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Mary McNamara: By speaking her truth, Hayden Panettiere broke the silence around postpartum depression

LOS ANGELES — When celebrities die young, death itself too often becomes their primary legacy. As evidence of the dark side of fame or a reminder that no one is immune from the cruel quirks of mortality, an untimely end imprints itself dark and wide, dominating the other realities of the life as it was lived.

Let’s not allow that to happen ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Peggy Webber, who worked for Orson Welles and Sir Alfred Hitchcock, has died of natural causes aged 100

Iconic actress who worked with Welles and Hitchcock dies aged 100

Actress Peggy Webber has died aged 100.

The prolific radio actress, who worked alongside Orson Welles and Sir Alfred Hitchcock on the big screen, passed away on Saturday (08.15.26) at an independent living facility in Napa, California.

Peggy's son, Rob Sinskey, told The Hollywood Reporter his mother passed away from natural causes.

She was ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Alexa PenaVega remembers Hayden Panettiere in touching tribute

Alexa PenaVega remembers Hayden Panettiere and fellow child stars in touching tribute

Alexa PenaVega's heart is "heavy" following the deaths of fellow child stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase.

The Spy Kids actress, 37, has been left heart-broken following the death of Heroes star Hayden, who passed away on Sunday (08.16.26), aged 36.

Hayden's loss comes after Gossip Girl actress Michelle passed ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Zara Larsson is speaking out on the cost of tickets and touring

Zara Larsson says she'll push for cheaper ticket tiers on her next tour after Bangkok prices spark backlash

Zara Larsson has suggested she will take action to try and get cheaper ticket prices for fans on her next tour after her Bangkok show came under fire.

The Lush Life hitmaker has spoken out over low ticket sales for her Midnight Sun tour concert at UOB LIVE, Emsphere on November 1, agreeing that the ticket prices, which range from £62.50 to £...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dylan Meyer and Kristen Stewart

Dylan Meyer says 'deadbeat' wife Kristen Stewart was miscast in Twilight

Dylan Meyer thought "deadbeat" Kristen Stewart was miscast as a "teen idol" in Twilight.

The filmmaker - who wrote and directed The Wrong Girls, starring her now-wife - has recalled her early impressions of the 36-year-old star, and admitted she saw her differently than most of the general public.

She told PEOPLE magazine: "I met her on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jason Ritter has remembered his late dad John Ritter

Jason Ritter reveals how John Ritter still gives him advice 13 years after his death

Jason Ritter still turns to his father John Ritter for advice 13 years of his death.

The late actor died hours after suffering an aortic dissection on the set of 8 Simple Rules, one week before his 55th birthday on September 11, 2013, and now his son Jason has revealed how he still keeps a connection to his dad.

He told the Joy 101 podcast: "I...Read more

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Commentary: How children, good lyrics, and love brought me around to country (ish) music

PHILADELPHIA — My son and I sat on the tailgate of his truck on a recent summer afternoon, sipping beers and looking out at the crowd filling up the fields at the site of the original Woodstock.

He was shirtless in jeans and cowboy boots and a camo Eagles hat. Other trucks filled the spaces around us, but Subarus and Toyota Priuses rolled in,...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nimrods could help Green Day finally make American Idiot film

Green Day give fresh hope for American Idiot movie adaptation

Green Day drummer Tre Cool has teased talks over an American Idiot movie.

The pop punk legends have hit the big screen with Nimrods: A Green Day Movie, which is a fictional coming of age music comedy inspired by the band's early years touring the US, and the 53-year-old star is hopeful plans for an adaptation of their iconic 2004 album can now ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Noah Centineo got close to He-Man role

Noah Centineo even screen-tested He-Man's loincloth before Masters of the Universe exit

Noah Centineo had "screen-tested the loincloth" before exiting Masters of the Universe.

The 30-year-old actor has opened up about how close he got to playing Mattel creation He-Man in this year's blockbuster, having been cast in 2024 - two years after Kyle Allen was first attached - before exiting the project with the part eventually going to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Yungblud is in a cast after breaking his leg in a motorcycle accident

Yungblud vows to press on with European festival dates after breaking his leg in motorcycle crash

Yungblud has vowed to continue his run of European festivals despite breaking his leg in a motorcycle accident.

