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Bang Showbiz / Olivia Dean left 'crying all day' before Lollapalooza headlining set

Olivia Dean left 'crying all day' before headlining Lollapalooza festival

Olivia Dean was left "crying all day" before headlining her first festival in America on Saturday night (02.08.26).

The 27-year-old singer took to her Instagram page to share a video of herself on stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, as she wrote: "My first time headlining a festival in America - 97,000 of you!! Truthfully I had been crying all ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Rosie O'Donnell recalls' tension' with Whoopi Goldberg on The View.

Rosie O'Donnell recalls 'tension' with Whoopi Goldberg on The View as she talks potential return

Roșie O'Donnell has been asked to return to show The View multiple times, but is unsure whether she ever would due to "tension" with fellow panellist Whoopi Goldberg.

The 64-year-old actress was on the panel of the US TV show for single seasons between 2006 to 2007 and 2014 to 2015, and was a favorite among viewers.

However, while Rosie said ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Owen Thiele credits mother for keeping him 'humble'

Owen Thiele reveals hilarious way his mother keeps him 'humble'

Rising star Owen Thiele has revealed the hilarious way his mother keeps him "grounded" amid his exponential rise to fame.

The 29-year-old has become a household name thanks to his roles in shows such as Adults and Overcompensating.

But in an interview with People, Owen laughed that his mum Amy Kanter is always on hand to stop him from getting ...Read more

Cheryl planning documentary to launch epic career comeback - report

Cheryl is reportedly planning to sign up for a major documentary about her life's highs and lows in what will mark a career comeback for the singer.

The Girls Aloud star, who first found fame on the TV show Popstars: The Rivals, has been off the radar following a difficult few years, which saw her mourn the death of former partner and father of...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Massive Attack are banned from re-entering Singapore

Massive Attack recall 'surreal experience' of being detained after Singapore show as police ban duo from returning

Massive Attack have recalled the "surreal experience" of their entire touring crew being detained and questioned by Singapore authorities after their Star Theatre show on 29 July - as they are banned from re-entering the country for the display of the Palestinian flag.

In a detailed statement, the Teardrop stars said they were "surprised and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Simon O'Connor is sitting out Modest Mouse's tour

Modest Mouse cut guitarist Simon O'Connor from tour as teen fan accuses him of inappropriate online messages

Modest Mouse have announced that guitarist Simon O'Connor will not be part of their upcoming dates following allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor.

The US band posted the update on Instagram on July 31, stating: "Simon O'Connor will not be accompanying us on the upcoming tour." They also revealed that Les Savy Fav's Seth ...Read more

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Review: 80-year-old classic rock legend performs rare Bay Area concert

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Doors were the ultimate L.A. band, lighting the world on fire with equally psychedelic and poetic tales spun by a magnetic lead singer with Hollywood matinee idol looks.

Despite that well-cemented geographic connection, however, the band’s legendary guitarist — Robby Krieger — does have a pretty strong connection ...Read more

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Commentary: AI-obsessed filmmakers are making a crucial miscalculation

Established filmmakers haven’t minced words about their opposition to AI: Guillermo del Toro said he’d “rather die” than use generative AI, while James Cameron has called AI actors “horrifying.” Industry peers have embraced the technology despite these rebukes. Last month, director Neill Blomkamp released a 13-minute sci-fi short ...Read more

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Q&A: The funny men of Broken Lizard talk 'Super Troopers 3'

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — Since coming together at Colgate University decades ago, the five men of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard have been collaborating on myriad projects, including several movies.

Most recently, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske served up “Quasi,” a satirical and predictably ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Christopher Nolan is one of the best-known directors

Sir Christopher Nolan discusses 'fundamental flaw' of film criticism

Sir Christopher Nolan thinks there is a "fundamental flaw" with amateur film criticism.

The 56-year-old director - who recently helmed The Odyssey, his film adaptation of the epic poem the Odyssey by Homer - has pushed back against familiar criticism from amateur movie-watchers.

