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Denise Richards' husband, Aaron Phypers, files for divorce and wants alimony

LOS ANGELES — It seems Denise Richards and husband Aaron Phypers are going their separate ways after six years of marriage.

Phypers filed his petition to divorce actor and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Richards on Monday, The Times has confirmed. The businessman filed his petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court. He cites "...Read more

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Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose finally meet

Iconic hard rockers Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose met for the first time over the weekend. The encounter left both singers starstruck.

“My first time meeting Axl Rose, at my age you don’t get to meet many legends,” Osbourne captioned a photo of himself with the Guns N’ Roses frontman posted to Instagram Monday. “Seriously an utter ...Read more

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Actor Michael Madsen reportedly got sober before his death

Actor Michael Madsen got sober in the months preceding his death last week.

The 67-year-old star of Quentin Tarantino classics including “Kill Bill: Volume 2” and “Reservoir Dogs” had worked to pull himself together before dying from an apparent cardiac arrest in Malibu, California, Thursday, according to TMZ.

It’s not clear if ...Read more

'I'm begging him to work with me again...' Stephanie Leonidas wants new project with Nick Love following Marching Powder

Stephanie Leonidas is "begging to work" with Nick Love again after starring in Marching Powder.

The 41-year-old actress played Dani Jones the wife of Danny Dyer's ageing football hooligan character Jack Jones who is given one last chance at couples therapy to save his marriage in Lowe's modern day rom-com.

Stephanie cannot praise writer-and-...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Damien Leone at Terrifier 3 premiere in London

Damien Leone set to cast WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley in Terrifier 4

WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley is set for a role in Terrifier 4, director Damien Leone has teased.

The 28-year-old wrestler has been very vocal about her love of the slasher franchise, which follows demonic killer Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) and his thirst for blood.

Rhea has admitted she would do anything for a role in the fourth and ...Read more

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New 'NBC Nightly News' anchor Tom Llamas brings national broadcast to Chicago

CHICAGO — When former Chicago anchor Lester Holt ended his run as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” on May 30 after 10 years in that role, he left some pretty big shoes to fill.

His successor, Tom Llamas, who last month became just the fourth anchor of the network’s signature weeknight newscast in 40 years, has hit the ground running. In ...Read more

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'The Sandman' Season 2, Vol. 1 review: Netflix adaptation is dream worthy

A brilliant medley of spellbinding plot, dazzling visuals and pitch-perfect acting, the first season of Netflix’s “The Sandman” was sheer delight — and is among the peak of graphic novel adaptations. The second season, the first volume of which began streaming July 3, rises higher still, touching the heavens above with its darkly ...Read more

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival hits bump in the road amid 90th anniversary

SEATTLE — On June 20, at the start of a busy summer weekend during Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 90th anniversary season, the venerable theater company announced that Gabriella Calicchio would be stepping down as the organization’s executive director, after less than nine months in the role.

Javier Dubon, OSF’s director of marketing ...Read more

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New on DVD: Try to remember your role in 'The Actor'

A mystery concerning a case of amnesia tops the DVD releases for the week of July 15.

"The Actor": Set sometime in post-WWII America, André Holland stars as Paul, a thespian who awakens in a small-town hospital with no memory of how he got there, in filmmaker Duke Johnson's adaptation of the posthumous Donald E. Westlake novel.

"Technically, ...Read more

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