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'Michael' moonwalks into a big box office debut

"Michael," the Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate, had a massive opening weekend with a box office haul of $97 million in the U.S. and Canada.

The film, which stars Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the late singer, beat studio expectations of a $65 million to $70 million debut. Globally, the movie brought in just over $217 million.

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Bang Showbiz / King Charles is supposed to travel to the US

King Charles' US visit in flux following shooting

King Charles' planned visit to the US is in flux following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

The 77-year-old monarch and Queen Camilla, his wife, are due to travel to Washington, D.C., on Monday (04.27.26) for a four-day visit, but their plans are now up in the air, following the shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Patricia Arquette feels happier than ever

Patricia Arquette feels happier than ever, but why?

Patricia Arquette feels happier than ever.

The 58-year-old actress has enjoyed huge success in Hollywood, winning various accolades during her career, but Patricia admits that she currently feels better than ever.

Speaking to People, Patricia explained: "Oh, I've had so many fun adventures. And also, I mean, I've just been having this ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Amanda Seyfried jumped at the chance to star in the film.

Amanda Seyfried was desperate to work with Lin-Manuel Miranda

Amanda Seyfried jumped at the chance to work with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The 40-year-old actress stars alongside the likes of Rachel Zegler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Phillipa Soo in Octet, the upcoming musical film directed by Lin-Manuel, and Amanda has revealed that she committed to the project before knowing what it was about.

Speaking to People, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Adjoa Andoh stars on the Netflix show

Bridgerton changed the zeitgeist of casting, says Adjoa Andoh

Adjoa Andoh thinks Bridgerton has changed "the zeitgeist of casting".

The 63-year-old actress has played Lady Danbury in the hit Netflix show since 2020, and she feels proud that the Bridgerton cast is so diverse.

The actress - who stars on the show alongside the likes of Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Luke Thompson and Nicola Coughlan - told...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Brooks Nader is a long-time fan of the show.

Brooks Nader recalls feeling inspired by Pamela Anderson

Brooks Nader has spent years preparing for her Baywatch role.

The 29-year-old model feels proud to be part of the Baywatch reboot, having been inspired by the likes of Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra during her younger years.

Brooks - who appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2023 - told People: "I've been doing ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Valerie Bertinelli appears naked on her memoir

Valerie Bertinelli: Posing naked was terrifying

Valerie Bertinelli found posing naked for her memoir to be a "terrifying" experience.

The 66-year-old actress decided to strip for the cover of her new memoir, Getting Naked - but Valerie has confessed that it was a nerve-wracking experience.

Speaking at an event in Los Angeles, she shared: "It was terrifying.

"But here's the deal. It's like ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nicole Kidman has opened up about her parenting style.

Nicole Kidman hugs her daughters for two minutes every day

Nicole Kidman hugs her daughters for two minutes every day.

The Oscar-winning actress has Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, with her ex-husband Keith Urban, and Nicole has revealed that she always makes sure to give her daughters a hug.

The 58-year-old star - who also has daughter Bella, 33, and son Connor, 31, with ex Tom Cruise - said...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Carol Burnett has reflected on her childhood

Carol Burnett recalls 'climbing the Hollywood sign'

Carol Burnett "used to climb the Hollywood sign" as a child.

The 93-year-old actress grew up in Los Angeles, and she's admitted to being a little unruly during her younger years.

The movie star - who grew up just north of Hollywood Boulevard - told People: "The neighbourhood kids, we used to climb the Hollywood sign. It's a wonder we didn't ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / President Donald Trump has received support from world leaders

World leaders react after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner

World leaders have expressed their relief that President Donald Trump and guests at the White House Correspondents' Dinner are safe after shots were fired on Saturday (25.04.26).

The 79-year-old president, his wife Melania, and Vice President JD Vance were rushed from the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, while other attendees hid under tables...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Noah Kahan finds it easy to switch off

Noah Kahan goes into 'Hannah Montana mode' when not working

Noah Kahan goes into "Hannah Montana mode" when he isn't working.

The Great Divide singer has learned to balance his personal life with public scrutiny by trying to switch off and lead a normal life when he returns to wife Brenna Nolan in Vermont, comparing the situation to the fictional character played by Miley Cyrus in the Disney teen ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Mick Jagger allegedly almost died after taking heroin

'His lips were turning blue': New book details Sir Mick Jagger's near-death experience

Sir Mick Jagger almost died after taking heroin, a new book has claimed.

The Rolling Stones rocker reportedly "collapsed on the floor" at record producer Marshall Chess' apartment in New York City and had to be resuscitated following the incident, which took place in 1976.

According to Page Six, Bob Spitz recounted the alleged incident in his ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Donald Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner was cancelled

Shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner was cancelled after shots were fired.

The US leader, his wife Melania, and Vice President JD Vance were rushed from the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday (25.04.26) night just minutes after the event began after a suspect "armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives...Read more

Bang Showbiz / President Donald Trump thinks he has a dangerous job

President Donald Trump reflects on 'very dangerous' job after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner

US leader Donald Trump has described being president a "very dangerous profession" after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday (25.04.26) night.

The 79-year-old president, his wife Melania, and Vice President JD Vance were rushed from the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, while other attendees hid under tables ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Adrian Grenier doesn't appear in The Devil Wears Prada 2

Adrian Grenier was meant to have Devil Wears Prada 2 cameo

Adrian Grenier was set for a cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2 but there "wasn't time" to film it.

The Entourage actor played Nate, the boyfriend of Anne Hathaway's central character Andrea Sachs in the first movie but didn't return for the upcoming sequel, though director David Frankel - who also helmed the 2006 original - has now admitted ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ellen DeGeneres is to voice Dory again

Ellen DeGeneres returning to Dory role

Ellen DeGeneres is to voice Dory again for a new Pixar short.

The former talk show host will reprise her role as the lovable, forgetful blue tang fish for a new story within the Finding Nemo universe, Deadline reports.

A title for the project and plot details have yet to be unveiled, nor have any other names connected to the film been ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ne-Yo is enjoying life in Nashville

Ne-Yo relieved country music community have been more welcoming than he expected

Ne-Yo was warned off his plans to make a "country-inspired" album in "cliquey" Nashville.

The So Sick hitmaker is thrilled his experiences of Tennessee have been the "exact opposite" of what friends in the industry had told him they would be and the musical community have made him feel very welcome.

He said on Rolling Stone's Nashville Now ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / New Kids on the Block are changing their residency

New Kids on the Block announce residency remix

New Kids On The Block are giving their Las Vegas residency a remix.

The Hangin' Tough hitmakers - which are comprised of Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood - kicked off their Right Stuff concert series last summer and they have now announced their final 16 performances at Dolby Live at Park MGM will be...Read more

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Stagecoach re-opens its doors after brief wind-related shutdown

Because of high winds at Stagecoach, the festival promoter Goldenvoice postponed the festival Saturday night and crowds were evacuated.

As of 8:42 p.m., the festival advised via its mobile app that Stagecoach will resume momentarily. “We are working to open doors and prep the site for your safety,” the alert said. “Stay tuned for updates....Read more

Bang Showbiz / Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion have split

Megan Thee Stallion splits from Klay Thompson

Megan Thee Stallion has split from Klay Thompson after hinting he had been unfaithful to her.

The 31-year-old singer had been dating the NBA star for just under a year but she has confirmed they have gone their separate ways after she found her values "compromised".

Meghan told Us Weekly magazine in a statement: "I've made the decision to end ...Read more