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Quinta Brunson wants thousands of Philly kids to have free school field trips

PHILADELPHIA — Quinta Brunson wants you to dig into your pocket to make free field trips possible for Philadelphia students.

The actress, writer and comedian — along with Philadelphia School District officials and the leader of the district’s nonprofit arm — announced the “Quinta Brunson Field Trip Fund” on Tuesday.

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Q&A: 'Landman' star Andy Garcia talks Season 2 and filming in North Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas — Andy Garcia is looking forward to audiences seeing more of his “Landman” character.

The 69-year-old actor plays cartel boss Gallino in the Paramount+ show that releases episodes weekly on Sundays. Garcia first appeared in the show’s Season 1 finale, where he saves Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris from being killed...Read more

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New on DVD: Enjoy 'Good Fortune' with Ansari's directorial debut

A comedy about a guardian angel swapping the lives of a struggling gig worker and his wealthy boss tops the DVD releases for the week of Dec. 9.

"Good Fortune": Keanu Reeves portrays Gabriel, a not-so-effective guardian angel trying to help the struggling Arj (Aziz Ansari) in this comedy, which also features Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra ...Read more

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Netflix announces an additional 150 theaters will show 'Stranger Things' finale

LOS ANGELES — The fandom behind hit sci-fi series "Stranger Things" is a force to be reckoned with. Netflix said Tuesday that the show's roughly two-hour finale will be available for viewing in 150 more theaters than previously announced.

The last episode to the sci-fi show's final season will be released on Netflix Dec. 31 and in more than ...Read more

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Taylor Sheridan's 'The Madison' returns to North Texas for Season 2 filming

FORT WORTH, Texas — Taylor Sheridan’s “The Madison” is returning to North Texas to film Season 2.

The Michelle Pfeiffer-led show already filmed its first season in Montana and North Texas last year, but has not released any episodes yet. The show is described as a “heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York ...Read more

Mars Co-Op, rapper who recorded with the Roots, has died

PHILADELPHIA — Mars Co-Op, the Philadelphia rapper known for the standout verse he contributed to the Roots’ song “Clones” from 1996, has died.

His death last week was confirmed on Sunday by Dice Raw, the Philly rapper who is a long-standing member of the extended Roots family, and was first reported on AllHipHop.com.

Mars Co-Op, who ...Read more

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Amy Schumer addresses her marriage after weight loss

Amy Schumer has insisted the future of her marriage has "nothing to do with weight loss or autism".

The 44-year-old actress has addressed the state of her relationship with chef Chris Fischer following reports they had split, and she insisted her recent body overhaul and him being on the autism spectrum don't play into whether or not they stay ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman star together in Song Sung Blue.

Hugh Jackman 'learned about acting' with Kate Hudson on Song Sung Blue

Hugh Jackman "became a better actor" working with Kate Hudson on Song Sung Blue.

The pair star in the acclaimed new movie as couple Mike and Claire Sardina - who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning and Thunder - and The Greatest Showman actor learnt lessons from his co-star despite his vast experience on both stage and screen.

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Bang Showbiz / Penny Lancaster is grateful for her marriage to Sir Rod Stewart

Penny Lancaster considers it a 'gift' that she found love with Sir Rod Stewart

Penny Lancaster thinks it is a "gift" that she and her husband Sir Rod Stewart found love with one another.

The 54-year-old model married the Maggie May hitmaker in 2007 and has reflected on the joyful life they have together - despite Rod, 80, having vowed not to remarry or have any more children following his divorce from supermodel Rachel ...Read more

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Mary McNamara: How Hollywood helped build the air travel industry

Everyone knows the song “On the Good Ship Lollipop.” Shirley Temple’s signature tune has become a cultural touchstone, showing up in the history of the Chicago mob (it was the nickname of the Cicero crew) and, of course, “The Simpsons.”

But if you haven’t seen the 1934 film “Bright Eyes,” you might not know that the ship in ...Read more

Spaceballs 2 gets major update from Josh Gad

Josh Gad has revealed Spaceballs 2 has finished filming.

