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Bang Showbiz / Marisa Tomei has heaped praise on Liam Neeson

Marisa Tomei: I've admired Liam Neeson for a long time

Marisa Tomei has admired Liam Neeson for "a long time".

The 61-year-old actress stars alongside Liam, 74, in The Mongoose, the new action-thriller film, and Marisa admits that she's admired Liam for decades.

She told People: "I've admired him for a long time, and it seemed like it would be a film that was going to have a lot of action and fun ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Curry Barker has dropped a Halloween treat for horror fans.

Obsession director Curry Barker drops new horror film on YouTube in time for Halloween

Curry Barker has returned to his YouTube roots with new horror short Mama Bear.

The Obsession filmmaker, whose feature debut stormed the box office and grossed over $520 million from a $750,000 budget, has written, directed and edited a new five-minute project just in time for Halloween.

Barker released the short on his and Cooper Tomlinson's ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Latto feels motivated by critics

Rap star Latto: I've got a point to prove

Latto loves to prove her critics wrong.

The 27-year-old rap star admits to drawing inspiration from her critics, explaining that she enjoys having "a point to prove".

Asked whether "spite" fuels her creativity, Latto said on Hot Ones: "I think that's a lot of it for me.

"I don't know what it is in me that's just like, 'You think you're gonna ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Taylor Swift and Nelly on stage together in 2015

Nelly reveals Taylor Swift paid him 50k 'in McDonald's bag' for 2011 gig appearance

Nelly says Taylor Swift paid him $50,000 "in a McDonald's bag" for his surprise appearance at her 2011 gig.

The 51-year-old hip-hop star has recalled his performance at a show in Houston during the 36-year-old singer's Speak Now World Tour 15 years ago, and how she got around having a small budget at the time.

Appearing on The Breakfast Club, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chris Pratt has recalled his route to stardom

Hollywood star Chris Pratt: Everybody starts somewhere

Chris Pratt nearly missed out on his big acting break.

The 47-year-old actor is now established as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood - but Chris has revealed via social media that things could've easily gone differently.

Alongside a throwback photo, Chris wrote on Instagram: "Before Hollywood, I was living in a van in Hawaii and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Patrick Stewart passed away aged 86

Sir Patrick Stewart brought 'tenderness to his characters'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has hailed Sir Patrick Stewart for bringing "a tenderness to his characters".

The movie star passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday (10.28.26), aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body dementia, and the Academy has paid a glowing tribute to the late actor.

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Bang Showbiz / Noah Wyle was devastated after meeting Eddie Murphy.

Noah Wyle claims Eddie Murphy brutally snubbed autograph request when he was just 'a kid'

Noah Wyle has claimed Eddie Murphy told him to "f*** off" when he asked for an autograph as a child.

The 55-year-old actor, best known for his role as Dr. Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch in The Pitt, has recalled the awkward moment he met the Saturday Night Live legend and got turned down in a brutal way when he tried to get his signature.

He told...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ricky Gervais has paid tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart

Ricky Gervais 'still can't believe' Sir Patrick Stewart agreed to Extras scene

Ricky Gervais is still blown away that Sir Patrick Stewart "agreed" to be in Extras.

The 65-year-old star has paid tribute to the late actor, who has died aged 86 after a brief battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, and reflected on their time working together on Ricky's classic sitcom.

Ricky shared bloopers from filming in a ...Read more

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Review: World's bestselling virtual band has real world problems in Bay Area

OAKLAND, Calif. — Gorillaz were back in the Bay Area on Wednesday night (Oct. 28), performing a generous two-hour show for a completely packed house of some 14,000 fans at the Oakland Arena.

The trek marked the 25 years since the world’s most successful animated band released its landmark self-titled debut in 2001.

Fittingly, some of the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Patrick Stewart passed away at his home

Sir Patrick Stewart will be missed by the entire planet, says Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane thinks Sir Patrick Stewart will be "deeply missed by the entire planet".

The actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday (10.28.26), after battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body dementia, and Seth has taken to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to his former colleague and friend.

Seth - who worked with ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chrishell Stause recently split from G Flip

Long-distance dynamic 'drove Chrishell Stause and G Flip apart'

Chrishell Stause and G Flip's long-distance dynamic "drove the two of them apart".

The 45-year-old TV star and G Flip recently announced their separation, and an insider has now revealed the reasons behind their split.

A source told People: "The distance is what really drove the two of them apart."

The former couple - who had a commitment ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Ian McKellen has paid tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Ian McKellen pens heartfelt tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart after death aged 86

Sir Ian McKellen has paid an emotional tribute to his late friend Sir Patrick Stewart.

The 87-year-old star reflected on his longtime bond with his fellow actor, who has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

In a lengthy Instagram post, McKellen wrote: "Before everything else, Patrick was defined by ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato went from the premiere to prom

The night Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato 'crashed a prom' after missing out as child stars

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato once "crashed a prom" because they didn't get one of their own.

The two former child stars have recalled a moment they both attended the Princess Protection Program premiere in 2009, before realising there was a prom taking place "next door".

The close pals were looking back at their shared memories for Rare Beauty...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Marvin Shanken has passed away, aged 83

Arnold Schwarzenegger hails 'great friend' Marvin Shanken

Arnold Schwarzenegger has hailed Marvin Shanken as a "great friend".

The publisher and founder of M. Shanken Communications passed away on Thursday (10.29.26), aged 83, and Schwarzenegger has taken to social media to lavish him with praise, describing Shanken a "true original" who "sparked a cigar revolution that brought people together all ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Patrick Stewart was passionate about acting

Sir Patrick Stewart will 'always and forever be an actor'

Sir Patrick Stewart never planned to retire from acting.

The movie star - who passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday (10.28.26), following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body dementia - revealed in his last-ever interview that he hoped to continue working.

The acclaimed actor - who was best known for starring in the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kevin Feige has heaped praise on Sir Patrick Stewart

Kevin Feige recalls being 'in awe' of Sir Patrick Stewart

Kevin Feige was "in awe" of Sir Patrick Stewart when he first met the actor.

The head of Marvel Studios has paid a glowing tribute to Stewart, after the award-winning actor passed away, aged 86.

Kevin, 53, told The Hollywood Reporter: "I'll never forget the first time I saw Sir Patrick Stewart on the set of the first X-Men.

"After years of ...Read more

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Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned 'Star Trek' captain and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86

LOS ANGELES — Patrick Stewart, the British actor whose 60-year career spanned the stage to the final frontier, has died. He was 86.

Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles from Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, his longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, said in a statement.

A classically trained stage actor, Stewart ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Patrick Stewart died aged 86

William Shatner pays glowing tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart

William Shatner has paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart.

The acclaimed actor - who played Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise - has passed away, aged 86, and Shatner has taken to social media to express his "affection and admiration" for Stewart.

The 95-year-old actor - who played Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hugh Jackman has paid tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart was one of the greats, says Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman has hailed Sir Patrick Stewart as "one of the greats of stage and screen".

The award-winning actor has passed away, aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body dementia, and Hugh, his former co-star, has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to Stewart.

Hugh, 58 - who played Wolverine in the X-Men ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dax Shepard briefly dated Kate Hudson

Dax Shepard recalls having 'a crush' on Kate Hudson

Dax Shepard had "a crush" on Kate Hudson during her younger years.

The 51-year-old actor has admitted to being wowed by Kate's good looks before they dated in 2007.

Recalling their first encounter, Dax - who is now married to Hollywood star Kristen Bell - said on his Armchair Expert podcast: "I gave her 111 percent of any charm I have.

"I ...Read more