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Olivia Wilde knew it was with over with Jason Sudeikis when he said this

Olivia Wilde has opened up about her high-profile split with Jason Sudeikis, revealing to fans the exact moment she knew their relationship was over.

During an appearance on “Call Her Daddy” on Wednesday, Wilde told host Alex Cooper that she and Sudeikis were driving home from her 36th birthday when she had the revelation.

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'The Real L Word' star Francine Beppu reportedly died by suicide

NEW YORK — Francine Beppu, LGBTQ+ advocate and star of “The Real L Word,” reportedly died by suicide.

According to a Honolulu Medical Examiner’s report obtained by TMZ, Beppu hanged herself earlier this year. It also revealed she had amphetamine and alcohol in her system at the time of her death. She was just 43 years old.

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Obama's star-studded concert: The 250th party many want instead of Trump's

In a very divided nation, former President Barack Obama is planning a globally streamed party Thursday that many people see as a more exciting and unifying way to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, as opposed to events hosted by the Trump-aligned Freedom 250 organization.

The Obama Foundation announced this week that a lineup of A-...Read more

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Comedian Tom Dreesen, from suburban Chicago and Sinatra's opening act, has died at 86

CHICAGO — In the 60-some years since he left his hometown of south suburban Harvey, comedian Tom Dreesen had, among many things, made more than 500 TV appearances, including 61 on “The Tonight Show,” and was an opening act for Smokey Robinson, Tony Orlando, Gladys Knight, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. In fact, he was ...Read more

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'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' star Daveigh Chase dead at 35

NEW YORK — Former child star Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in Disney’s beloved “Lilo & Stitch” and starred in “The Ring,” has died. She was 35.

Chase died Tuesday following a battle with meningitis and a blood infection, after having been hospitalized earlier this month for malnutrition, her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ.

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Henry Winkler 'went dark' after Happy Days

Henry Winkler went "dark" after Happy Days ended.

The 80-year-old actor shot to stardom as Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on Happy Days, the hit TV show, between 1974 and 1984, and Henry admits that he struggled to cope with his new reality when the series ended.

During an appearance on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, Henry explained:...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry began dating in 2025.

Katy Perry explains how Justin Trudeau 'transformed' her life

Katy Perry feels "transformed" by Justin Trudeau.

The 41-year-old pop singer started dating the former Canadian Prime Minister in 2025, following her high-profile split from Orlando Bloom, and Katy has now opened up about their romance, explaining how Justin has changed her life.

During an appearance on the Unfamous podcast, Katy shared: "I ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Olivia Wilde has opened up about her break-up

Olivia Wilde recalls 'bumpy ride' with Jason Sudeikis

Olivia Wilde realised her engagement was over after a birthday party.

The 42-year-old actress was in a relationship with movie star Jason Sudeikis between 2011 and 2020 - but Olivia accepted that their romance was over after returning home from her own birthday party.

The Hollywood star - who got engaged to Jason in 2013 - shared on the Call ...Read more

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Lil Nas X gets candid about bipolar disorder, rehab after mental health episode: 'I'm feeling better'

LOS ANGELES — Lil Nas X says he feels "less fear in my heart" as he opens up about receiving treatment for bipolar disorder and moving forward from the mental health episode that landed him in hot water with law officials last year.

The Grammy winner (real name Montero Lamar Hill) addressed last year's events in a video Wednesday on Instagram...Read more

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Savannah Guthrie 'Today' show absence due to assignment, not missing mom

NEW YORK — Savannah Guthrie was absent from the “Today” show Wednesday for professional reasons, though it raised eyebrows amid the more than four-month disappearance of her elderly mother Nancy Guthrie.

The 54-year-old broadcast journalist — who returned to the NBC morning show in April — was “on assignment,” per co-anchor Craig ...Read more

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'Buffy' star Nicholas Brendon's will leaves 'everything' to brother, snubs ex

A handwritten will that appears to have been penned by “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Nicholas Brendon snubs his ex-girlfriend, leaving everything to the 54-year-old actor’s twin brother.

Brendon, who was born Nicholas Brendon Schultz, died on March 20 from atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease in Indiana, according to ...Read more

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The phone-sized dramas competing with theaters are coming to theaters

LOS ANGELES — Before the lights dim and the trailers roll, moviegoers will start to see microdrama ads in movie theaters.

National CineMedia (NCM), the company responsible for the pre-show programming on the big screen, announced a new partnership with AI-native microseries studio aTwist on Wednesday. The company will begin advertising aTwist...Read more

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Jeremy Allen White reveals whether The Social Reckoning has influenced him

Jeremy Allen White's attitude towards social media hasn't been influenced by The Social Reckoning.

The 35-year-old actor stars alongside Mikey Madison, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr, and Jeremy Strong in The Social Reckoning, the new standalone sequel to 2010's The Social Network - but Jeremy insists the movie hasn't ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Connor Storrie stars in April X.

Connor Storrie was always destined for stardom, says Michel K. Parandi

Michel K. Parandi always thought Connor Storrie was destined for stardom.

The 26-year-old actor stars alongside Lilly Krug and Tudor Chirila in April X, the new sci-fi movie directed by Michel K. Parandi, and the filmmaker has heaped praise on Connor, insisting he knew he'd become a movie star even before he enjoyed his career breakthrough in ...Read more

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Movie review: Hero of folklore worse off in 'The Death of Robin Hood'

“Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” This is one of the culminating lines from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit 2015 musical “Hamilton,” but it’s also the animating force behind Michael Sarnoski’s “The Death of Robin Hood,” starring Hugh Jackman in the title role. This legendary figure of English folklore has a specific ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

'TOY STORY 5'

Rated PG for some thematic elements and rude humor.

What it’s about: Cowgirl toy Jessie tries to help her kid Bonnie make new friends, with competition from a new device in town — a tablet.

The kid attractor factor: The beloved characters and animation will be a draw for kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Learn to use your ...Read more

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Concert review: Mavis Staples, 86, shows why she's the American music icon we need most in 2026

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Halfway through a St. Paul concert that matched her own stature — short but powerful — Mavis Staples hammered away on lines that seemed to explain why she’s still taking us there at age 86.

“I won’t turn around,” she sang. “I’ve come too far.”

Kicking off a two-night stand at Ordway Concert Hall, one of ...Read more

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Former 'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer

Jeremy Clarkson, the British television host best known for BBC's "Top Gear," revealed this week that he is battling prostate cancer.

The 66-year-old personality unveiled his diagnosis in the two most recent episodes of his farm-keeping series "Clarkson's Farm," which streams on Prime Video. He detailed his condition to co-hosts Kaleb Cooper ...Read more

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Semisonic bounces back with new song 'Don't Give Up Yet'

MINNEAPOLIS — Semisonic is ready to rock again.

After abruptly going on hiatus last year when bassist John Munson suffered a stroke, the Twin Cities-reared pop-rock trio of “Closing Time” fame dropped a new single Wednesday that’s heavy and loaded with meaning — and that unofficially kicks off a comeback run that will culminate with a...Read more

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Backstreet Boy AJ McLean reveals he is moving from Vegas to NYC

NEW YORK — Backstreet Boy AJ McClean will soon swap Las Vegas living for New York City in support of his dancer daughters, he announced at a recent show.

“I’m about to become a resident of your beautiful city,” he told a crowd of captivated A-listers who had just rocked out with the 30-year-old boy band at Uber’s World Cup kickoff ...Read more