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Luca Guadagnino preparing to step into world of artificial intelligence for new movie

Luca Guadagnino is preparing to step into the world of artificial intelligence.

The 52-year-old director in talks to helm a new film for Amazon MGM Studios - a project titled 'Artificial',described as a comedic drama which is currently in development, according to Variety.

'Artificial' marks another collaboration between Luca and Amazon MGM ...Read more

Will Ferrell confirms he will return to Broadway with stage musical adaptation of his 2020 Eurovision movie

Will Ferrell has confirmed he will return to Broadway with a stage musical adaptation of his 2020 film 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'.

The 56-year-old actor and comedian, best known for his roles in 'Elf' and 'Anchorman', is co-writing the Broadway script for the musical with Harper Steele and Anthony King.

Will was quoted ...Read more

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Taylor Swift 'working to trust' Blake Lively after Justin Baldoni subpoena

NEW YORK — Sources are shedding light on the state of Taylor Swift’s fractured decade-long friendship with Blake Lively after the pop star was dragged into the actress’ messy legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

Swift was subpoenaed in May to serve as a witness in the case, with Baldoni’s legal team saying she potentially had information ...Read more

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Jessie J has early breast cancer, will have surgery soon

LOS ANGELES — Singer Jessie J has breast cancer. Early breast cancer, mind you, and she’s taking care of it as soon as possible.

“I’m highlighting the word ‘early,’” she said Tuesday via video on Instagram. “Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding on the word early.’”

The “Bang Bang” artist also joked that it was �...Read more

Liam Gallagher bluntly dismisses fan concerns over voice ahead of Oasis reunion

Liam Gallagher has bluntly dismissed fan concerns over his vocal health ahead of the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour.

The 52-year-old frontman sparked concern after posting online about taking throat lozenges, sour candies and cough syrup online, prompting speculation from fans that his voice might not hold up during his and older brother Noel'...Read more

Kathie Lee Gifford fears she will die 'a lot sooner' than one of her closest friends

Kathie Lee Gifford fears she will die "a lot sooner" than one of her closest friends.

The 71-year-old former 'Today' show co-host appeared at the Plaza Hotel on Tuesday (03.06.25) to present an award to her long-time friend and former colleague Jill Martin, 49, who is now cancer free following treatment for stage two breast cancer, and she grew...Read more

Sex Pistols rocker John Lydon brands Donald Trump a 'breath of fresh air'

Sex Pistols rocker John Lydon has branded Donald Trump a "breath of fresh air".

The 69-year-old singer shocked fans when he started championing the widely-hated US president, and has now doubled down on his support for the former reality TV judge.

He told ContactMusic.com when asked for his views on Trump: "It might be hard for socialist ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

'THE LIFE OF CHUCK'

Rated R for language.

What it’s about: A cosmic, philosophical extraordinary story about one ordinary life.

The kid attractor factor: While this is a life-affirming story that can appeal to a wide swath of audiences, it's more of an adult drama.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Live your life to the fullest — get out there ...Read more

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Q&A: Oakland duo Tune-Yards drops new album, sets 3 Bay Area shows

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner are staying at a friend’s house during a tour stop in New York when they tune in, by Zoom, for an interview that goes well over its allotted time.

The married couple — better known by music lovers as the Oakland-based indie-pop outfit Tune-Yards — has plenty to chat about on this day. ...Read more

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Kevin Hart's new Netflix flick is looking for extras in New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA — If you are a Philly-area luxury car owner, a “lady with bottle service experience,” or a “white man with red hair” you have a chance at landing a gig as an extra on Kevin Hart’s latest Netflix flick.

"72 Hours" is scheduled to shoot in an unspecified location in New Jersey from June 24 to June 26, starring Hart as a ...Read more

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Jon Stewart doesn't buy Elon Musk's black eye story

NEW YORK — Embattled billionaire Elon Musk ended his tenure as an adviser to the Trump administration with a press conference last Friday where he sported a black eye.

Three days later, “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart took a poke at Musk’s shiner — and his questionable explanation for it.

Musk claimed at the Oval Office that he ...Read more

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'Stick' review: Owen Wilson scores in a comedy about golf, mentorship and picking yourself up from your lowest lows

A down-on-his-luck pro golfer played by Owen Wilson spots a teenage phenom and decides to coach him to greatness in the Apple TV+ comedy “Stick.” A few decades back, in the ’80s and ’90s, writer-director Ron Shelton used to be the go-to for this subgenre, including 1996’s “Tin Cup,” a movie with which “Stick” has plenty in ...Read more

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What Cynthia Erivo is doing on her (very short) break from 'Wicked'

LOS ANGELES — Cynthia Erivo sits in a Century City recording studio on a recent afternoon, mulling over her choice of footwear the other night.

The British singer and actor — whose overlapping work in music, film, television and theater have put her an Oscar win away from EGOT status — has just returned to her adopted home of L.A. from ...Read more

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Holy Schnikes! 30 years of 'Tommy Boy' to be celebrated in Sandusky

DETROIT — That's gonna leave a mark.

Sandusky, Ohio, will celebrate 30 years of the Chris Farley comedy classic "Tommy Boy" this summer at Tommy Boy Fest, Aug. 7-9, organizers have announced. The three-day event will feature a car show, concerts, a scavenger hunt and outdoor screenings of the 1995 movie, which took place in Sandusky, home to ...Read more

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Howard Stern gives update on Billy Joel's health amid brain condition

NEW YORK — SiriusXM host Howard Stern said he and Billy Joel had dinner after the Piano Man canceled his upcoming tour due to a brain condition, and can assure Joel’s fans the rocker isn’t on his deathbed.

“He’s doing fine,” Stern said on his Tuesday morning program.

Joel announced on May 23 that he was taking a break from ...Read more

Phasmophobia is getting a horror movie adaptation from Blumhouse

Blumhouse are working on a film adaptation of 'Phasmophobia'.

The 2020 multiplayer horror survival game - which was developed and published by independent studio Kinetic Games - has become a huge hit with over 23 million sales around the world, and now the iconic film studio is giving the paranormal title the big screen treatment.

The movie ...Read more

Karate Kid: Legends star Jackie Chan learnt English through country music

Jackie Chan learnt English through country music.

The 71-year-old actor - who grew up in Hong Kong and whose native language is Cantonese - found it easier to follow the lyrics of the genre because the songs are typically fairly "slow".

During an appearance on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' on Tuesday (03.06.25), he said: "I learn English in ...Read more

Star Wars star Carrie Fisher urged Mark Hamill to 'embrace' life as Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher blasted Mark Hamill for not "embracing" his 'Star Wars' fame.

The late actress - who died in 2016 at the age of 60 - went to see her co-star in an unnamed Broadway production and was less-than-impressed to discover how much he had downplayed his association with the beloved movie franchise, insisting he should always be proud of ...Read more

Christina Haack suggests divorce agreement with Josh Hall is 'not great'

Christina Haack's divorce settlement is "not great".

The 41-year-old reality TV star split from Josh Hall, her third husband, just under a year ago and the former couple confirmed last month they had agreed the terms of their split after undergoing mediation.

However, the 'Christina on the Coast' star has now suggested she isn't particularly ...Read more

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex shares unseen photo of Princess Lilibet to mark her fourth birthday

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has paid tribute to her daughter Princess Lilibet on her birthday.

The former 'Suits' actress - who also has six-year-old son Prince Archie with husband Prince Harry - took to Instagram on Wednesday (04.06.25) to mark the "beautiful" tot's special day, and she also expressed her gratitude for fans who have sent ...Read more