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Movie review: 'I Swear' a deeply moving, entertaining biopic about Tourette syndrome advocate

In February, at the British Academy Film Awards, there was a surprising upset. A young English actor, Robert Aramayo, the star of “I Swear,” a British indie directed by Kirk Jones, won best actor over Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet and Jesse Plemons. His portrayal of Scottish Tourette syndrome activist ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

'MICHAEL'

Rated PG-13 for some thematic material, language, and smoking.

What it’s about: A biopic about the King of Pop set during the early (noncontroversial) days of his career, from 1966 to 1988.

The kid attractor factor: Most likely the music.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Learn to go your own way and write your own songs.

Violence: Some...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Marie Osmond has revealed her brother Alan's final words to her

Marie Osmond reveals brother Alan's final words to her before his death

Marie Osmond has shared her brother Alan Osmond's final words to her prior to his death.

The Osmonds star passed away on Monday (20.04.26) at the age of 76 and his younger sister Marie, 66, has now revealed Alan knew he was reaching the end of his life but he was looking forward to being reunited with their brother Wayne Osmond, who died last ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Michael Jackson suffered from the skin disorder vitiligo

'That's a big misconception': Jaafar Jackson denies claims that his uncle Michael Jackson wanted to be white

Jaafar Jackson says it is a "misconception" that his uncle Michael Jackson "wanted to be white".

The 29-year-old actor portrays the late King of Pop in the new biopic Michael and has described how the movie will give new insight into how the Thriller hitmaker was affected by his battle with vitiligo - a disorder that causes the skin to lose its...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Madonna plans to direct her own biopic

Madonna 'will not take no for an answer' in her attempts to make biopic

Madonna is said to be more determined than ever to bring her long-delayed biopic to fruition.

The Queen of Pop announced that she would be directing and co-writing the movie about her life back in 2020 and is refusing "to take no for an answer" despite several years of false starts on the project.

An insider told RadarOnline.com: "She will not...Read more

Prince's ex-wife Mayte Garcia felt 'intense sadness' after the music trailblazer's death

Prince's ex-wife Mayte Garcia has reflected on the "intense sadness" she felt following the music legend's death.

The Purple Rain artist died at the age of 57 on April 21, 2016, after an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Minnesota home and Garcia recalls how her personal sense of loss was amplified by the tributes paid to the musician from ...Read more

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Column: Michelle Pfeiffer redefines the role of grandma, with a full life and glamorous style

There are plenty of reasons to be excited that Michelle Pfeiffer is currently lighting up the small screen in not one but two shows: Paramount+’s “The Madison” and Apple TV’s “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” Who doesn’t love Pfeiffer? And for reasons both personal (she adjusted her career choices after she had kids) and professional...Read more

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After Taylor Frankie Paul investigation, 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' will resume production on Season 5

LOS ANGELES — Production on Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" will resume after filming was halted weeks ago amid a domestic violence investigation involving star Taylor Frankie Paul, The Times has learned.

Filming on the Hulu reality series paused in mid-March after the Draper City Police Department in Utah launched an ...Read more

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Kylie Jenner sued by former housekeeper who claims discrimination and 'severe harassment'

LOS ANGELES — Kylie Jenner is being sued by a former housekeeper who claims she was harassed and discriminated against while working for the makeup mogul.

Angelica Hernandez Vasquez filed a lawsuit against Kylie Jenner Inc., Tri Star Services and La Maison Family Services on Friday alleging that she was subjected to "severe and pervasive ...Read more

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Sound Advice: Ease of use, video quality make 4K dashcam a standout

Q. Do you think 4K recording is necessary for a dashcam? I have a 1080P cam that works well, but am thinking of upgrading. I am really impressed with my 4K TV compared to my old 1080P TV.

