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Column: Hometown music critic relives 'longest, hardest day' when Prince died

MINNEAPOLIS — The nighttime is my time. Those 2 a.m. Prince pop-up performances at Paisley Park, I was so there. No need to get up in the morning because my work shift didn’t start until 3 p.m.

Nonetheless, as a diligent newspaper reporter, I kept my cellphone on the nightstand. Ringer in vibrate mode.

The vibrations woke me from a light ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld recently welcomed their first child

Josh Allen wants to set an example for his daughter

Josh Allen wants to win the Super Bowl to set a good example for his daughter.

The 29-year-old sports star and Hailee Steinfeld, his wife, welcomed their baby girl into the world earlier this month, and Josh has revealed that he's now doubly committed to winning on the football field.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the new NFL season, the ...Read more

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Movie review: 'Michael' an uncanny yet shallow portrayal of King of Pop's rise

There are many uncanny things in “Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, that literally made my jaw drop. For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed. He plays John Branca, the bulldog entertainment lawyer Michael Jackson hires to fire his abusive father/manager. Then there’s the computer...Read more

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival announces 2027 dates, ticket sales

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival hadn’t been over more than an hour or two when early Monday, April 20, the festival announced its dates and ticket prices for 2027.

Nothing like striking while the iron is hot, the sounds of Sunday headliner Karol G are still ringing in festivalgoers’ ears, and the campgrounds...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Noel Gallagher has been busy penning new tunes.

Noel Gallagher provides exciting studio update

Noel Gallagher is actively writing new music.

Speaking on talkSPORT's DriveTime, the musician said he's "noodling away" on fresh ideas, adding that songwriting is simply "what I do" when pressed on what he meant.

He stopped short of confirming whether the music is destined for Oasis or his High Flying Birds, keeping his cards close to his ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Anne Hathaway stars in the new movie

Anne Hathaway felt 'pressure' making The Devil Wears Prada 2, but why?

Anne Hathaway felt the weight of "pressure" while shooting The Devil Wears Prada 2.

The Oscar-winning actress reprised the role of Andrea 'Andy' Sachs for the long-awaited film sequel, and while Anne was conscious of the outside pressure, she didn't allow it to bother her on set.

The 43-year-old actress told E! News: "I'm kind of through that ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Justin Theroux is loving fatherhood

Justin Theroux is in 'heaven' as a dad

Justin Theroux is loving his experience of fatherhood.

The 54-year-old actor recently became a dad for the first time, when his wife Nicole gave birth to a baby boy, and Justin has reflected on his early experiences of parenthood, describing it as "wonderful".

Speaking to E! News, Justin - who married Nicole in 2025 - said: "I'm in heaven. It'...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Josh Hutcherson's confession about Taylor Swift made him a target for her fans.

Josh Hutcherson claims Taylor Swift's fans threatened to 'destroy' him

Josh Hutcherson claims Taylor Swift's fans threatened to "destroy" him after he admitted he wasn't a fan of her music.

The Hunger Games star confessed he's not a "Swiftie" during a photoshoot with his I Love LA costar Jordan Firstman and he's revealed the admission led to him being viciously trolled by Taylor's ardent followers.

In an ...Read more

Diane Keaton's belongings to be sold

Diane Keaton's personal possessions are being sold off six months after her death.

The Annie Hall actress passed away in October at the age of 79 and it's now been confirmed her belongings - including her art collection and "notable fashion pieces from her coveted wardrobe" - are going under the hammer.

A statement from auctioneers Bonhams ...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for April 21 and beyond

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

APRIL

21: Send Help

21: Primate

21: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

21: Shelter

21: The Strangers: Chapter 3

21: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

21: Die My Love

21: Christy

21: Abbott Elementary: The Complete Fourth Season

21: Task: The ...Read more

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How a geriatric Colorado beaver with a tree allergy inspired Pixar's 'Hoppers' movie

DENVER — A dearly departed, geriatric Colorado beaver with a tree allergy served as a major inspiration for Pixar’s latest animated delight, “Hoppers.”

