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Bang Showbiz / Madonna appears to slate Sean Penn on new album.

Madonna appears to take aim at ex Sean Penn on new album

Madonna has appeared to take aim at ex-husband Sean Penn in her new album Confessions 2.

The legendary 67-year-old star sings about a "movie star with deep blue eyes" in the track Bizarre, with fans assuming she's referring to Sean - to whom she was married from 1985 to 1989.

She sings: "Love is the strangest thing. Just when you think you've ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Anya Taylor-Joy loved Free Willy.

Anya Taylor-Joy explains how her love of animals led to acting career

Anya Taylor-Joy went into acting because she wanted to "ride" a whale.

The 30-year-old star was fascinated by large animals when she was growing up and after initially setting her sights on a "made-up job" studying her favourite creatures, she was then inspired to change direction after watching the 1993 family drama Free Willy, which tells the...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chris Brown must pay damages to his former housekeeper

Chris Brown most pay housekeeper 12.9 million after dog bits

Chris Brown has been ordered to pay almost $13 million to his former housekeeper after she was mauled by his dog.

The Run It hitmaker was sued back in 2021 for $71 million in damages by Maria Avila over an alleged "vicious and brutal" attack from his dog while she was working at his California home in December 2020 and on Tuesday (30.06.26), ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Anastacia talks cancer battle.

Anastacia: 'Cancer gave the wrong girl cancer'

Anastacia has declared "cancer gave the wrong girl cancer" while opening up about her battle against the disease.

The 57-year-old underwent a double mastectomy in 2013 after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time.

In an interview on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast, the I'm Outta Love star said: "Cancer gave the wrong...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lexi Minetree as Elle in Legally Blonde prequel series.

Elle team 'kept up at night' over fear of fan backlash

Elle showrunner Laura Kittrell admitted she was "kept up at night" by fears of backlash to the Legally Blonde prequel TV series.

The spinoff of the 2001 movie stars Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods and June Diane Raphael as her mum, and is streaming now on Prime video.

However, upon the show being announced, fans of the original film took to social...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jodie Sweetin has reflected on her relationship with the Olsen twins

Jodie Sweetin shares where Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's relationship with Full House co-stars is today

Jodie Sweetin doesn't think Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen "really loved" their movie careers.

The 40-year-old twins shot to fame when they shared the role of Michelle Tanner on Full House from the age of just nine months until it ended when they were eight and though they went on to star in a string of movies, including 1993''s Double, Double, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Savannah Guthrie's mom is still missing.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: FBI investigating 'potentially legitimate' ransom demands

The FBI have received "several" ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and believe some "may potentially be legitimate".

The 84-year-old mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home in the early hours of 1 February and her whereabout are still unknown, with no suspects have been identified, but ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Phoebe Tomlinson announces second pregnancy

Phoebe Tomlinson pregnant with second child

Phoebe Tomlinson is pregnant with her second child.

The Baby War actress and influencer - and younger sister of One Direction star Louis - took to Instagram on Wednesday (01July26) to announce the happy news that she and her footballer boyfriend Jack Varley will soon be adding to their family.

Posting a series of cute pictures of herself, Jack...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tom Hardy will return to Mobland.

Tom Hardy's MobLand fate decided

Tom Hardy will be returning to MobLand.

The 48-year-old actor was expected to be dropped from the third season of the Paramount+ crime drama, in which he plays fixer Harry Da Souza, following reports he had "clashed with producers", but he recently sat down for clear-the-air talks with bosses.

According to Deadline, Tom, showrunner Jez ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Cody Simpson can't walk or talk.

Cody Simpson can't 'walk or talk' right now

Cody Simpson is unable to walk or talk "for some time" after pushing himself too hard.

The 29-year-old pop star - who swapped music for competitive swimming in the last few years - cancelled promotional appearances for his comeback single Baby Blue last month after suffering a vocal haemorrhage and he's now revealed that not only is he still on...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Taylor Swift's friends arrive ahead of wedding.

Taylor Swift's famous friends arrive in New York ahead of her wedding

Taylor Swift's famous friends have started arriving in New York ahead of the singer's wedding to Travis Kelce.

