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New video games worth playing: Dispatch, Keeper, Ball x Pit

The past few weeks have seen some major video game releases, including Ghost of Yōtei, Battlefield 6, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. On top of that, the nominee announcements for December’s Game Awards have brought attention back to some titles that have gotten love all year, like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hollow ...Read more

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Spotify Wepa'd: Bad Bunny reclaims title of most-streamed artist globally

LOS ANGELES — The reign of Taylor Swift has officially ended on Spotify: It’s Benito’s casita once again.

On Wednesday the streaming service celebrated its annual Wrapped Day by sharing global listening data from January through early December and named Bad Bunny its top-streamed artist of the year globally.

This is the “Baile ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sarah Paulson has revealed what she seeks in an on-screen role

Sarah Paulson: I look for things that represent human behavior

Sarah Paulson seeks roles that "represent human behavior".

The 50-year-old actress has enjoyed huge success on stage and screen over the years, and Sarah has revealed what she looks for in her roles.

Speaking to Extra, Sarah explained: "I just look for things that represent human behavior and sometimes that comes in packages that aren't so ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Leonardo DiCaprio has confessed that he fears for the future of cinema.

Leonardo DiCaprio fears for the 'future of the cinematic experience'

Leonardo DiCaprio thinks the "future of the cinematic experience" is under more threat than ever before.

The 51-year-old actor believes that streaming has transformed the movie industry, and cinemas are now facing a bigger threat than ever.

Speaking to Deadline, DiCaprio explained: "This year seems like one of the most lightning-rod moments in...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Khloe Kardashian has revealed one of her big fears.

Khloe Kardashian reveals her ghost fears

Khloe Kardashian is scared of ghosts.

The 41-year-old reality star - who has True, seven, and Tatum, three, with ex-partner Tristan Thompson - has admitted to sleeping with the light on after suffering a terrifying experience years ago.

During the latest episode of her Khloe in Wonder Land podcast, she recalled: "I was sleeping -- it was at ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the 1997 movie.

Leonardo DiCaprio 'is in an incredibly fortunate position'

Leonardo DiCaprio believes Titanic allowed him to become the "conductor of [his] own choices".

The 51-year-old actor starred alongside Kate Winslet in the record-breaking movie back in 1997, and DiCaprio admits that the James Cameron-directed project changed the course of his career.

Asked if had any regrets about appearing in the movie, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Miley Cyrus has opened up about her engagement

Miley Cyrus was 'surprised' by Maxx Morando's proposal

Miley Cyrus was "so, so surprised" by Maxx Morando's proposal.

The loved-up couple recently announced their engagement after four years of dating, and Miley has now shared details of Maxx's proposal, revealing that he popped the question during a trip to Japan.

During an appearance on Good Morning America, Miley shared: "I actually had never ...Read more

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce shares details of trip to Italy with Taylor Swift

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two-time Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney joined the "New Heights" podcast this week, and he bonded with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in a couple of ways.

First, both attended the University of Cincinnati, although Clooney admitted he was only there for “a minute.”

And both have been to Italy. Kelce was ...Read more

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Here's every single time 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' airs on TV in 2025

One might argue that the secular star of Christmas, in a close race with Santa Claus himself, is Rudolph.

The Rankin/Bass television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which premiered on NBC in 1964, has become perhaps the most cherished of holiday viewing traditions (as well as the longest-running holiday special in TV history). ...Read more

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Weezer bassist Scott Shriner's wife Jillian Lauren files for divorce months after LAPD shooting

LOS ANGELES — Weezer’s longtime bassist Scott Shriner and his wife Jillian Lauren are going their separate ways after 20 years of marriage — and months after the latter allegedly exchanged gunfire with Los Angeles police earlier this year.

The bestselling “Everything You Ever Wanted” author, 52, filed her petition for divorce on ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

'100 NIGHTS OF HERO'

Rated PG-13 for sexual material, some bloody images and language.

What it’s about: In a fantastical ancient world, a bride trapped in a sexless marriage finds liberation through stories.

The kid attractor factor: This is more of a tween-attractor movie, aimed at a young adult audience with its fairy-tale setting, ...Read more

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Movie review: Brazil's 'The Secret Agent' an intoxicating political thriller

Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” opens with a curious warning. “Our story is set in the Brazil of 1977,” white text reads as a yellow Volkswagen Beetle pulls into a gas station, “a period of great mischief.”

That’s an interesting way to describe this period, during the military dictatorship that ...Read more

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Q&A: 'Fackham Hall' director reveals why the film spoof removed 4 great jokes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In director Jim O’Hanlon’s comedy “Fackham Hall,” everything on screen is a picture-perfect recreation of classic English period dramas such as “Downton Abbey,” “Gosford Park,” or “Upstairs, Downstairs.”

Except for the dialogue and occasional sight gags, which hilariously parody the genre as thoroughly as...Read more

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Legendary rock band Phish jamming back to Sphere in 2026

LAS VEGAS — Phish’s Sphere production from April 2024 seemed far too elaborate to run just four shows. As Phishheads hoped and expected, the vaunted jam band is back.

The band formed in 1983 in Burlington, Vermont, has booked nine dates in 2026: April 16, 17, 18; 23, 24, 25 and 30; and May 1-2. Ticket presales run through 9 a.m. Monday ...Read more

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'Wizard of Oz at Sphere' has generated nearly $200 million in ticket sales, company says

LAS VEGAS — The Emerald City is delivering green to Sphere.

“The Wizard of Oz” movie/theatrical experience has surpassed 1.5 million tickets sold and has generated nearly $200 million in ticket sales, Sphere Entertainment announced Tuesday.

The immersive, AI-enhanced experience opened in September. The production surpassed 1 million in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bad Bunny as dominated Spotify Wrapped in 2025.

Bad Bunny tops 2025 Spotify Wrapped global artist rankings

Bad Bunny has been named the top global artist on Spotify for the fourth time.

The 31-year-old rapper has reclaimed the title - which he previously held in 2020, 2021 and 2022 - with over 19.8 billion streams around the world in 2025.

As revealed by this year's Spotify Wrapped, Bunny edged out runner-up Taylor Swift to take the crown.

The ...Read more

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Sound Advice: High-tech skin care and dental devices

Q. We purchased an RF skin-tightening machine three years ago based on your articles. Do you know how long these machines last or, in other words, do they lose their effectiveness over a certain period of time?

—R.K., Minneapolis

A. For those who are unfamiliar, RF skin-tightening machines use radio-frequency energy to heat up the skin under...Read more

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Q&A: Actor and director Robert Townsend raises funds for Chicago nonprofits with pop-up film fest

CHICAGO — Chicago native Robert Townsend has done it all. He is all things writer, director, actor, comedian and producer, whose portfolio includes work with entertainment mainstays like Denzel Washington, Ruth Carter, Jenifer Lewis, the Wayans family, Halle Berry, Taye Diggs and Beyoncé in her debut acting role in MTV’s 2001 musical “...Read more

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While movie theaters struggle, Chicago's historic Music Box is adding a third screen

CHICAGO — Times have been tough for movie exhibitors thanks to the one-two punch of streaming and a pandemic, but Chicago’s Music Box Theatre is going strong regardless. The historic art house cinema on Tuesday announced the addition of a new 100-seat third screen at its Southport Avenue location, as well as the purchase of another historic ...Read more

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Foo Fighters bring benefit concert to Kia Forum to raise money for unhoused Angelenos

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Foo Fighters have announced a special benefit concert set for Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. The one-night event will raise funds and collect essential goods for two longtime partner organizations, Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission, both of which provide food, shelter and services to unhoused and ...Read more