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Movie review: Nicholas Galitzine the He-Man for the job in 'Masters of the Universe'

What if He-Man was just a goofy guy? That’s how the new, ironically self-aware “Masters of the Universe” reimagines this paragon of 1980s cartoon masculinity, and there’s only one actor who could simultaneously fill out that leather harness, rock a feathered bob and tackle the comedic task at hand — Nicholas Galitzine.

The British ...Read more

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Commentary: Success of 'Backrooms,' 'Obsession' sends a message to Hollywood

On the Billboard 200 albums chart dated Jan. 11, 1992, Nirvana's "Nevermind" unseated Michael Jackson's "Dangerous" at No. 1, marking a generational shift, a symbolic changing of the guard, the moment when the '90s truly arrived and a new era dawned for not only the music biz, but for culture at large.

A similar earthquake hit the Hollywood box...Read more

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'The Legend of Vox Machina' Season 4 review: Penultimate season thrills

Sometimes, an entire season of a show can be distilled to one important line of dialogue. In the case of Season 4 of “The Legend of Vox Machina,” it’s an impassioned “Choose your own fate!” directed from one friend to another as they clash — literally and figuratively — against each other, the powers that be and what it means to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sydney Sweeney refused to tone down her saucy scenes in Euphoria.

Sydney Sweeney refused to tone down raunchy Euphoria scenes

Sydney Sweeney refused to tone down her raunchy scenes in the third season of Euphoria.

In the latest series of the hit show, the actress' character Cassie becomes a model on X-rated website OnlyFans and creator Sam Levinson toyed with the idea of scrapping the nudity in one particular montage sequence which showed her in various states of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lily James has opened up about dating

Lily James names 'disgusting' dating habit that's 'so gross'

Lily James has declaring "ghosting" is the most "disgusting" dating habit.

The Cinderella star - who has previously dated Matt Smith and Michael Shuman - has condemned the practice in which someone abruptly cuts all contact and disappears without explanation and insisted anyone who does it should "never be allowed to date again".

During an ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kristin Davis has been cast in Beach Read

Kristin Davis and Tig Notaro join cast of Beach Read

Kristin Davis and Tig Notaro have been cast in Beach Read.

The pair have signed up to play undisclosed characters alongside Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger in the adaptation of Emily Henry's New York Times best-selling romantic comedy novel that is in development at 20th Century Studios.

Beach Read was published in 2020 and tells the...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Milly Alcock plays the titular character in Supergirl.

Milly Alcock relished playing 'beautifully flawed' Supergirl

Milly Alcock has teased that her Supergirl is "beautifully flawed".

The 26-year-old star plays the titular hero Kara Zor-El/Supergirl in the forthcoming DC Universe (DCU) blockbuster and has told fans that the character contrasts significantly from David Corenswet's Superman - who was introduced in James Gunn's 2025 movie.

Alcock told Empire ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Owain Rhys Davies has died aged just 44

Twin Peaks actor Owain Rhys Davies dies aged 44

Owain Rhys Davies has died aged 44.

The Welsh actor is best known for playing Agent Wilson in the 2017 third season of Twin Peaks, while he also appeared in the likes of Impact Winter, A Serial Killer's Guide to Life, and Alice Through The Looking Glass.

In a statement online, his brother Rhodri shared: "It is with profound sadness that my ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Taylor Swift DID record a song for the new Toy Story movie

Taylor Swift is officially releasing a new song for Toy Story 5

Taylor Swift is stepping into the world of Toy Story for the first time, revealing she has written an original song for Disney and Pixar's upcoming Toy Story 5.

I Knew It, I Knew You was written and produced with long‑time collaborator Jack Antonoff and will be released globally on June 5 across all major streaming and download platforms. The...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for June 2 and beyond

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

JUNE

2: Hoppers

2: Protector

2: Doctor Who: Season Two

2: Homestead: Season 1

2: The Creep Tapes: Season 2

2: You: Season 5

2: 731

2: Five Easy Pieces

2: Charade

9: A Magnificent Life

9: Lorne

9: She Dances

9: Proud Princess

9: West ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Rupert Everett has opened up about breaking his body in the gym

Rupert Everett 'ruined' himself in pursuit of buff body

Rupert Everett "ruined" himself in pursuit of the perfect body and is now "almost crippled as a result".