Speaking to podcaster Zhong Shu, Christopher explained: "The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Danny Ramirez stars in the new Marvel movie

Danny Ramirez relished Avengers: Doomsday 'summer camp'

Danny Ramirez has likened shooting Avengers: Doomsday to attending a "summer camp".

The 33-year-old actor has reprised the role of Falcon in Avengers: Doomsday, the upcoming Marvel movie, and Danny has now opened up about the experience of shooting the film.

Asked who was the "coolest" co-star to hang out with, Danny - who stars in Avengers: ...Read more

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Outside Lands Guide: 15 great acts to see at the 2026 music festival

SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s time to set your dance card for the 2026 Outside Lands Music Festival.

Who are you going to see? Who are you willing to skip?

Because, with more than 100 acts across multiple stages, there’s no way that you’re going to be able catch every artist on the three-day Outside Lands bill.

So, it’s time to make some ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jamie-Lynn Sigler pays tribute to Vincent Pastore

Jamie-Lynn Sigler leads tributes to Vincent Pastore

Jamie-Lynn Sigler has led tributes to Vincent Pastore following his death aged 80.

The Sopranos star was found dead in his apartment in The Bronx, New York, on Saturday (01.08.26) by a neighbour, after not being heard from for three days, according to Deadline.

After his death - believed to be due to natural causes - was confirmed, his famous ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sean Astin left 'traumatised' by mother Patty 'flipping out' on set

Sean Astin left 'traumatised' by Patty Duke's on-set 'flip out'

Sean Astin was left "traumatised" when his mother "flipped out" at a crew member following a rude comment made about him.

Oscar-winning actor Patty Duke died in 2016 aged 69, with Lord of the Rings star Sean remembering some of the harder times growing up as her son during an interview with The Guardian.

He told the newspaper that Patty ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Plans for a Barbie sequel have reportedly stalled

Barbie sequel 'stalls'

The Barbie sequel has reportedly stalled over salary negotiations for stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Director Greta Gerwig and her partner Noah Baumbach - who received an Oscar nomination for their work on the original script - have reportedly been putting together plans to bring the film back for a sequel but a new report suggests talks...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks records.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks records on opening weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has broken records to become the highest-grossing debut weekend in Sony's history.

The film, with Tom Holland in the titular role and also starring Zendaya and Sadie Sink, took in a staggering $355 million from 4,487 screens in North America - becoming the second-biggest domestic launch in cinematic history.

Avengers:...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nickelback weren't in a 'hurry' to release their new album

Nickelback weren't in a 'hurry' to release their new album

Nickelback "took their time" with their new album Everything Under the Sun, relishing the chance not to be so "urgent" with the release.

Mike Kroeger, bassist and founding member of the band, opened up on the Loudwire Nights podcast about the highly-anticipated record, which is due to drop on October 30.

He said: "The genesis of this thing was...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Scott Hylands dies aged 83

Scott Hylands dies aged 83

Night Heat actor Scott Hylands has died aged 83.

The Canadian actor passed away on July 29, his son Luke announced in an Instagram post.

He wrote: "Husband, Father, Actor, Director, Writer, Storyteller, Friend, and lover of life.

"I am heartbroken to share the news that my Dad Scott has passed away Wednesday night. Myself and my family are ...Read more

Rihanna celebrates son's third birthday with Spider-Man themed party

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky celebrated son Riot's third birthday with a Spider-Man party over the weekend.

The superstar couple's little boy turned three on Saturday (01.08.26), with his parents going all out for the occasion.

Rihanna's sister-in-law Nadia King gave fans an inside look at the party with a video on her Instagram page, which showed a...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy Guthrie remains missing six months after she disappeared.

Sheriff explains decision to release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes

The Sheriff leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has explained why authorities decided to release two ransom notes.

Two letters sent in relation to the vanishing of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother in Arizona in February have been made public for the first time and Chris Nanos of the Pima County Sheriff's Department (...Read more