Jennifer Lopez returns to social media to announce ‘This Is Me…Now’ | CNN

Jennifer Lopez returns to social media to announce ‘This Is Me…Now’ | CNN

CNN  —  Jennifer Lopez has used the 20th anniversary of the release of her “This Is Me…Then” to announce an update. “This Is Me…Now” will be her next project and reportedly “chronicles the emotional, spiritual and psychological journey that she has taken over the past two decades.” Lopez’s social media had gone dark in recent … Read more

The secrets behind your favorite Christmas movie classics | CNN

The secrets behind your favorite Christmas movie classics | CNN

Editor’s Note: The CNN special “Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen” celebrates the beloved genre of holiday films and television specials. It premieres this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Watching Christmas movies is a whole tradition unto itself. Every family has their mainstays, whether it’s an animated classic from yesteryear or a more modern … Read more

BTS singer Jin set to begin South Korea military service, source says | CNN

BTS singer Jin set to begin South Korea military service, source says | CNN

Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  K-pop superstar Jin will begin his mandatory military service next month, a source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed Friday, after the BTS singer appealed to the supergroup’s devoted fans to stay away from his South Korean army training center. The source said the 29-year-old star, BTS’ oldest member, … Read more

Alan Menken on ‘Aladdin’ turning 30 and the journey of an animated classic | CNN

Alan Menken on ‘Aladdin’ turning 30 and the journey of an animated classic | CNN

CNN  —  It might be hard to believe, but this holiday weekend marks 30 years since the release of “Aladdin” – the animated classic that set the stage for multiple sequels, a live-action reimagining released in 2019 and even a Broadway musical. To mark the occasion, eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, who nabbed two statuettes … Read more

Nickelback will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame | CNN

Nickelback will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame | CNN

CNN  —  Nickelback’s dream to be “big rockstars” might just be coming true with the band’s induction to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The much-memed Canadian band will be officially added to the Hall of Fame in March 2023, according to a news release. The band follows singer-songwriter Deborah Cox, who was inducted in … 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

‘Disenchanted’ turns the page on a storybook ending to what comes after | CNN

‘Disenchanted’ turns the page on a storybook ending to what comes after | CNN

CNN  —  “Disenchanted” asks the existential question, “What comes after ‘Happily Ever After?,’” which is, naturally, a sequel … only (because it’s 15 years later) for streaming. Amy Adams nimbly steps back into the role of an animated princess trying to adapt to the live-action world, in an epilogue to “Enchanted” that has moments of … Read more

Morrissey upsets crowd after ending concert 30 minutes in | CNN

Morrissey upsets crowd after ending concert 30 minutes in | CNN

CNN  —  Morrissey abruptly ended his concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles just 30 minutes in. The singer left fans upset on Saturday after he left the stage after performing only a few songs. The former Smiths front man did not explain his departure. Instead, a bandmate of his told the crowd, “Sorry, … Read more

Grammy nominations 2023: See the list of nominees | CNN

Grammy nominations 2023: See the list of nominees | CNN

CNN  —  The nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards were revealed on Tuesday. Beyoncé led among nominees with nine nods for her album “Renaissance.” Kendrick Lamar scored eight nominations, while Adele and Brandi Carlile each got seven. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. was joined in the announcement by Dan + Shay, Smokey Robinson, Machine … Read more

Analysis: It’s messy history week with ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ and ‘The Crown’ | CNN

Analysis: It’s messy history week with ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ and ‘The Crown’ | CNN

A version of this story appeared in Pop Life Chronicles, CNN’s weekly entertainment newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN  —  Oh historical fiction, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways – because thanks to some newly-streaming shows this week, there’s at least two. I live … Read more