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Bang Showbiz / Thelma and Louise star Geena Davis

Thelma and Louise changed Geena Davis' view of women in entertainment

Thelma and Louise heightened Geena Davis' view of how women were portrayed in entertainment.

The 1991 crime-adventure film showed the 70-year-old actress just how rare it was for women to play empowered characters who drive a story, making the lack of female representation in film and TV more evident to Davis.

On the latest episode of the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ali G is returning later this year.

Sacha Baron Cohen returning with Ali G: Who Iz I? later in 2026

Sacha Baron Cohen will release Ali G: Who Iz I? in cinemas later this year.

The 54-year-old actor is bringing back his iconic rude boy character for a new movie through Amazon MGM Studios on October 23.

Alongside an announcement video, Baron Cohen - as Ali G - wrote: "Dey haz finally made a documentary about me.

"And it ain't like dat crap ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Singer Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran was 'jealous' of Alex Warren's smash-hit Ordinary

Ed Sheeran was "jealous" of Alex Warren's mega-hit Ordinary.

The 35-year-old singer made the admission when he and the 25-year-old artist performed a duet of the 2025 track during Ed's Loop Tour gig at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday (21.07.26).

Ed explained to the crowd: "I met someone last year who released a song that I was jealous of. I...Read more

Shania Twain worried her personal new album wouldn't be 'relatable'

Shania Twain was worried fans wouldn't "be able to relate" to her personal new album.

The country pop icon is releasing her seventh album Little Miss Train on Friday (24.07.26) as she reflects on her early years before superstardom, growing up in a "culture that nobody really knows much about".

She told Billboard: "I don't think I've ever met ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Actor Michael J Fox

Michael J Fox anonymously joined Parkinson's chatrooms to discuss his diagnosis after going public

Michael J Fox anonymously joined online chatrooms for people with Parkinson's to see how they reacted to his public disclosure of living with the disease.

The Back to the Future actor was diagnosed with the progressive neurological disorder, which causes uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Model Elsa Hosk

Elsa Hosk gives birth to second child

Elsa Hosk has become a mom for a second time.

The 37-year-old model and her fiance, businessman Tom Daly, have given their daughter, Tuulikki, five, a sister named Flora Blue.

Elsa took to Instagram on Wednesday (22.07.26) and posted multiple pictures of the newborn, held by the Victoria's Secret beauty, while resting at home.

She captioned ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sharon Osbourne has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne reveals how fans should remember Ozzy Osbourne a year after his death

Sharon Osbourne urged fans to "yank up the music really loud" to remember Ozzy Osbourne.

The 73-year-old star has reflected on the first anniversary of her late husband's death on Wednesday (22.07.26), and she insisted there was a simple way for fans to pay tribute to the Black Sabbath legend.

She told BBC Radio WM: "As Ozzy would say, 'when ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Courtney Stodden has fired back

Courtney Stodden would prefer private apology and 'meaningful action' from Jason Alexander

Courtney Stodden wants to see "meaningful action" from Jason Alexander over a 2012 comedy sketch in which she appeared as a minor.

The Seinfeld actor issued a public apology over the controversial Funny Or Die skit, but the 31-year-old star has insisted hearing from him privately would have been more "meaningful".

She told The Hollywood ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chuck Lorre has revealed why one of The Big Bang Theory's most overlooked characters has become the unlikely hero of the franchise's newest chapter

Chuck Lorre says 'worst choice' Big Bang Theory character is hero of its spin-off

Chuck Lorre has revealed why one of The Big Bang Theory's most overlooked characters has become the unlikely hero of the franchise's newest chapter.

The television producer, 73, is expanding the world of one of modern television's most successful sitcoms with Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which premieres on HBO Max on Thursday (23.07.26) ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jason Alexander has issued a public apology after Courtney Stodden criticised a 2012 comedy sketch in which she appeared as a minor

Jason Alexander says he 'truly regrets' Courtney Stodden teen skit

Jason Alexander has issued a public apology after Courtney Stodden criticised a 2012 comedy sketch in which she appeared as a minor.

