Cher was "shocked" to find out her real name.

The 78-year-old singer was raised as Cherilyn Sarkisian, but in 1979, she applied for a copy of her birth certificate so she could officially change her moniker to reflect the one she used as a performer - and discovered she had actually been registered as Cheryl.

In an extract from her book 'Cher:...Read more

Kristin Chenoweth has agreed with Ariana Grande's assessment that 'Wicked's Glinda "might be a little in the closet".

The 56-year-old actress - who originated the role when it first opened on New York's Broadway in 2003 - admitted she had also felt her alter ego had feelings stronger than friendship for fellow witch Elphaba.

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Guns used in 'Rust' after the death of Halyna Hutchins were "basically paperweights".

Production on the Western was paused in October 2021 when a prop gun being held by lead actor Alec Baldwin discharged, killing the cinematographer and injuring director Joel Souza and when shooting resumed 18 months later, the filmmaker was determined all ...Read more

Bill Nighy had to "flee" a group of women who wanted him to strip in the street.

The 74-year-old actor is always happy to chat with fans when out and about but admitted his role as rock star Billy Mack in 'Love Actually' has given some the wrong idea about him.

He told Britain's Vogue magazine: "Because I'm this old bloke who took his clothes ...Read more

Zayn Malik paid tribute to the late Liam Payne on the first night of his tour on Saturday (23.11.24).

The 'Dusk Till Dawn' hitmaker played the first of his 'Stairway to the Sky Tour' shows at the O2 Academy in Leeds, north England, over the weekend and though he didn't speak about his former One Direction bandmate - who died last month after ...Read more

Kanye West is being sued for allegedly assaulting a model on the set of a music video.

The 'Stronger' hitmaker has been accused of choking 'America's Next Top Model' finalist Jenn An and subjecting her to "pornographic gagging" when she was working on the music video for La Roux's 'In for the Kill' at the Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan in 2010.

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Ethan Slater has claimed 'Wicked' features the "coolest shot" to ever exist in film.

The 32-year-old actor plays the role of Boq - the Munchkinlander man who was the school friend of Glinda The Good Witch (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo) - and he has teased that cinema-goers will witness one of the most ...Read more

Joan Armatrading would "stop being an artist" if she didn't move with the times.

The legendary singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has just put out her 13th studio album, 'How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean', and as with all her songs, the 73-year-old musician has drawn inspiration from her daily observations.

Some of the ...Read more

A guitar bought by the late George Harrison for £58 has sold for over £1 million at auction.

The late Beatles star's mother paid for the Resonet Futurama instrument in 1959 when he was a 16-year-old apprentice electrician, and he played the instrument at more than 320 Beatles gigs over the years and it has now gone under the hammer for $1....Read more

New Linkin Park singer Emily Armstrong has hailed the late Chester Bennington as a huge inspiration.

The former Dead Sara frontwoman has joined the group on their return from a seven-year break following the suicide of the singer and she's admitted his way of performing had a "monumental impact" on her own vocals.

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Jon Watts cancelled a planned 'Wolfs' sequel because he "no longer trusted" Apple.

The 43-year-old filmmaker's action comedy - which stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney - has become the most viewed feature film ever released on Apple TV+ and while there were plans for a follow-up in place, they have now been shelved due to the director's ...Read more

Idris Elba is set to join 'Masters of the Universe'.

The 'Luther' actor is set to play Duncan, Man-At-Arms in the upcoming Travis Knight-directed live action film for Amazon MGM and Mattel Films, Deadline reports.

Idris will be joining a star-studded cast in the upcoming blockbuster, as Nicholas Galitzine is already on board as He-Man, Camila ...Read more

Keira Knightley is excited about turning 40.

The 'Black Doves' star - who is married to musician James Righton and has Edie, nine, and four-year-old Delilah with him - will celebrate the milestone birthday in March 2025 and feels as if it will be "quite fun" because of where she and her children are at in life.

She told The Sunday Times: "Most...Read more

Billy Ray Cyrus has wished his daughter Miley Cyrus a happy birthday.

The 63-year-old country music singer is thought to have become somewhat estranged from pop superstar daughter Miley in the years after he divorced her mother Tish Cyrus but on Friday (23.11.23), he took to social media to acknowledge her publicly as she turned 32.

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Stanley Tucci is "very good" with the idea of death.

The 64-year-old actor - who is married to Felicity Blunt and has Matteo, nine, and six-year-old Emilia with her but also has twins Isabel and Nicolo, 24, as well as Camilla, 21, with his late first wife Kate - noted that his heritage has allowed him to be comfortable with mortality and wants ...Read more

Ariana Grande first saw a therapist at the age of eight.

The 31-year-old pop star was so affected by the divorce of her parents when she was a child that she ended up talking to a professional and still believes in the practice of seeking help today.

She is quoted by The Sun on Sunday's Bizarre column as saying: "I first saw a therapist when I...Read more

Classic 'Doctor Who' episode 'The War Games' has been colourised.

The seventh episode of the sixth series of the BBC sci-fi programme - which marked the final appearance of the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton) - originally aired in black-and-white in April 1969 but has now been remastered in colour and will air on BBC Four just days before ...Read more

ST. LOUIS — Two St. Louis brothers who run a record label are suing Universal Music Group, alleging they're owed millions in royalties from songs on St. Louis rapper Nelly's first two solo albums.

D2, a St. Louis record label started in a local community skating rink and run by twin brothers David and Darren Stith, filed the federal suit ...Read more

Meghan Trainor is getting a boob job.

The 30-year-old pop star - who has Riley, three, as well as 16-month-old Barry with her husband Daryl Sabara - has lost weight in recent months and intends to go under the knife now that she has finished with breastfeeding for now.

Speaking on her 'Workin' It' podcast, she said: "I'm getting a boob job. My...Read more