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Shakira performs to staggering two million people in Copacabana

Shakira performed a free concert for two million fans in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend.

The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker headlined Todo Mundo No Rio, the free mega‑event that draws millions to the Brazilian city, over the weekend at Copacabana and the city is delighted with her impact.

According to Rio mayor Eduardo Cavaliere, the concert drew ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / A Taylor Swift fan has turned her love for the singer into a full time job.

Taylor Swift supporter turns fan page into 'full time job'

A Taylor Swift megafan has turned her love for the singer into a "full time" job.

Olivia Levin, 26, started the SwiftiesForEternity fan account on Tumblr and Instagram well over a decade ago, and she has been a huge fan of the pop star since she was 13 years old when she found an online community "who understood music and were passionate about ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Spike Lee has defended the Michael Jackson biopic.

Spike Lee defends Michael biopic amid criticism for not including child sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson

Spike Lee has defended Michael after the biopic was criticised for not including allegations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson.

The new movie has proved to be a huge hit at the box office despite being panned by critics for not featuring the accusations but the acclaimed filmmaker thinks such complaints are pointless as the movie ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Andy Serkis has helmed an animated take on Animal Farm

Who are the target audience for Andy Serkis' Animal Farm adaptation?

Andy Serkis wants to "engage young people" with his Animal Farm adaptation.

The Lord of the Rings star has directed the new animated film that is loosely based on George Orwell's novella of the same name and explained that he hopes younger viewers can grasp the dystopian themes at the heart of the story that left a big impression on him growing...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee Bubbles is said to have been kicked out of Neverland for performing a solo sex act in front of 'busloads' of child visitors to the singer's infamous ranch

Shock claims about Michael Jackson's chimp's 'child abuse' resurface

Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee Bubbles is said to have been kicked out of Neverland for performing a solo sex act in front of "busloads" of child visitors to the singer's infamous ranch.

The singer, who died aged 50 from a massive overdose of hospital-grade tranquiliser he used to get to sleep, was known during the 1980s for his highly ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Larry Birkhead's daughter Dannielynn is in college

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn reveals university studies

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn is studying forensic science at university.

The 19-year-old student, whose famous mother died in 2007 after suffering an accidental drug overdose, has enrolled at college and she's revealed she's applying herself in an area of criminal investigate but she's considering adding culinary arts to her degree ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has been on a trip to Chicago.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends special event for Godson in Chicago

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made a solo trip to Chicago, Illinois to support her Godson at his first Communion service.

The former Suits star, 44, who lives in Montecito, California headed to Chicago over the weekend (02-03.05.26) to attend the special event marking a major milestone in the life of her Godson, who is the child of a friend she ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Princess Eugenie is pregnant

Princess Eugenie pregnant

Princess Eugenie is pregnant.

The 36-year-old royal - who is the daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, and Sarah Ferguson - has confirmed she's expecting her third child with her husband Jack Brooksbank.

Eugenie shared the news in a post on Instagram on Monday (04.05.26) by adding a picture of a sonogram scan...Read more

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TV Tinsel: Brooke Shields probes murder most foul in Acorn TV's 'You're Killing Me'

Actress Brooke Shields is walking on the wild side as she probes murder most foul in her latest gig for Acorn TV.

Shields, who’s best known for her sitcom, “Suddenly Susan,” and mystery capers for the Hallmark Channel, stars in the six-part “You’re Killing Me,” premiering May 18.

She portrays a bestselling author who colludes with ...Read more

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Broadway musicals review: Does 'Cats' have 9 lives? Does 'Lost Boys' suck? Does 'Titanique' sink?

In a Broadway season notable for the strength of its musical revivals, there has been some concern that the best new musical Tony Award category might be particularly scrawny this year.

The shows that left the biggest impression on me — "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," "Ragtime" and "Chess" — are well-known properties. But these warhorses have ...Read more

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Commentary: So, we're not allowed to criticize the Michael Jackson biopic?

