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Kristen Bell joins Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has cast Kristen Bell as pink hedgehog Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4.

The news broke this week when Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic himself, shared how delighted he was that Kristen -- beloved for her roles in Frozen, Veronica Mars and The Good Place -- was joining the voice cast.

He wrote on ...Read more

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North West signs with record label Gamma as her music and brand ambitions accelerate

North West has officially inked a deal with Gamma, the independent entertainment company run by former Apple executive Larry Jackson -- signalling the 12‑year‑old rising talent's most serious move into music yet.

Sources told Rolling Stone that North has already begun recording sessions under the new partnership.

Gamma has quickly built a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Heidi Klum wants to release a Halloween anthem

Heidi Klum wants to make Halloween track with Diplo

Heidi Klum wants to record a Halloween track with Diplo.

Model Heidi, 52, released her Christmas single Wonderland in 2006, and she now thinks it is a good idea to release a new anthem for another cultural season.

The star - who goes big every Halloween with her elaborate costumes - told People: "Ooh, see, maybe this is our new something that ...Read more

Tributes pour in for Eric Dane as the acting world mourns a great

Ashton Kutcher and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson have led tributes to the late Eric Dane.

The Grey's Anatomy star passed away on Thursday (19.02.26), at the age of 53, 10 months after he publicly shared his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and causes loss of ...Read more

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Eric Dane, Dr. McSteamy of 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies of ALS at 53

Actor Eric Dane, best known for wooing "Grey's Anatomy" audiences as plastic surgeon Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan, has died following a public battle with ALS.

A TV star whose career spanned from "Saved by the Bell" to "Euphoria" and beyond, Dane died Thursday, his publicist announced in a statement. He was 53.

"With heavy hearts, we share that ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hailey Bieber founded Rhode in 2022

Hailey Bieber reveals how health scare changed her life

Hailey Bieber's 2022 health scare prompted her to create Rhode.

The 29-year-old model - who is married to pop star Justin Bieber - founded the popular skincare brand shortly after she suffered a mini stroke and underwent heart surgery.

Speaking on Jake Shane's Therapuss podcast, Hailey shared: "I think that situation made me a little bit extra...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hilary Duff has returned to the music business

Returning to the music business is scary, says Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff found her return to the music industry to be "scary".

The 38-year-old star is releasing her first album in 11 years with Luck... or Something - but Hilary admits to hesitating before she made her return to the music business.

Hilary told Rolling Stone: "Everyone has a way to tell you how they feel about what you make, and that felt...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by police

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest was a very sad, says Donald Trump

Donald Trump thinks Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest was a "very sad thing".

The 66-year-old royal was arrested at his Sandringham home on Thursday (02.19.26) on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, and the US President has described his arrest as "very, very sad".

The 79-year-old president said: "I think it's a shame. I think it's ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / James Van Der Beek died aged 48

Algee Smith hails 'giving and caring' James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek was a "great leader on set", according to Algee Smith.

The Dawson's Creek star passed away on February 11, aged 48, and Algee has now opened up about his experience of working with James on The Gates, their new horror movie.

Algee, 31, told Extra: "I just want to send love to James' family and to James … He was just such a...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce's teammate defends NFL star

Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones has launched an impassioned defence of Travis Kelce.

The 36-year-old sports star - who is engaged to Taylor Swift - recently received criticism from NFL analyst Mike Tannenbaum, who suggested that the Chiefs should look to move on from Travis.

Mike said on ESPN: "I would move on from Travis Kelce and let me ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Khloe Kardashian is open to having more kids

Khloe Kardashian reveals her family plans

Khloe Kardashian would "want to be married" before having any more kids.

The 41-year-old reality star already has Tatum, three, and True, seven, with her ex-partner Tristan Thompson - but Khloe isn't sure if she's ready to expand her family.

Speaking on her Khloe in Wonder Land podcast, she explained: "I don't know if I have the bandwidth for ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Timothee Chalamet has shared his thoughts on AI.

Timothee Chalamet wants AI integrated in an 'ethical' way

Timothee Chalamet thinks AI is set to change the movie business.

The 30-year-old actor believes Gen Z will bear the brunt of teaching society how to live with AI - but Timothee accepts that he also has a duty to support them in order to achieve that.

Speaking at Variety and CNN's town hall event in Texas - where he appeared alongside Matthew ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hailey Bieber has discussed her experiences of fame

Fame is mentally exhausting, says Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber has found fame to be "mentally exhausting".

The 29-year-old model - who is married to pop star Justin Bieber - admits that it's easy to lose a sense of perspective when you're in the spotlight.

Speaking on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, Hailey shared: "'What the f*** did I ever do to you?' It's that times a million of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'released under investigation'

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been "released under investigation".

The 66-year-old royal has been seen leaving a police station in Aylsham, following his arrest earlier on Thursday (02.19.26), and Thames Valley Police has now released a public statement, confirming that Mountbatten-Windsor has been released.

The statement reads: "Thames ...Read more

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Blue Note Jazz Festival 2026: Patti LaBelle, Wyclef Jean and Gregory Porter top lineup

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Blue Note Jazz festival is back with a jazzy lineup for its annual summer show.

This year’s event, hosted by Arsenio Hall and happening at the Hollywood Bowl June 13-14, features Patti LaBelle, Wyclef Jean, Gregory Porter, Samara Joy, Yussef Dayes, Cimafunk, Kokoroko, Elena Pinderhughes, Herbie Hancock Institute of ...Read more

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Goldenvoice Presents April brings Coachella artists to SoCal venues

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival may take over the Empire Polo Club in April, but some of its most exciting performances will unfold far from the festival grounds.

Goldenvoice Presents April returns with more than 25 intimate shows from Coachella artists performing at venues across Los Angeles, Pomona and San ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Amanda Seyfried feels proud of her latest projects

Amanda Seyfried welcomes women making movies for women

Amanda Seyfried is thrilled to see women "making movies for women".

The 40-year-old actress stars in The Housemaid alongside Sydney Sweeney and in The Testament of Ann Lee, and Amanda insists that she feels equally proud of both films, even though they're vastly different.

Speaking at a Berlin Film Festival press conference, Amanda explained: ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Matthew McConaughey has embraced AI

Matthew McConaughey: Don't try to deny AI

Matthew McConaughey thinks there's no point trying to "deny" AI technology.

The 56-year-old actor has decided to embrace AI, and the award-winning star has explained why he trademarked his catchphrase from Dazed and Confused, the 1993 coming-of-age comedy film.

Speaking at Variety and CNN's town hall event in Texas, McConaughey said: "It's ...Read more

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Brandi Glanville says face parasite and disfigurement were caused by damaged breast implants

Brandi Glanville finally has some answers about what caused her mysterious facial issues — her breast implants.

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum is "taking care of the face now that [she's] figured out what was wrong," Glanville told TMZ on Wednesday. The outlet caught up with her as she was leaving a doctor's office where she had...Read more

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White House communications director blasts Bruce Springsteen with his own lyrics

NEW YORK — The White House is writing off Bruce Springsteen — and it’s using the Boss’ own lyrics to do it.

Springsteen and his E Street Band earlier this week announced that their 20-stop “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour” will kick off on March 31 with a performance in Minneapolis. The location, a site of ongoing unrest since the ...Read more