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Vanderpump Rules producers 'anticipated fan scepticism'

The 'Vanderpump Rules' producers anticipated fan "scepticism" towards the show's reboot.

The long-running reality series is returning with an all-new cast, and Alex Baskin - the executive producer of 'Vanderpump Rules' - has encouraged fans to approach the upcoming season with an open mind.

Speaking on 'The Viall Files' podcast, Alex explained...Read more

Selena Gomez: Being vulnerable can be scary

Selena Gomez found it "scary" to be so open about her mental health journey.

The 32-year-old beauty has been candid about her mental health struggles in recent years, but Selena admits that it was "scary to be that vulnerable".

The 'Wolves' hitmaker - who has been open about her struggles with both anxiety and depression - told Billboard: "At ...Read more

Filmmaker urges Vatican to share UFO knowledge

The Vatican has been accused of covering up what it knows about unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

UFO investigator and filmmaker Mark Christopher Lee has implored the Vatican to share its knowledge of UFOs, following the recent passing of Pope Francis and ahead of the appointment of a new Pope.

The filmmaker said: "If the Church is truly ...Read more

Jax Taylor attended rehab 'because his job was on the line'

Brittany Cartwright thinks Jax Taylor entered rehab because his TV career was at stake.

The 45-year-old reality star attended rehab in 2024, after struggling with addiction for years - but Brittany feels that Jax's decision was driven by fears over his TV career.

During an appearance on the 'MisSpelling' podcast, Brittany - who has Cruz, four,...Read more

Demi Moore recalls feeling 'terrified' by General Hospital role

Demi Moore felt "a little terrified" when she was cast in 'General Hospital'.

The 62-year-old actress joined the cast of the hit soap opera in 1981, and the role proved to be a real turning point in her career.

The Hollywood star told People: "I think the first big moment that kind of gave me a little bit of encouragement of, wow, this could ...Read more

Penn Badgley was 'close to broke' before Gossip Girl

Penn Badgley became financially independent at the age of 15.

The 38-year-old actor became the main breadwinner for his family while he was still a teenager - but Penn was "close to broke" before landing a role in 'Gossip Girl'.

During an appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, Penn explained: "I was financially independent by 15. I wasn't...Read more

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First all-trans comedy tour visits Atlanta, fights apparent Instagram ban

ATLANTA — When the first cross-country trans comedy show made it to Atlanta this week, its organizers were reminded of the power of old-fashioned, word-of-mouth advertising.

It became their only option when their tour page appeared to be deleted on Instagram. A replacement page for the “Here to Pee 2025″ tour didn’t reach many people.

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Fyre Festival 2 flames out as Billy McFarland puts brand up for sale: 'I need to step back'

LOS ANGELES — When promoter and convicted fraudster Billy McFarland sought to revive his infamous Fyre Festival this year, he wanted to do it "with honesty, transparency, relentless effort, and creativity."

Now, Fyre Festival 2 is indefinitely postponed, and McFarland seeks to distance himself from the event, putting the Fyre brand up for ...Read more

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'Havoc' review: Tom Hardy can't save convoluted Netflix action flick

English actor Tom Hardy is starring in a new British crime drama series on Showtime/Paramount+, “MobLand,” and his unique screen presence is the biggest reason the show rises to a level above middling.

The mumbling. The sly retorts. The measured but terrifying threats of violence if his character does not get the results he’s seeking.

It...Read more

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Review: 'The Legend of Ochi' is a rich, intense fairy tale with a human touch

You’ll find out in the first 10 minutes whether “The Legend of Ochi” is working for you. Me? I was in by minute five, and stayed there, even with some bumps along the way. Movies steeped in fantasy and existing or newly hatched folklore can whip up anything and everything, usually digitally, which often erases half of the potential visual ...Read more

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Taylor Swift, Hugh Jackman may be subpoenaed in Baldoni-Lively case, report says

Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman could both be subpoenaed in the enduring legal battle between their close pal Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni, who she has accused of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign.

Swift, 35, was referenced in Baldoni’s $400 million defamation suit against the “Gossip ...Read more

Winning an Oscar would be nice, says Demi Moore

Demi Moore felt a "collective disappointment" when she missed out on an Academy Award.

The 62-year-old movie star was nominated for the Best Actress gong for her performance in 'The Substance' - but Demi ultimately lost out to Mikey Madison, who starred in 'Anora'.

During an appearance at the Time100 Summit in New York, Demi explained: "I'm ...Read more

Julia Garner: Marvel movies reach a different kind of audience

Julia Garner hopes to reach a "different kind of audience" with 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'.

The 31-year-old actress has been cast as Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer in the upcoming superhero movie, and Julia is thrilled to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Julia told Entertainment Weekly: "She's so different than anyone I've ever ...Read more

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'The Shrouds' review: Livecams inside graves and other Cronenberg-isms

David Cronenberg has long been one of our most provocative filmmakers, and at 82 years old, he's still pushing buttons.

But in "The Shrouds," his latest dive into the nether regions of the human psyche, his ideas carry more weight than the story built around them.

Vincent Cassel plays Karsh, who looks and is styled almost exactly like ...Read more

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Sammy Hagar on his most lucrative hit and why he didn't ruin Van Halen

LOS ANGELES — Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most visible personalities for over half a century — from his days fronting Montrose in the early 1970s through his stint as Van Halen's singer in the mid-1980s and early '90s to his perch in recent decades atop the Cabo Wabo booze-and-bars empire.

Yet these days, Hagar says, "I seem to...Read more

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'Right Now': Sammy Hagar dives back into Van Halen one more time

LAS VEGAS — In early 2024, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony surveyed how to keep Van Halen current. Hagar felt “an epiphany” and said to Anthony, “It’s up to us.”

That moment seeded the “Best of All Worlds Stays in Vegas” residency at Dolby Live, which opened this week and runs nine dates through May 17. Hagar and Anthony are ...Read more

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'Étoile' review: A dance of egos, hookups and ballet backstage drama -- and it's funny!

In the Amazon dramedy “Étoile,” a ballet company in New York and another in Paris swap some of their talent for a season, hoping the gimmick will sell more tickets and fix some financial struggles. The eight-episode series comes from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino (“Gilmore Girls,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and while ...Read more

Jeremy Renner embraces post-accident aches and pains

Jeremy Renner has embraced the aches and pains he experiences since his near-fatal accident.

The 'Mayor of Kingstown' actor broke 38 bones in his body after being crushed by his snowplough in January 2023 and though he still experiences lingering discomfort, he doesn't mind because it is "awesome" just to be alive and have made significant ...Read more

Macy Gray 'got sick' on Ozempic

Macy Gray is "p***** off" that Ozempic didn't work for her.

The 'I Try' hitmaker tried the weight-loss drug, and while she's seen it transform friends' bodies, she had to stop using it because it made her ill.

She told the i newspaper: "I'm the only person in the world who had a bad reaction to Ozempic. I'm so pissed off. All my friends are 30...Read more

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Television Q&A: On '9-1-1,' it was Bobby's time to go

You have questions. I have some answers.

Q: Can you tell me why they killed off Bobby on “9-1-1”? He and his wife made that show. Everyone says it’s a shame.

A: Bobby Nash, played by Peter Krause, was a key part of the show along with his wife, Athena Grant-Nash (Angela Bassett). And his death on the show was certainly heroic, as Bobby ...Read more