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Bang Showbiz / Singer Sam Ryder

Sam Ryder reveals why he will not 'medicate' his OCD

Sam Ryder loves his obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)-governed life.

The 36-year-old singer acknowledges the "madness" of his intense daily needs, such as cleaning - which trumps his life - as well as achieving 10,000 steps "for no reason".

But Sam will always protect his chronic mental health condition - uncontrollable and reoccuring ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Mark Zuckerberg creates AI version of himself to speak with Meta staff

Mark Zuckerberg has created an AI version of himself.

The Meta boss has helped create a 3D avatar that aims to offer "conversation and feedback" to employees, according to a report in the Financial Times.

Meta is increasingly focused on AI and has invested billions of dollars in data centres and top research talent to try and win the ...Read more

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A Pokémon EDM show is coming to Los Angeles for the game's 30th anniversary

LOS ANGELES — Get ready, DJ Rotom — Pokémon is throwing an EDM party.

The Pokémon Co. announced Monday that it has tapped artists Marshmello and Alison Wonderland for a pair of electronic music concerts in Los Angeles and London. "Pokémon Night Out" will feature custom sets and visuals themed to the popular multimedia franchise and its ...Read more

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New on DVD: Upset the office power dynamic in 'Send Help'

Genre master Sam Raimi's return to horror comedy tops the DVD releases for the week of April 21.

"Send Help": Following a plane crash, mousy corporate cog (Rachel McAdams) is stranded on an island with her boss (Dylan O'Brien), where the power dynamic instantly flips as they fight for survival.

"The poster for 'Send Help' advertises the film ...Read more

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Movie review: Bob Odenkirk's action film more 'Normal' than its inspirations

Is Bob Odenkirk “Nobody” or is he “Normal”? The continual self-effacement of his characters in his recent action hero era is something he and screenwriter Derek Kolstad will have to take up with a psychotherapist, but the latest installment in their “Surprise! Bob Odenkirk kills people!” micro-genre is “Normal,” a title that ...Read more

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Appreciation: Sid Krofft's subversive and fantastical TV puppet worlds will live on

LOS ANGELES — Puppeteer, producer, self-described "artist" and "dreamer" Sid Krofft, who with his brother Marty made a wonderland of Saturday morning television through the 1970s, died Friday at 96. (Marty, younger by nearly eight years, died in 2023.) Their left-field shared fantasies included "H.R. Pufnstuf" (magical island, with a dragon ...Read more

Has adult content creator Lily Phillips found love and monogamy?

Adult content creator Lily Phillips is in an emotionally monogamous relationship with her new boyfriend - and her man fully supports her career.

The 24-year-old British star - who became a viral sensation thanks to a stunt which saw bed 101 men in a day - has started dating a man only known as 'Sam' and things are going great between them so ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Alec Baldwin has opened up on playing Donald Trump

Alec Baldwin only meant to play Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live for 'two shows'

Alec Baldwin thought he'd only be playing Donald Trump for "two shows" on Saturday Night Live.

The 68-year-old actor has recalled agreeing to play the current President of the United States before the 2016 election, and producer Lorne Michaels didn't expect it to become a recurring skit on the iconic topical comedy sketch show.

Alec told The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bessie Carter wants to 'stop dating red flags'

'I am single and never been happier!' Bessie Carter wants to 'stop dating red flags'

Bessie Carter has promised herself she will "stop dating red flags".

The Bridgerton actress, who was previously dating her co-star Sam Phillips, has told how she is single and has "never been happier", which is partly thanks to her having some "wonderful friends".

Bessie - who is the daughter of actors Dame Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter - ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hailey Bieber gushes over husband Justin Bieber after Coachella headline set

'So proud!' Hailey Bieber gushes over husband Justin Bieber after Coachella headline set

Hailey Bieber feels "so proud" of her husband Justin Bieber following his headline performance at Coachella.

The 32-year-old pop star came under fire from some for his stripped-back set after he sat at a laptop and used YouTube to play parts of his early tunes, such as Baby and That Should Be Me, at times during last weekend's show.

