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Bang Showbiz / Nicole Richie praised Hilary Duff

Nicole Richie celebrates friend hilary Duff

Nicole Richie thinks Hilary Duff has always felt like a friend to her generation.

The 44-year-old star - who is married to Hilary's former boyfriend Joel Madden - can understand why people were so happy when the Younger star released new music this year because they grew up with her on TV and she reminds them of an era that was "safe and full ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Christopher Nolan's much-anticipated film The Odyssey will be released in July

Christopher Nolan relished 'nightmare' filming process for The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan has described The Odyssey as a "nightmare to film - but in all the right ways".

The 55-year-old filmmaker's upcoming blockbuster brings Homer's epic ancient Greek story to the big screen and he explained that he had an "amazing time" shooting the movie during a hectic production process across Morocco, Greece, Italy, Iceland ...Read more

Timothée Chalamet was 'deeply emotional' after completing production on Dune: Part Three

Timothée Chalamet was "deeply emotional" upon finishing production on Dune: Part Three.

The 30-year-old star reprises his role as Paul Atreides in the concluding installment of Denis Villeneuve's space opera and has described it as a "deep honour" to have worked on such a successful movie franchise.

Speaking at a presentation for the film at ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Adele to 'record a new music' ahead of Cry to Heaven acting debut

Adele to 'record a new music' ahead of Cry to Heaven acting debut

Adele is heading back into the studio to record a new song.

The 37-year-old singer-songwriter is to make her acting debut in Tom Ford's upcoming historical drama movie Cry to Heaven - alongside Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, and Colin Firth - and she is set to record a tune for the forthcoming ...Read more

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Television Q&A: Has future of CBS show 'Watson' been deduced?

You have questions. I have some answers.

Q: I am wondering if you have heard anything about the CBS show "Watson" being renewed for next year. My son and I enjoyed the twist and turns of the series.

A: Back in February, I said there were “ominous signs” around the show’s chances of another season, including low ratings, CBS’s renewing ...Read more

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International Jazz Day is right around the corner: Our picks for the global event taking over Chicago

CHICAGO — Chicago would seem to be a no-brainer to host International Jazz Day, a joint initiative of UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. The city is not only a global jazz capital but the hometown of Hancock himself, who spearheads the effort as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.

In truth, it took — and will continue to take — a ...Read more

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Column: This year's Doc10 in Chicago has films about Girl Scouts, Norman Lear and Billie Jean King

CHICAGO — There are, as usual, treasures lurking in the gathering of films being offered at this year’s Doc10 documentary film festival.

This is the 11th anniversary of this often provocative and consistently pleasing festival, with films screening from April 24 to May 3 at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center, and it is ...Read more

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Q&A: Creator of Netflix's 'Beef' on Season 2 and how Minnesota helps him keep his cool

MINNEAPOLIS — Lee Sung Jin doesn’t come across like an expert on rage.

The writer/director showed off the amiability, humor and patience of his fellow Minnesotans during an April 7 Zoom interview from Los Angeles.

But his 2023 creation, “Beef,” in which two hot-headed motorists refuse to bury their grudges, became one of the most ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Aaron Carter's mother is trying to get him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Aaron Carter's mother launches fundraising campaign for Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Aaron Carter's mom has launched a fundraising campaign for her late son to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jane Carter Schneck has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for the late singer and rapper - who died at the age of 34 in 2022 - to get a spot on the Hollywood Boulevard landmark that honours those who have ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has been targeted by social media trolls

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex: I was the most trolled person in the world

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex claims that she was "the most trolled person in the entire world" on social media.

The 44-year-old royal told students at an event in Melbourne on Thursday (16.04.26) that she was "bullied and attacked" online every day for the past 10 years and suggested that platforms are "not incentivised" to take action against ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Steven Spielberg reveals why he fears Hollywood might 'run out of gas'

Steven Spielberg reveals why he fears Hollywood might 'run out of gas'

Steven Spielberg has warned Hollywood will "run out of gas" if the industry doesn't keep investing in original projects.

The iconic director, 79, has called on his fellow filmmakers to "tell more original stories", as opposed to making so many reboots, sequels and spin-offs.

In his first-ever appearance at CinemaCon, he said: "If all we make ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mother Mary star Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway reveals how Beyonce helped her for Mother Mary

Beyonce helped Anne Hathaway create a pop-star performance in Mother Mary.

The 43-year-old actress listened to the 44-year-old singer-songwriter's 2024 track American Requiem repeatedly in preparation for the titular role in the A24 psychological drama-thriller, which follows the psychosexual affair between pop singer Mary and fashion designer ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Taylor Momsen has been admitted to hospital

Taylor Momsen hospitalised a week after venomous spider bite

Taylor Momsen has been admitted to hospital a week after being bitten by venomous spider while on tour.

The Pretty Reckless frontwoman, 32, detailed her spider bite in a video posted on her Instagram page last week revealing an insect had taken a "massive chunk" out of her leg during a stop in Mexico City, Mexico during the band's tour with ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Daniel Craig's 007 replacement is on the way.

James Bond studio issues casting update

Amazon MGM Studios have issued an update on the search for the next James Bond.

Daniel Craig quit his role as the superspy following the release of 2021's No Time To Die, which showed 007's death and he was followed out of the door by longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, but the franchise is being brought back to the big ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Singer Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas reveals 'mixed emotions' wrapping The Jonas Brothers' 20th anniversary tour

Joe Jonas experienced "a lot of mixed emotions" when he wrapped up The Jonas Brothers' 20th anniversary tour last year.

The 36-year-old singer felt proud to mark the milestone anniversary with Nick, 33, and Kevin. 38, on their 74-date North American tour, which ended at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, in December.

He told People: "That ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Luke Combs has been named as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026

'He's scaled the highest heights of music' Ed Sheeran commends Luke Combs for Time 100 inclusion

Ed Sheeran has commended Luke Combs for being named as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026 "while remaining loving and kind to those around him".

The Perfect hitmaker wrote a short essay about the 36-year-old country music megastar to mark his incorporation into the annual list, and he praised the double CMA Entertainer ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Former NASCAR star Shelby Blackstock

Reba McEntire's son expecting first child

Reba McEntire's son Shelby Blackstock is expecting his first child - a baby boy.

The former NASCAR driver - whom the singer has with her 69-year-old ex-husband, music manager Narvel Blackstock - and his wife, Marissa, made the joyous announcement outside Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida, on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / American Pie alum Shannon Elizabeth

American Pie's Shannon Elizabeth joins OnlyFans

Shannon Elizabeth has joined OnlyFans.

The American Pie actress wants to show off her "sexy side" on the subscription site - popular with pornographers - that enables content creators to monetise their posts, be it photos and videos, and supporters can follow her page from Thursday (16.04.26).

Explaining why she created an OnlyFans account, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dakota Johnson is one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026

Taylor Swift gushes over Dakota Johnson to mark actress' inclusion in Time 100

Taylor Swift has praised Dakota Johnson as "one of the most empathetic people" she has "ever known" after the actress was named as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.

The Love Story hitmaker wrote a piece about the Fifty Shades of Grey star for the publication to mark her inclusion into the prestigious and coveted list, ...Read more