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Bang Showbiz / Britney Spears shot the video in 2001

Britney Spears was 'unstoppable' in 2001

Britney Spears was "on top of the world" when she recorded the I'm a Slave 4 U music video.

The 44-year-old singer's striking music video marked her evolution from teen pop icon to mature, provocative superstar, and Brian Friedman, a dancer who choreographed the 2001 video, still has fond memories of working with Britney on the project.

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Bang Showbiz / Paula Abdul has heaped praise on Janet Jackson

Paula Abdul 'grateful' to work with Janet Jackson

Paula Abdul will "always be grateful" for working with Janet Jackson.

The 64-year-old star choreographed Janet's music videos for Control, her 1986 album, and Paula still feels proud to have worked with the chart-topping icon.

She told People: "I was really fortunate and blessed at a very young age to have as my first artist as a choreographer...Read more

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'Dutton Ranch' star Kelly Reilly confirms when Season 2 returns to North Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas — “Dutton Ranch” will be back in North Texas in no time, according to one of its main stars.

The Paramount+ series spent months filming its first season all across North Texas, including in Ferris, Dallas and Fort Worth. The show wrapped up Season 1 in July and is coming back for a second go-round.

Series star Kelly ...Read more

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Lone Star Film Festival celebrates 20th anniversary. What to expect this year

FORT WORTH, Texas — It’s a big year for the Lone Star Film Festival.

The annual Fort Worth event returns for its 20th edition this year, Nov. 4-13 in the Cultural District. All-access passes and individual tickets are on sale via the festival’s website.

Nearly 100 films are screening at the festival, including over a dozen features and...Read more

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Mary J. Blige won't let anyone ruin this for her

LAS VEGAS — The Strip is broiling on a recent afternoon, but it's cool and dark inside Mary J. Blige's dressing room at the Park MGM.

As a humidifier moistens the dry desert air, the 55-year-old R&B star sits on a sofa wearing a brown jumpsuit and matching gaucho hat; through the walls we can hear Blige's band sound-checking for her My Life,...Read more

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How Tony Berg is building a home for music's future

LOS ANGELES — When Tony Berg was 18 years old, he discovered that Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys lived just down the street from his parents' house in Los Angeles. Berg is known these days as a Grammy-winning record producer and A&R exec, but in the early 1970s he was just another teenager trying to get noticed with his rock band.

"So I ...Read more

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Movie lovers have 232 reasons to attend Windsor International Film Festival

DETROIT — On the opening night of last year's Windsor International Film Festival, a filmmaker slipped WIFF executive director Vincent Georgie a copy of their new movie on a USB drive for consideration at this year's event.

It's an example of how, when it comes to programming a film festival, there is no offseason, or even an off night.

"It'...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jamie Lee Curtis has opened up about her grief after the death of Rob and Michele Reiner

Jamie Lee Curtis battling 'very private grief' over Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths

Jamie Lee Curtis has been immersed in a "very private grief" following the death of her friends Rob and Michele Reiner.

The Halloween star, 67, was left devastated after the director and his wife were killed at their home in Los Angeles last December as she's been close to the couple for years and she honoured her late friends at the Emmy ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Elizabeth Hurley has explained why her relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus works so well.

Elizabeth Hurley explains why romance with Billy Ray Cyrus 'works very well'

Elizabeth Hurley's relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus "works very well" because they are both "empty nesters".

The 61-year-old model/actress - who has been dating the singer since last year - is mother to a son, Damian, 24, from a previous relationship, while Billy has six children including pop star Miley Cyrus, 33 - and Elizabeth has revealed ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Eva Longoria launched non-profit for her sister.

Eva Longoria reveals inspiration for her non-profit as she marks 20th anniversary

Eva Longoria founded her non-profit organisation for her sister.

The Desperate Housewives star is marking the 20th anniversary of the company, which is "dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual special needs".

