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Former ABC News employee drops harassment charge against CBS correspondent Matt Gutman

A former ABC News employee is asking a court to drop CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman from her wrongful termination lawsuit, which claimed she was sexually harassed by him when they were colleagues.

Samira Said, a field producer for ABC News for four years, included the claims related to Gutman in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ben McKenzie 'up for' O.C. reboot

Ben McKenzie 'up for' rebooting The O.C.

Ben McKenzie would be "up for" a reboot of his beloved TV show The O.C.

The actor found fame playing Ryan Atwood in the US programme, which ran from 2004 to 2007 and launched the careers of stars including Rachel Bilson and Mischa Barton.

Appearing on a radio show on Australia's KIIS 1065 station on Friday (04.09.26), Ben was asked about the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jameela Jamil cancels live show amid mystery health battle

Jameela Jamil cancels live show as she battles mystery illness

Jameela Jamil has urged people to "listen to your bodies" after a "fluke bad luck thing" led to her cancelling her live podcast show.

The TV presenter turned actress had been due to host a live recovering of her Wrong Turns podcast on September 11, with guests including singer Paloma Faith.

However, in a post on her Instagram page on Friday (...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kimberly Wyatt hints Pussycat Dolls' reunion tour will be their last

Kimberly Wyatt hints Pussycat Dolls reunion tour will be their 'last'

Kimberly Wyatt has hinted that the Pussycat Dolls' comeback tour could be their "last".

The 44-year-old singer is joining Nicole Scherzinger and Ashley Roberts on the road, but the trio were forced to scrap 33 dates in their native U.S. due to disappointing sales.

They're due to kick off the European leg of the jaunt in Denmark on September 9,...Read more

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'60 Minutes' opens its new season under Bari Weiss with the LA Rams

The first edition of the remade "60 Minutes" under CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss debuts Sept. 13 with a reliable formula from the venerable newsmagazine's playbook.

Correspondent Jon Wertheim will lead off the 59th season with an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Rams, the favorite of oddsmakers to win the Super Bowl this season. Wertheim ...Read more

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Bruce Campbell 'back to the business of living' after wave of support

DETROIT — Following an incredible online outpouring of emotion and support in the wake of his admission on a podcast that he has five years to live due to his cancer diagnosis, Royal Oak-born actor and cult movie icon Bruce Campbell said it's time for him to move forward.

"Cancer is all the rage, but I've said plenty and I need to get back to...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Natalie Portman gives birth - report

Natalie Portman gives birth - report

Natalie Portman has reportedly given birth to her third child.

While the 45-year-old actress has yet to officially announce the news, an "exclusive source" told People that Natalie welcomed the tot - her first child with partner Tanguy Destable, in Paris, France, in August (26).

The gender and name of the baby have yet to be revealed.

The tot...Read more

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'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton fired after pedophilia chat room incident

LOS ANGELES — "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton's longtime tenure on the popular game show is officially over.

A spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television, which produces "Wheel of Fortune," confirmed in a statement shared with The Times on Friday that Thornton's "employment with 'Wheel of Fortune' has been terminated, effective ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nicola Roberts pays tribute to Sarah Harding on fifth anniversary of her death

Nicola Roberts pays tribute to Sarah Harding on fifth anniversary of her death

Nicola Roberts has marked the fifth anniversary of Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding's death, admitting she's "proud" that the late singer "left such a legacy".

Sarah died in September 2021 at the age of 39 following a battle with breast cancer, with Nicola and fellow bandmates Cheryl, Nadine Coyle and Kimberley Walsh honoring her on their ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bruce Campbell given five years to live.

Bruce Campbell given five years left to live as he continues cancer battle

Bruce Campbell has vowed not to go down the cancer "rabbit hole", after revealing he has just five years to live "give or take".

The Evil Dead star opened up about his health battle on The Adam Carolla Show, telling the host: "I'm in a five-year prognosis.

"This is what the type of cancer that I have, which I don't want to get into, is the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Domino Kirke took 'months' to grieve second miscarriage

Domino Kirke wasn't able to grieve second miscarriage until 'months later'

Penn Badgley's wife Domino Kirke was only able to grieve following her second miscarriage when she was teaching doula training "months later".