—D.K., Arlington, Virginia

A. Before I discuss cameras, you should know the visual improvements you see in your 4K TV go beyond having more pixels. A 4K TV...Read more

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Reese Witherspoon clarifies AI stance amid backlash over comments

Superstar Reese Witherspoon responded Tuesday to viral backlash against earlier comments she had made urging women to familiarize themselves with Artificial Intelligence and its uses — or risk being “left behind” in the workforce.

“The AI revolution has begun, and I need to learn as much as I possibly can about AI,” she told her 30.6 ...Read more

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Harry Styles, Zoë Kravitz spark engagement speculation

Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are sparking engagement rumors, with the actress-director spotted multiple times rocking a massive diamond on her left ring finger.

The pop star, 32, and the 37-year-old Emmy nominee were spotted wandering in London in recent days, and Kravitz’s left ringer was adorned with a prominent diamond, according to ...Read more

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Review: In 'The Balusters' on Broadway, a mighty contest rises from porch railings

NEW YORK — A truism named for the late political scientist Wallace Sayre holds that, in any dispute, the intensity of feeling is inversely proportional to the value of the issues at stake. Put more simply, the smaller the argument, the madder people always get.

Henry Kissinger used that argument to explain why academic feuds are so bitter. ...Read more

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II knows his 'Man on Fire' is a 'dangerous' risk: 'I've got thick skin'

LOS ANGELES — Smiles come easily for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II these days, especially when describing what it's like to be on "the train."

"I'm incredibly blessed," he says. "Life is good."

Since winning a supporting actor Emmy in 2020 for HBO's "Watchmen," Abdul-Mateen has been on a nonstop roll with multiple projects. His year kicked off on a ...Read more

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The best looks from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' press tour

LOS ANGELES — The stars of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" thrilled us with their bold fashion choices at the film's world premiere in New York City on Monday night, the most recent stop in a press tour that began at the end of March. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt brought their A game, embracing method dressing without going ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Damon Albarn takes his daughter on family holidays to North Korea

Damon Albarn takes daughter on family holidays to North Korea

Damon Albarn takes his daughter on family holidays to North Korea.

The Blur frontman, 57, makes life "too easy" for his daughter Missy Albarn, 26, at times, but the star also confessed he has been "hard" on her when it comes to educating Missy about global politics, by giving her first-hand experience in the communist country.

Speaking on The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hulk Hogan was haunted by his racist slur scandal for years

Hulk Hogan was haunted by 'echo' of his racist slur scandal

Hulk Hogan was haunted by the "echo" of the racist slur scandal which enveloped him a decade before his death.

The wrestling legend - who died in July 2025 at the age of 71 - was caught on camera using the N word in a video taken in 2007 in which he was filmed arguing with his daughter Brooke about her boyfriend and the transcript from the tape...Read more

Bang Showbiz / A$AP Rocky has revealed Rihanna has changed a lot since having children

Rihanna 'changed a lot' after becoming a mother

Rihanna "changed a lot" after becoming a mother, according to her partner A$AP Rocky.

The couple are parents to RZA, three, Riot, two, and Rocki, who was born in September, and A$AP Rocky has now opened up about their relationship revealing it's evolved over the last few years but Rihanna "has always been magic".

He told W magazine: "She has ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Teyana Taylor is good friends with Janet Jackson.

Teyana Taylor has a 'close bond' with her idol Janet Jackson

Teyana Taylor has formed a "close bond" with her idol Janet Jackson.

The 35-year-old actress/musician was a huge fan of the pop superstar, 59, when she was growing up and they were introduced via a surprise video call after Teyana missed her chance to attend one of Janet's concerts in 2017 when her flight was cancelled. They went on to meet in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Alex Kingston has opened up about ER.

Alex Kingston feared she'd made the 'the biggest mistake' of her life by joining ER

Alex Kingston feared she'd made the "the biggest mistake" of her life by joining ER.

The 63-year-old actress shot fame in 1997 when she was cast in the hit medical drama as Dr. Elizabeth Corday and she moved from her native UK to Los Angeles for filming, but Alex has confessed she didn't enjoy living in the US city and it took her a long time ...Read more