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Dan Schneider's defamation suit against 'Quiet on Set' producers thrown out

LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court this week sided with the producers of the controversial "Quiet on Set" docuseries after years of legal strife with subject and ex-Nickelodeon TV producer Dan Schneider.

Three appeals court judges on Thursday signed an opinion granting the"Quiet on Set" producers' motion to strike Schneider's defamation...Read more

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Lorraine Ali: Elon Musk threatens to sue over a new doc about him. But the film festival crowd loves it

LOS ANGELES — The biggest news to come out of two film festivals this week stemmed from documentaries about tech moguls gone bad.

When Alex Gibney’s film production “Musk” premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, it received a five-minute standing ovation, shouts of “thank you” from the audience and endless play across ...Read more

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Riot Fest 2026: A guide to the best bands and what not to miss

CHICAGO — Want some good news about prices? In a year when nearly everything seems more expensive, Riot Fest — happening Sept. 18-20 in Douglass Park — is mounting the equivalent of a punk-rock protest of inflation. Most ticket options cost the same or are cheaper than those for last fall’s incarnation.

While Lollapalooza attracts more ...Read more

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Dolly Parton's first posthumous song 'Bound to Ride' released

Dolly Parton continues to share her voice with fans, even after her death.

Parton will be featured on an upcoming all-star tribute album titled “Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years of The Stanley Brothers.” Both Parton and the band First Ladies of Bluegrass collaborated on the 1964 track “Bound to Ride,” which was released ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Henry Winkler doesn't intend to retire

Henry Winkler 'is in heaven' when he's working

Henry Winkler has no intention of retiring.

The 80-year-old actor has enjoyed a hugely successful career in the film and TV business, and Henry doesn't have any intention of walking away from Hollywood.

During an appearance on Graham Bensinger's In Depth podcast, Henry shared: "I love the job. I love my job.

"It is like putting a puzzle, a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Cynthia Erivo has discussed her new project

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo seeks new challenges

Cynthia Erivo is determined to embrace different challenges.

The 39-year-old actress portrays Tessa Ensler, a woman from a working-class background who becomes a barrister, in Prima Facie, the new drama movie, and Cynthia has revealed that she relished the challenges of the role.

The actress - who is best known for playing Elphaba in the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ariana Madix feels proud of her success

Ariana Madix feels proud of her success

Ariana Madix feels she's earned all of her success.

The 41-year-old star is proud of what she's already achieved in the entertainment business, because she hasn't been able to rely on connections or money to boost her career prospects.

Speaking to Extra, Ariana explained: "When I started out in this business, I was doing sketch comedy videos ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift tied the knot in July.

Travis Kelce: Marrying Taylor Swift was more than I ever dreamed

Travis Kelce enjoyed the "best night of [his] life" on his wedding day.

The 36-year-old sports star married Taylor Swift in New York City in July, and he's now opened up about their wedding day.

Speaking to ESPN ahead of the new NFL season, Travis explained: "It was the best night of my life.

"Marrying Taylor was more than I could have ever ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jisoo has teased her new album

BLACKPINK star Jisoo hopes fans see more 'personality'

Jisoo hopes fans see more of her "personality" on her new album.

The 31-year-old singer - who is best known as a member of BLACKPINK, the chart-topping K-pop group - is preparing to release CLICK, her long-awaited debut album, and Jisoo has revealed her hopes for the record.

Jisoo told Interview magazine: "I think people will see a little more...Read more

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Meet the Netflix executive who helps decide what 325 million people watch next

LOS ANGELES — After Brian Koppelman and David Levien wrapped their hit Showtime series "Billions," the co-creators were undecided about where they would go next. A more than hourlong visit from a Netflix executive settled it.

Netflix had been developing a Las Vegas drama with Martin Scorsese, who is executive producing through his Sikelia ...Read more

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'Lioness' alum Michael Kelly joins 'Landman' cast for Season 3

FORT WORTH, Texas — Taylor Sheridan is roping one of his longtime “Lioness” actors into “Landman.”

