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(CNN) — Was “Marvin Gaye” playing at the time is the question.Charlie Puth has confirmed Megan Trainor’s story about the two singers sharing a smooch in 2015 while recording their duet.Puth told Interview that it was “hot and fun.”“It was.…

(CNN) — Johnny Depp has chosen the charities he plans to donate the $1 million settlement he’s owed from Amber Heard stemming from their highly publicized defamation trial, CNN has learned from a source close to Depp. On Tuesday, the…

(CNN) — Vanna White still can’t believe she’s made it through nearly 41 seasons of “Wheel of Fortune” with her co-host Pat Sajak, who announced Monday that his time on the show is officially coming to an end.“When we started…

(CNN) — Actor John Amos wants people to know he is “doing well,” despite reports to the contrary.The “Roots” and “Good Times” star, 83, is currently hospitalized in Tennessee, according to his publicist, Belinda Foster. Amos shared a statement with…

(CNN) — Though the project was never released, Joseph Fiennes being cast to play Michael Jackson in 2017 created a whitewashing controversy. Now the actor is expressing regret for taking the role of the music icon in an episode of…

(CNN) — Anita Baker is continuing her tour solo after she accused supporters of fellow singer and songwriter Babyface of bullying her online.She announced the news on Twitter Tuesday.“After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the…

(CNN) — When it comes to artificial intelligence, Sir Paul McCartney doesn’t sound like he’s willing to just “Let It Be.” In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s “Today” program released Tuesday, the legendary musician and former Beatle was asked…

(CNN) — Ezra Miller made their first public appearance Monday after facing some upheaval last year. The actor, who is nonbinary and uses “they/them” pronouns, walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the movie “The Flash.”In video shared…

(CNN) — Treat Williams, a veteran actor who starred in the TV dramas “Blue Bloods” and “Everwood,” died Monday night as the result of a motorcycle accident in Vermont, his longtime agent, Barry McPherson, told CNN.He was 71. According to…

(CNN) — Country music singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his recording label, CNN confirmed on Monday. “BBR Music Group has dissolved its relationship with Jimmie Allen, he is no longer an active artist on its roster,” a representative…

(CNN) — Steven Yeun is quite familiar with how volatile and angry drivers on the road can be, thanks to his starring role in hit series “Beef,” and it turns out Pedro Pascal can relate. During a segment for Variety’s…

(CNN) — An array of Black artists and musicians will take the stage at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles next week for CNN’s second annual “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” concert.Produced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins…

(CNN) — Elizabeth Gilbert has announced that she will halt the release of her next book after facing backlash because the story is set in Russia.The “Eat, Pray, Love” author says her upcoming novel, titled “The Snow Forest,” has upset…

(CNN) — “Kimberly Akimbo” won the Tony Award for best musical Sunday night.The show is about a teenage girl coping with a genetic condition and dealing with her dysfunctional family. The musical won five awards in all, including best actress…

(CNN) — Two performers who identify as nonbinary made history at Sunday’s Tony Awards.Alex Newell took home the Tony for best performance in a featured role in a musical for their role as Lulu in “Shucked,” while J. Harrison Ghee…

(CNN) — Britney Spears and her ex-husband Kevin Federline are speaking out against tabloid reports they say are untrue.Spears and Federline, who were married from 2004 to 2007, are the parents of teen sons, Sean and Jayden.A recent Daily Mail…

(CNN) — The Tony Awards, which honor the best of Brodway, were presented on Sunday with Oscar-winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose taking center-stage as the ceremony’s host.DeBose, who also hosted last year’s Tony Awards, acknowledged that due to…