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Chiquis aligns chakras, stands up for immigrants in 'Flores En Mi Alma'

LOS ANGELES — Chiquis, música Mexicana’s self-proclaimed “Abeja Reina,” is back with a new album released Thursday, “ Flores En Mi Alma.”

The three-time Latin Grammy winner and eldest daughter of música Mexicana royalty Jenni Rivera, Chiquis finds a common ground between meditation and protest.

Between morning affirmations and a ...Read more

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'Gremlins 3' is real: Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus reuniting for 2027 Mogwai movie

LOS ANGELES — More Mogwai mayhem is on the way.

A third "Gremlins" movie is officially in the works and eyeing a theatrical release ahead of the 2027 holiday season, Warner Bros. Discovery President and Chief Executive David Zaslav announced Thursday during the company's third-quarter earnings call. The upcoming project is set to hit theaters...Read more

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Journey announces farewell tour

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Journey, one of the most successful Bay Area bands of all time, has announced its farewell tour.

And — surprise, surprise — it does not include a Bay Area date.

The closest Journey gig on the books is an April 21 date at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, which isn’t all that far away, obviously, but still doesn’t ...Read more

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Meghan Markle returning to acting after 8-year hiatus

Megan Markle is reportedly getting back to work — as an actress.

The American-born Duchess of Sussex was spotted on the set of “Close Personal Friends” in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, People magazine reported.

Marking her first acting gig since 2017, the Jason Orley-directed film stars Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Jack Quaid and ...Read more

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Michael Jackson's nephew Jafaar takes on King of Pop in 'Michael' teaser

The King of Pop will soon be moonwalking onto the big screen in the controversial Michael Jackson biopic, the first teaser for which dropped Thursday and shows his nephew Jaafar Jackson taking on the late superstar’s complicated legacy.

The preview for Lionsgate’s “Michael” fits multiple nods to iconic pop culture moments in its roughly...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been ordered to appear before the US Congress to give evidence about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Ex-Prince Andrew ordered to appear before US Congress over relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been ordered to appear before the US Congress to give evidence about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

In a letter sent on Thursday (06.11.25) Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee said they believe 65-year-old Andrew - who was officially stripped by King Charles of his ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Michael, the forthcoming biopic about pop legend Michael Jackson

Lionsgate releases first trailer for Michael Jackson biopic

Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Michael, the forthcoming biopic about pop legend Michael Jackson.

The film is being directed by Antoine Fuqua, 60, and the teaser for the project offers the first glimpse of Jackson's life story brought to the screen by his nephew Jaafar Jackson, 29.

The film chronicles the rise of Jackson from ...Read more

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Xania Monet: the first AI artist to crack a Billboard radio chart

A new milestone in music history has emerged: the AI-powered act known as Xania Monet has become the first artificial intelligence-driven artist to appear on a Billboard radio airplay chart, reaching No. 30 on the Adult R&B Airplay survey for the week of Nov. 1.

Created by poet and songwriter Telisha Jones, who uses the moniker Nikki, Xania ...Read more

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Review: 'Purple Rain' gets our critics delirious, sort of

MINNEAPOLIS — After years of behind-the-scenes prep, three weeks of previews and the last-minute painting of downtown Minneapolis purple, the decisive moment has arrived. “Purple Rain” officially opened Wednesday at the State Theatre.

Based on the blockbuster 1984 film that catapulted Prince to international stardom, the story orbits the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Actress Pauline Collins has died aged 85

Beloved Shirley Valentine and Upstairs, Downstairs actress Pauline Collins dead aged 85

Actress Pauline Collins has died aged 85.

Best known for her Oscar-nominated role in Shirley Valentine, the star's family said she passed away "peacefully" at her care home in London, surrounded by loved ones, after living with Parkinson's disease for several years.

