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Bang Showbiz / Brad Pitt's mom has passed away

Brad Pitt's mother dies aged 84

Brad Pitt's mother Jane Pitt has died.

The retired school counsellor has passed away at the age of 84, People reports.

Brad's niece, Sydney, has already taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to Jane, explaining that she "cared deeply for everyone and everything".

Alongside a series of throwback photographs, Sydney wrote: "My sweet ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Renee Rapp won't change her approach.

I'm uninterested in media training, says Renee Rapp

Renee Rapp is "really uninterested" in media training.

The 25-year-old star is well-known for being outspoken in media interviews, but Renee insists that she has no intention of changing her approach.

During an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Renee explained: "There's such an adjustment to -- what a 'pick me' thing to say, but there'...Read more

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'SNL' alum Bill Hader reveals the reason behind his absence during anniversary special

Actor Bill Hader revealed the real reason that he did not attend the star-studded prime time special celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live.” Hint: It wasn’t scheduling conflicts as previously stated by his representative.

During an appearance Monday on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Hader said that comedian Andy ...Read more

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Rosie O'Donnell fears 'The View' will be canceled for 'liberal bias'

Former “The View” host Rosie O’Donnell fears the long-running daytime program she once hosted will soon be taken off the air.

According to O’Donnell, who moved to Ireland in response to her old nemesis Donald Trump becoming president for a second time in January, she was informed ABC is “reviewing the liberal bias” of the talk show ...Read more

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Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with 12 nominations

NEW YORK — The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards were announced Tuesday and Lady Gaga leads the pack with a dozen nods.

The Oscar, Grammy and Emmy Award winner, who kicked off her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour last month, already has 18 VMAs to her credit. This year, she competes in categories including artist of the year,...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Josh Brolin stars in the new horror movie

Josh Brolin: The Weapons set was really communal

Josh Brolin found filming Weapons to be a really "communal" experience.

The 57-year-old actor stars in the new horror film alongside the likes of Julia Garner, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan, and Josh has admitted to relishing his time on set.

He told The Hollywood Reporter: "Everybody was ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Scarlett Johansson starred alongside Jonathan Bailey.

Jonathan Bailey hails 'extraordinary' Scarlett Johansson

Jonathan Bailey thinks Scarlett Johansson is "extraordinary".

The 37-year-old actor starred alongside Scarlett, 40, in Jurassic World Rebirth, and Jonathan loved the experience of working with his showbiz pal.

He told Extra: "She's one of my favourite people I've met. She's extraordinary."

Jurassic World Rebirth was directed by Gareth Edwards...Read more

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'Freakier Friday' review: Sequel's 4-way swap a busy but fun crossing

Rarely does a movie largely concerned with riffing on its past feel as fresh as “Freakier Friday.”

The sequel to 2003 Disney fave “Freaky Friday” — the third adaptation of Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel about a mother and daughter who switch bodies — reunites stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan and certainly plays the hits, if you ...Read more

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Kelley Mack, 'The Walking Dead' and Dr Pepper 'Fansville' actor, dies of cancer at 33

LOS ANGELES — Actor Kelley Mack, who played Addy in Season 9 of “The Walking Dead” in addition to doing national commercials and voice-over work, has died at age 33, her family said on social media.

“It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley. Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the ...Read more

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'Reacher' is (probably) back in Philly for another round of filming

PHILADELPHIA — Production on the fourth season of the hit Prime Video show "Reacher" is back in Philly.

After "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson was spotted outside of Parc back in June, fans were thrilled to see another sign hinting at the show’s return to Rittenhouse.

On a street sign posted on July 30, residents were notified that a “Turkey...Read more

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Movie review: Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' the scariest movie of the year

Zach Cregger’s “Weapons” opens with a mystery that sounds like a math word problem: If 17 children left their homes and disappeared at 2:17 in the morning, and there’s only one kid and one teacher left in their classroom — who is to blame? Because someone has to be at fault.

To puzzle through this particularly dark riddle with maximum...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Luke Hemsworth at the Terminal List: Dark Wolf premiere

Luke Hemsworth had 'a lot of bromance' on The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Luke Hemsworth had a "lot of bromance" with Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch.

The 44-year-old actor was thrilled to work with the Guardians of the Galaxy star on The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, and praised his co-star as a "very giving actor" who he had a lot of fun with.

Speaking about Chris, co-star Taylor Kitsch and series co-creator Jack Carr, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / John Cena will retire from WWE at the end of the year

John Cena admits that age is a 'factor' in WWE retirement

John Cena is retiring from WWE because he is "not as strong and fast" as he once was.

The 48-year-old wrestler will bring his legendary career to a close later this year and explained that he wants to step away from the sport before his athleticism declines too significantly.

John told People magazine: "Age plays a factor. I'm not as strong or...Read more

Keke Palmer enjoyed shooting bedroom scenes with Pete Davidson in The Pickup

Keke Palmer was "comfortable" shooting raunchy scenes with Pete Davidson in The Pickup.

The 31-year-old actress features alongside the former Saturday Night Live star in the heist comedy movie - which also stars Eddie Murphy - and revealed that they were happy to shoot intimate sequences together.

Keke told Entertainment Weekly: "He's so sweet...Read more

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Outside Lands: 14 cool music acts to catch at the 2025 festival

SAN JOSE, Calif. — With a top line of Doja Cat, Hozier and Tyler, the Creator — sitting just above such acclaimed acts as John Summit, Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals and Glass Animals — Outside Lands certainly has plenty of big-time acts on the bill for 2025.

That’s a good thing, given that nothing sells festival tickets quite like...Read more

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Review: 'Wednesday' Season 2 doesn't recapture the magic of the first season, but it's still a spooky delight

Young adult comedies are best when the misery of high school is paired with other extreme types of terror — a plane crash, a supernatural mystery, vampires. “Wednesday,” Netflix’s Addams Family series, did just that and more when it premiered in 2022, combining sardonic wit, smart casting and murder in a beautifully macabre setting ...Read more

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Sound Advice: Enjoy luxurious relaxation with home theater seating

Luxurious, comfortable and affordable home entertainment chair: Last week I referenced a trade show encounter that resulted in a product review. History is repeating itself as I just returned from a trade show that led to something that needs reporting immediately. I also love a product with a good story behind it, and this is definitely a good ...Read more

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Christina Applegate hospitalized with kidney infection

Actress Christina Applegate is in the hospital fighting an agonizingly painful, double kidney infection with intravenous antibiotics, she revealed Tuesday.

The “Married… with Children” alum first started feeling unwell while visiting family in Europe, she said on Tuesday’s edition of the podcast “MeSsy,” which she co-hosts with ...Read more

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Brooke Hogan skipped Hulk's funeral: 'He didn't want one'

Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke skipped his funeral Tuesday, not because of her estrangement with the wrestling star, but because she says he never wanted one to begin with.

The “Hogan Knows Best” alum, 37, shared beachside photos of herself and the twin infants she welcomed earlier this year with former pro hockey player Steven Oleksy as ...Read more

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'Freakier Friday' review: A multiplied Disney reboot for the age of anxiety

It’s super easy and generally misguided to use a new movie’s trailer against whatever movie it’s selling, even if the trailer is a rarity when it does not give away 96% of the storyline.

I mention this because the trailer for Disney’s rebooted, double-down edition of its “Freaky Friday” property, this one called “Freakier Friday�...Read more