But Hailey...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jennie Garth recalls devastating moment she knew Peter Facinelli marriage was over

Jennie Garth recalls devastating moment she knew Peter Facinelli marriage was over

Jennie Garth has recalled the devastating moment she knew her marriage to Peter Facinelli was over.

The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star and the Twilight actor were married from 2001 until 2013, and Jennie will never forget a brutally honest message from their couple's counselling therapist that made her realize she and Peter had to go their ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Phoebe Dynevor reveals if she would return to Bridgerton

Phoebe Dynevor reveals if she would return to Bridgerton - but there's a huge stumbling block

Phoebe Dynevor has not been asked back to Bridgerton.

The 30-year-old actress shot to global fame in the first series of the Netflix show, alongside Regé-Jean Page, but her character Daphne Bridgerton hasn't been seen on the program since a brief comeback in season two.

Despite that, Phoebe would love to reprise her role if Bridgerton bosses ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Selena Gomez heaps huge praise on Demi Lovato for 'one of the best shows'

Selena Gomez heaps huge praise on Demi Lovato for 'one of the best shows'

Selena Gomez broke down in tears after she was "blown away" by Demi Lovato's latest concert.

The 33-year-old singer and actress got emotional at the opening of Lovato's It's Not That Deep Tour at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, on Monday (13.04.26), and afterwards she took to Instagram to praise her pal's gig as "one of the best shows".

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Bang Showbiz / Celtic music pioneer Moya Brennan has passed away

Moya Brennan, voice of Clannad and Celtic music pioneer, dies aged 73

Moya Brennan, the singer who brought Clannad's Celtic sound to worldwide attention, has died aged 73.

Her family confirmed she passed away on Monday (13.04.26) in Donegal, surrounded by relatives.

Born Máire Ní Bhraonáin on August 4, 1952, in Gaoth Dobhair, she grew up in a large musical family and began performing with her brothers Pól ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / BIGBANG returned as a trio at Coachella.

BIGBANG return as a trio with triumphant Coachella set

BIGBANG stormed back onto the live stage at Coachella over the weekend, drawing a huge crowd as G‑Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung reunited for their first official activity under the group's name in four years.

The trio performed on the Outdoor Theatre stage in Indio, California, on Sunday (12.04.26), delivering a packed hour‑long set that ...Read more

Paddington 4 is in development

A fourth Paddington movie is in the pipeline.

StudioCanal boss Anna Marsh revealed that a new film in the live-action animated franchise based on Michael Bond's beloved Peruvian bear is in the works, following on from the original 2014 flick and sequels Paddington 2 (2017) and Paddington in Peru (2024), during the opening day of CinemaCon in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nick Jonas has been cast in a new Netflix romantic comedy

Nick Jonas starring in Netflix rom-com

Nick Jonas has been cast in a new Netflix rom-com.

The 33-year-old star has signed up to feature in the untitled new movie from director Ari Sandel and screenwriter Tamara Chestna, whose previous credits include Something from Tiffany's and Moxie.

The flick follows a perennial bachelor whose carefree life is transformed when he unexpectedly ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / BTS don't see themselves as rivals to Western chart-toppers

BTS see Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars as 'greater artists' than them

BTS have insisted they don't see themselves in competition with Western chart giants, despite their latest album ARIRANG spending a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

RM said the group still view themselves modestly, even as they continue to dominate global charts.

Asked about comparisons to Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars in ...Read more

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Our top 10 T-Mobile Arena shows on the Las Vegas venue's 10th anniversary

LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather was among the early stars at T-Mobile Arena even before the venue opened.

This was during the arena’s groundbreaking ceremonies on May 1, 2014. Mayweather lumbered up, unbilled, in a very expensive rig: A Caterpillar construction tractor.

T-Mobile Arena formally opened April 6, 2016. The Killers and Wayne ...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for April 14 and beyond

Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:

APRIL

14: A Private Life

14: Masterpiece: The Forsytes — Season 1

14: Trouble in Paradise

14: Monty Python's Life of Brian

21: Send Help

21: Primate

21: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

21: Shelter

21: The Strangers: Chapter 3

21: Good Luck,...Read more