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Tara Reid says a spiked drink 'knocked me out immediately' and led to her hospitalization

Tara Reid issued a warning to fans after an evening sip and cigarette at a hotel bar ended in her hospitalization over the weekend: "You have to be really careful with your drink".

The "American Pie" and "Big Lebowski" actor landed in the hospital in Chicago early Sunday morning after drinking a glass of wine she alleges had been spiked. She ...Read more

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Ken Burns dives deep in 'The American Revolution,' laments federal cuts

ATLANTA — Ken Burns revolutionized the way historical documentaries were made before the internet was even a common term, so it’s hardly a shock he’d eventually tackle America’s fight for independence in his latest opus “American Revolution” on PBS.

The timing of this release is unusually apt given the current political climate. But...Read more

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'Bouncing back': James Van Der Beek shows off some varsity moves amid cancer battle

There goes West Canaan High School's hero.

"Varsity Blues" actor James Van Der Beek donned a familiar uniform to toss around a pigskin amid his cancer battle in an Instagram video shared Monday, and his wife Kimberly was in the comments to cheer him on.

"You're a Wizard. Bouncing back baby!!" she wrote in response to the post. Her comment was ...Read more

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Joan Templeman, wife of English mogul Richard Branson, dies at 80

Joan Templeman, the wife of English business magnate Richard Branson, has died at age 80.

The Virgin Group founder announced his spouse’s death in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

“Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away,” Branson, 75, captioned a photo of his smiling wife. “She was the most ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jonathan Bailey stars in the Wicked movies.

Wicked's casting directors 'wouldn't take no for an answer'

Wicked's casting directors "would not take no for any reason" when they approached Jonathan Bailey.

The 37-year-old actor played Fiyero in the Wicked film franchise, and Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Canfield, the casting directors behind the two-part Wicked movie musical, have revealed how they approached hiring Jonathan for the role.

Bernard ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December

Dick Van Dyke reflects on 'full and exciting life'

Dick Van Dyke has had a "wonderfully full and exciting life".

The Hollywood star will turn 100 on December 13, and Dick remains grateful for the opportunities that have come his way during the course of his career.

Dick told People: "When you expire, you expire. I don't have any fear of death for some reason. I can't explain that but I don't. ...Read more

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'Zootopia 2' review: Sequel has animal magnetism lacking in original

I remember how I felt watching “Zootopia” in 2016: This offering from Walt Disney Animation Studios, while colorful, clever and boasting appealing characters, is far too slow for a movie aimed at children.

(It didn’t help that the filmmakers leaned into this, let’s say, relaxed pacing with a sequence involving a sa-loooooowwwww-moving ...Read more

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Movie review: 'Zootopia 2' delivers wit and charm of original and then some

That “Zootopia 2” is as fresh, funny and densely packed as the first film feels like a miracle, but the truth is that there’s nothing miraculous about it: it’s just made by humans who put a lot of heart, humor and a whole lot of movie references into this long-awaited sequel.

It’s been nine years since “Zootopia” charmed audiences...Read more

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Review: Robert Plant quietly hits the jackpot with tour-closing concert at Harrah's

SAN DIEGO — Robert Plant and his latest band, Saving Grace, were right on the money Sunday night at Harrah’s Resort Southern California Events Center, where their U.S. tour-concluding concert delivered a jackpot of musical riches.

The former Led Zeppelin singer and veteran solo artist sounded vital and thoroughly engaged throughout his ...Read more

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What to stream: Fresh films sure to please at your holiday gathering

Every Thanksgiving, I pride myself on providing one of the most important offerings to the celebration that is often overlooked: the post-meal movie.

This crucial element is often overlooked, but has the ability to make or a break a night. Imagine: your entire group is stuffed and exhausted from cooking and eating all day. Everyone wants to ...Read more

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'Stranger Things' has cast a spell on metro Atlanta for a decade

ATLANTA — During the summer of 2016, metro Atlanta was a busy hive of TV and film production activity, benefiting from the last gasp of cable dominance.

The biggest basic cable show was AMC’s monster hit “The Walking Dead,” based out of Senoia. FX’s genre-twisting, award-winning “Atlanta” was weeks from its debut. And Tyler Perry ...Read more

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Review: 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' is a witty, soulful satire of pulpit power

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," Rian Johnson's darkest, funniest and best installment yet in his three-film detective series, takes place in a church stunned by two sins. The first is murder. The second is theft: The franchise's star, Southern-fried private investigator Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), has the film stolen from him by a ...Read more

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'Troll' who accosted Ariana Grande is banned from Singapore (but not Instagram)

For officials in Singapore, one Australian man's actions at the "Wicked: For Good" premiere earlier this month wrought enough chaos to keep him out of the country — for good.

Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority has deported and barred 26-year-old Johnson Wen from reentering the country after he crashed the yellow carpet and ...Read more

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Eminem unveils new Detroit Lions merch line

DETROIT — Eminem is partnering with his hometown football team and is releasing an exclusive line of merch through a collaboration with the Detroit Lions, which will become available Wednesday.

The partnership was announced by Eminem last week and details were unveiled on Saturday. It includes several hoodies and a series of T-shirts, both ...Read more

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'Eternity' review: Choosing a forever partner, after death do you part

In "Eternity," a sweet, breezy romantic comedy set in the afterlife, a woman must choose between lust and love, passion and stability.

These are the big questions Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) faces when she shows up at death's door. (This isn't a spoiler; it's the premise of the movie.) The movie treats the path to forever like a busy convention hall...Read more

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'Wake Up Dead Man' review: The best 'Knives Out' mystery yet

Master detective Benoit Blanc is back for his most satisfying case yet in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," the third film in the successful whodunit franchise, and Hollywood's best modern approximation of an old-school Agatha Christie murder mystery series. (And yes, that includes the ongoing Hercule Poirot films, an actual old-school ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Wes Anderson believes a beloved film prop was stolen from his home

Wes Anderson movie prop stolen from his home

A beloved prop from Wes Anderson's 2012 film Moonrise Kingdom has been stolen from his home.

The 56-year-old director has revealed he held onto a portable record player which featured in the film but he realised it was missing when he was putting together memorabilia for an exhibition in London and he is convinced it's been pinched.

According ...Read more

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How 3 best friends accidentally became one of indie folk's buzziest new acts

ANAHEIM, Calif. — When Folk Bitch Trio pick up the phone from a night off in Brooklyn as they gear up for an upcoming show in Los Angeles, there’s an ease between the three of them that’s instantly noticeable, the kind that only longtime friends, and now collaborators, can pull off.

The Melbourne-based group of Gracie Sinclair (she/her), ...Read more

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Q&A: Key comedy advice from KevOnStage: Don't just be funny, be 'unavoidable'

LOS ANGELES — There was a time when KevOnStage was a very literal description of comedian Kevin Fredericks as a hungry comedian looking for stage time. These days, he might as well be called KevOnEverything. You can find him cracking jokes on live comedy tours, TV sketch shows, books, podcasts and just about every social media platform you ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chloe Sevigny is to star in The Lonely Woman.

Chloe Sevigny joins cast of erotic thriller The Lonely Woman

Chloe Sevigny has been cast in The Lonely Woman.

The 51-year-old actress is to star alongside FKA Twigs in the erotic thriller, which marks the directorial debut for the electronic duo Boy Harsher (Augustus Muller and Jae Matthews).

Written and directed by Boy Harsher, the immersive picture is described as a "bleak, sensual and atmospheric ...Read more