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Diversity and representation of women on streaming TV series in sharp decline, UCLA study shows

LOS ANGELES — Popular dramas and comedies on streaming services showed a sharp decline in cultural diversity from last year, signaling a troubling trend in the TV industry in terms of inclusion, a new UCLA study concluded.

The latest edition of the Hollywood Diversity Report released Tuesday, which examined the diversity of performers, ...Read more

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Howard Stern signs new deal with SiriusXM

Howard Stern, the self-proclaimed King of All Media, will reign for three more years at SiriusXM.

The satellite radio company announced Tuesday that Stern has a new three-year deal after a lengthy negotiation that had some fans wondering if he was planning to retire.

"I am happy to announce that I have figured out a way to have it all," Stern ...Read more

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Movie review: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' a welcome return to James Cameron's Pandora

At 71, James Cameron still makes movies like he’s got something to prove — despite his many accolades, awards and box-office successes. But that fighting spirit is what makes Cameron’s films feel so alive and so urgent, a spirit that he has infused into his epic sci-fi space Western saga, “Avatar.” For almost three decades, he has been...Read more

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What to stream: Where to find the many great movies of Rob Reiner

It’s hard to fathom the terrible tragedy that is the murder of beloved Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. His films defined a generation in the 1980s and '90s, carving their way into cultural consciousness, and almost every one of his best films can be identified by a quote that everyone knows: “as you wish”...Read more

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' review: Third film is another looker, little more

I’m going to peel back the curtain.

I was seated in a theater’s auditorium, 3D glasses on my face, as an advanced screening of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” began. From the start, I was distracted by the visuals — not because this third “Avatar” was as dazzling to the eyes as the two franchise entries that came before it, but instead ...Read more

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Appreciation: Rob Reiner's humanity was a signature of his TV work, in front of and behind the camera

LOS ANGELES — Rob Reiner was a movie director who began as an actor who wanted to direct movies. The bridge between these careers was "This Is Spinal Tap" in 1984, his first proper film, in which he also acted. His original inclination, based on the music documentaries he had studied, had been not to appear onscreen, but he decided there was ...Read more

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Lorraine Ali: Rob Reiner's tragic slaying and Trump's awful response

LOS ANGELES — Months before his slaying, Rob Reiner talked about the power of forgiveness after the “horrific” assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

“Horror. An absolute horror,” the director, actor and political activist said when asked about the shooting in a TV interview with Piers Morgan. “I unfortunately saw ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Rian Johnson believes the Star Wars franchise's' worst sin' is its reluctance to move forward.

The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson explains what the Star Wars series' 'worst sin' is

Rian Johnson thinks the Star Wars franchise's "worst sin" is its inability to change.

The 51-year-old director helmed the controversial 2017 sequel The Last Jedi - which was criticized by some fans for making major changes to the wider series - but Johnson has now argued "handing [Star Wars] with kid gloves" and refusing to let it grow beyond ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kumail Nanjiani is to make his directing debut with the horror movie Howl

Kumail Nanjiani to make directing debut with horror movie Howl

Kumail Nanjiani is to make his directing debut with the horror movie Howl.

After starring in the likes of Marvel's Eternals and The Big Sick, the 47-year-old comedian has confirmed he will be moving behind the camera to helm his own spooky flick.

During an appearance on the Comedy Means Business podcast, Nanjiani said: "[Directing] was like ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nelly and Ashanti's baby boy is growing up

Nelly reveals his and Ashanti's son is already 'walking and terrorising'

Nelly and Ashanti's son KK is already "walking" and "terrorising".

The 51-year-old star and his singer wife, 45, welcomed their baby boy into the world in June 2024, and the Dilemma hitmaker has opened up on how their son is getting on.

Speaking to Extra, he smiled: "He's terrorising. He's walking. He thinks he's such a big boy…

"He just ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ray Romano is returning for a second Everybody Loves Raymond special.

