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'Demascus' review: A sci-fi comedy about one man's alternate realities

In the sci-fi comedy “Demascus,” a man attending therapy tries a new technology that allows him to visit alternate versions of his life that exist in his subconscious in an effort to figure out why he’s feeling so bleh. But which version is closest to his real life? Actually, which one is his real life, anyway?

The show premieres on the ...Read more

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'Stans' review: Eminem's story, as told through his most dedicated fans

In 2000 Eminem wrote "Stan," a cautionary tale of a crazed fan who took his obsession with the rapper several steps too far. A quarter-century later, "Stan" is now used as a term of endearment, and even a verb, by fans who proudly "stan" their favorite artists.

Eminem's relationship with his "Stan" army, and his own personal rags to riches tale...Read more

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Television Q&A: What are origins of mysterious 'Lodger'?

You have questions. I have some answers.

Q: I saw a movie called “The Lodger” with my family when I was young. It was possibly from 1943 or ’44. Who was the male lead? Was this an early Hitchcock? It caused bad dreams for years.

A: “The Lodger,” from 1944, starred Laird Cregar as the mysterious, dangerous lodger renting a room from a...Read more

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Nuggets rock champion Lenny Kaye is Tiki Oasis-bound with El Vez, Johnny Eckles

SAN DIEGO — Lenny Kaye has performed in San Diego a fair number of times since making his area debut in 1976 with the Patti Smith Group at San Diego State University’s long sadly defunct Back Door. The veteran guitarist, songwriter, author, music critic, rock historian, producer and archivist has also played with Smith at two other sadly ...Read more

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'Weapons' review: The kids aren't all right, but the movie works like a fiendish charm

In the wake of his 2022 “Barbarian,” which proved writer-director Zach Cregger’s fiendish skill with scarifying darkness enveloping a plot that goes this-a-way and that-a-way, the filmmaker has now given us “Weapons,” and it’s really good.

Well. Maybe not all the way through. Some of Cregger’s swings between straight-up horror, ...Read more

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The 'Hamilton' musical movie is coming to theaters this September

LOS ANGELES — The hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is making its way to the big screen on Sept. 5.

Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the theatrical release date for the Tony Award-winning musical Tuesday night during an interview on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

“We always wanted to release it theatrically, but then the ...Read more

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It's San Jose's turn to honor the Grateful Dead in December

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Now that Dead & Company’s wildly successful shows have ended at Golden Gate Park, it’s San Jose’s turn to honor the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead in December.

San Jose Rocks, a nonprofit dedicated to highlighting Santa Clara County’s role in music history, has put its celebration plans into high gear to ...Read more

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Father of Oasis fan who fell to death at Wembley concert 'devastated' after loss

The father of a fan who tragically fell to their death on Saturday at an Oasis concert has spoken out.

Clive Claydon, 75, told the Guardian that Lee Claydon, was a "hardworking family man" who "loved to be with his family." He added that the 45-year-old had attended the show with his brother and his brother's children. Lee Claydon was a "...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dean Cain has joined ICE.

Dean Cain joins ICE

Dean Cain has signed up to work for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Lois + Clark: The New Adventures of Superman actor will be signed up as an agent "ASAP" amid the federal agency's recruitment drive in order to support US President Donald Trump's scheme to boost immigration raids.

Dean told Fox News host Jesse Watters he had...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tori Spelling claimed her dog chewed a human toe

Tori Spelling's dog chewed 'severed human toe'

Tori Spelling has claimed her dog chewed a "severed human toe" while staying at a "prestigious" hotel.

The 52-year-old actress was away with then-husband Dean McDermott trying to have a relaxing evening in their room when they were horrified to discover their pooch Musso had human remains in his mouth.

Speaking on her MisSpelling podcast, Tori...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Armie Hammer got stars stoned

Armie Hammer 'loved marijuana roofie-ing people'

Armie Hammer "loved marijuana roofie-ing people" at the height of his acting career.

The Call Me by Your Name actor enjoyed taking the drug in company, particularly if it meant other people - including Hollywood star Johnny Depp - were left "so stoned" that they could not find their "feet".

Armie, 38, joked on the latest episode of his The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Midge Ure has said it is with 'great sadness and difficulty' he is postponing upcoming tour dates due to urgent treatment for a health issue discovered during a routine medical check-up

Midge Ure postpones upcoming tour dates due to urgent health treatment

Midge Ure has said it is with "great sadness and difficulty" he is postponing upcoming tour dates due to urgent treatment for a health issue discovered during a routine medical check-up.

The 71-year-old Ultravox frontman will go ahead with solo performances scheduled for August but has announced a pause on all shows planned from September ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Eminem never gets writer's block

Eminem reveals why he never gets writer's block

Eminem never gets writer's block.

The rapper, 52, whose prolific output spans 12 solo studio albums, said he beats the potential problem by constantly noting down ideas in a book he keeps with him at all times.

He says in his new documentary Stans: "Every time I write, there's different stages of it and that's one of the reasons why I keep a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Brooke Hogan has publicly threatened legal action against members of her late father Hulk Hogan's inner circle.

Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke publicly threatens legal action against members of her late dad's inner circle

Brooke Hogan has publicly threatened legal action against members of her late father Hulk Hogan's inner circle.

The 37-year-old daughter of the former wrestling icon accused them of spreading what she called "blatantly false information" during an interview on TMZ Live - but insisted she is not pursuing any inheritance, and demanded the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Pete Davidson has' never been more excited for anything' as he prepares to become a father for the first time.

Pete Davidson has 'never been more excited for anything' as he prepares to become a dad

Pete Davidson has "never been more excited for anything" as he prepares to become a father for the first time.

The 31-year-old comedian is expecting his first child with his girlfriend, the model and actor Elsie Hewitt, 29.

Speaking on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Wednesday (06.08.25), the comedian and actor said: "I'm stoked. I can't wait. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Arctic Monkeys appear to be preparing for a comeback as they rejig their website and launch a new record company

Arctic Monkeys launch new record company and rejig website as reunion rumours heighten

Arctic Monkeys appear to be preparing for a comeback.

The indie rock legends have kept a low-profile with the band having not released any new music since their 2022 LP The Car, while they have been on hiatus from playing live since 2023.

However, those in attendance at the Music Week Awards at London's JW Marriott Grosvenor House, in May, ...Read more

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Q&A: Bailey Zimmerman on what he learned from his dad and what he's learning about God

LOS ANGELES — Bailey Zimmerman bounds into a conference room at his manager's office in Beverly Hills with the puppyish enthusiasm of someone even younger than he is. At 25, Zimmerman has already scored four No. 1 country radio hits — including "Rock and a Hard Place" and the namesake track from his double-platinum 2023 debut, "Religiously. ...Read more

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Q&A: Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik talks writing and repurposing songs for causes and more

Singer, pianist and songwriter John Ondrasik is on the phone from his home in Los Angeles in July, a few days ahead of taking the band with which he is synonymous, Five for Fighting, to play the Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana, outside Chicago.

“A couple of years ago, when I was in Ukraine, I got pierogies from Ground Zero, so I have a high ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / John Oliver won't listen to Jay Leno

John Oliver takes 'hard pass' on listening to Jay Leno

John Oliver has slammed Jay Leno for his recent warning to talk show hosts.

The Last Week Tonight presenter insisted he will take a "hard pass" on listening to the veteran broadcaster - who hosted The Tonight Show from 1992 until 2009 and again from 2010 to 2014 - after Jay suggested some late night stars were alienating "half an audience" with...Read more