Publicly criticizing "Michael" means recognizing two things: The film, inspired by the early life and career of Michael Jackson, will rake in millions of dollars (it had the highest opening ever for a music biopic), and many viewers will gloss over the movie’s flaws to fanatically defend it.

If this were simply the familiar disconnect between...Read more

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Don't call Joe McEwen's book a music business memoir. It's about Tastykakes, Gamble & Huff, Michael Jackson and more

PHILADELPHIA — Joe McEwen was going to call his book "Soul Music Saved My Life."

“Because, in a sense, it did,” says the music executive and journalist who grew up in Philadelphia in the 1960s, and got an education listening to legendary Philly DJs like Georgie Woods, Sonny Hopson, Hy Lit, Joe “Butterball” Tamburro, Jimmy Bishop and ...Read more

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Summer 2026 movies: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' 'The Odyssey' and more

It may not yet be summer on the calendar, but the summer movie season is nonetheless upon us. For those of us who remember happy summer afternoons spent munching popcorn at the nearest multiplex, here's a sampling of what's in store for the next few months on the big screen, organized by genre.

Note that dates are always subject to change.

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Why a CBS News veteran's new YouTube show could be a model for the future

NEW YORK — The Manhattan apartment of CBS News special correspondent Anthony Mason could serve as an annex to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The walls are lined with gold record awards honoring the bestselling recordings by Adele, Vampire Weekend, Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris, along with a signed photo from the shoot for Bruce Springsteen'...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Roger Taylor has revealed why his drummer son didn't join Foo Fighters

Queen's Roger Taylor reveals why his son didn't join Foo Fighters

Queen star Roger Taylor has revealed why Dave Grohl didn't recruit his drummer son Rufus Taylor for the Foo Fighters.

Grohl had to search for a replacement drummer for his band after tragedy struck in 2022 when longtime percussionist Taylor Hawkins died at the age of 50, and many suggested Taylor's Godson Rufus - who plays in The Darkness - ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mel B's daughter Phoenix Brown has explained her bond with the Beckham boys

Mel B's daughter Phoenix Brown explains close bond with Beckham boys

Mel B's daughter Phoenix Brown has a close bond with Sir David and Victoria Beckham's sons.

The 27-year-old DJ has revealed she "literally grew up" with Brooklyn, 27, Romeo, 23, and Cruz Beckham, 21, because their mothers were in the Spice Girls together revealing they were all born in the same hospital and she's stayed in touch with all the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Pavel Talankin won an Oscar for Mr Nobody Against Putin.

Mr Nobody Against Putin star Pavel Talankin wins apology over missing Oscar

Mr Nobody Against Putin star Pavel Talankin has won an apology over his missing Oscar.

The former school teacher was honoured for his work on the documentary - which he also co-directed - at the glitzy ceremony in Los Angeles in March taking the prize for Best Documentary Feature, but his golden statuette was taken away from him TSA agents at ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sara Bareilles reflects on over a decade of Waitress

Sara Bareilles recalls 'insecurity' writing Waitress: The Musical

Sara Bareilles felt "so much insecurity" writing Waitress: The Musical.

The Love Song hitmaker felt a unique kind of pressure stepping away from her usual songwriting world to pen the 2016 musical, which premiere at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre and moved to London's West End three years later.

She told The Big Issue magazine: "I remember...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Former Metallica star Jason Newsted reveals cancer battle

Metallica bassist Jason Newsted reveals cancer battle for first time

Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has been declared "free and clear" after a battle with throat cancer.

The 63-year-old musician, who was a member of the Enter Sandman icons from 1986 to 2001, has publicly revealed his diagnosis for the first time, but confirmed that doctors caught the illness early and on May 8, 2025 he "underwent a procedure" ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dave Grohl has explained why he changed the name of the Foo Fighters' latest album.

Dave Grohl reveals real reason he changed Foo Fighters album name

Dave Grohl changed the name of the Foo Fighters' latest album to avoid comparisons to Wicked: For Good.

The former Nirvana star has revealed his band's new record Your Favourite Toy - which was released on April 24 - had initially been called For Good, but he was given a shock when the Wicked sequel hit cinemas and he decided to change the name...Read more