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Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono before she died that will be on U2's next album

LOS ANGELES — Friday is Dolly Parton Day and the late country icon remains a gift that keeps on giving.

Just months before her death in August at age 80, Parton had recorded a duet with Bono that will be included in U2's upcoming album, "Carnaval de Luz," the band announced Thursday. It is reportedly her final recording.

"When she got ill .....Read more

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NYC Global Citizen Festival canceled over nor'easter

NEW YORK — Saturday’s Global Citizen Festival in Central Park has been canceled because of the wild nor’easter hitting the city, the group said Friday.

“Due to the extreme weather forecast for New York City this weekend, we have made the difficult decision, in consultation with the City of New York and NYC Parks, to cancel this year’s...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mark Consuelos undergoing 'major' surgery

Mark Consuelos set to have 'major surgery' - but where?

Actor and presenter Mark Consuelos is undergoing "major surgery", after putting off the op for a year.

The Riverdale star announced on Live with Kelly and Mark that he was heading to the hospital straight after the show for the procedure on his toe.

He said: "Today's the day. I've been putting off this toe surgery for about a year."

His wife ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lionel Richie returning as American Idol judge after heart op

Lionel Richie returning as American Idol judge amid health battle

Lionel Richie is returning to his role as a judge on American Idol after recently undergoing a heart procedure.

The 77-year-old musician's involvement in season 25 of the TV competition had been called into doubt following a representative for the singer confirming his health battle.

However, Lionel delighted fans by confirming he'll be back ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas share gushing birthday tributes

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas share gushing birthday tributes

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have shared gushing tributes to one another while marking their joint birthdays.

Both Michael and Catherine have their birthday on September 25, and this year turned 82 and 57 respectively, paying tribute to each other in adorable posts on Instagram.

Michael shared a picture of himself and Catherine on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Heart of the Beast director didn't expect 'exposing' shoot

Heart of the Beast director didn't expect 'exposing' shoot

Heart of the Beast director David Ayer has admitted shooting the film was a much "bigger challenge" than he had anticipated.

The adventure movie stars Brad Pitt as army veteran James, and focuses on the character's relationship with his beloved dog Odin.

And while David has helmed huge movies in the past - with complicated, epic battle ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Robert Pattinson's Primetime doubt.

Robert Pattinson didn't sign on to Primetime until it turned 'esoteric and strange'

Robert Pattinson only agreed to star in Primetime when the project became "more esoteric and strange".

The Twilight actor stars as journalist Chris Hansen in the movie, directed by documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim, with the film focused on the phenomenon of To Catch a Predator.

Robert was initially attached to the project as a producer, ...Read more

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Oceans Calling cancels entire festival as storm silences Ocean City event

BALTIMORE — Oceans Calling canceled the rest of its three-day festival Friday, ending hopes that crews could overcome worsening wind and beach erosion to stage shows Saturday and Sunday at the Ocean City Inlet.

“The National Weather Service is reporting a stronger and more updated westward track of the Nor’easter storm system. Tides, ...Read more

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Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows canceled due to weather in latest snag for his Loop tour

LOS ANGELES — Turns out Ed Sheeran, whose Loop tour became embroiled in controversy this month, won't perform at billionaire Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium this weekend, either.

The "Shape of You" pop star's Friday and Saturday shows at the Foxborough, Massachusetts, venue have been canceled "due to severe weather warnings" in the region, ...Read more

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Chris Hansen finally saw 'Primetime.' 'not sure what the point of it was'

DETROIT — Chris Hansen finally had a seat at a screening of "Primetime," which is based on his story.

The movie stars Robert Pattinson as the "To Catch a Predator" host, and Hansen — who was not consulted in any way prior to or during the making of the movie — had not seen the movie before it opened to the public.

Well, he finally got ...Read more

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Taraji P. Henson to star in movie based on Chicago baker reuniting with long-lost son

CHICAGO — The story of a South Shore bakery owner reuniting with her long-lost son — which captured the hearts of Chicagoans and the nation back in 2024 — will be the focus of a new Netflix movie premiering in December, the company announced Thursday.

Lenore Lindsey, the owner of Give Me Some Sugah at 2234 E. 71st St., didn’t realize ...Read more

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Review: Willie Nelson, 93, and Neil Young, 80, rocked it out in a one-of-a-kind evening in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — Willie Nelson and Neil Young are old buddies who get together once a year to play Farm Aid, the annual benefit concert which takes place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this Saturday.

But the two giants of North American song, who between them, have released over 150 albums, have never actually toured together.

Until this week, ...Read more

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Dove Cameron and Damiano David tie the knot

LOS ANGELES — Dove Cameron and Damiano David have tied the knot!

The 30-year-old former Disney star and pop starlet married the 27-year-old Italian rock singer in a civil ceremony Thursday at the town hall in Montalcino, Italy, per Vogue, which first shared details of their nuptials.

The couple began dating in 2023 after meeting at the MTV ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ed Sheeran cancels concerts amid 'Free Palestine' row

Ed Sheeran cancels weekend concerts amid Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' controversy

Ed Sheeran has cancelled two concerts at Robert Kraft's NFL stadium amid the swirling controversy surrounding support act Macklemore's public 'Free Palestine' declaration.

The Shape Of You hitmaker has attracted criticism after his support act was dropped from the Loop live shows when he declared his support for the people of Palestine, with Ed...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sarah Ferguson denies 'tell all' book deal claims

Sarah Ferguson denies 'tell all' book deal claims

Sarah Ferguson has denied rumours she's in negotiations to write her own "tell all" autobiography.

It was reported this week that the 66-year-old former Duchess of York was "days away" from signing a seven-figure deal to work on a book, with a chapter-by-chapter synopsis covering potential subjects including her ex Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein, King...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer reach divorce settlement - report

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer reach divorce settlement - report

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer have reached a divorce settlement, nine months after their split.

The Trainwreck actress announced in December 2025 she had split from her chef spouse - with whom she shares seven-year-old son Gene - after seven years of marriage.

Now the New York Post's Page Six has revealed that Amy and Chris are another step ...Read more

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Grammy Museum expands Olivia Rodrigo exhibit with 'Note by Note'

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles is inviting Olivia Rodrigo fans on a trip down memory lane.

The new “Note by Note” exhibit, which opened Friday and runs through Feb. 22, is the second part of “The Cure Unraveled” and expands on the singer-songwriter’s career.

The new space will showcase artifacts spanning all ...Read more

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Jay-Z rape accuser recants story, says they never even met

NEW YORK — The woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her in a 2024 lawsuit admits she never even met the 56-year-old music mogul.

The accuser identified as “Jane Doe” said in a Southern District of New York court filing that there’s no truth to her earlier claim that he and imprisoned rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her.

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Dolly Parton fans celebrate the '9 to 5' singer on 9/25

NEW YORK — Friday is being celebrated as “Dolly Parton Day” by fans connecting Dolly Parton’s hit song “9 to 5” to the date 9/25 (nine-two-five).

Gov. Kathy Hochul marked the occasion by allocating $1 million in funding to support state partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The organization, founded by Parton in ...Read more

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Taylor Swift's new 'Encore' songs, ranked from worst to best

LOS ANGELES — "You only need to find one person in this entire world who doesn't find you completely insufferable."

That's the wisdom Taylor Swift dispenses near the end of "Cleveland!," from a newly expanded edition of "The Life of a Showgirl," and if that exclamation point doesn't tell you she's found that person then I don't know what ...Read more