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Bang Showbiz / Chadwick Boseman's brothers have asked a Los Angeles court to remove the late actor's widow Taylor Simone Ledward as administrator of his estate

Chadwick Boseman's brothers use court papers to claim widow 'continues to exercise complete control' over his estate

Chadwick Boseman's brothers have asked a Los Angeles court to remove the late actor's widow Taylor Simone Ledward as administrator of his estate.

The move comes as the late actor's relatives are alleging she has failed to distribute assets and has continued to exercise sole control over his affairs nearly six years after his death.

Chadwick, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Angelina Jolie is said to be focused on helping her family move forward after daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt became the latest of her and Brad Pitt's children to legally seek the removal of' Pitt' from her surname.

Angelina Jolie 'focusing on healing' as daughter Vivienne drops Pitt surname

Angelina Jolie is said to be focused on helping her family move forward after daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt became the latest of her and Brad Pitt's children to legally seek the removal of "Pitt" from her surname.

The latest court filing marks another chapter in the long-running aftermath of 51-year-old Angelina and 62-year-old Brad Pitt's ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Conan O'Brien's new slicked-back hairstyle was the result of treating a painful scalp sunburn.

Conan O'Brien reveals 'greaseball' hair was result of painful scalp sunburn

Conan O'Brien's new slicked-back hairstyle was the result of treating a painful scalp sunburn.

After social media users questioned why the comedian, 63, had abandoned his trademark voluminous red hair, the television host and podcaster said the unexpected look came after following advice to rub oil into his scalp following an appearance at the ...Read more

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The Bay Area's largest music festival announces lineup of bands for 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced its initial lineup for 2026, which runs Oct. 2-4 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Hiss Golden Messenger, Kathleen Edwards, My Morning Jacket, Old Crow Medicine Show, El Khat, Tyler Ballgame, William Tyler & Yasmin Williams, ...Read more

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Shaun Cassidy -- yes, that Shaun Cassidy -- is back and playing holiday shows

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Shaun Cassidy — one of the biggest teen idols of ’70s — is back and ready to play some shows.

The “Hardy Boys” heartthrob is doing a big Christmas season tour dubbed “Unwrapped: Songs and Stories for the Holidays.”

The Bay Area show of this tour, which is described “An Evening With Shaun Cassidy,” takes ...Read more

Tony Thorpe, glam-rock guitarist for the Rubettes, dead at 80

LOS ANGELES — Tony Thorpe, the guitarist for the English glam-rock combo the Rubettes, has died. He was 80.

"It is with great sadness that we officially announce the passing of Anthony John Thorpe. He was a father to Clay, a husband to Shirle, a friend to many, and a mentor to countless musicians young and old," read a statement posted to his...Read more

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A year after Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, widow Tenisha Warner sues actor's mother for $1.2 million

LOS ANGELES — Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow and his mother are on opposing sides of a legal battle over $1.2 million, a year after "The Cosby Show" star died suddenly at age 54.

Tenisha Warner, the actor's wife and mother to his daughter, on Monday filed a civil complaint against her mother-in-law alleging breach of contract. The complaint, ...Read more

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'Scary Movie' alum Carmen Electra directs Ghostface in OnlyFans launch

NEW YORK — From scaring to seducing, Ghostface is heading to OnlyFans, with the help of fellow “Scary Movie” stars like Carmen Electra.

The parody franchise’s Big Bad — whose name and costume spoofs on the “Scream” films’ villain of the same name — is moving to the subscriber-only platform for fans 18 and older, according to a...Read more

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Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker all absent from 'Today'

NEW YORK — Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker were all absent from Tuesday morning’s “Today” show broadcast, which comes less than a week after an intruder burst into NBC Studio 1A looking for Roker and ultimately hurling himself, as well as racist slurs, at Melvin.

Guthrie, 54, who was absent for several weeks amid the early ...Read more

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Chadwick Boseman's brothers accuse his widow of mismanaging estate

NEW YORK — Chadwick Boseman’s family is accusing the actor’s widow of mismanaging his estate and want her removed as its administrator.

The beloved Oscar nominee was just 43 in August 2020, when he died in testate, meaning without a will, following a private battle with colon cancer.

