By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Sharon Osbourne says she’d like to turn into a teachable moment.“I very much want to listen to the youth,” “Do I have my finger on the pulse of what’s going on, with the Black situation in this country? No.”The co-host is while speaking about her former colleagues on the CBS talk show.The accusations were made Tuesday in a story written by journalist Yashar Ali, citing former “Talk” co-host Leah Remini, who spoke on the record in the piece, and a number of unnamed sources.CNN has not independently verified the claims. A spokesperson for Remini...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Sharon Osbourne says she’d like to turn into a teachable moment.“I very much want to listen to the youth,” “Do I have my finger on the pulse of what’s going on, with the Black situation in this country? No.”The co-host is while speaking about her former colleagues on the CBS talk show.The accusations were made Tuesday in a story written by journalist Yashar Ali, citing former “Talk” co-host Leah Remini, who spoke on the record in the piece, and a number of unnamed sources.CNN has not independently verified the claims. A spokesperson for Remini...WW…

(CNN)Justin Timberlake is trying to make good. In a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday, the singer issued an apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson for "missteps" that he says contributed to "a system that condones misogyny and racism." "I've seen the messages, tags, comments and concerns and I want to respond," he wrote. "I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right." Timberlake did not in his statement offer specific examples of the actions he regrets, but his...…(CNN)Justin Timberlake is trying to make good. In a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday, the singer issued an apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson for "missteps" that he says contributed to "a system that condones misogyny and racism." "I've seen the messages, tags, comments and concerns and I want to respond," he wrote. "I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right." Timberlake did not in his statement offer specific examples of the actions he regrets, but his...WW…

(CNN)Ryan Coogler is taking "Black Panther" fans back to Wakanda in a new TV series for Disney+. The Walt Disney Co. announced the in-the-works television project on Monday, along with news that Coogler's Proximity Media has entered a new five-year television deal with the company.No details beyond the fact that the series would be "based in the Kingdom of Wakanda" were made available. "Ryan Coogler is a singular storyteller whose vision and range have made him one of the standout filmmakers of his generation," Bob Iger, executive chairman pf The Walt Disney Company, said in a . "With Black...…(CNN)Ryan Coogler is taking "Black Panther" fans back to Wakanda in a new TV series for Disney+. The Walt Disney Co. announced the in-the-works television project on Monday, along with news that Coogler's Proximity Media has entered a new five-year television deal with the company.No details beyond the fact that the series would be "based in the Kingdom of Wakanda" were made available. "Ryan Coogler is a singular storyteller whose vision and range have made him one of the standout filmmakers of his generation," Bob Iger, executive chairman pf The Walt Disney Company, said in a . "With Black...WW…

(CNN)It's a Golden Globes first, but hopefully, not a Golden Globes last. For the first time in the award show's history, three female directors earned nominations for best director on Wednesday, bringing calls for increased recognition for the work of women in Hollywood to an important moment. Nominees Chloé Zhao ("Nomadland"), Emerald Fennell ("Promising Young Woman") and Regina King ("One Night in Miami") bring the total number of woman nominated in the category in the Globes' 78-year history to eight. The other best director nominees this year were David Fincher ("Mank") and Aaron...…(CNN)It's a Golden Globes first, but hopefully, not a Golden Globes last. For the first time in the award show's history, three female directors earned nominations for best director on Wednesday, bringing calls for increased recognition for the work of women in Hollywood to an important moment. Nominees Chloé Zhao ("Nomadland"), Emerald Fennell ("Promising Young Woman") and Regina King ("One Night in Miami") bring the total number of woman nominated in the category in the Globes' 78-year history to eight. The other best director nominees this year were David Fincher ("Mank") and Aaron...WW…

(CNN)Former "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond is making progress in his fight against cancer. A representative for the actor said on Thursday that Diamond, known for playing Samuel "Screech" Powers on the hit '90s teen series, has completed his first round of chemotherapy treatment, with another to follow. "Dustin is looking forward to spending more time with his girlfriend, playing his bass guitar/video games, as well as making videos for his fans on social media," a statement from Roger Paul, Diamond's representative, said. Diamond, who last week, will begin physical therapy soon,...…(CNN)Former "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond is making progress in his fight against cancer. A representative for the actor said on Thursday that Diamond, known for playing Samuel "Screech" Powers on the hit '90s teen series, has completed his first round of chemotherapy treatment, with another to follow. "Dustin is looking forward to spending more time with his girlfriend, playing his bass guitar/video games, as well as making videos for his fans on social media," a statement from Roger Paul, Diamond's representative, said. Diamond, who last week, will begin physical therapy soon,...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The most beloved and fur-ocious competition on TV will go forward as planned.Even though the last few months have been ruff for special events, Puppy Bowl XVII will premiere on Discovery+ and Animal Planet on Sunday, February 7, at 2 p.m. ET, according to an announcement from Discovery.The three-hour event will feature 70 puppies from 22 different shelters, all of them up for adoption.The annual romp, in which Team Ruff and Team Fluff go paws to paws, aims to raise awareness of pet adoption and showcase the vital work of shelters and...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The most beloved and fur-ocious competition on TV will go forward as planned.Even though the last few months have been ruff for special events, Puppy Bowl XVII will premiere on Discovery+ and Animal Planet on Sunday, February 7, at 2 p.m. ET, according to an announcement from Discovery.The three-hour event will feature 70 puppies from 22 different shelters, all of them up for adoption.The annual romp, in which Team Ruff and Team Fluff go paws to paws, aims to raise awareness of pet adoption and showcase the vital work of shelters and...WW…