Domino, the sister of Girls star Jemima, is a professional birth doula and co-founder of Carriage House Birth, which offers support and care to pregnancy women.

She's also a mother of four - three of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sandra Bullock still feels Betty White's presence.

Sandra Bullock still feels Betty White's presence

Sandra Bullock still feels Betty White's presence, five years after her death.

The 62-year-old actress misses her The Proposal co-star - who died in 2021 just before her 100th birthday - but Sandra insisted she believes Betty is still around.

She told Kylie Kelce on her Not Gonna Lie podcast: "Betty White is everything. I say 'is everything' ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Glen Powell to produce Confession of Murder remake

Glen Powell to produce Confession of Murder remake

Glen Powell will produce a remake of the 2012 Korean film Confession of Murder.

The Chad Powers actor and creator will produce the film with Dan Cohen through their Barnstorm company, alongside Winged Tiger's Naomi Funabashi and Rishi Rajani.

According to Deadline, Chris MacBride is on board to write the script.

The original film starred Jung...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Abigail Breslin, Yasmin Kassim and Booboo Stewart to star in Pipe Cleaner Boy

Abigail Breslin, Yasmin Kassim and Booboo Stewart to star in Pipe Cleaner Boy

Abigail Breslin, Yasmin Kassim and Booboo Stewart will star in Pipe Cleaner Boy.

The trio have signed up for writer and director Anna Rose Moore's new road trip comedy, which will star Little Miss Sunshine actress Abigail as Rachel, with You star Kassim as her best friend Leeze.

According to Deadline the movie follows Rachel "whose carefully ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jay-Z celebrates Beyonce's birthday at London show

Jay-Z celebrates Beyonce's birthday at London show

Jay-Z celebrated Beyoncé's birthday with fireworks and a singalong on the opening night of his London tour.

The 56-year-old rapper - who tied the knot with the Cowboy Carter singer in 2008 - gave Beyoncé a shoutout from the stage at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as she celebrated her 45th birthday on Friday (09.04.26).

After Jay-Z took ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Prince's estate responds to Timeless AI allegations

Prince's estate responds to Timeless AI allegations

Prince's estate has responded after fans claimed AI was used on his new posthumous album Timeless.

The record, which was released last month, features 10 previously unheard tracks recorded by Prince between 1977 and 2016 and spans early demos, 80s and 90s studio work, 2000s deep cuts and a 2016 live performance of How Come You Don't Call Me ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jennifer Aniston in no rush to marry Jim Curtis

Jennifer Aniston in no rush to marry Jim Curtis

Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis are in no rush to get married.

Although former Friends actress Jennifer, 57 and hypnotist and life coach Jim, 50, have been dating for over a year, insiders have revealed the pair are happy to take their relationship at a slower pace.

A source told Us Weekly: "They are allowing the relationship to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sam Smith compares Madonna to their mother

Sam Smith compares Madonna to their mother

Sam Smith says Madonna reminds them of their mum.

The 34-year-old singer/songwriter is close pals with the 68-year-old icon and Sam admitted they feel extremely protective of Madonna and hate to see people saying nasty things about her online.

Sam told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "We text. We don't WhatsApp; we text.

"M is an amazing ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been fired from the show.

Jim Thornton fired from Wheel of Fortune

Jim Thornton has been fired from Wheel of Fortune.

The 61-year-old star has been dismissed as the announcer on the long-running game show after Sony conducted a "thorough investigation" into allegations made against him.

A Sony spokesperson said: "Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton's employment with Wheel of Fortune has been ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / George Clooney has ruled out the prospect of becoming US President

Why won't George Clooney run for the US presidency?

George Clooney feels that he is too old to run for the US presidency.

The 65-year-old actor is a prominent supporter and donor for the Democratic Party but has dismissed the prospect of a White House run as he believes that the party should be focusing on "young voices".

Speaking at an event in Venice on Friday (04.09.26), Clooney said: "I am ...Read more