barrymore a famous child actress and she has passed on a piece of history from the movie to her children.In an interview with Domino Kids the actress turned talk show host said a famous prop from "E.T." is in her family's possession.And it's actually a wonder Barrymore has it because, she told the publication, "I am absolutely terrible at keeping things.

(CNN)Lenny Kravitz has nothing but love for ex-wife Lisa Bonet and her husband, Jason Momoa.The rocker spoke to "Men's Health" about his unconventional friendship with Momoa."People can't believe how tight Jason and I are, or how tight I still am with Zoë's mom, how we all relate. We just do it because that's what you do.

(CNN)The reign of Billie Eilish as one of music's biggest stars continues.The 18-year-old Grammy winner has now become the youngest artist to ever write and perform a James Bond movie theme. "No Time to Die" is the 25th film in the 007 franchise and the music video for Eilish's song of the same name dropped Thursday.In it, she sings hauntingly over scenes from the film.The movie is one of several which have been delayed because of the pandemic.

(CNN)One of best days Jeff Daniels ever had on a film or TV set was a day he was reliving what was very likely one of James Comey's worst. In Showtime's "The Comey Rule," premiering Sept.

(CNN)Full disclosure: While I don't know Cardi B and Offset personally, I felt blindsided by the news she recently filed for divorce.When I interviewed the hottest rapper in the game in mid-August, Cardi B talked about expanding their family."As soon as I finish my work, I've got some things planned," she said last month. "Probably in, like, a year or two." How quickly things change.

(CNN)NPR Tiny Desk is where performers go to show they actually can sing, and BTS has done just that.The beloved K-Pop boy band on Monday became the latest artists to participate in the at-home series of the stripped-down, more intimate performances featured on NPR.Naturally, they kicked it off with their first all-English language single and No.

(CNN)Jaden Smith is following in the footsteps of his famous mother with his own social media show.Smith, the son of Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith, will host "The Solution Committee" on Snapchat.The Snap Original series is being billed as the 22-year-old seeking "out the help of young activists and celebrity friends to explore and understand what we can do to create change around the most important racial and social justice issues of our time." The series will explore criminal justice

(CNN)If there's a silver lining to decades of being tabloid fodder that Drew Barrymore is reveling in as she prepares to launch her own talk show, it's that she has nothing to hide.

(CNN)Paul Rudd wants you to be a "bae" and wear a mask.The 51-year-old actor filmed a public service announcement at the behest of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as part of the "Mask Up, America" campaign.In it, Rudd dons a hoodie, an NYC cap and some headphones as he carries a skateboard and speaks the language of the younger generation.Says Rudd, "I was talking on the iPhone with my homie, Gov.

(CNN)Turns out that all these years, Paris Hilton has been playing Paris Hilton.In her new YouTube Originals documentary, "This Is Paris," which debuts on September 14, Hilton talks about creating the character of "Paris Hilton," in part, to deal with a trauma from her teen years.I've watched it, and I have to admit that it was both refreshing and odd to see this side of the socialite.I'm betting I won't be alone in that assessment once people have had a chance to view the film.

(CNN)You won't be able to keep up with the Kardashians on TV much longer. In a joint statement addressed to their "amazing fans," the families at the center of the long-running series said "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" is coming to an end.

(CNN)Chadwick Boseman was more than just a movie star.We need to only look to the outpouring of grief over his untimely death to know that the "Black Panther" star was influential beyond the screen.Portraying T'Challa, one of the world's most beloved Black superheroes, Boseman helped break box office records.

(CNN)Drake got one of the biggest pop stars in the world to sub for him in the video for his single with DJ Khaled.The new video for the single "Popstar" features Justin Bieber rapping Drake's lyrics.Here's the set up: DJ Khaled is hounding Drake to shoot a music video for their song, despite the fact there's a pandemic going on.The superstar producer tries calling, texting, Facetiming and sending video messages to Drake, much to the rapper's annoyance."This guy is off his rocker," Drake says in

(CNN)Lady Gaga asked viewers to mask up while speaking at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, and she led by example. During her multiple appearances during the show, Gaga displayed an impressive collection of masks, but it's fair to assume she didn't pick these up at GAP or have them mailed to her by her auntie who can sew.

