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A major fail on live TV put a target on this pop star's back. Winning 'The Masked Singer' might erase it

LOS ANGELES — After a major national debacle on live TV when she was only 20 years old, Ashlee Simpson Ross finally found a way to win back a small-screen audience’s love: She put a galaxy mask over her head and let the vocals rip.

Forget that 2004 incident where she got caught singing over a backing track in an appearance on “Saturday ...Read more

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Review: Imagination beats budget in 'The Blue Trail,' a scrappy sci-fi dystopia about an elder on the run

"The Blue Trail" is lyrical science fiction that takes place just around the next bend. An old woman, Tereza (Denise Weinberg), comes home from her factory job annoyed to find a government official hammering giant metal laurels on the door of her shack. It's a tribute to the elderly, the anonymous worker bee explains. Tereza is grouchy. "Since ...Read more

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Once-canceled Louis C.K. to headline Hollywood Bowl comedy fest

NEW YORK — Once-canceled comedian Louis C.K. has apparently been declared rehabilitated and will headline a show at The Hollywood Bowl next month.

Nearly a decade after being accused by several women of masturbating in front of them and then admitting that “these stories are true,” the Grammy-winning funnyman has begun working again with ...Read more

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Jack White releases 2 new singles ahead of 'SNL' performance

DETROIT — Detroit rocker Jack White has signaled the kickoff of a new era, releasing two new singles on Friday, ahead of his appearance with Jack Black on Saturday's episode of "SNL."

"G.O.D. And the Broken Ribs" and "Derecho Demonico" hit streaming services early Friday. They are White's first new recordings since the release of his "No ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mel B has dismissed the prospect of a Spice Girls 30th anniversary reunion

'It's not happening': Mel B dismisses hopes of Spice Girls 30th anniversary tour

Mel B has shut down the prospect of a Spice Girls reunion tour to mark the band's 30th anniversary.

There has been plenty of speculation about how the group will commemorate three decades since the release of their debut single Wannabe this year but the 50-year-old star has dismissed hopes of performing on stage with her bandmates Geri Horner, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Zara Larsson appreciates Chappell Roan's stance on invasive attention from fans

Zara Larsson backs Chappell Roan's stance on invasive fan attention

Zara Larsson admires Chappell Roan's stance on the attention she receives from fans and the paparazzi.

The Pink Pony Club hitmaker has been criticised in some quarters for frequently speaking out about the invasive behaviour of some members of the public but her fellow pop star Zara is supportive of her viewpoint on the matter.

Speaking to The...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tom Brady is slightly less strict with his diet since ending his NFL career

Tom Brady's diet isn't so rigid since NFL retirement

Tom Brady has relaxed his diet since retiring from the NFL.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner famously stuck to a rigid diet during his gridiron career but explained that he has relented in retirement because of the "reality of life".

Tom - who has son Jack, 18, with his former partner Bridget Moynahan, as well as children Benjamin, 16, and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Alix Earle has over eight million TikTok followers

Alix Earle has 'gotten used to' critics of her social media content

Alix Earle has "gotten used to" used to others criticising her for sharing her life on the internet.

The 25-year-old social media personality openly shares details about her personal life in her TikTok videos and accepts that the negative comments are part of the territory that comes with such a huge online presence.

Alix told People magazine:...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Keke Palmer was shocked when a stranger proposed.

Keke Palmer 'knew something was wrong' during stranger's public proposal

Keke Palmer "knew something was wrong" when a stranger proposed because she could see the ring was "expensive".

The Nope actress was sitting on a Baby, This Is Keke Palmer Live panel at the SXSW Festival last month when a man from the audience got down on one knee to ask her to marry him and she could quickly tell it wasn't just a prank.

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Bang Showbiz / Carrie Underwood's faith keeps her grounded

Carrie Underwood stays grounded with faith

Carrie Underwood believes "faith" is the "only" way to stay grounded.

The Before He Cheats hitmaker - who has sons Isaiah, 11, and Jacob, seven, with husband Mike Fisher - thinks it is easy to get swept away by the "self-serving" entertainment business but her Christian beliefs help to remind her about what matters.

