Entertainment
Bruce Willis ‘stepping away’ from career after aphasia diagnosis, family says
American actor Bruce Willis attends CocoBaba and Ushopal activity on November 4, 2019 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Getty Images Actor Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from his career after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family said on Wednesday. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Demi Moore and Willis, shared that […]
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Bold design and body positivity: Superstar Lizzo previews her new line of Fabletics shapewear
As a young girl, Lizzo tried intensely to, literally, fit in. The now-superstar would wear body girdles and skin-tight corsets to school, contorting the shape of her body — an experience she said was incredibly uncomfortable for a preteen. “It was a really painful, shameful experience … because I grew up in a society where […]
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Investing Club: Cramer says Disney is a buy — and he’s got an idea to attract more retail investors to the stock
Disney’s booming theme park business may draw more attention from Wall Street in the coming months, according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer. Source
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Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars
Will Smith slaps actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Will Smith took to social media on Monday to formally apologize to Chris Rock for slapping him during Sunday’s Academy Award ceremony, calling his behavior “unacceptable […]
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Disney vows to help repeal ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, says Florida Gov. DeSantis shouldn’t have signed it
Walt Disney employees and demonstrators during a rally against the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill at Griffith Park in Glendale, California, U.S., on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Alisha Jucevic | Bloomberg | Getty Images After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law on Monday, the Walt Disney Company condemned the […]
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The Oscars ceremony was a mess even before Will Smith slapped Chris Rock
Will Smith slaps actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Sunday’s 94th Academy Award ceremony was already a ham-handed attempt at boosting ratings even before the soon-to-be Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage. […]
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What it’s like to travel to Australia right now
Australia’s rigid pandemic border policies led some to wonder if international travelers would still want to visit. It appears they do. Four weeks after the country opened to vaccinated visitors, international flight bookings are nearly half (49%) of pre-pandemic levels, according to the travel technology company Travelport. CNBC Travel went to the land “Down Under” […]
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Oscars updates: Netflix and Apple face off in streaming-services showdown for Best Picture
Workers place Oscar statues along the red carpet as preparation for the Academy Awards continue in Los Angeles, California, March 24, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is hoping that movie lovers will unite and spark an uptick in ratings for the 94th Academy Awards. With the diversity […]
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James Blunt says more should be done to moderate online hate, gives tips on dealing with trolls
James Blunt performs at the American Airlines Arena on August 30, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Jason Koerner | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images U.K. singer-songwriter and “reluctant” Twitter sensation, James Blunt, told CNBC that social media platforms should do more to moderate online hate. The superstar behind global hits such as “You’re Beautiful” and […]
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Here are seven milestones and storylines to watch for at the Academy Awards
Ariana DeBose stars as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s new “West Side Story” movie. 20th Century Studios LOS ANGELES – Hollywood’s biggest night is Sunday, and there could be plenty of history made. With the diversity in this year’s crop of Oscar nominees, audiences are likely to see a number of milestones set. The academy often […]
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