Cinema News: The Grammys were stuck between Taylor Swift and a hard place

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February 06, 2024

This year, the Grammys were stuck between Taylor Swift and a hard place

The anointment of "Midnights" at the Grammys feels like a reflexive response to Swift's omnipresence, crowding out more impressive work — namely SZA's masterful "SOS" — in the name of remaining "in touch."

Grammy Awards are watched by nearly 17 million viewers, the most since 2020

Boosted by appearances from Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, Celine Dion and Taylor Swift, CBS sees a 34% audience increase over last year.

CNN shakes up its morning program schedule

"CNN News Central" will air in an earlier time slot while Kasie Hunt, Jim Acosta and Pamela Brown get expanded roles.

As she battles cancer, news anchor Nichole Berlie makes a bold hair choice

After losing her hair as a result of chemotherapy treatments, a veteran TV journalist decides to "let it shine" under the studio lights.

Kandi Burruss is leaving 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' after an 'incredible run'

Kandi Burruss, the longest-serving cast member of Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta," is leaving the reality series after a 14-season run.

Guillermo del Toro on animator Mark Gustafson: 'His resourcefulness will have no parallel — ever'

Gustafson, the animator who co-directed "Pinocchio" and won an Oscar for his technique, had a rich career of ambitious stop-motion work that was cut short.

In a highly unusual move, UCLA Fowler Museum is initiating returns of looted African works

When art museums return looted objects to source countries, usually it's in response to demands. Not this time.

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