Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Veronica’s Closet’ star, dead at 71 | CNN

Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Veronica’s Closet’ star, dead at 71 | CNN

CNN  —  Actress Kirstie Alley, star of the big and small screens known for her Emmy-winning role on “Cheers” and films like “Look Who’s Talking,” has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. She was 71. “We are sad to inform you that our … Read more

Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

CNN  —  Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris … Read more

How to watch the 2022 American Music Awards | CNN

How to watch the 2022 American Music Awards | CNN

CNN  —  The 50th American Music Awards will take place Sunday night. The event celebrates some of the year’s best music and performances, and the winners are voted on by fans. Actor, producer and musician Wayne Brady will bring his talents to the stage to helm the event. Viewers can tune into to watch performances … Read more

Awards favorite Brendan Fraser says he won’t be attending the Golden Globes | CNN

Awards favorite Brendan Fraser says he won’t be attending the Golden Globes | CNN

CNN  —  Brendan Fraser, who has garnered considerable awards buzz for his starring turn in next month’s “The Whale,” says he does not plan on attending the next Golden Globes ceremony, citing his “history” with the organization in a new interview. “I have more history with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association than I have respect … Read more

CMA Awards 2022: See the full list of winners | CNN

CMA Awards 2022: See the full list of winners | CNN

CNN  —  Country music threw a party on Wednesday night as the CMA Awards were presented. First-time nominee Lainey Wilson topped the list of nominees going into the show and ended the night with major wins, including new artist of the year and female vocalist of the year. The emotional Wilson declared in one acceptance speech: … Read more

The 2022 American Music Awards has found a host | CNN

The 2022 American Music Awards has found a host | CNN

CNN  —  The 2022 American Music Awards’ (AMAs) has found a host. Dick Clark productions and ABC have announced that Wayne Brady will host the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Brady, currently a “Dancing with the Stars” contestant, said of the gig: “I’m ecstatic and honored to host this year’s AMAs. … Read more

Photos: Pop superstar Taylor Swift | CNN

Photos: Pop superstar Taylor Swift | CNN

Taylor Swift performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015. Christopher Polk/TAS/Getty Images Updated 0307 GMT (1107 HKT) October 22, 2022 Taylor Swift unveiled her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday, October 21. It’s her first original album in two years. The 11-time Grammy Award winner is currently in the midst of revisiting … Read more

Anne Hathaway reflects on the ‘hate’ she endured after winning her Oscar | CNN

Anne Hathaway reflects on the ‘hate’ she endured after winning her Oscar | CNN

CNN  —  Anne Hathaway chooses to look at the troubling period after her Academy Award win almost a decade ago as an “opportunity” to learn. Hathaway, who won a best supporting actress Oscar for her turn in 2012’s “Les Misérables,” spoke at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event on Monday night about the hatred she endured … Read more

The econ Nobel offers a timely warning about central banks’ power | CNN Business

The econ Nobel offers a timely warning about central banks’ power | CNN Business

This story is part of CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. New York CNN Business  —  The Nobel in economics is sort of the step-cousin of the Nobel family. It came about nearly 70 years after its literature and sciences counterparts, in 1969, and is technically … Read more

Human rights advocates from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus share Nobel Peace Prize | CNN

Human rights advocates from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus share Nobel Peace Prize | CNN

CNN  —  Human rights groups from Russia and Ukraine – Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties – have won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2022, along with the jailed Belarusian advocate Ales Bialiatski. The new laureates were honored for “an outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power” … Read more