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Bang Showbiz / Marvin Shanken has passed away, aged 83

Arnold Schwarzenegger hails 'great friend' Marvin Shanken

Arnold Schwarzenegger has hailed Marvin Shanken as a "great friend".

The publisher and founder of M. Shanken Communications passed away on Thursday (10.29.26), aged 83, and Schwarzenegger has taken to social media to lavish him with praise, describing Shanken a "true original" who "sparked a cigar revolution that brought people together all ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Patrick Stewart was passionate about acting

Sir Patrick Stewart will 'always and forever be an actor'

Sir Patrick Stewart never planned to retire from acting.

The movie star - who passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday (10.28.26), following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body dementia - revealed in his last-ever interview that he hoped to continue working.

The acclaimed actor - who was best known for starring in the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kevin Feige has heaped praise on Sir Patrick Stewart

Kevin Feige recalls being 'in awe' of Sir Patrick Stewart

Kevin Feige was "in awe" of Sir Patrick Stewart when he first met the actor.

The head of Marvel Studios has paid a glowing tribute to Stewart, after the award-winning actor passed away, aged 86.

Kevin, 53, told The Hollywood Reporter: "I'll never forget the first time I saw Sir Patrick Stewart on the set of the first X-Men.

"After years of ...Read more

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Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned 'Star Trek' captain and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86

LOS ANGELES — Patrick Stewart, the British actor whose 60-year career spanned the stage to the final frontier, has died. He was 86.

Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles from Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, his longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, said in a statement.

A classically trained stage actor, Stewart ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Patrick Stewart died aged 86

William Shatner pays glowing tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart

William Shatner has paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart.

The acclaimed actor - who played Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise - has passed away, aged 86, and Shatner has taken to social media to express his "affection and admiration" for Stewart.

The 95-year-old actor - who played Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hugh Jackman has paid tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart was one of the greats, says Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman has hailed Sir Patrick Stewart as "one of the greats of stage and screen".

The award-winning actor has passed away, aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body dementia, and Hugh, his former co-star, has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to Stewart.

Hugh, 58 - who played Wolverine in the X-Men ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dax Shepard briefly dated Kate Hudson

Dax Shepard recalls having 'a crush' on Kate Hudson

Dax Shepard had "a crush" on Kate Hudson during her younger years.

The 51-year-old actor has admitted to being wowed by Kate's good looks before they dated in 2007.

Recalling their first encounter, Dax - who is now married to Hollywood star Kristen Bell - said on his Armchair Expert podcast: "I gave her 111 percent of any charm I have.

"I ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sophia Bush has vowed to support her co-stars

Sophia Bush vows to be 'there' for One Tree Hill co-stars

Sophia Bush will always be "there" for her One Tree Hill co-stars - despite their differences.

The 44-year-old actress starred alongside Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz in One Tree Hill, the hit teen drama series, for many years, and even though they've clashed at times, Sophia insists she'll always be happy to help them when they really ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Emily Bader stars in 13 Going on 30

13 Going on 30 star Emily Bader recalls feeling 'paranoid'

Emily Bader felt "paranoid" when she was cast in 13 Going on 30.

The 29-year-old actress has admitted to feeling anxious about the prospect of playing Jenna Rink, the character previously played by Jennifer Garner in 2004's 13 Going on 30.

Speaking to E! News, Emily shared: "I was paranoid a little bit.

"I was like, 'OK, I have to make sure -...Read more

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Patrick Stewart tributes: Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Frakes and more remember the legendary star

LOS ANGELES — Tributes for Patrick Stewart are flooding social media following the news of the British actor’s death at 86.

Stewart, who played “X-Men” mutant headmaster Professor Charles Xavier across nine Marvel films, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles “in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and ...Read more

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Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced again on unclear charges

Iran has sentenced award-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi to five years and one month in prison and ordered the seizure of of all of his assets.

The "It Was Just an Accident" director was sentenced Monday, according to the Associated Press. The charges against Panahi, who'd returned to the country in March, remain unclear, per the outlet.

One of...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Patrick Stewart has died aged 86

Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

Sir Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86.

The actor - who was best known for starring in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises - passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday (10.28.26), following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body dementia.

A statement posted on his social media accounts read: "We announce with great ...Read more

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Steppenwolf Theatre will return to London with 'Purpose'

CHICAGO — The Steppenwolf Theatre production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” a play loosely based on the family of the late Chicago civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, is heading to London’s Royal Court Theatre in January, the Royal Court is announcing Wednesday.

This will mark the first time a Steppenwolf production will be...Read more

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Hulk Hogan's Florida mansion just sold. His daughter isn't pleased

MIAMI — Brooke Hogan is all up in her feelings more than a year after the death of her famous father Hulk Hogan.

A new wound was reopened earlier last week when the wrestling legend’s home sold for $5.9 million in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Hogan’s estate listed the property in February for just under $11 million.

Apparently, the pop ...Read more

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Halle Berry loses custody battle but beats restraining order

NEW YORK — Academy Award-winning Halle Berry got mixed results in her bid for custody over her 13-year-old son.

A family court judge ruled that the “Monster’s Ball” star’s ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, will retain custody over Maceo-Robert Martinez, according to TMZ.

Martinez’s lawyer said Berry wanted equal joint custody, which a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mckenna Grace stars in Sunrise on the Reaping

Mckenna Grace recalls being in 'fight-or-flight mode', but why?

Mckenna Grace's body was in "fight-or-flight mode" while shooting Sunrise on the Reaping.

The 20-year-old actress stars in Sunrise on the Reaping, the upcoming prequel to the beloved Hunger Games franchise, and Mckenna admits that the movie's shoot took a heavy toll on her.

She told People: "Whenever you're putting your body in fight-or-flight...Read more

Olivia Colman cooked Sunday roast for Wicker cast

Olivia Colman cooked "Sunday roast British style" for the Wicker cast.

The Oscar-winning actress stars in Wicker, the romantic fantasy film, and Alexander Skarsgard, her co-star, has now revealed that Olivia cooked for the film's cast.

Alexander, 50 - who also stars alongside Elizabeth Debicki, Marli Siu, Nabhaan Rizwan, Richard E. Grant, and ...Read more

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'Hit my Achilles' heel': Liev Schreiber, lover of language, explains why he berated reporter

LOS ANGELES — Liev Schreiber owned up to his intense behavior at the "Nocturne" premiere last week, apologizing for scolding a red carpet reporter.

"I didn't do well," the Emmy-winning "Ray Donovan" and "Spotlight" star said while recalling his side of the viral red carpet exchange for "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on Monday.

"She hit my ...Read more

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Kim Kardashian undergoes surgery for esophagus 'irregularities'

Kim Kardashian appears to have undergone a medical procedure after doctors discovered “irregularities” in her throat that needed to be removed.

A preview for an upcoming episode of “The Kardashians” shows the 46-year old influencer and media personality in a hospital bed speaking with her mom, according to People.

“With my dad having...Read more

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Actress Barbara Barrie, 95, dies by medically assisted suicide in NYC

NEW YORK — Oscar nominee Barbara Barrie died by medically assisted suicide in New York following a terminal cancer diagnosis. She was 95 years old.

“On behalf of the Harnick family, I can confirm that her passing was medically assisted in accordance with the New York State Medical Aid in Dying law, of which she was a proponent and advocate,...Read more