Pixar creators studied Ginger, formerly a resident of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, as part of their research for the beaver-centric film with an eco-friendly message. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jung Kook still doesn't see himself as 'star' despite his record-breaking success with BTS and a slew of solo hits

Jung Kook doesn't see himself as a pop star 'yet'

BTS star Jung Kook doesn't see himself as a pop star "yet".

The 28-year-old K-pop idol has had massive success as a member of the record-breaking South Korean boy band, and as a solo artist, but he admits he personally doesn't feel like he's reached the level of stardom others attribute to him.

In a YouTube interview for Rolling Stone, he said...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Rita Ora is to star in Honeymoon with Harry

Rita Ora starring in Honeymoon with Harry

Rita Ora has joined the cast of Honeymoon with Harry.

The 35-year-old pop star has landed her latest acting role in the comedy-drama alongside Kevin Costner, Jake Gyllenhaal and Sarah Pidgeon.

Based on Bart Baker's book of the same name, Honeymoon with Harry tells the story of a rough-around-the-edges man (Gyllenhaal) who shares an unwanted ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ryan Reynolds has suggested that Deadpool will be a 'supporting character' going forward

'He is a supporting character': Ryan Reynolds hints at different Deadpool direction

Ryan Reynolds has indicated that Deadpool will be a "supporting character" in future movies.

The 49-year-old actor has revealed that he has "some stuff kind of written" for a new film featuring his wisecracking superhero, but suggested that it is unlikely to be a standalone Deadpool 4 picture.

Reynolds told NBC's Sunday Today: "I have some ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Anne Hathaway wants to start work on The Princess Diaries 3

Anne Hathaway wants The Princess Diaries 3 to be her 'next' film

Anne Hathaway wants The Princess Diaries 3 to be her "next" film project.

The 43-year-old actress has been busy working on The Devil Wears Prada 2 and she's confessed the sequel "took over" her plans to get the next Princess Diaries movie underway but Anne is adamant she now wants to focus on getting the project greenlit.

She told ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Eddie Murphy has enjoyed huge success in Hollywood

Mike Myers hails Hollywood 'legend' Eddie Murphy

Mike Myers thinks Eddie Murphy is a "legend".

The 62-year-old actor has worked with Eddie, 65, on the Shrek film franchise since 2001, and Mike has relished the experience of collaborating with the comedy star.

Mike told Extra: "Obviously, I never got to work with Chaplin, never got to work with Peter Sellers, Alec Guinness, but I can say to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Skepta has opened up about his new music

Skepta is adding 'finishing touches' to new album Fork and Knife

Skepta adding "finishing touches" to his new album Fork and Knife.

The new record will be the musician's first studio album since he dropped Ignorance Is Bliss in 2019 and he's already picked 17 tracks revealing the release is full of "celebratory energy" because it was recorded while he was travelling the world and it's packed with "party ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tate McRae has shared details of her creative process

Tate McRae explores her 'vulnerabilities' through music

Tate McRae is happy to explore her "vulnerabilities and insecurities" through her music.

The 22-year-old pop star has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, and Tate has now opened up about her creative process, revealing that she's happy to share her vulnerabilities with her fans.

Tate told Billboard: "I want people to listen to my music ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld tied the knot last year

NFL star Josh Allen wanted to keep his broken bone

Josh Allen "really wanted" to keep his broken bone after undergoing foot surgery.

The 29-year-old sports star recently went under the knife, during the NFL offseason, to fix a foot injury, and Josh has revealed that he actually wanted to keep hold of his broken bone.

The Buffalo Bills star - who is married to actress Hailee Steinfeld - told ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin have spoken out about an incident at their home

Dylan Sprouse using humour to cope after confrontation with intruder

Dylan Sprouse and his wife Barbara Palvin have been using humour to cope after a confrontation with an alleged intruder at their home.

The Suite Life of Zach and Cody star is believed to have tackled a trespasser and held them at gunpoint as cops rushed to their home in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills on Friday (17.04.26) - and now the couple have...Read more