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Bang Showbiz / Matt Reeves needs to take a break from The Batman Part II filming

The Batman Part II filming halted as Matt Reeves deals with 'family matter'

The Batman Part II has halted filming as Matt Reeves has stepped back for personal reasons.

Production for the highly anticipated sequel has been underway in London since June, but work on the movie has been paused to allow the director to deal with a "family matter".

A representative said in a statement: "Production on The Batman Part II has ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Martin Scorsese asked to make a Hammer film but got rejected

Martin Scorsese asked to make a Hammer horror film but got rejected

Martin Scorsese got ignored by Hammer after approaching the iconic horror studio about working together.

The famed director is regarded as one the most influential filmmakers in cinema history thanks to his work on the likes of Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, Goodfellas and Shutter Island, but Hammer - which is known for its memorable ...Read more

'In Living Color' comic actor Reggie McFadden dies at 57

Brooklyn funnyman Reggie McFadden is dead at 57.

The stand-up performer whose acting credits include nearly two-dozen episodes of “In Living Color” died in Tanzania, according to his top-selling author sister.

Bernice McFadden told the Hollywood Reporter that the U.S. State Department informed the McFadden family of her brother’s death. ...Read more

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Chris Brown's ex says he's making death threats to men she dates

R&B artist Chris Brown’s ex claims he’s harassing anyone she has dated in the two years since they broke up, amid an ongoing custody battle over their daughter.

The singer gets “extremely angry” and has exhibited “disturbing behavior” whenever she dates someone new, former partner Diamond Brown alleged in court documents obtained by...Read more

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Zach Bryan breaks Gillette Stadium record in 'Free Palestine' shirt

Country singer Zach Bryan broke Gillette Stadium’s all-time attendance record on the second consecutive night he wore a “Free Palestine” T-shirt to perform in Robert Kraft’s Massachusetts venue.

“Tonight, Zach Bryan broke the Gillette Stadium attendance record with 73,538 fans!” the stadium confirmed following his Saturday night ...Read more

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'Days of Our Lives,' 'General Hospital' star Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62

Prolific soap opera actor Robert Kelker-Kelly is dead at 62.

Police in Missouri said in their report that the daytime star died Saturday in his St. Peters home around 8:16 p.m. First responders were told that Kelker-Kelly was unconscious and not breathing as they rushed to the scene.

“Mr. Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pain shortly...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Reggie McFadden appeared on In Living Color and more

In Living Color star Reggie McFadden dies aged 57

Reggie McFadden has died at the age of 57.

The In Living Color actor, who was also known for his work on Def Comedy Jam, passed away in Tanzania, where he has been living for the last 18 years.

His sister, author Bernice McFadden confirmed the news to TMZ after the family were contacted by the US State Department to inform them of the tragic ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dolly Parton will be celebrated with a special live broadcast.

Lineup confirmed for Dolly Parton celebration show coming to Disney Plus

Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and more have been announced for CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton.

The upcoming two hour TV special, which will air live on Disney+ and ABC on October 21, will feature 20 performers paying tribute to the late country icon following her death last month at the age of 80.

The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chris Rock admits the decision still 'f**** with' him

Chris Rock refused to pay for lawyer for friend's wrongly accused brother

Chris Rock has admitted he once refused to pay for a lawyer for a friend's brother who was wrongfully accused of murder.

The 61-year-old actor and comedian has admitted turning down a request for help "still f**** with" him, because he knows how often Black people get wrongly accused of crimes.

He told the New York Times newspaper's The ...Read more

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Former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News

Karoline Leavitt, the tenacious former Trump White House press secretary, is joining Fox News as a contributor.

The network announced Monday that Leavitt, 29, known for her rapid-fire defense of Trump's policies in the White House briefing room, will be delivering commentary and analysis across Fox News programs starting Nov. 1.

Leavitt joins ...Read more

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Review: Metallica lives the dream on opening weekend of Sphere residency

LAS VEGAS — “I had a dream last night,” Metallica singer James Hetfield said. “We were playing the Sphere.

