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Inside the all-star America250 concert at the LA Coliseum

LOS ANGELES — In New York, the Brooklyn Bridge went up in flames briefly during a fireworks display. In Washington D.C., stormy weather delayed a grievance-filled speech by President Donald Trump.

And here in Los Angeles? On Saturday night, tens of thousands of Angelenos joined voices peacefully at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum to sing along ...Read more

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'Project Runway' contender talks TV, talent -- and Tyra

He never had any formal training — though his mother was a seamstress for the Rockettes — but now Central Florida fashion designer Jeffrey Kelly Abess is creating couture for the likes of Cardi B and making a splash on TV’s “Project Runway.”

That means coming face-to-face with new judge Tyra Banks — whose fearsome reputation ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Finn Wolfhard found fame in Stranger Things

Finn Wolfhard felt 'really lost' by Stranger Things end

Finn Wolfhard felt "really lost" when Stranger Things ended.

The 23-year-old actor - who became a household name playing Mike Wheeler in the Netflix saga - initially struggled after he finished filming the programme but he now feels liberated after finding comfort in the fact he'll always have the relationships he built with the cast and crew ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bruce Springsteen has been critical of Donald Trump

Bruce Springsteen defends 'patriotic' critique of Donald Trump

Bruce Springsteen thinks being an outspoken critic of Donald Trump is a sign of his "patriotism".

The Dancing in the Dark hitmaker has publicly exchanged words with the US president a number of times over the years and he explained he is comfortable calling out the administration because he cares about his country so mich.

Speaking on his PBS ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kelly and Sharon's spirits are raised at clown-themed party

Kelly and Sharon Osbourne 'laughed so much' as mood was raised on Ozzy anniversary

Kelly Osbourne has revealed mum Sharon "laugh[ed] so much" on her wedding anniversary, after attending a "clown party".

The youngest daughter of the late Ozzy Osbourne had earlier shared an emotional letter to her mum on what was Sharon's first anniversary without her husband, but returned to Instagram to reveal that spirits were raised by a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ashley Smith caught Taylor Swift's bouquet (c) Instagram

Which wedding guest caught Taylor Swift's bridal bouquet?

One of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests is hoping for a " lifetime of love, luck, and laughter" after catching the bride's bouquet at their wedding.

The couple tied the knot in front of 1,000 people at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday (03.07.26) and Ashley Smith - the sister of Travis' Kansas City Chiefs' teammate Trey ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Brooke Shields takes on South Park creators over restaurant conditions.

Brooke Shields slams South Park creators for 'not caring' for restaurant employees

Brooke Shields has slammed South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone for "not caring" for workers at their restaurant in Colorado.

The 61-year-old actress is president of the Actors' Equity Association, a labour union representing "about 80" of the former employees at Mexican eatery Casa Bonita, who unionised in April 2024 against the ...Read more

Kylie Cantrall keen to 'inspire' with Descendants role

The Descendants star Kylie Cantrall wants to "inspire the next generation of performers" with her role in the TV movies.

Kylie stars as Red, the daughter of Rita Ora's character Queen of Hearts, in the newest instalment in the franchise - Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.

In an interview with People, the 21-year-old actress admitted she's long ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Prince Harry won't be staying at Buckingham Palace

Prince Harry has Buckingham Palace accommodation offer revoked

Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace this week after accepting his father, King Charles' invitation too late.

The Duke of Sussex - who lives in California - will travel to the UK this week to promote his Invictus Games and make a string of other public appearances, and while his team initially announced on Monday (06.07.26) that he ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Keith Richards talks Amy Winehouse regrets

Keith Richards regrets not performing with Amy Winehouse more than once

Keith Richards regrets not being able to perform with Amy Winehouse more than once.

The Rolling Stones took to the stage alongside the late singer at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2007 - before the Back to Black star died from accidental poisoning in 2011.

