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Bang Showbiz / John Cleese fans to see 'different side' to iconic star in new documentary

John Cleese fans to see 'different side' to iconic star in new documentary

John Cleese fans will see a "different side" to the actor for the first-time ever in a brand-new documentary.

The Fawlty Towers star, 85, has joked viewers will be able to see him as a "decrepit, addled, nasty old geriatric" in new film John Cleese Packs It In, which will follow the star behind the scenes during his final, 23-date European tour...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lana Del Rey sends prayers to Texas after more than 100 die in flash floods

Lana Del Rey sends prayers to Texas after more than 100 die in flash floods

Lana Del Rey and Matthew McConaughey are among the stars who have sent their well wishes to the people of Texas, following deadly flash floods in the state.

More than 100 people have died, and dozens are still missing, as a result of devastating floods in Texas Hill Country.

Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp, in Kerr County have confirmed at ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Eiza Gonzalez' couldn't be more proud' of boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov after Wimbledon injury.

Eiza Gonzalez 'couldn't be more proud' of boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov after Wimbledon injury

Eiza Gonzalez "couldn't be more proud" of her boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov, after he was forced to retire hurt from Wimbledon.

The 35-year-old actress has shown support for her professional tennis player significant other after he injured his right pectoral while hitting at shot at the championships on Monday (07.07.25).

Dimitrov was leading ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jonathan Bailey is 'available'

Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey: I'm available

Jonathan Bailey is "available".

The Bridgerton star - who came out as gay in 2018 - has appeared to confirm he is on the dating market.

When Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg assumed he was "not available", he told her: "I'm available.

"It's just, I think there's a genetic predisposition."

Amelia went on to ask Jonathan if being in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dita Von Teese wants to be 'sexualised and objectified' at times and hopes her show feels 'sexy'

Dita Von Teese wants to be 'sexualized and objectified' at times and hopes her show feels 'sexy'

Dita Von Teese "wants to be sexualized and objectified" at times.

The 52-year-old burlesque star admitted it would be "nice" to be "objectified for a minute", despite it being a taboo subject, and she loves it when people who aren't familiar with her show rock up and find it "sexy and hot".

Speaking on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, she ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Olivia Rodrigo paid for her band and crew to have therapy on her world tour.

Olivia Rodrigo paid for band and crew to have therapy on Guts World Tour

Olivia Rodrigo paid for her band and crew to have therapy on her world tour.

The 22-year-old singer-songwriter's guitarist, Daisy Spencer, has told how the recent Glastonbury headliner ensured there was "accessible and free" therapy for "all of the touring personnel" on her Guts World Tour, and Daisy admitted such a gesture is "not very heard ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / James Gunn gives early verdict on Batman Part II script

James Gunn gives early verdict on Batman Part II script

James Gunn has confirmed The Batman Part II script is finished.

The Co-Chairman and CEO of DC Studios has delivered an early, positive verdict on Matt Reeves' script, but he decided against offering too much information about the hotly-anticipated movie.

When asked at the Superman world premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night (07.07.25) if he ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman is taking the 'rest of the year off' from playing with the band to undergo hand surgery

Fall Out Boy star to take 'rest of the year off' to undergo hand surgery

Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman is taking the "rest of the year off" from playing with the band to undergo hand surgery.

The 40-year-old musician has been "managing ongoing issues" with his right hand, but he needs to go under the knife soon to avoid any "permanent damage" to his paw.

He wrote on Instagram: "Hey everyone.

"After years of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Charlize Theron has blasted double standards in Hollywood.

Charlize Theron blasts Hollywood for giving 'guys a free ride' after bad films

Charlize Theron has claimed "guys will get a free ride" in Hollywood.

The 49-year-old actress has hit out at the film industry for double standards when it comes to male and female stars getting greenlit for big budget action blockbusters.

She told the New York Times newspaper: "it's harder. That's known. Action films with female leads don't ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Stevie Wonder calls for peace in the world

Stevie Wonder sends blunt message to world leaders

Stevie Wonder has urged the world's leaders to "get their s*** together".