Eva's sister Elizabeth has such needs, and Eva said it was her sibling who first inspired her to launch the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nicolas Cage apologises for 'interrupting problem'

Nicolas Cage apologises for former 'interrupting problem'

Nicolas Cage has admitted he had "a problem" with interrupting people in the past, while apologising for crashing Chris Rock's interview with Howard Stern in 2022.

The 62-year-old hit headlines when he made an unscheduled appearance on the radio show, while comedian and actor Chris was chatting.

Speaking at a panel during the New York Comic ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Derek Hough mourns beloved dog in heartfelt Instagram tribute

Derek Hough mourns beloved dog Romie in emotional tribute after his death

Derek Hough has been left with an "unbearable ache" following the death of his dog.

The Dancing With The Stars judge took to Instagram on Sunday (25.10.26) to tell fans about his canine companion Romie's passing, as he opened up about the effect his pet had on his life in the 14 years they spent together.

Alongside a video of Romie walking in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sharon Osbourne has opened up about the loss of her husband Ozzy Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne visits Ozzy Osbourne's grave every day

Sharon Osbourne visits Ozzy Osbourne's grave every day.

The TV star was plunged into mourning when her rocker husband died in July 2025 at the age of 76 just weeks after he returned to the stage for a reunion gig with his Black Sabbath bandmates and Sharon has now admitted she spends a lot of time at his final resting place in the grounds of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jack White's brother has died.

Jack White's brother Eddie Gillis dies

Jack White is mourning the death of his elder brother Edward 'Eddie' Gillis.

The rocker's sibling - who managed the vinyl pressing plant in Detroit, Michigan for White's Third Man Records label - died on Saturday (24.10.26) after a "tough battle against cancer" and the musician paid tribute to him as a "funny and generous person that everybody ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kenny Ortega officiated Dove Cameron's wedding.

Dove Cameron reveals 'father figure' Kenny Ortega officiated her wedding

Dove Cameron has opened up about why she chose Descendants director Kenny Ortega to officiate her wedding.

The 30-year-old actress/singer tied the knot with her musician partner Damiano David - the frontman of the Eurovision Song Contest-winning band Maneskin - at the town hall in Montalcino, Tuscany in September.

Following the nuptials, Dove ...Read more

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Review: Jay-Z burnishes his legend at SoFi Stadium

LOS ANGELES — As the intro of his song "Girls, Girls, Girls" poured over the crowd at SoFi Stadium late Friday night, Jay-Z locked eyes (from behind his ever-present shades) with a guy near the stage whose excitement had bubbled over at last.

"Oh, this yo s—," the rapper observed with a knowing little laugh. "You was waiting for this s— ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Amanda Seyfried worried the Guardians Of The Galaxy movie would ruin her career.

Amanda Seyfried names the one film she thought would 'ruin' her career

Amanda Seyfried turned down the chance to star in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie over fears it would "ruin" her career.

The 40-year-old actress was offered the chance to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) by playing Gamora in the 2014 superhero film, but she turned the role down over fears the movie could be "bad" and the part went to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / James Gunn defends the 'individual stories' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

James Gunn defends 'individual stories' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

James Gunn has defended the "individual stories" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), hitting back at critics saying they aren't as "meaningful" as ensemble movies.

The director responded to a social media follower listing James' movies - including the newly-released Clayface - alongside a caption which read: "What is this building towards??...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jarvis Cocker is convinced albums are coming back

Jarvis Cocker makes huge prediction for future of music industry

Jarvis Cocker is convinced albums are "coming back".

The Pulp frontman has made a huge prediction for the future of the music industry insisting more people than ever are snapping up vinyl records instead of listening to albums via streaming services and he believes it's because the long-play format works "best".

He told NME: "Albums, I think ...Read more

Elvis Costello reveals why he waited to release his 'ragtime songs' for 35 years

Elvis Costello was "on the verge" of releasing what he calls his "ragtime songs" 35 years ago, but stopped in his tracks because they were too "revealing".

The 72-year-old singer has just dropped the 49th anniversary edition of his debut album My Aim is True - which includes previously unreleased tracks - and opened up to Rolling Stone about ...Read more