After repeated appeals to Taylor Simone Ledward ...Read more

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Jack White's Michigan concert to stream live online

DETROIT — Jack White's sold-out Saturday show at Pine Knob will be streamed live online, it was announced on Wednesday.

The show will be livestreamed via Nugs, the live concert website and streaming app.

White has long been a supporter of Nugs, which carries an archive of more than 200 official Jack White live recordings, more than 70 shows ...Read more

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Alan Ritchson talks 'Motor City,' winning big in Detroit

DETROIT — Before he ever starred in "Motor City," the Motor City was good to Alan Ritchson.

The hulking "Reacher" star, who lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, has spent a good portion of the last decade filming projects — including the Amazon Prime Video series that made him a star — in the Toronto area. Driving up from Tennessee...Read more

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10 moments from Mosswood Meltdown's wild punk picnic with Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill

OAKLAND, Calif. — The 17th year of Mosswood Meltdown at Oakland's Mosswood Park brought with it a parade of free-thinking freaks on stage and in the crowd that descended on a punker's picnic paradise for its annual outing of 20 bands over three days last weekend.

Hosted by the pencil-mustachioed art film icon John Waters, it began with a "pre...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Julie Andrews is set to become the subject of a feature-length Disney+ documentary.

Julie Andrews' life story to take centre stage in intimate new Disney+ documentary

Julie Andrews is set to become the subject of a feature-length Disney+ documentary.

The streaming service is promising an intimate portrait of the Oscar-winning actress and singer, 90, which explores the triumphs and personal challenges behind one of cinema's most enduring careers. The project will revisit Julie's journey from British ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Glen Powell is set to portray baseball great Lou Gehrig in a new feature directed by Richard Linklater.

Glen Powell steps up to play baseball's 'luckiest man' in Richard Linklater reunion

Glen Powell is set to portray baseball great Lou Gehrig in a new feature directed by Richard Linklater.

Reuniting the filmmaker and actor, 37, for the third time as Universal Pictures brings the life of one of America's most celebrated sports figures back to the big screen, and Richard, 65, previously collaborated on Everybody Wants Some!! and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch were fighting separate Stage 4 cancer diagnoses at the same time

William Shatner reveals he and daughter secretly battled cancer together

William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch were fighting separate Stage 4 cancer diagnoses at the same time.

The Star Trek actor, 95, and Melanie, 61, have now used joint interview to share how they supported one another through treatment before both becoming cancer-free.

William told People in a new cover story chat their ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jameela Jamil has prompted a wave of criticism after describing British people as 'the most evil people in history'

Jameela Jamil sparks fierce backlash after branding Britons 'the most evil people' on the planet

Jameela Jamil has prompted a wave of criticism after describing British people as "the most evil people in history".

The actress and broadcaster, 40, compared Britain to the Marvel villain Thanos while reflecting on her move from London to the United States and her experiences playing Tahani Al-Jamil in The Good Place.

Jameela made the remarks...Read more

Bang Showbiz / James Norton has revealed he almost fainted during a high-profile GQ dinner after a miscalculation with his insulin left him desperately needing food

James Norton reveals how chaos broke out after diabetes scare halted glamorous dinner

James Norton has revealed he almost fainted during a high-profile GQ dinner after a miscalculation with his insulin left him desperately needing food.

Prompting what he described as "pandemonium" behind the scenes before a plate of potatoes was delivered to him in the middle of Nicole Kidman's speech, the actor, 41, shared the story as he spoke...Read more

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Movie review: Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Her Private Hell' an experience of pure sensation

By the end of “Her Private Hell,” Nicolas Winding Refn’s maximalist meditation on death, sex and daddy issues, I had to grin. Maybe it was Pino Donaggio’s swooning score, the fog billowing among the pastel pink sets of oversized crystals built among a “Blade Runner”-inspired cityscape, or that our leading lady, Elle (Sophie Thatcher)...Read more

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Sony and Alamo Drafthouse announce plans to reopen the iconic Cinerama Dome

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood's storied Cinerama Dome will soon be open for business again.

Following a six-year shutdown prompted by COVID-19, Sony Pictures Entertainment has stepped in to restore and reopen the historic Hollywood landmark. The dome, which will keep its Cinerama name, will be operated by Sony Pictures Entertainment's theater chain...Read more