The My Best Friend's Wedding star, 67, has confessed he hit the gym hard back in the 1990s as he attempted to achieve a sculpted physique but he couldn't "be bothered" with making sure he lifted weights safely and he's now paying the price. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jimmy Kimmel is considering how he's going to end his late night show.

Jimmy Kimmel considers ending late nights in a 'blaze of glory'

Jimmy Kimmel is considered ending his late night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! in a "blaze of glory".

The 58-year-old comedian's contract with Disney-owned company ABC expires in 2027 after only being extended for one year rather than a typical three-year stint, and he has admitted Jimmy Kimmel Live! is facing an uncertain future after more than two ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Michelle Visage has dismissed any talk of RuPaul retiring

Drag Race star Michelle Visage addresses RuPaul retirement rumours

Michelle Visage has insisted RuPaul "ain't going anywhere" after retirement rumours.

The Drag Race icon, who created the longrunning drag queen competition series, has faced speculation she could be stepping down as host after 18 seasons, but judge Michelle has dismissed the idea.

She told E! News: "There's absolutely no end to RuPaul at all. ...Read more

Duffer Brothers urge TV bosses to 'choose risk over fear' to find next Stranger Things

Matt Duffer has urged TV and film bosses to "choose risk over fear" by focusing on original ideas.

The Stranger Things showrunner, who created, wrote and executive produced the Netflix sci-fi hit with his brother Ross, has insisted that the television and movie industry would make "a lot of money" if they embraced "new voices".

Accepting a ...Read more

John Summit thought he was 'doing pretty well' before Lollapalooza backlash

John Summit still has "a lot of heads to turn" after response to him headlining Lollapalooza.

The 31-year-old dance music star is topping the bill at this year's multi-genre festival, with some of the more pure pop fans baffled to see him so high on the line-up.

Speaking to Billboard's Kristin Robinson for her On the Record podcast John agreed...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Def Leppard have stayed together because they all share a sense of humour

Joe Elliott explains how Def Leppard have stayed together for 34 years

Def Leppard have stayed together for 34 years because they've all retained a "sense of humour".

The band's frontman Joe Elliott, 66, has reflected on spending more than three decades in the spotlight with the same line-up with bandmates Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Phil Collen, and Vivian Campbell - calling the feat "insane" and insisting they have...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jonathan Bailey has opened up about his fears over his sexuality

Jonathan Bailey feared being gay 'would be a hindrance' to his career

Jonathan Bailey feared being gay "would be a hindrance" to his career.

The Wicked star worried being open about his sexuality when he started out as an actor would cost him work but he was determined not to hide his true self and was "was willing to take that risk".

During a discussion with Sir Elton John as part of the inaugural Elton John ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chappell Roan reflects on social media

Chappell Roan is 'very privileged' to be able to delete social media

Chappell Roan feels "privileged" to be able to delete social media from her phone.

The 28-year-old pop star, who has been vocal about her own boundaries as she tries to navigate fame, has opened up on her decision to step back from platforms like Instagram, TikTok and X when things get too much.

Chappell, who currently "doesn't have social ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Val Kilmer has been slammed by one of his former directors

Val Kilmer branded 'the worst human being I've ever known'

Val Kilmer has been branded "the worst human being I've ever known" by director Adam Marcus.

Marcus worked with the late actor - who died in April, 2025 at the age of 65 - on 2008 action thriller Conspiracy in which the actor played an Iraq war veteran who attempts to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of a friend. However, the writer...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ted Danson didn't believe his sex symbol status

Ted Danson struggled with sex symbol status during Cheers fame

Ted Danson didn't believe his sex symbol status during his time on Cheers.

The 78-year-old actor, who rose to fame as barman Sam Malone in the beloved 80s sitcom, admitted he struggled with the idea that women found him attractive.

During a conversation with Parent Trap's Lisa Ann Walter on his Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, she ...Read more