Ray Romano lands second Everybody Loves Raymond reunion special

Ray Romano is returning for a second Everybody Loves Raymond reunion special.

The 67-year-old actor - who recently got back together with co-stars Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Monica Horan, and Madilyn and Sullivan Sweeten for CBS' Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion - will be back for another hour-long special on December 22, ...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for Dec. 16 and beyond

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

DECEMBER

16: Thank You Very Much

16: Haunt Season

16: Holiday in the Hamptons

16: Pee-wee's Big Adventure

16: David Byrne's American Utopia

23: Black Phone 2

23: Bugonia

23: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

23: Stolen Girl

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New on DVD: Hit redial with horror sequel 'Black Phone 2'

A supernatural slasher flick tops the DVD releases for the week of Dec. 23.

"Black Phone 2": Siblings in 1982 Denver have to fend off the kiddie serial killer the Grabber who haunts them in their dreams. Starring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames.

"The film can’t shake its lingering scent of 'Stranger Things,' but for the sequel, the filmmakers ...Read more

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What is They Are Gutting A Body of Water? A West Philly band that's all the rage

PHILADELPHIA — Douglas Dulgarian sat in Woodlands Cemetery on a sunny West Philly afternoon, talking about why he loves Philadelphia, and Philadelphia music.

“People move here and slowly their music changes,” he said, wearing a throwback Sixers Allen Iverson jersey. “And I was just drawn to how palpable and powerful that was.”

His ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sterling K Brown teases Voltron remake

Sterling K Brown teases Henry Cavill's Voltron remake

Sterling K. Brown has promised Henry Cavill's character "beats a lot of a**" in Voltron.

The 49-year-old actor has signed on for the upcoming 80s sci-fi remake from filmmaker Rawson Marshall Thurber, which is a live action adaptation of the beloved mecha anime show Voltron: Defender of the Universe.

The original show followed the Robot Lions ...Read more

Kamille feels protective over December 10 after death of Liam Payne

Kamille feels protective over for Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10 after the death of Liam Payne.

The 37-year-old songwriter - who has penned tunes for the likes of Little Mix, Kylie Minogue and Dua Lipa - has worked with Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac on a new song for the group, which was put together as part of the media mogul's new Netflix ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump

Jimmy Kimmel slams 'hateful and vile' Donald Trump

Jimmy Kimmel has blasted Donald Trump's "hateful and vile" comments about the late Rob Reiner.

The US president sparked outrage after he attributed the deaths of the director and his wife Michele Singer Reiner on Sunday (15.12.25) to "Trump derangement syndrome", and the talk show host thought the remarks were so outrageous, he thought the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy in 2013

Angelina Jolie publicly shares mastectomy scares

Angelina Jolie has shared her mastectomy scars in a new photoshoot.

The 50-year-old actress underwent a preventative double mastectomy in 2013 after learning she had the BRCA1 gene, which significantly increased her risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and she always feels "moved" when she sees the surgical markings on other women so was keen to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jane Fonda pays tribute to Rob Reiner and Michele Singer

Jane Fonda is 'reeling with grief' after seeing Rob Reiner and Michele Singer before their deaths

Jane Fonda saw Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner just one day before they were killed.

The When Harry Met Sally filmmaker and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, and the 87-year-old actress has revealed she spent time with them the night before their tragic deaths.

She wrote on Instagram on Monday (15.12.25): ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Simu Liu has revealed how Taylor Swift helped with his proposal.

Simu Liu had Taylor Swift's help for his proposal to Allison Hsu

Simu Liu got in touch with Taylor Swift to help with his proposal to Allison Hsu.

The 36-year-old Marvel actor got engaged to his partner in Paris earlier this year, and he has revealed how the Life of a Showgirl pop star helped make the moment even more special.

Appearing on The Tonight Show, he told Jimmy Fallon: "My fiancée works in music,...Read more