In our series, Note To Self, “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi shares her personal journey in a letter to her five-year-old self. As a young girl, she emigrated to the U.S. from southern India. She later studied at Clark University, earning a degree in theater arts and eventually becoming a …
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Michael Jackson — “Leaving Neverland”: Jackson family reacts to explosive claims in HBO documentary
Michael Jackson’s family is defending the iconic artist’s legacy ahead of an explosive new documentary set to air Sunday on HBO. In “Leaving Neverland,” Wade Robson and James Safechuck accuse Jackson of molesting them when they were young boys. The Jackson family has denounced Robson and Safechuck as “opportunists” and …
Read More »Burberry hoodie with noose prompts reaction at London Fashion Week; Burberry apologizes for noose hoodie after model Liz Kennedy Instagram post
Burberry has apologized for a garment that features a noose around the neck that premiered during London Fashion Week on Sunday. In a statement to CBS News, Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti said he’s “deeply sorry for the distress” the design has caused. Burberry Creative Director Riccardo Tisci also apologized. “While …
Read More »Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, recreates his famous Mr. Olympia bodybuilding pose
Joseph Baena seems to be following very closely in his famous dad’s footsteps — literally. Baena, who is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son with former housekeeper Mildred Baena, has started lifting weights just like his father, and he recreated Schwarzenegger’s famous Mr. Olympia bodybuilding pose in an Instagram post that has gone …
Read More »More than 30 members of Congress will visit Puerto Rico during Hamilton’s opening week
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico — A contingent of more than 30 Democratic members of Congress will visit Puerto Rico during the opening week of “Hamilton” on the island. Newly minted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to be among them, the father of the Broadway hit’s creator told CBS News, but a …
Read More »Comedian Brian Regan finally gets out of Hollywood’s blindspot
Comedian Brian Regan has a history of hit specials and sold-out shows going back decades. He’s also been called the “funniest stand-up alive.” But the achievement of a television series has eluded him – until now. Regan is finally getting a show of his own, executive produced by Jerry Seinfeld. …
Read More »Damon Wayans Jr. on his dad’s “bizarre” “Lethal Weapon” announcement, new show
Damon Wayans Jr. weighed in on his father’s surprise announcement that he was leaving his role on the hit Fox series “Lethal Weapon.” In an interview with the website EURweb.com, the elder Wayans said he plans to exit the show after it finishes production on its third season. Asked about …
Read More »Tornado warning interrupts “This is Us” season premiere in Detroit area, fans outraged
“This Is Us” has become must-see TV for millions of Americans, who can’t wait to watch — and cry during — the hit show. The new season of the family drama premiered on NBC Tuesday night, but some fans were more devastated by what they didn’t see. A tornado warning …
Read More »Suge Knight pleads no contest to manslaughter, agrees to serve 28 years in prison
LOS ANGELES — Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight pleaded no contest Thursday to voluntary manslaughter for running over and killing a Compton businessman nearly four years ago. The Death Row Records co-founder entered the plea in Los Angeles Superior Court and has agreed to serve 28 years in prison. The …
Read More »How social media earned “Be More Chill” a spot on Broadway
The power of social media is catapulting one musical into Broadway’s limelight. Producers announced last Wednesday that “Be More Chill” is expected to open on March 10, 2019 at the Lyceum Theatre, with previews beginning Feb. 13. The show’s growing buzz has Broadway fans wondering if it could become the …
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