(CNN)The legacy of the character Black Panther will continue on -- but not with someone new in the iconic role. Marvel Studios said Thursday that it will not recast the character played by the late Chadwick Boseman."(Boseman's) portrayal of T'Challa the Black Panther is iconic and transcends any iteration of the character in any other medium from Marvel's past, and it's for that reason, that we will not react the character," Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige said during his presentation at Disney Investor Day. "However, to honor the legacy that Chad helped us build, we want to continue to...…(CNN)The legacy of the character Black Panther will continue on -- but not with someone new in the iconic role. Marvel Studios said Thursday that it will not recast the character played by the late Chadwick Boseman."(Boseman's) portrayal of T'Challa the Black Panther is iconic and transcends any iteration of the character in any other medium from Marvel's past, and it's for that reason, that we will not react the character," Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige said during his presentation at Disney Investor Day. "However, to honor the legacy that Chad helped us build, we want to continue to...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — “Chappelle’s Show” is no longer on Netflix, and Dave Chappelle is happy about it.The comedian on Tuesday opened up in a video posted to Instagram about the streaming service’s move, which he says came at his request.In his video, Chappelle acknowledges that the contract he signed with ViacomCBS allows for his show to stream without additional payment to him – the creator, star and executive producer – he takes issue with the approach.“They (ViacomCBS) didn’t have to pay me because I signed the contract,” Chappelle said. “But is that right? I found...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — “Chappelle’s Show” is no longer on Netflix, and Dave Chappelle is happy about it.The comedian on Tuesday opened up in a video posted to Instagram about the streaming service’s move, which he says came at his request.In his video, Chappelle acknowledges that the contract he signed with ViacomCBS allows for his show to stream without additional payment to him – the creator, star and executive producer – he takes issue with the approach.“They (ViacomCBS) didn’t have to pay me because I signed the contract,” Chappelle said. “But is that right? I found...WW…

(CNN)A man competing on the television competition show "Wipeout" died earlier this week after completing an obstacle course while filming the series, sources close to the production told CNN.Following the incident on Wednesday, the contestant was attended to by on-site emergency medical personnel and later died, the sources said. "Wipeout" contestants must undergo medical examinations in advance of participating, according to the sources, who added participants this season were also tested for Covid-19 prior to filming.A spokesperson for TBS, which airs "Wipeout," told CNN in a statement:...…(CNN)A man competing on the television competition show "Wipeout" died earlier this week after completing an obstacle course while filming the series, sources close to the production told CNN.Following the incident on Wednesday, the contestant was attended to by on-site emergency medical personnel and later died, the sources said. "Wipeout" contestants must undergo medical examinations in advance of participating, according to the sources, who added participants this season were also tested for Covid-19 prior to filming.A spokesperson for TBS, which airs "Wipeout," told CNN in a statement:...WW…

AdvertisementThe actress and "SNL" star tied the knot over the weekend "in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones," according to a post from Meals on Wheels, which broke the news, saying it was the couple's "wedding wish" to call attention to the charity.The post added that Johansson and Jost's wedding adhered to "COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC."The pair got in May 2019 after two years of dating.This is Jost's first marriage. Johansson has been married twice before -- to actor Ryan Reynolds and to French businessman Romain Dauriac. She and...…AdvertisementThe actress and "SNL" star tied the knot over the weekend "in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones," according to a post from Meals on Wheels, which broke the news, saying it was the couple's "wedding wish" to call attention to the charity.The post added that Johansson and Jost's wedding adhered to "COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC."The pair got in May 2019 after two years of dating.This is Jost's first marriage. Johansson has been married twice before -- to actor Ryan Reynolds and to French businessman Romain Dauriac. She and...WW…