Prompting renewed scrutiny of the actor best known for playing George Costanza in Seinfeld, Jason, 66, addressed the controversy in a statement to Page Six following remarks made by Courtney, 31, about the "Funny ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Elon Musk claims his artificial intelligence platform Grok will produce a feature-length version of Homer's The Odyssey before the end of the year

Elon Musk claims AI will make 'historically accurate' Odyssey film before year's end

Elon Musk claims his artificial intelligence platform Grok will produce a feature-length version of Homer's The Odyssey before the end of the year.

The billionaire, 55, declared the film will be "historically accurate and true to the art of Homer" after sharing an AI-generated scene inspired by the ancient Greek epic - which has just been ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chadwick Boseman's brothers have asked a Los Angeles court to remove the late actor's widow Taylor Simone Ledward as administrator of his estate

Chadwick Boseman's brothers use court papers to claim widow 'continues to exercise complete control' over his estate

Chadwick Boseman's brothers have asked a Los Angeles court to remove the late actor's widow Taylor Simone Ledward as administrator of his estate.

The move comes as the late actor's relatives are alleging she has failed to distribute assets and has continued to exercise sole control over his affairs nearly six years after his death.

Chadwick, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Angelina Jolie is said to be focused on helping her family move forward after daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt became the latest of her and Brad Pitt's children to legally seek the removal of' Pitt' from her surname.

Angelina Jolie 'focusing on healing' as daughter Vivienne drops Pitt surname

Angelina Jolie is said to be focused on helping her family move forward after daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt became the latest of her and Brad Pitt's children to legally seek the removal of "Pitt" from her surname.

The latest court filing marks another chapter in the long-running aftermath of 51-year-old Angelina and 62-year-old Brad Pitt's ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Conan O'Brien's new slicked-back hairstyle was the result of treating a painful scalp sunburn.

Conan O'Brien reveals 'greaseball' hair was result of painful scalp sunburn

Conan O'Brien's new slicked-back hairstyle was the result of treating a painful scalp sunburn.

After social media users questioned why the comedian, 63, had abandoned his trademark voluminous red hair, the television host and podcaster said the unexpected look came after following advice to rub oil into his scalp following an appearance at the ...Read more

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The Bay Area's largest music festival announces lineup of bands for 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced its initial lineup for 2026, which runs Oct. 2-4 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Hiss Golden Messenger, Kathleen Edwards, My Morning Jacket, Old Crow Medicine Show, El Khat, Tyler Ballgame, William Tyler & Yasmin Williams, ...Read more

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Shaun Cassidy -- yes, that Shaun Cassidy -- is back and playing holiday shows

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Shaun Cassidy — one of the biggest teen idols of ’70s — is back and ready to play some shows.

The “Hardy Boys” heartthrob is doing a big Christmas season tour dubbed “Unwrapped: Songs and Stories for the Holidays.”

The Bay Area show of this tour, which is described “An Evening With Shaun Cassidy,” takes ...Read more

Tony Thorpe, glam-rock guitarist for the Rubettes, dead at 80

LOS ANGELES — Tony Thorpe, the guitarist for the English glam-rock combo the Rubettes, has died. He was 80.

"It is with great sadness that we officially announce the passing of Anthony John Thorpe. He was a father to Clay, a husband to Shirle, a friend to many, and a mentor to countless musicians young and old," read a statement posted to his...Read more

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A year after Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, widow Tenisha Warner sues actor's mother for $1.2 million

LOS ANGELES — Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow and his mother are on opposing sides of a legal battle over $1.2 million, a year after "The Cosby Show" star died suddenly at age 54.

Tenisha Warner, the actor's wife and mother to his daughter, on Monday filed a civil complaint against her mother-in-law alleging breach of contract. The complaint, ...Read more

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'Scary Movie' alum Carmen Electra directs Ghostface in OnlyFans launch

NEW YORK — From scaring to seducing, Ghostface is heading to OnlyFans, with the help of fellow “Scary Movie” stars like Carmen Electra.

The parody franchise’s Big Bad — whose name and costume spoofs on the “Scream” films’ villain of the same name — is moving to the subscriber-only platform for fans 18 and older, according to a...Read more

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Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker all absent from 'Today'

NEW YORK — Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker were all absent from Tuesday morning’s “Today” show broadcast, which comes less than a week after an intruder burst into NBC Studio 1A looking for Roker and ultimately hurling himself, as well as racist slurs, at Melvin.

Guthrie, 54, who was absent for several weeks amid the early ...Read more