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Review: In 'Ride or Die' and 'Lucky,' women are on the run but also in on the action

Two thrillers, unalike in style and attitude yet with much in common, arrived Wednesday to television.

"Ride or Die" on Prime Video stars Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer in a gal-pal road-movie action comedy. "Lucky" on Apple TV features Anya Taylor-Joy as a con artist on the run. In each series, a large sum of money has disappeared, ...Read more

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'Lucky' review: Anya Taylor-Joy keeps Apple TV's thriller series going

We meet Luciana “Lucky” Armstrong — Anya Taylor-Joy’s titular heroine in the Apple TV limited series “Lucky,” debuting on the streaming service this week — as she’s running between and scurrying under semitrailers.

“Stop now!” commands an FBI agent who is pointing his firearm at her.

We then cut to black in the first of ...Read more

Nick Jonas reveals first DM he ever sent to Priyanka Chopra

Nick Jonas has revealed the first-ever DM he sent to now-wife Priyanka Chopra.

The 33-year-old singer tied the knot with Priyanka, 43, in 2018, and the pair are parents to four-year-old daughter Malti.

And in a recent episode of the Hey Jonas podcast - which Nick hosts alongside brothers Joe and Kevin - he revealed that it was Kevin who first ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jesy Nelson's ex Zion Foster hits back at accusations he abandoned daughters

Jesy Nelson's ex hits back at accusations he abandoned his twin daughters

Jesy Nelson's ex-fiancé Zion Foster has hit back at accusations he abandoned his twin daughters after they were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1.

Story and Ocean were diagnosed with the genetic disorder, which causes progressive muscle weakness, in January 2026 - with the weeks before and after the diagnosis documented in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tracee Ellis Ross was 'frightened' of Andy Warhol

Tracee Ellis Ross was 'frightened' of mom Diana's pal Andy Warhol

Tracee Ellis Ross was "frightened" when mom Diana's pal Andy Warhol popped over to paint her and her sisters.

Being the daughter of a superstar as famous as Diana meant that Tracee became used to bumping into famous faces in the comfort of her own home.

While she had the opportunity to meet Lucille Ball as a child, and singer Marvin Gaye was a...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Teddy Swims FaceTimes son daily when he's away

Teddy Swims FaceTimes his son daily whenever he's away

Teddy Swims is "super grateful" to be able to keep in touch with his son via FaceTime whenever he's away.

The Mr. Know It All singer recently confirmed his split from girlfriend Raiche Wright - the mum of his 13-month-old little boy Theodore - and said he's attempting to remain a "present" father while still being a successful, productive ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Victoria Beckham fangirls over the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

Victoria Beckham and Timothee Chalamet 'starstruck' after meeting Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

Victoria Beckham and Timothee Chalamet have both been left starstruck after meeting the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.

The Spice Girls star has been Stateside with husband David and their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper to follow the England football team in their bid to win the World Cup football tournament.

And while in Dallas, to watch the ...Read more

Barbara Palvin 'sprialled' with pregnancy weight gain

Barbara Palvin started "spiralling" after gaining weight during her pregnancy.

The Victoria's Secret model is expecting her first child, a baby girl, with husband Dylan Sprouse and she's grateful to have such a supportive spouse in the actor because she started to feel "weird" about the way her body has changed.

Speaking on Dylan's new Wildmen...Read more

Bang Showbiz / James Norton is glad to be out of the running to play James Bond

James Norton 'relieved' not to be in James Bond consideration

James Norton is "relieved" he's now seen as too old to play James Bond.

The 40-year-old actor's name has frequently been mentioned as Daniel Craig's successor in the spy franchise, but it was recently reported that Amazon are keen to cast a younger star in the franchise and James can't help but be thankful because he never truly knew whether he...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Inde Navarette and Michael Johnston star in Obsession.

'There's no plan for that': Michael Johnston rules out Obsession sequel

Michael Johnston says there is "no plan" to make a sequel to Obsession.

The 30-year-old actor portrays Baron 'Bear' Bailey in Curry Barker's indie horror hit but insists that there are no plans for a follow-up despite the immense success of the picture.

