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The Incredible Hulk creator Kenneth Johnson reveals why Lou Ferrigno was banned from speaking in iconic show

The Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno was banned from speaking in the 1970s series because he had a New York accent.

The show - based on the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby - ran between 1977 and 1982 and was repeated throughout the '80s as well as spawning a series of television films.

It was created by Kenneth ...Read more

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'The Rip' review: Damon, Affleck rip through tough talking crime thriller

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are cops on the edge of the law in "The Rip," a tough-talking, chest-thumping, ultramacho police thriller where the only crosses are double crosses and the only trust is full of deceit.

Damon is Lieutenant Dane Dumars and Affleck is Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne, and the pair works for the Miami PD's Tactical ...Read more

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Adam Minter: 'Heated Rivalry' has given the NHL a test

Among the four major North American men’s sports leagues, the National Hockey League is the only one that has never had an openly gay player, active or retired. And, as anyone who has spent time around hockey knows, casual homophobia has long been and remains a part of rink and locker room culture.

So, it isn’t hyperbolic to say that the ...Read more

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Legendary Bay Area rock act Green Day to perform Super Bowl Sunday concert at Levi's

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Green Day, one of the most successful acts in Bay Area music history, is getting in on the Super Bowl Sunday fun.

The East Bay pop-rock band, which formed in Rodeo in 1987, will perform an opening ceremony set just moments prior to the big game taking place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8.

The performance by ...Read more

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Duran Duran, the Offspring and James Taylor set to headline 2026 BeachLife Festival

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Redondo Beach will once again be hit with a tidal wave of music as the BeachLife Festival returns with a nod to the ’80s, a touch of punk and some nostalgic rock.

Festival organizers for the May 1-3 event at Seaside Lagoon, which is expected to attract more than 30,000 people, announced the lineup on Friday, Jan. 16, and ...Read more

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Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday with new music and best wishes

Country music superstar Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday Monday with new music and greetings from friends.

The freshly minted octogenarian posted a new version of her 1977 tune “Light of a Pure Blue Morning” over the weekend, which she teased to in her Instagram story Monday. In a new video for the song, she’s accompanied by ...Read more

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Hippo Campus to lead 'ICE Out' protest concert in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — The first major anti-ICE protest concert in the Twin Cities has been announced at First Avenue for Feb. 15.

Billed as “ICE Out!,” the Sunday matinee show will be headlined by St. Paul-reared pop/rock stars Hippo Campus, with Papa Mbye, 26 Bats! and one more local music scene fixture to be announced — a mystery act whose ...Read more

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'Children are allowed to make mistakes...' David Beckham breaks silence in wake of Brooklyn's social media rant

David Beckham has broken his silence following his son Brooklyn's astonishing Instagram rant in which he accused his family of putting Brand Beckham "first" as the feud between him and his wife Nicola Peltz and his parents intensifies.

On Monday night (19.01.26), Brooklyn, 26, posted the bombshell statement on social media in which he ...Read more

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Midnight Oil founder Rob Hirst dies aged 70 after battle with cancer

Midnight Oil founder Rob Hirst has died at the age of 70.

In April 2025, the drummer revealed he had been battling stage three pancreatic cancer since 2023. His band confirmed his death on Tuesday (20.01.26), admitting they have been left "shattered" by the devastating loss.

A statement on their social media pages read: "After fighting ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Matt Damon was left 'sobbing' after reading the script for Interstellar

Matt Damon reveals the Christopher Nolan movie that left him 'sobbing'

Matt Damon was left "sobbing" after reading the script for Interstellar.

The 55-year-old actor appeared in Sir Christopher Nolan's 2014 sci-fi blockbuster as the cowardly astronaut Dr. Mann, and with Damon collaborating with the director again on The Odyssey, he has shared that Interstellar is his favorite Nolan movie due to its emotional, ...Read more

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Morrissey cancels yet another 2026 show

Morrissey has cancelled yet another date of his 2026 US tour.

The former Smiths frontman was due to take to the stage at the Duke Energy Center For The Arts' Mahaffey Theater on Tuesday night (20.01.26), but he has pulled out citing "artist illness".

A Ticketmaster statement read: "Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your ...Read more

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Noel Gallagher returns to work, raising speculation new music is in the works

Noel Gallagher has returned to work following the festive break, fuelling fresh speculation that new music could be on the way after a hugely successful year for Oasis.

The guitarist confirmed he was heading back into work on Monday (19.01.26) after enjoying time off at the end of 2025. Speaking on Radio 5 Football Daily last week, Noel ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Rebecca Loos is 'glad' after Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's statement

Rebecca Loos reacts to Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's explosive statement

Rebecca Loos is pleased Brooklyn Peltz Beckham is "standing up for himself".

The 48-year-old former model and David Beckham's former PA - who has long alleged that they had an affair in the early 2000s, which he has always denied - has responded to the retired footballer's son's explosive statement about his ongoing family feud.

She wrote on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jodie Foster has recalled being' mauled by a lion' on a film set.

Jodie Foster has scars after being 'mauled by a lion' as a child star

Jodie Foster still has scars after being "mauled by a lion" as a child.

The 63-year-old actress has recalled a terrifying experience at just nine years old on the set of 1972 Disney film Napoleon and Samantha, when she was attacked by the big cat.

Revealing she has "many scars" from the incident, she told W Magazine: "I was mauled by a lion ...Read more

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Ashton Kutcher clarifies his shower habits years after bathing debate

Ashton Kutcher has insisted he does shower years after widespread debate about his bathing habits.

Back in 2021, the 47-year-old actor and his 42-year-old wife Mila Kunis sparked controversy after claiming they prefer to bathe themselves or their children when they look physically dirty.

Reflecting on the backlash years later, Ashton told ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Billie Eilish has launched a blistering attack on ICE

Billie Eilish lambasts ICE violence as she collects environmental award

Billie Eilish hit out at ICE as she received an award for her environmental advocacy.

The 24-year-old singer was honoured with the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award in Atlanta at the weekend but used her speech to denounce the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and President Donald Trump's hardline policies on the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Claire Foy played Queen Elizabeth II in the early seasons of The Crown

Claire Foy compares The Crown to a 'blockbuster film'

Claire Foy has likened starring in The Crown to being in a "blockbuster film".

The 41-year-old actress portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of the Netflix royal drama and says that the attention that came with the role was transformative for her career.

Claire told the Radio Times magazine: "I'd been working for almost 10 ...Read more

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Mary J. Blige turned down Rihanna's mega-hit Umbrella

Mary J. Blige has revealed she turned down Rihanna's 2007 hit Umbrella.

The R'n'B legend claims she was offered the mega-hit featuring Jay-Z - who co-wrote the song with its producers Tricky Stewart and Kuk Harrell, with additional writing contributions coming from The-Dream - but ultimately decided it didn't suit her.

Appearing on the 7PM in ...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for Jan. 20 and beyond

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

JANUARY

20: Wicked: For Good

20: One Battle After Another

20: Roofman

20: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

20: Altered

20: Blue Lights: Season Three

20: Fackham Hall

20: Truth & Treason

20: Captain Blood

20: Caught by the Tides

20: The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Timothy Busfield has been removed from the film You Deserve Each Other.

Timothy Busfield edited out of You Deserve Each Other amid child sex abuse charges

Timothy Busfield has been edited out of the movie You Deserve Each Other in the wake of his child sex abuse charges.

The 68-year-old actor was set to play a supporting role in the rom-com led by Meghann Fahy and Penn Badgley but has now been removed from the Amazon MGM Studios flick after being charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact...Read more