LOS ANGELES — In "Dragon Mama," the second part of her Dragon Cycle, writer-performer Sara Porkalob fleshes out the story of her Filipina American family. The focus here is squarely on her mother, another survivor who inflicts her own share of damage along the way.

"How do you solve a problem like Maria?" Maria herself sings these words from ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — There's still nine months to go before audiences can return to Arrakis. Until then, Warner Bros. has released a trailer to hold us over.

"Dune: Part Three," which takes place nearly two decades after the events of the sequel, promises more political upheaval, introduces a ruthless new villain and teases Paul and Chani's future ...Read more

SEATTLE — A few weeks after ZooTunes announced its summer concert lineup, one of its Eastside counterparts is ready to do the same.

The pinot-popping folks at Chateau Ste. Michelle uncorked their summer slate Monday, with a fresh batch of shows joining previously announced dates with pop-punks Yellowcard (May 24) and Lilith Fair founder Sarah...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Kiki Shepard, the actor and entertainer best known for co-hosting the syndicated variety show "Showtime at the Apollo," has died. She was 74.

LaShirl Smith, a representative for Shepard, confirmed her client's death, writing in an Instagram post Tuesday that the loss "hurts an awful lot." Shepard died Monday in Los Angeles after...Read more

AUSTIN, Texas — It is often said that the people who come together to make a movie end up feeling like family. At this year's SXSW there are a number of movies where some of those people actually are family.

Starring husband and wife Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, "Family Movie" also features their two adult children, Sosie Bacon and Travis ...Read more

Michelle Pfeiffer has learned lessons through losing people in her life.

The 67-year-old actress has "suffered losing someone who was meaningful" to her more than once in her life, and Michelle admits that the experience has taught her some valuable lessons.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the Hollywood star explained: "For a brief amount of...Read more

Trish Stratus is working on a special menu for her own pop-up restaurant over WrestleMania week.

The 50-year-old WWE icon and former Canada's Got Talent judge will be in Las Vegas from April 13 to 20 as the wrestling giant takes over the city for its annual sports entertainment extravaganza, and she will be taking over Flanker Kitchen and ...Read more

William Orbit has revealed he's already written what he considers a spiritual follow‑up to Madonna's Ray Of Light -- but says the project is "not going to happen" because he hasn't heard back from her.

The producer, who won multiple Grammys for his work on the 1998 album, shared a long message on Facebook explaining that despite his hopes of ...Read more

Jamie Lee Curtis isn't a big fan of horror movies.

The 67-year-old actress established herself as a scream queen with her portrayal of Laurie Strode in the Halloween franchise but has confessed that the genre is "not my thing".

Speaking at the SXSW festival in Texas, Jamie said: "I don't really love it. I'm not joking; I'm not into it. It ...Read more

Tim Roth is comfortable playing villains on screen.

The 64-year-old actor features in the new movie Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man as fascist traitor John Beckett and is happy to play antagonists if it keeps him in work.

Tim told the Radio Times magazine: "If you play a bad guy, people connect with it and you get offered a lot of them. But I...Read more

Trent Reznor has clarified that Nine Inch Nails are not "stopping" touring.

The industrial rockers wrapped their Peel It Back tour in Sacramento on March 16, and at an earlier show, the 60-year-old frontman suggested he has no idea if the group will hit the road again.

Speaking on stage at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 27, he ...Read more

Farrah Franklin enjoyed "a few friendly outings" with Terrence Howard but insists there was "nothing romantic".

The former Destiny's Child star has opened up after the Hustle and Flow actor, 57, claimed he once turned down the chance to date Beyonce and instead "ended up talking to" a different member of the Survivor hitmakers.

He told the PBD...Read more

The family of Eric Dane were reportedly "saddened" he wasn't featured in the Oscars In Memoriam segment.

The late Grey's Anatomy actor - who died on February 19 aged 53 after battling degenerative neurological disorder ALS - wasn't included in the annual tribute segment during Sunday's (15.03.26) Academy Awards, while James Van Der Beek and ...Read more

Labrinth says he doesn't "want to be used anymore" and has taken further aims at his record label after he declared he's "done" with the music industry.

In an explosive statement from his notes app on his smartphone directed at Columbia Records, and HBO series Euphoria, Labrinth shared on his Instagram last week: "I'M DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY.

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Mel B has revealed how the menopause has "taken its toll" on her health.

The 50-year-old Spice Girls legend has joined Revive Collagen as a brand ambassador or its Menopause range, and she has reflected on her own struggles with the natural end of menstrual cycles, which typically happens between the ages of 45 and 55.

She told the Daily Mail ...Read more

Zendaya wore an old wedding dress for The Drama premiere amid rumours she has tied the knot with Tom Holland.

The 29-year-old actress - who is yet to confirm speculation she and her fiancé, also 29, have secretly got married - turned up for Tuesday's (17.03.26) premiere in the same white gown she wore to the 2015 Oscars, and she has revealed ...Read more

Hailee Steinfeld's mom organized her "gorgeous" baby shower.

The 29-year-old actress is expecting her first child with sports star Josh Allen, and Hailee has shared details of her baby shower via her Beau Society newsletter.

Hailee - who married Josh last year - wrote on her Substack: "On a sunny Saturday in LA, my mom and about 30 women I ...Read more

Brian Austin Green was fired from a sitcom because he didn't "understand the timing" of comedy.

The 52-year-old actor has recalled being fired from his role on My Two Dads, the American TV sitcom, before landing the part of David Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1990.

During an appearance on Pod Meets World, Brian shared: "I was on one ...Read more

Luke Combs purposefully avoids discussing politics.

The 36-year-old star is keen to avoid political labels and is instead focused on "just being a good person".

Speaking to GQ Hype, Luke shared: "That's the space that I would like to operate in, you know what I mean? Basically, just being a good person, and doing what you believe is right, and...Read more

Will Smith was "very happy" that Michael B Jordan mentioned him in his Oscars speech.

The 39-year-old star recently won the Best Actor gong for his role in Sinners, the hit horror movie, and Will was thrilled that his name was mentioned in Michael's acceptance speech.

The award-winning star said: "I stand here because of the people that came ...Read more