Paramount+ announced Wednesday, Sept. 9, that Michael Kelly is joining the oil drama as a series regular for Season 3. Kelly is slated to play William Crockett, the leader of the largest oil management firm in the world and a titan of ...Read more

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'The Paper' visits the paper: How a Cincinnati newsroom in Season 2 was made in LA

[This article contains spoilers from Season 2 of "The Paper."]

LOS ANGELES — Launching a news outlet in the current media landscape requires several key components, including a clear vision, deep expertise, diversified revenue streams and a reliable publishing system. "The Paper," though, found a short cut: It went to El Segundo.

In the ...Read more

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Mary McNamara: Laugh or scream? 'Widow's Bay' is the perfect escape when the world is on fire

LOS ANGELES — Heading into the 78th Emmy Awards, “Widow’s Bay” seems anything but cursed.

Whether or not human sacrifice was involved, Katie Dippold’s Apple TV horror-comedy emerged from last weekend’s Emmy ceremonies (formerly called the Creative Arts Emmys) with eight awards — guest actress (Betty Gilpin), casting, ...Read more

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'We were also viewers': On Sept. 11, LA news anchors had to balance fear and duty

LOS ANGELES — Pat Harvey of CBS LA News had only been talking about her memories of Sept. 11, 2001, for a few minutes when she made a surprise confession.

"I'm actually shaking a little bit right now," said Harvey, her voice dropping a bit. "It was absolutely horrible. It's hard to put into words."

Harvey, who anchors the late evening and 11...Read more

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How to watch the 2026 Emmys (and everything else you need to know)

LOS ANGELES — As the scorching heat of the summer reaches its peak and the calendar brings hope of cooler temperatures, it's time to fluff the pillows and settle in to enjoy the comfort of the new television season.

But before we turn the page, the Emmy Awards will honor the shows of the past year that had audiences crying, laughing and glued...Read more

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'Real Housewives of Miami' stars just had a mini-reunion. Here's why

MIAMI — They can’t quit each other.

“The Real Housewives of Miami” may have gone on hiatus, but some of the ladies still enjoy each other’s company.

A handful of local cast members got together Tuesday night at Silverspot Cinema in downtown Miami for a fun cause.

On- and off-screen besties Marysol Patton and Alexia Nepola hosted a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bruce Springsteen is a critic of Donald Trump

Bruce Springsteen doesn't worry if people don't like his political stance

Bruce Springsteen is "okay" if people don't like his political stance.

The 77-year-old rocker has been an outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump, and while he knows not everyone agrees with his views or decision to speak out, he's very happy about how his Land of Hope and Dreams tour went because he did what he wanted to do.

He told ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Christine Baranski has opened up about losing her husband

Christine Baranski's work 'saved' her after husband's death

Christine Baranski has credited her work with "saving" her after her husband's death.

The Mamma Mia! star, 74, was left devastated back in 2014 when her husband of 31 years, Matthew Cowles, died at the age of 69 after suffering congestive heart failure and the tragedy came shortly before she was about to start filming a new season of hit TV ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sacha Baron Cohen will star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play

Sacha Baron Cohen to lead cast of Quentin Tarantino's West End play

Sacha Baron Cohen will lead the cast of Quentin Tarantino's West End play.

The 54-year-old actor will take the title role when The Popinjay Cavalier opens in an as-yet-undisclosed London theatre in the spring of 2027, Deadline reports.

The play is described as a "swashbuckling comedy" and is set in Europe in the 1830s.

A synopsis reads: "The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Danhausen hates breakfast in the UK.

WWE star Danhausen reveals why 'breakfast' is the most cursed thing about the UK

WWE superstar Danhausen thinks "the breakfast" is the most cursed thing about the UK.

The 36-year-old wrestler has travelled the world, and while he loves coming over to the UK, he admitted he's not embrace the culinary delights.

He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Ah, you guys are gonna hate me for this. The breakfast. Danhausen's not fond of ...Read more