She told Fox News Digital: ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Donald Trump has issued a fresh attack on Bruce Springsteen

Donald Trump launches Truth Social attack on 'dried up prune' Bruce Springsteen

Donald Trump has branded Bruce Springsteen a "dried up prune" and called for his supporters to boycott the legendary rocker.

The US President and the Born to Run hitmaker have frequently exchanged barbs over the years and the White House chief took to his Truth Social platform on Thursday (02.04.26) to issue a blistering attack on the "very ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Olivia Dean's friends help keep her feet on the ground.

Olivia Dean's friends give her a sense of perspective away from music industry acclaim

Olivia Dean credits her friends for keeping her grounded.

The 27-year-old singer has enjoyed a phenomenal year so far - including winning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and taking home four BRIT Awards in February - but explained how her pals give her a sense of perspective away from the "preposterousness" of the music industry.

Olivia ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / James McAvoy was posed with a range of challenges as he directed California Schemin'.

James McAvoy had a 'nightmare' directing California Schemin'

James McAvoy says that directing California Schemin' was "a nightmare (he) wouldn't wish on (his) worst enemy".

The 46-year-old actor has stepped behind the camera for the first time for the new movie - which tells the true story of Scottish rap duo Silibil N' Brains who pretended they were American to get their big break in the music industry ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ryan Gosling has dropped out the new movie from directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

Ryan Gosling exits new movie from Everything Everywhere All at Once directors

Ryan Gosling has dropped out of the new movie from Everything Everywhere All at Once filmmakers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

The 45-year-old star's departure from the project has been attributed to a scheduling conflict, with filming due to begin in Los Angeles this summer and unable to move to accommodate Gosling's schedule - which has ...Read more

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Florida Film Festival highlights: Reinhold, Giamatti, 'Strangers' and more

ORLANDO, Fla. — This year’s Florida Film Festival will screen 160 films, including 24 world premieres, from 31 countries. The Enzian Theater in Maitland presents the 35th installment of the movie lovers’ fest April 10-19.

As always, the festival offers narrative features, documentaries, animated shorts and celebrity guests. But there is ...Read more

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'The Testaments' review: 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel series has potential

Remember just how compelling “The Handmaid’s Tale” was when the series landed on Hulu in 2017?

Created by Bruce Miller and starring Elisabeth Moss, the show was an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed 1985 dystopian novel about a repressive theocracy, Gilead, rising up and taking over most of the continental United States, ...Read more

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A rom-com veteran and a newbie director, Amanda Peet and Matthew Shear found 'Fantasy Life' together

LOS ANGELES — Though Amanda Peet has worked steadily in television in recent years, the sincere and urbane comedy "Fantasy Life" marks her first role in a movie since 2015. Her performance as a woman struggling to get back in touch with her true self easily rates among the finest work of her career, alongside turns in such films as "Something'...Read more

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Big-screen thrills: What's on the way this spring and summer

From ancient monsters to galactic heroes and talking toys, Hollywood’s spring-summer lineup mixes franchise heavyweights with smaller dramas and offbeat concepts.

The season brings several familiar names back to theaters, including “Mortal Kombat 2,” a new “Star Wars” entry with “The Mandalorian and Grogu” and Pixar’s long-...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Duchess Meghan shared footage of Prince Archie learning to ski with dad Prince Harry

Duchess Meghan's sweet ski moment with Prince Archie drops just as explosive new claims about Queen and Prince Harry emerge

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex offered fans a rare glimpse into family life this week, sharing Instagram footage of Prince Harry and their son Prince Archie skiing together.

The 44-year-old former actress shared that the six-year-old was learning the winter sport and captioned the clip with a proud message to her son and husband.

She wrote: "My ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Megan Thee Stallion has returned to the stage

Megan Thee Stallion returns to Broadway stage

Megan Thee Stallion has returned to Moulin Rouge! The Musical following her hospitalisation.

The 31-year-old singer left the production mid-show on Tuesday (31.03.26) and missed Wednesday's (01.04.26) performance while receiving treatment after falling ill, but she was back on stage as Zidler at the Al Hirschfield Theatre in New York on ...Read more