Speaking on the I've Never Said This Before podcast, Johnston said: "Look, it's a magical ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tom Holland says The Odyssey is a' human' film.

Tom Holland believes The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan's 'most human' movie

Tom Holland has described The Odyssey as the "most human" film directed by Christopher Nolan.

The 30-year-old actor plays Telemachus in the acclaimed filmmaker's latest blockbuster - based on Homer's ancient Greek epic Odyssey - and says the movie is very "relatable" for modern audiences despite its historical setting.

Holland told RTE ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Adam Lambert says he earned big bucks touring with Queen

Adam Lambert says touring with Queen 'really put coins in the bank' and gave him once‑in‑a‑lifetime moments

Adam Lambert has spilled that he earned big bucks touring with Queen.

Speaking on The Person Who Believed in Me podcast, the 44‑year‑old singer said performing with Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor since 2012 has shaped him both personally and professionally.

He said: "It's been amazing. They've taught me a lot, both directly and indirectly�...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jaret Reddick's son took a tumble during Bowling For Soup's Cardiff Castle concert.

Bowling For Soup frontman says son is 'fine' after being dropped during first crowd surf

Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick has reassured fans his teenage son is "fine" after being accidentally dropped during his first-ever crowd surf.

The Girl All the Bad Guys Want rocker's 13-year-old boy got to experience riding the wave of fans at his dad's recent concert at Cardiff Castle - until "gravity" took over.

Fortunately, Everett...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

'THE ODYSSEY'

Rated R for violence and some language.

What it’s about: An adaptation of Homer’s epic poem that follows Odysseus’ 10-year journey back home after a decade in the Trojan War.

The kid attractor factor: Teens and older kids might be drawn to the spectacle and story of this epic fantasy adventure.

Good lessons/bad lessons: ...Read more

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Thomas Dolby has a theory about Southern California's new wave summer shows

ANAHEIM, Calif. — It’s been more than 46 years since the ’80s began, and much of the musical firmament of that time – from boomboxes to an MTV that played music videos from Duran Duran, the Go-Go’s and the Cars – is gone.

But the new wave music of the ’80s? It never died, especially in Southern California, where its popularity ...Read more

Matt Damon finds peace in his life

Matt Damon has found "peace" in his new "phase of life".

The Odyssey actor - who has daughters Alexia, 27, Isabella, 20, Gia, 17, and Stella, 15, with wife Luciana - is trying to treasure the time he has with his younger girls now his older kids have left home and he has realised just how quickly time passes.

He told People magazine: "Having ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Andrew Lloyd Webber has warned the future of theatre is at risk

Andrew Lloyd Webber fears for the future of Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber has warned Broadway is in "dire danger" and needs to be saved.

The 78-year-old composer has spoken out following the news Cats: The Jellicle Ball - a reimagined version of his globally popular musical Cats - is to close after just four months in New York's theatre district, despite a largely positive reception and ...Read more

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Billy Joel says he quit pop songwriting to avoid 'going insane' after hitting his creative limit

Billy Joel quit songwriting more than three decades ago because he didn't want to "dilute his legacy".

Speaking to Rick Beato in a new YouTube interview, the 77‑year‑old music legend said he knew he was finished after completing River of Dreams in 1993.

He explained: "When I got to the end of writing River of Dreams, I felt like I was done...Read more

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System of a Down spark fresh Oasis feud as London crowd chants brutal diss

System of a Down reignited their feud with Oasis as they headlined London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Grammy-winning hard rock band's guitarist Daron Malakian led the crowd on Monday night (13.07.26) to chant "Pull Oasis out of your ass" after calling the Britpop legends "tapeworm".

Before performing Needles, he said: "We have a song ...Read more

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'Playing a duet with myself': Jazz legend Herbie Hancock on AI and aging

BALTIMORE — Jazz icon Herbie Hancock remains exactly where he always has been — at the forefront of his field, observing, innovating and asking unnerving questions of himself and everyone he encounters.

At 86, Hancock has been performing music and composing it for a very, very long time. Seventy-four years to be exact, if you count the ...Read more