He told The Sunday Times: "I was always sort of 'well, I'm bound to meet her down the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mel B shares gushing tribute to husband on first wedding anniversary

Mel B pays tribute to 'amazing, gorgeous' husband in gushing anniversary post

Mel B marked her first anniversary with Rory McPhee by paying tribute to her "amazing, kind and gorgeous" husband.

The Spice Girls star took to Instagram to share photos of the pair's wedding day on July 6, 2025, as she wrote alongside it: "Wowza this time last year I married the most amazing kind gorgeous man in the whole universe.

"Looking ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jesse Eisenberg won't leave the US

Jesse Eisenberg feels 'responsibility' to stay in the US

Jesse Eisenberg feels a "responsibility" to stay in the US during Donald Trump's presidency.

The A Real Pain actor-and-director received Polish citizenship last year but insisted his dual nationality isn't paving the way for him to leave the country in protest at the current leadership, because he and spouse Anna Strout feel they should try to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Steve-O has opened up about his film preparation

Steve-O reveals unusual preparation for Jackass stunts

Steve-O took a lot of drugs in preparation for a stunt in Jackass: The Movie.

The 52-year-old comedian has revealed that he went to extreme lengths in order to prepare for one particular stunt in Jackass: The Movie, the 2002 reality slapstick comedy film that also starred Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Ryan Dunn, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hannah Waddingham enjoys playing powerful women

Hannah Waddingham relishes playing powerful women

Hannah Waddingham loves playing powerful women - but she has no interest in becoming the next James Bond.

The 51-year-old actress has enjoyed enormous success in recent years, and Hannah has now revealed what draws her to playing particularly strong, independent characters.

The actress - who shot to international stardom playing Rebecca Welton...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Harry Styles is a Guinness World Record holder

Harry Styles awarded Guinness World Record

Harry Styles has received a Guinness World Record after his record-breaking 12-night run at Wembley Stadium.

The 32-year-old superstar trumped Coldplay's 10 nights at the home of the England football team in 2025.

Guinness World Records adjudicator Will Munford said: "Harry Styles' record-breaking 12-date run is a testament to the scale, ...Read more

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Q&A: Peter Asher: The vital musical link between the Beatles, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand and other legends

SAN DIEGO — Longtime fans of multi-Grammy-Award winner Peter Asher will surely smile and nod in approval as they watch such famous Asher collaborators as Linda Ronstadt, Paul McCartney, Carole King, Rufus Wainwright, Eric Idle, Twiggy and others ardently sing his praises in the new film documentary, “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man.”

Almost ...Read more

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Q&A: Herb Alpert on the question in his head and the sadness in his horn

LOS ANGELES — Herb Alpert walks up a long driveway at his rambling Malibu estate, wincing slightly after having woken up around 3 a.m. with a cramp in his left calf.

"It's still kind of seizing," the trumpeter says as he leads me past a garden lush with moist-looking tropical plants.

This, Alpert accepts, is the reality of life at 91. Yet ...Read more

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Our 'Rocky Horror' wish list: How the cult classic can rock Sphere

LAS VEGAS — Jim Dolan has thrown down some slam dunks with Sphere. U2 to open the place. Metallica is coming in. The Eagles are continuing through November. Score, score, score, for the man who owns the Knicks and calls the shots at Bulbous Wonder.

But Sphere’s executive chairman and CEO has thrown his first knuckleball, announcing "The ...Read more

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China-backed AI tool behind fake Brad Pitt fight making Hollywood inroads

LOS ANGELES — Earlier this year, a widely circulated 15-second AI-generated video of Brad Pitt fighting Tom Cruise on a rooftop sparked outrage across Hollywood. One screenwriter called the cinematic clip "terrifying." The Motion Picture Association demanded the company behind the artificial intelligence tool — Chinese tech giant ByteDance �...Read more

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Commentary: The 'Supergirl' flop is being misread

Contrary to its title character, "Supergirl" did not take flight. The film grossed $38 million domestically in its opening weekend, less than one-third of what "Superman" earned in its debut last summer on a comparable production budget. (Warner Bros. is already bracing to lose at least $100 million in its theatrical run.) "Supergirl" continues ...Read more