The iconic musician insisted anyone in a position of power should be using their platform to "bring peace to all the world".

Speaking to the crowd during a concert in Birmingham in the UK on Monday (07.07.25), he said: "I believe we need the leaders of the world, to take...Read more

Iron Maiden bestowed with 50th anniversary coin by Royal Mint

The Royal Mint has released a commemorative coin celebrating 50 years of Iron Maiden.

Following in the footsteps of music royalty Queen, Sir Elton John, and David Bowie, the heavy metal legends have been honoured with a special collectable designed by artist Albert 'Akirant' Quirantes, boasting Iron Maiden's famous mascot Eddie.

What's more, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Zayn Malik has opened up about facing racist remarks during his time in One Direction on the song Fuchsia Sea

Zayn Malik addresses racism he faced in One Direction on new song

Zayn Malik is set to release a song about facing racism during his time in One Direction.

The 32-year-old pop star shot to fame alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and the late Liam Payne in one of the biggest boy bands in the world in 2010.

Zayn quit the What Makes You Beautiful group in 2015, and pursued a solo career.

He's...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for July 8 and beyond

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

JULY

8: Sinners

8: The Amateur

8: Until Dawn

8: Shadow Force

8: Hell of a Summer

8: The Legend of Ochi

8: Rosario

8: The Rule of Jenny Pen

8: Fallout: Season One

8: Juliet & Romeo

8: Let's Start a Cult

8: Barry Lyndon

15: The Actor

15: ...Read more

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John Fogerty on the stories behind 5 of his turning-est, burning-est hits

LOS ANGELES — In a time of exploding success and creativity in rock music, Creedence Clearwater Revival was quite possibly the finest singles band of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Formed in suburban El Cerrito in Northern California by frontman John Fogerty, his brother Tom on guitar, bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford, CCR put up an...Read more

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From Minnesota to Broadway: 'Kimberly Akimbo' actor savors 'accidental' career

MINNEAPOLIS — Her parents had a real estate business in Bemidji that she thought would be her destiny. But instead of staging houses to sell in Paul Bunyan land, Janet Dickinson sells out stages as a Broadway-minted actor.

Her latest role? Understudying three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello as the title character on the national tour of ...Read more

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Mary McNamara: 'And Just Like That...' seems determined to insult women over 50. And under 50

I didn’t think my level of loathing for the Max sequel to HBO’s “Sex and the City” could get any higher, and just like that, along came Season 3.

You see what I did there? Like every single person who has written about “And Just Like That...,” I have used the title in a naked and half-assed attempt to be clever.

Which honestly ...Read more

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High school quarterback turned Hollywood up-and-comer films movie in his hometown, Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Pirates sat colluding one night last week in a cramped booth against the back wall of the Green Parrot Grille.

Their captain leaned over the table speaking — nay, growling — his lines at the newest recruit to his corsair crew in that balmy barroom while a boom mike dangled above his head.

The air conditioning was ...Read more

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Minnesota played a major role in documentary about string band Carolina Chocolate Drops

MINNEAPOLIS — There’s a moment in the movie “Don’t Get Trouble In Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Story” that takes place at Hall STEM Academy, a charter elementary in Minneapolis, where the three original band members show off banjos and their musical chops to engaged students.

The Minnesota connections don’t stop there....Read more

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Recapturing his 'Glory Days': Why Hank Azaria became a Springsteen tribute singer

Actor Hank Azaria was bummed about turning 60 last year.

“So I had this idea to throw a reverse surprise party,” Azaria said in an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

“Most of my friends are Bruce Springsteen fans. I told them I had a Springsteen cover band coming. I didn’t tell them I was assembling a band and had worked ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / LeAnn Rimes has reflected on the backlash to her affair

LeAnn Rimes claims she's an 'easy target' after affair with husband Eddie Cibrian

LeAnn Rimes felt like an easy "target" after her affair with Eddie Cibrian.

The Can't Fight The Moonlight singer and her now-husband started their relationship in late 2000s after meeting on the set of Northern Lights, while still married to Dean Sheremet and Brandi Glanville respectively.

Reflecting on the backlash to their affair, she told ...Read more