(CNN)Usher is headed to Sin City.The eight-time Grammy Award-winner will headline a Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, opening Friday, July 16, 2021. Usher is a triple threat -- singer, dancer and actor, and the promoters promise he "will give his fans an extraordinary immersive experience that only Usher can deliver.""I have missed performing for my fans live and I am so excited to see them in Las Vegas," he said in a statement.

(CNN)Pharrell Williams has penned a powerful essay for Time in which he says the protests sweeping the nation have made him finally feel like an American.The singer/producer/composer collaborated with the publication on a special cover project, "The New American Revolution."For it, Williams curated a series of essays and conversations between Black leaders and celebs that "explore America's oppressive past and visions for a more equitable future."It includes a variety of perspectives such as

(CNN)Ellen Pompeo doesn't want "to be the grapes dying on the vine" when it comes to her role on "Grey's Anatomy."The actress recently appeared on Dax Shepard's podcast "Armchair Expert" and talked about starring in the hit ABC show for 17 seasons.She said she hasn't loved watching herself go from 33 to 50 onscreen."But at the same time, I think the overall goal of my life is to always keep my ego in check," she said. "I don't want to tell myself lies.

(CNN)Mariah Carey has a new album on the way.The singer announced via Twitter on Tuesday night that the album, "The Rarities," will be dropping October 2. "This one is for you, my fans," Carey tweeted.

(CNN)Your house might seem nice and comfortable until you watch a reality TVreal estate show.If you are fortunate enough to have your own domicile, you may just be sitting on your couch and minding your own business when you happen upon one of the many series that can make you want to level up your living space, redecorate or doboth.There is something both comforting and depressing about these shows during the pandemic.Not to mention lust inducing.Don't believe it? Take a look at these."Selling

(CNN)We weren't the only ones touched by Jennifer Garner's tears.Some stars of "The Office" reached out to the actress after she got emotional as she shared on her verified Instagram account that, after watching one episode a day, she and her kids have finished all nine seasons of the show.

(CNN)November is about to get real political -- and not just because of the American presidential election.

(CNN)The first days and weeks of quarantine seem so far away now. But we're reminded of how weird they felt in "Love in the Time of Corona," a new Freeform and Hulu series that takes us into the love lives of four different households during the pandemic.

(CNN)Bill Murray and Rashida Jones put the fun in dysfunctional as a father-daughter duo trailing Jones' husband in Sofia Coppola's latest film. The first trailer debuted Wednesday for "On the Rocks," a movie set in New York City in which Jones, as Laura, fears her husband, played by Marlon Wayans, is cheating on her because he's suddenly working lots of overtime.

(CNN)It all began with a dance. When Kelly Preston screen tested for the 1988 film "The Experts," she met John Travolta and the pair had to dance together.Preston was married at the time to actor and her "Space Camp" costar Kevin Gage.But in 2018 she explained during a "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" appearance how it was "kinda" love at first sight for her and Travolta."Well I was not that happily married, let's put it that way," Preston said.

(CNN)You may be right, Billy Joel, it may be crazy to have tossed out that piano.Video of the superstar musician playing a discarded piano on a sidewalk on Long Island, New York, has been making the rounds.A rep for Joel confirmed to CNN it indeed is the Piano Manin the video, but did not offer comment.The 71-year-old performer was captured on what appears to be a cell phone camera, playing a Ragtime-type tune onthe piano out near the street.He's seen wearing a motorcycle helmet and, according

(CNN)Grief over a celebrity death can be a strange loss.On one hand, stars are usually not people we actually know. Yet on the other hand,they're in our everydaylives through their art, the best of which lets us see ourselves reflected on screen or in song, creating a sense of connection.It's why their loss can knock the wind out of us.