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Broadway actress Anne Russell of 'Mame,' 'Hello Dolly' fame dies at 103

NEW YORK — Anne Russell, one of the distinct few actresses to star in both Broadway classics “Hello, Dolly” and “Mame,” has died. She was 103 years old.

Her longtime friend, Ted Seifman, confirmed the news, saying she died peacefully Tuesday evening at the The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey.

Born on March 22, 1923, in ...Read more

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Bob Seger rereleasing 2006 album; hear bonus track 'Little Jane' now

DETROIT — Bob Seger is rereleasing his 2006 album "Face the Promise" for its 20th anniversary, his record label announced Thursday.

The set is due out Sept. 18 in an expanded two-LP edition which features four bonus tracks, "Little Jane," "Time," "Red Eye to Memphis" and "Let Me Try." The album is also being released to streaming services for...Read more

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Commentary: 'The Odyssey' shows studios when to ignore critics

Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster, "The Odyssey," had a suitably epic opening weekend. The film grossed $264.1 million, becoming the biggest global launch in Nolan’s career. With such overwhelming enthusiasm from moviegoers, the right-wing backlash surrounding "The Odyssey" — concerning everything from casting decisions to the modern-...Read more

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'Late Show' sign from Colbert's NYC set now on display at West Hollywood French bistro

NEW YORK — The unmistakable illuminated “Late Show” sign that once presided over Stephen Colbert’s set in midtown Manhattan has found its way to West Hollywood, where it is delighting diners at a French bistro.

The 12-by-8.5 foot sign that hung above the stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway was one of numerous items Colbert ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / William Shatner has faith in the universe

William Shatner trusts in the universe

William Shatner doesn't believe he is "going to die" because of his faith in the universe.

The 95-year-old actor - who was diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma, a stage four cancer, in 2023 but given the all clear in 2024 - believes he has a "vibration" and tries to lead his life by always being aware of the "magic" of everything around...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Mick Jagger doesn't enjoy getting older.

Sir Mick Jagger: There's nothing good about getting old

Sir Mick Jagger has insisted there is "nothing good" about getting older.

The 82-year-old Rolling Stones frontman lamented the fact he has "forgotten" the wisdom he has despensed over the years and he is much less capable physically than he used to be.

Asked what is good and bad about getting older on The New York Times' podcast The Interview,...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tommy Lee injected Jack Daniels

Motley Crue and Nikki Sixx injected Jack Daniels

Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx injected whiskey when they ran out of heroin.

The Motley Crue rockers have recalled doing a "s*** load" of the drug at the height of the band's success in the 1980s but during one early-morning binge, they used up their entire stash of the opiate, prompting them to look for a new high.

Speaking to Dax Shepard on his ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Brandi Glanville thinks her sons are boring.

Brandi Glanville wants sons to party more

Brandi Glanville wishes her "boring" kids partied more.

The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has Mason, 23, and Jake, 19, with ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and while she's thankful they haven't tried the drugs she used in the past, she is baffled by their clean-living lifestyles.

Speaking on her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast, she...Read more

Cody Rhodes reveals one wrestling skill John Cena never mastered

Cody Rhodes reveals the "one area" of wrestling John Cena never quite got right.

The former WWE Champion worked with the retired wrestler extensively during his farewell tour in 2025, and he has opened up about one key aspect the 17-time world champ didn't grasp over his legendary career.

Appearing on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, he...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jason Kelce's fanbase has changed

Jason Kelce reflects on changing fame due to Taylor Swift connection

Jason Kelce's fanbase has shifted from "large fat men" to "little girls" since his brother, Travis Kelce, started dating Taylor Swift.

The former Philadelphia Eagles player - who co-hosts the New Heights podcast with his sibling - has reflected on how "the fame thing" has changed in recent years for him and admitted the attention he and the ...Read more

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How Tom Rush discovered Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Jackson Browne

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The first two albums Tom Rush recorded for Elektra Records in the mid-’60s mixed the folk music he’d fallen hard for as a college kid in Massachusetts with a little of the rock and roll of his teen years in New Hampshire.

But as time moved on from his 1965 self-titled debut and the 1966 sophomore release, “Take a ...Read more

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The LA roots of Jimmy Eat World's biggest record -- 25 years of 'Bleed American'

LOS ANGELES — On stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, a far cry from the sweaty basement punk shows of the band's early days, Jimmy Eat World played breakthrough power pop hit "The Middle" as the sold-out crowd sang along with the final chorus that "everything will be all right, all right."

"It really is incredible to us to think ...Read more

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Vivienne asks court to drop her dad's last name

LOS ANGELES — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's youngest daughter, Vivienne, is seeking to drop "Pitt" from her name, according to People.

The 18-year-old filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court to remove her father's surname from her legal name, Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt. The reason for her request was listed as "personal."...Read more

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Samantha Morton casts a spell and steals 'The Odyssey.' She's always been a little dangerous

LOS ANGELES — Samantha Morton didn't mean to start humming during that scene in "The Odyssey," the scene everyone is talking about, when, as the sorceress Circe, she turns Odysseus' men into pigs, literally molding them into their true savage selves.

It wasn't in the script. It just happened. And when Morton was done, she looked over to ...Read more

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Beach Boys cancel concerts through Sept. 3

DETROIT — The Beach Boys have canceled numerous dates on the band's current tour, including a Meadow Brook Amphitheatre show on Aug. 15.

The group has been on the road celebrating the 60th anniversary of its landmark album "Pet Sounds," as well as the 250th anniversary of the United States.

In a statement released from the group, the band ...Read more

Travis Scott teases wild new album inspired by Oasis, Van Halen and Daft Punk

Travis Scott has been inspired by Oasis and Van Halen while working on a follow-up to 2023's Utopia.

The 35-year-old rapper is currently starring in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey but he has insisted music is still his main focus.

He told Variety: "I'm here to conquer who I am as an artist. In these side quests - these cool things I like to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / BIGBANG are marking 20 years since they formed with a huge free outdoor event.

BIGBANG to mark 20 years with huge Seoul celebration ahead of global stadium tour

BIGBANG are preparing to honour two decades at the top of K‑pop with a landmark celebration in Seoul.

The anniversary festivities begin on August 19, when Coupang Play hosts a free fan event titled Coupang Play X BIGBANG 20th Anniversary X Han River Collaboration at Yeouido Han River Park's Water Light Stage.

The one‑night celebration ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Robin Williams would have turned 75 this week

Robin Williams' son remembers actor's 'weirdness' on his 75th birthday

Robin Williams' son has paid tribute to the late actor's "weirdness and extraordinary capacity to love" in honour of his 75th birthday.

The Mrs. Doubtfire star - who took his own life in August 2014 - would have celebrated the milestone birthday on 21 July, and in honour of the occasion, Zak Williams urged fans to "do something kind" for ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jason Sudeikis was saved by Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis 'saved' by Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis was "saved" by Ted Lasso.

The 50-year-old actor portrays the titular soccer coach in Apple TV+'s comedy series and he admitted it has been good for him to spend so much time playing someone with such a positive outlook on life.

Discussing how he'd respond to fans who told him how much the series meant to them by saying it had "...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Courtney Stodden has opened up more on the controversial skit

Courtney Stodden felt 'manipulated' by controversial Funny or Die skit

Courtney Stodden felt "very manipulated" by her controversial Funny or Die sketch.

The 31-year-old star has recalled the moment she realised her sketch, which was filmed when she was just 17 alongside her then-husband Doug Hutchison, was inspired by a scene from Pretty Woman.

Reflecting on when she saw the 1990 movie, she told Variety: "I was ...Read more