In a statement released on Sunday, which came to light on Thursday (06.11.25) ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Warner Bros is officially reviving its beloved Gremlins franchise

Warner Bros officially reviving its beloved Gremlins franchise

Warner Bros is officially reviving its beloved Gremlins franchise.

The long-awaited threequel will mark the first new live-action entry in the series in nearly four decades, with the studio announcing on Thursday (06.11.25) Gremlins 3 will hit cinemas on 19 November 2027.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and president David Zaslav revealed the news ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Simon Rex is set to star alongside Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Grace Palmer in God Bless You, Mr Kopu, the debut feature film from Tongan-New Zealand director Alex Liu

Red Rocket's Simon Rex lands new film role

Simon Rex is set to star alongside Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Grace Palmer in God Bless You, Mr Kopu, the debut feature film from Tongan-New Zealand director Alex Liu.

The actor had a career resurgence thanks to his role in Red Rocket, and is now set to star in the new film written by Alex, which will begin principal photography next ...Read more

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'Diversity is a fact of life...' Boy George dismayed by online hate

Boy George says "diversity is a fact of life" and he is dismayed by the hatred that people show minority groups online.

The Culture Club frontman has been a vocal supporter of trans rights on social media and has previously called out Harry Potter author JK Rowling on X over her campaign to keep trans females out of women-only spaces.

George -...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Robert Irwin is taking part in the 2025 series of Dancing with the Stars

Robert Irwin 'almost died' on Dancing with the Stars

Robert Irwin "almost died" as a piece of confetti got stuck in his throat on Dancing with the Stars.

The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist desperately approached his 32-year-old professional dance partner, Witney Carson, to signify that he "couldn't breathe" after inhaling the small material at the end of the team dance during Tuesday's (04....Read more

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'Purple Rain' world premiere after-party at First Ave draws VIPs and music stars

MINNEAPOLIS — On one hand, it felt like an average night at Minneapolis’ venerable rock club from over its past 40 years. The DJ spun a lot of Prince songs. Bartender Pete Rasmussen was working his upstairs post. Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum was there just hanging out.

But there were other indicators it was a very different kind of night ...Read more

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How to watch the 2026 Grammy nominations, announced by Chappell Roan, Doechii and more

LOS ANGELES — If you're already counting down to February's Grammy Awards, here's something to hold you over — the nominations announcement is just around the corner.

This Friday, the Recording Academy, joined by a handful of familiar faces (and voices), will announce the nominees for music's biggest night in a livestream.

Here's ...Read more

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Some of Disneyland's best rides are heading to 'Fortnite' for the first time

LOS ANGELES — Disneyland is going to "Fortnite."

"Disneyland Game Rush," which launched Thursday, is a new island that will bring some of the Happiest Place on Earth's most popular rides into the "Fortnite" sandbox for the first time. A part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration, the limited-time experience includes mini-games inspired...Read more

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Yoko Ono is finally getting a solo museum exhibition in SoCal

LOS ANGELES — Yoko Ono will stage her first solo museum exhibition in Southern California at the Broad museum this spring. The legendary 92-year-old artist, activist and wife of John Lennon is set to open her show, "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind," on May 23. The interactive exhibition, organized in collaboration with Tate Modern in London, will ...Read more

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Royce da 5'9" reveals medical ailment that kept him from rapping

DETROIT — Detroit rapper Royce da 5'9" has suffered in recent years from involuntary muscle contractions in his tongue that have affected his ability to speak and create music, he tells Rolling Stone.

Royce told the outlet he's been dealing with lingual dystonia, a neurological condition that causes spasms of the tongue. "There's some kind of...Read more

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Tom Bergeron returning to 'Dancing with the Stars' for 20th anniversary

Former host Tom Bergeron is returning to “Dancing with the Stars” this month, roughly five years after his shock departure.

Bergeron will be on the guest judge’s panel during the 20th anniversary show on Nov. 11. The news was announced Wednesday morning following the show’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night.

“It feels really good,” ...Read more