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Remembering when Sam Neill did yoga with his pig, sang to his cows

All the headlines about the death of Sam Neill on Monday reminded people that he starred in Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster 1993 film “Jurassic Park,” but the 78-year-old film and TV actor also became beloved in recent years for his charming social media presence, with many posts focusing on life on his remote New Zealand farm where he ...Read more

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Late child star Daveigh Chase had $400,000 estate despite living on streets

“The Ring” actress Daveigh Chase, who apparently spent her final years living in an RV on skid row, had an estate worth $400,000 when she died, according to court documents.

Her mother, Cathy Chase, earlier this month asked a Los Angeles Superior Court to appoint her as administrator, according to probate filings obtained by US Weekly. She ...Read more

Poison star Rikki Rockett refused to have his tongue amputated

Poison star Rikki Rockett refused to have his tongue amputated during his battle with cancer.

The 64-year-old drummer was diagnosed with throat cancer back in 2015 and he underwent treatment including radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy before being declared cancer-free but was dealt a massive setback when he was diagnosed with a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Francis Ford Coppola wishes the best for Shia LaBeouf

Francis Ford Coppola wishes 'the best' for Shia LaBeouf

Francis Ford Coppola wishes Shia LaBeouf "all the best", despite their previous clashes.

The 87-year-old filmmaker cast the controversial actor in his 2024 epic Megalopolis, and their rows on set are captured in upcoming documentary Megadoc - which focuses on the making of the movie - but the director has stressed he thinks the 40-year-old star...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tom Holland was snubbed by Erling Haaland.

Tom Holland humbled by Erling Haaland snub

Tom Holland was "humbled" when Erling Haaland ignored his message to hang out.

The Odyssey star had got in touch with the Norweigian soccer star to see if he wanted to hang out during the World Cup but he didn't even get a response to his social media DM.

Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the host read out a post he'd seen ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sam Neill reportedly died after contracting pneumonia.

Sam Neill died after 'contracting pneumonia'

Sam Neill died after reportedly contracting pneumonia.

The Jurassic Park star passed away on Monday (13.07.26) just months after he was deemed "cancer-free" following a battle with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma with his loved ones describing his death as "sudden and unexpected" - and now a new report has suggested the 78-year-old succumbed...Read more

Bang Showbiz / JoJo Siwa has one topic she doesn't discuss with Chris Hughes

JoJo Siwa reveals the one thing she and Chris Hughes don't talk about

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes "don't speak about" being trolled.

The 23-year-old singer - who has been romancing the 33-year-old star since they met on UK reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother last year - felt good when she recently read an article in which her boyfriend praised the way she handles online criticism because they prefer to focus on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mel B has revealed why she's always late.

Mel B reveals why she's always late

Spice Girls star Mel B is always late because she has "no concept of time".

The 51-year-old pop singer was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) when she was in her 40s and she's convinced it explains her regular tardiness because her brain "works differently on so many levels".

She told The Telegraph newspaper: ""I ...Read more

Mick Jagger admits fame leaves 'permanent' psychological scars as he reflects on ego, identity and the pressures of show business

Sir Mick Jagger has opened up about the psychological toll of fame, revealing how years spent performing at the highest level left him battling disassociation, ego overload and long‑lasting emotional fallout.

The Rolling Stones frontman, 82, said the extreme nature of his career shaped his behaviour and sense of identity in ways most people ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Guns N' Roses are raising funds for suicide prevention on their North American tour

Guns N' Roses launch fan giveaway to support suicide prevention on 2026 tour

Guns N' Roses are fundraising for suicide prevention and offering fans epic prizes.

The rock legends have joined forces with fundraising platform Fandiem to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, turning their North American dates into a chance for concert‑goers to win once‑in‑a‑lifetime experiences and help a worthy ...Read more

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From Richmond Heights to Netflix: South Florida actress gets her big break

MIAMI — Actress Alecsys Proctor-Turner’s connection to South Florida runs deep. A native of South Miami-Dade, she can trace her family back to the founding of Richmond Heights, a neighborhood established for Black residents facing housing insecurity after World War II.