The sequel to director Mel Brooks' 1987 sci-fi parody flick entered production in September, and Gad - who stars in and is the co-writer and producer of the movie - has now announced principal photography on Spaceballs 2 has wrapped.

Taking to Facebook, the 44-year-old actor said: "I ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jordan Peeleand Sam Raimi are to produce the horror film Portrait of God

Jordan Peele and Sam Raimi team up for horror movie Portrait of God

Jordan Peele and Sam Raimi have teamed up on the horror movie Portrait of God.

The 46-year-old director and The Evil Dead filmmaker, 66, are to produce Universal Pictures' upcoming spooky flick, Deadline has said.

The movie will be the first time Peele and Raimi - two of the biggest names in the horror genre - have worked together.

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Kylie Minogue compares festive chart battle with Mariah Carey to trying to tame a tidal wave

Kylie Minogue says battling Mariah Carey for Christmas number one is like "trying to stop a tidal wave".

The Australian pop princess has a chance of scoring her first Yuletide chart-topper with her festive hit XMAS, one of the new tracks released on the 10th anniversary reissue of Kylie Christmas - dubbed Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped) - but ...Read more

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Travis Barker pays tribute to regular collaborator Poorstacy

Rapper Poorstacy has died at the age of 26.

The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner confirmed the alternative star's tragic death to Page Six on Monday (01.12.25). The Boca Raton Police reported that the artist died on Saturday (29.11.25), following an "incident" at a local hotel. He was transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive.

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Bang Showbiz / Rihanna is loving life as a mother of three.

Rihanna loves seeing her three kids growing up

Rihanna is loving seeing her children grow up.

The Diamonds hitmaker and her partner A$AP Rocky welcomed daughter Rocki into the world in September, having already had sons RZA, three, and Riot, two, together, and the 37-year-old singer is loving life as a mother-of-three.

She told Extra: "The babies are amazing. They're all getting bigger and...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Charli xcx hails from a mixed-race background

Charli xcx didn't feel 'accepted' because of her mixed-race identity

Charli xcx "never felt accepted" because of her mixed-race background.

The 33-year-old singer was raised in England by her Indian mother and Scottish father and explained that her feelings of being an outsider contributed to the making of last year's hit album Brat.

In conversation with Swedish rapper Yung Lean for Dazed magazine, Charli said:...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Scarlett Johansson's romance with Colin Jost started in awkward fashion

Scarlett Johansson was 'flustered' during her first date with husband Colin Jost

Scarlett Johansson behaved awkwardly during her first date with husband Colin Jost.

The 41-year-old actress married the Saturday Night Live star in 2020 but admits that she feared the romance would be short-lived after she "panicked" due to a lack of dating experience on their first romantic evening together.

Scarlett - who has previously been...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for Dec. 2 and beyond

Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:

DECEMBER

2: Code 3

2: The Gilded Age: The Complete Third Season

2: The Handmaid's Tale: Season Six

2: The Killer

2: His Girl Friday

2: Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray

9: Good Fortune

9: The Strangers: Chapter 2

9: Dead of Winter

9: ...Read more

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Q&A: How a homegrown Bay Area artist finds success in Knocksmith Magazine

CONCORD, Calif. — Shaun “Shauny B” Smith is an artist and magazine owner who publishes Knocksmith Magazine about twice a year. Having grown up around Pittsburg with a major affliction for rap and hip hop music, he set out in 2003 to start his own record label, which then morphed into Knocksmight Magazine.

While he ran his magazine since ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Madonna has been angered by Donald Trump's silence on World AIDS Day.

Madonna blasts Donald Trump for 'absurd' silence on World AIDS Day

Madonna has slammed Donald Trump for refusing to acknowledge World AIDS Day.

The Material Girl hitmaker lashed out at the US President and his administration for their silence on Monday (01.12.25) - the international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic.

Madonna wrote in an Instagram post: "Today is World AIDS Day. For four ...Read more