The Shake It Off singer and her NFL star fiancé, 36, are expected to tie the knot at the legendary Madison Square Garden in the city this weekend (04-05Jul26).

And numerous celebrities have been seen at the airports in New York, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dwayne Johnson warned to' stick to wrestling' after announcing acting dream.

Dwayne Johnson warned to 'stick to wrestling' upon announcing acting dreams

Dwayne Johnson was told by "influential people" in his life that he should "stick to wrestling" when he announced his plan to swap the ring for the screen.

Before becoming an actor, Dwayne was known for wrestling - working under the name 'The Rock'.

However, he then decided to try and make it in Hollywood, with one of his first roles in 2001's...Read more

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Bryan Adams fires back at Donald Trump with defiant new anthem 51st State

Bryan Adams has channelled his frustration with Donald Trump into a fiery new song, 51st State, using the track to push back against the US president's recent remarks about Canada's place in North America.

The Canadian rock legend's latest release is a pointed defence of his homeland, wrapped in the kind of punchy, melodic rock he's known for. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Amy Lee says the female rock and metal community is like a 'sisterhood'

Amy Lee says women in rock and metal 'support and push each other' as Evanescence tour highlights female solidarity

Evanescence singer Amy Lee has hailed the "ever-growing" female rock and metal community as a "sisterhood".

Speaking on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, the Bring Me To Life vocalist said she was encouraged to see women leading the rock charts.

She said: "We [Evanescence] had… I forget which chart - I guess it was the Active Rock or whatever, ...Read more

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Q&A: How Les Claypool took Primus, Sean Lennon and Fearless Flying Frogs on tour

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Les Claypool, founder of Primus and so many side projects it’s hard to keep track of them all, says he’s always loved those spontaneous moments of creative inspiration.

So when the band’s eighth drummer quit in November 2024, with Primus already booked for its traditional Bay Area New Year’s Eve shows, Claypool ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Josh Gad is joining Ocean's 11 prequel

Josh Gad 'lands significant role' in Ocean's 11 prequel

Josh Gad has reportedly been cast in Margot Robbie's upcoming Ocean's 11 prequel.

The 45-year-old actor - who is best known for his roles in the likes of Frozen, as well as his originating the role of Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway - has signed up to join an all-star ensemble cast for Robbie and her director and co-star ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Curry Barker will show more with Anything But Ghosts.

Cooper Tomlinson promises 'different side' to Curry Barker with Anything But Ghosts

Cooper Tomlinson has teased Curry Barker will "show a different side of him" in Anything But Ghosts.

The YouTuber and actor has produced, co-wrote and starred alongside director Barker, who was at the helm for surprise horror hit Obsession, for his next feature, and the duo wanted to "stay grounded" with the project.

He told the Raiders of the...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chloe Bailey waited to confront cheating ex

Chloe Bailey waited to confront cheating ex until after her 'night of cuddles'

Chloe Bailey waited until the morning to confront an ex about his cheating because she "still wanted my night of cuddles".

The singer appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, and recalled how she discovered her former partner was being unfaithful after receiving information from fans.

She also found an eyelash extension and a hair tie that she ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Gavin MacLeod in The Love Boat - creator of the show Wilford Lloyd Baumes has died

Love Boat creator Wilford Lloyd Baumes dies aged 86

The Love Boat creator Wilford Lloyd Baumes has died aged 86.

According to an obituary from Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Homes in Ohio, Baumes passed away "peacefully" on June 28.

He grew up nearby in Amberley Village, Ohio, before moving to Santa Barbara, California, as an adult.

The obituary added that he is survived by numerous nieces, nephews...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Frankie and Paige Muniz

Frankie Muniz defends by ex Paige after people attack 'fun' divorce announcement

Frankie Muniz's ex Paige has defended him after people criticised their divorce announcement.

The Malcolm In The Middle actor announced that he and his wife were splitting up after 10 years together, but some fans questioned the lighthearted video shared on X alongside the statement, which showed the couple and their five-year-old son Mauz ...Read more