The Fleabag rocker posted pictures of himself gripping crutches with his leg in a cast on Instagram on Sunday (16.08.26) to confirm he's still going ahead with his sets at Belgium's Pukkelpop and Portugal's CA Vilar de Mouros this ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sylvia Jefferies had paid tribute to Hayden Panettiere

Nashville star Sylvia Jefferies says Hayden Panettiere's 'inner demons' were too much to bear

Sylvia Jefferies has admitted Hayden Panettiere wasn't always "easy to be around" on Nashville.

The 57-year-old star played Jolene Barnes, mother to Panettiere's character Juliette, on the hit ABC country music drama, and she has paid tribute to her on-screen daughter in a candid and poignant statement.

She wrote on Instagram: "This hits deep....Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ricky Gervais gives his stance on assisted dying

Ricky Gervais open to assisted dying but only under strict circumstances

Ricky Gervais would consider going to assisted dying clinic Dignitas but only in certain circumstances.

The 65-year-old comedian, who has voiced his support for the UK's Assisted Dying Bill, has opened up about whether or not he'd consider going to the Swiss clinic to end his life on his own terms if his health declined as he gets older.

While...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for Aug. 25 and beyond

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

AUGUST

25: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

25: Disclosure Day

25: The Sheep Detectives

25: The Breadwinner

25: Power Ballad

25: Carolina Caroline

25: Descendent

25: Bulls

25: Marshals: Season One

25: RZA's One Spoon of Chocolate

25: ...Read more

Wladimir Klitschko breaks silence on ex Hayden Panettiere's death

Wladimir Klitschko has been left "deeply saddened" by the death of his ex, Hayden Panettiere, aged 36.

The 50-year-old former professional boxer broken his silence on the Heroes and Nashville star's passing, admitting Hayden - who gave him custody of their 11-year-old daughter Kaya - was still an "important part" of his life, despite no longer ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / David Spade used to 'actively admit' he was 'jealous' of Saturday Night Live co-stars

David Spade used to 'actively admit' he was 'jealous' of Saturday Night Live co-stars

David Spade used to regularly admit he was "jealous" of his Saturday Night Live co-stars.

The 62-year-old stand-up comedian was open about his desire to receive more airtime on the NBC sketch comedy series, on which he featured as a writer and cast member from 1990 to 1996.

He said on his Fly On the Wall podcast: "When you go to SNL, and then ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hayden Panettiere played Kirby Reed in the Scream franchise

Scream 4 casting director reveals why Hayden Panettiere was perfect for Kirby Reed

Hayden Panettiere landed her Scream 4 role because of a "fierce warrior nature".

The late actress, who tragically died on Sunday (16.08.26) aged 36, played Kirby Reed in the 2011 slasher horror sequel before bringing the character back for 2023's Scream VI following a campaign from fans.

Nancy Nayor, casting director on Scream 4, has told The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Taylor Swift praises Phoebe Bridgers' new album.

Taylor Swift praises Phoebe Bridgers' new album: 'Haven't been able to stop listening!'

Taylor Swift has heaped huge praise on Phoebe Bridgers' new album, insisting it is an "absolute triumph in every way".

The 36-year-old pop megastar took to social media to reveal she hasn't been able to "stop listening" to Bridgers' third studio album Lost Weekend since the record's release last week.

Speaking about Phoebe turning 32 on Monday...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sid Wilson has acknowledged his Slipknot departure

Sid Wilson acknowledges Slipknot exit after 28 years

Sid Wilson has acknowledged his Slipknot exit after almost three decades.

The 49-year-old keyboardist and turntablist has parted ways with the Psychosocial heavy metal legends, after the band confirmed his departure in a since-deleted statement which didn't explain the reasons for the split.

Although Sid is yet to offer an explanation himself,...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Paris Jackson underwent 'painful' electroconvulsive therapy with 'gnarly' side effects'

Paris Jackson underwent 'painful' electroconvulsive therapy with 'gnarly' side effects'

Paris Jackson underwent "painful" electroconvulsive therapy after she came "very, very close" to an attempt on her own life.

The 28-year-old musician - who has been sober for six years - has told how she was strapped down and "knocked out" with general anaesthetic before previously undergoing ECT treatment amid her mental health battles.

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Bang Showbiz / Gayle King claims Hayden Panettiere was' clearly still struggling' 3 months before her death.

Gayle King claims Hayden Panettiere was 'clearly still struggling' 3 months before her death

Gayle King believes Hayden Panettiere was "clearly still struggling" when she interviewed the star three months before her death.

The Heroes and Nashville actress was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, August 16, and pronounced dead, aged 36, after emergency crews attempted to resuscitate her.

In May, ...Read more