“So cool.”

Indeed, it was, James. Yet, it wasn’t a dream. It turned out to be very real. And there were 17,000-plus metalheads in attendance in each of two nights to experience it with you, along with drummer Lars Ulrich, ...Read more

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Mary McNamara: As David Ellison names his new empire Skydance, the message is clear: He owns Hollywood

LOS ANGELES — What a surprise. David Ellison has decided to name the Frankenstudio media company created by the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery simply Skydance.

And why not? “Massive Debt Funding Media” doesn’t really roll off the tongue (though “Ultra Leveraged” has a nice ring); “Ellison and Dad” is a ...Read more

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Steve Lopez: Doors drummer John Densmore jams at Homeboy: 'Maybe I can do something here'

LOS ANGELES — A couple of years ago, in a column about Father Greg Boyle, I noted that he is quite particular and even a bit preachy about the right way to eat a steak.

It should be medium rare, never well-done, and served with a proper elixir.

Doors drummer John Densmore took note. One thing led to another, and in July, Densmore, Boyle, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Constance Zimmer battled breast cancer

Constance Zimmer reveals secret breast cancer battle

Constance Zimmer secretly battled breast cancer earlier this year.

The 55-year-old actress - who has 18-year-old Colette with husband Russ Lamoureux - was diagnosed with an early form of the disease while promoting her series Love Story in March and she's recalled how the immediate aftermath of getting a call from her doctor was "overwhelming"....Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bonnie Blue's driver thinks she is 'lovely'

Bang Bus driver: Bonnie Blue is 'kind, thoughtful and genuinely lovely'

Bonnie Blue is "kind, thoughtful and genuinely lovely".

The adult entertainer has attracted criticism for her antics, including having sex with over 1,000 men in 12 hours and accepting more than £900,000 for the right to name her child, but the anonymous driver of her notorious Bang Bus has insisted she isn't an outrageous person to be around....Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Elton John has been sober for 36 years

Elton John dubs sobriety one of his 'greatest achievements'

Sir Elton John regards sobriety as one of his "greatest achievements".

The 79-year-old musical legend has sold over 300 million records around the world, achieved EGOT status and was awarded a knighthood in 1998, but he regards giving up drugs and alcohol in 1990 as being just as important as his professional accomplishments.

He told Britain's...Read more

Bang Showbiz / John Cena doesn't want children.

John Cena says having children would affect his charity work

John Cena believes his charity work would suffer if he had children.

The Matchbox: The Movie actor has always spoken openly about the fact he doesn't want to start a family, and he's explained that if he and wife Shay Shariatzadeh did have kids, they would take him away from his other commitments.

Noting that from 2002 to 2015 he was only home...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Prince made his guests be quiet during a party

Chris Rock claims Prince hid his partying from wife Mayte Garcia

Prince hid his partying from his wife, Chris Rock has claimed.

The 61-year-old comic recalled how he once went to the Paisley Park home of the late Purple Rain hitmaker - who died from an accidental overdose in 2016 - for a celebration after one of his own concerts nearby, but Prince insisted all of the guests be quiet and turned off the music ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Joshua Jackson paid tribute to James Van Der Beek

Joshua Jackson fights tears during James Van Der Beek tribute

Joshua Jackson fought back tears during an emotional tribute to his Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek.

James died in February at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer and he was remembered at a star-studded charity event in Santa Monica, California on Saturday (03.10.26) as Dawson's Creek creator Kevin Williamson was honoured with a ...Read more

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'Lanterns' finale: The creators discuss John Stewart's Green Lantern, the Halogram and Manhunters

This story contains spoilers for Episode 8 of HBO Max's " Lanterns."

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From the very first time Tom King and DC Studios' James Gunn ever talked about a Green Lantern show, they envisioned John Stewart as the kind of hero who could generate excitement and change the tide of any battle upon his arrival.

"The idea was to build a character as...Read more