“We’re generations deep. We were a part of the creation of Richmond ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Anya Taylor-Joy at the premiere of Apple TV series Lucky

The Hunt for Gollum star Anya Taylor-Joy is yet to read The Lord of the Rings books

Anya Taylor-Joy hasn't read The Lord of the Rings books yet.

The 30-year-old star is set to feature in the upcoming movie The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum as Seren the elf but confessed that she is yet to read J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels as a result of a "misguided idea" she had growing up.

Speaking to Variety at the premiere of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lupita Nyong'o was a fan of Christopher Nolan's working methods on The Odyssey

Lupita Nyong'o hails Christopher Nolan's 'economical' approach to The Odyssey

Lupita Nyong'o was impressed with Christopher Nolan's "economical" approach during the making of The Odyssey.

The 43-year-old actress plays the dual role of Helen of Troy/Clytemnestra in the historical epic based on Homer's ancient Greek literature of the same name and felt that the filmmaker's "succinct" approach was exactly what was needed ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ariana Grande handled the technical glitches like a pro

Ariana Grande handles technical glitches at Brooklyn concert like a pro

Ariana Grande faced pesky technical glitches during her Brooklyn set on Monday night (13.07.26).

The 33-year-old pop megastar's microphone cut out during yes, and? and Eternal Sunshine when she played the Barclays Center.

Fortunately, the crowd picked up the vocals, so the hiccup barely caused any disruption. Ariana handled it like a pro, ...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for July 14 and beyond

Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:

JULY

14: Michael

14: Obsession

14: Lee Cronin's The Mummy

14: Animal Farm

14: Normal

14: Deep Water

14: Beyond Paradise: Season Four

14: Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend

14: NCIS: Tony & Ziva: Season One

14: RZA's One Spoon of Chocolate

14: Starbright...Read more

Tom Holland defends using the word 'dad' in The Odyssey

Tom Holland has defended the use of the modern language in The Odyssey.

The 30-year-old actor plays Telemachus - the son of Matt Damon's character Odysseus - in Sir Christopher Nolan's big screen reimagining of Homer's ancient Greek epic, which has come under fire over its modern-day interpretation of the classical text, and Holland has hit ...Read more

A Nightmare On Elm Street returns with Wes Craven's family on board

Paramount Pictures has announced plans for a new A Nightmare On Elm Street film.

The studio has secured a deal for the US rights to the original screenplay of Wes Craven's 1984 horror classic, which featured introduced the world to iconic movie monster Freddy Krueger.

Craven's widow Iya Labunka, who will produced alongside his son Jonathan ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / L7 star Jennifer Finch has brain cancer

L7 rock star Jennifer Finch, 59, diagnosed with brain cancer

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

Her bandmates, including Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardner and Demetra Plakas, confirmed on Monday (13.07.26) that the 59-year-old rock star has been diagnosed with "an aggressive form" of the disease.

They confirmed the news on Instagram while frontwoman Donita added in a separate ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Madonna is delighted by the success of her new album.

Madonna 'grateful and surprised' by Confessions album's success

Madonna feels "grateful and surprised" by the positive reaction to her album Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II.

The pop superstar's latest record - a follow-up to her 2005 album of the same name - debuted at number one on America's Billboard 200 chart following its release on July 3 - and Madonna has now revealed she is thrilled by the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sherri Shepherd has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy

Sherri Shepherd lands 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards nomination after show gets axed

Kelly Clarkson and Sherri Shepherd are competing at the Daytime Emmy Awards after the end of their talks shows.

The first batch of nominations have been unveiled for the 2026 Daytime Emmys before the full list is announced on Tuesday (14.07.26), after the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences revealed the shortlists for four ...Read more