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'Funny Money' trailer teases how comedian Dane Cook's brother stole millions from him

NEW YORK — The trailer for the documentary “Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story” oozes intrigue — and spaghetti sauce — in a tantalizing almost-look inside how comedian Dane Cook’s half-brother, Darryl McCauley, stole $18 million from him as his business manager, hid bricks of hundred-dollar bills in spaghetti sauce, and disappeared.

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Director: Hayden Panettiere struggled to 'stay sober' while filming 'A Breed Apart'

NEW YORK — “A Breed Apart” director Griff Furst recalls Hayden Panettiere “fighting to stay sober” while acting in the 2025 film.

He also remembers Panettiere’s polarizing boyfriend Brian Hickerson visiting Panettiere during production. The director wasn’t impressed.

‘What I saw on my own set, somebody fighting to stay sober ...Read more

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Why are filmmakers returning to VistaVision? The Academy Museum lets you see for yourself

LOS ANGELES — What is VistaVision? A simple answer: The film goes through sideways.

Both in the camera during shooting and in the projector during screenings, the VistaVision process turns the physical filmstrip on its side, running horizontally through the machine to create a larger image of richer depth and clarity.

After its heyday from ...Read more

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Jessica Alba, J. Lo and more celebs seeing kids off to college this year

NEW YORK — Celebrities’ children are taking flight, and a number of high-profile parents are navigating the complex emotions that come with sending kids off to college for the first time.

Jessica Alba, Jamie Lynn Spears, Jennifer Lopez and other famous folks have joined the ranks of quasi-empty nesters, opening up about the bittersweet ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Minnie Driver was involved in a frightening car crash in France recently

Minnie Driver is suffering from trauma following horror car accident in France

Minnie Driver has been left "traumatised" following her involvement in a "really bad" car accident.

The 56-year-old actress revealed earlier this month that she had been hospitalised following an incident on a country road in France and admits that she has been struggling to cope since the "near-death experience".

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Hulu's Philadelphia comedy 'Deli Boys' is canceled after 2 seasons, reports say

PHILADELPHIA — "Deli Boys," a crime dramedy set in Philadelphia, has been canceled after two seasons, according to Deadline.

The Hulu series followed a pair of Pakistani American brothers, Raj and Mir (played by Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, respectively), as they took over their deli-magnate father’s empire — and reckoned with his secret ...Read more

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'Tony' review: A food critic finds flaws in the new Bourdain biopic

Anthony Bourdain’s memoir “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly” gave a human face — and heart, and soul, and sense of humor, and often-foul mouth — to the previously unsung heroes of restaurant kitchens. Bourdain “didn’t want to ‘rip the lid off the restaurant business,’ ” as he noted in a new preface ...Read more

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The gang is back this week with Season 18 of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

PHILADELPHIA — Philly’s favorite people to hate are back on TV this week.

"It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" dropped two episodes on Monday for the premiere of its 18th season and the legendary comedy is already off to a stomach-churning start. (Spoilers ahead.)

Frank (Danny DeVito) has found love with Sam (Carol Kane), whom he met ...Read more

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Christian band Demon Hunter files trademark lawsuit against Netflix over 'consumer confusion'

LOS ANGELES — Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix, alleging trademark infringement associated with the streamer's hit film "KPop Demon Hunters."

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the corporate entity for Demon Hunter, against Netflix, Netflix Studios and AEG Presents, the live-entertainment division of AEG, with ...Read more

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Taylor Sheridan shares update on 'Yellowstone' spinoff about Four Sixes Ranch

FORT WORTH, Texas — Taylor Sheridan has many irons in the fire, but there’s one he’s quenching into a bucket of water.

More than five years ago, in February 2021, Paramount announced a new scripted series about the historic Four Sixes Ranch. The show, which had a working title of “6666,” was announced as part of Sheridan’s new slate...Read more

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Willie Nelson's 10 contributions to American culture, from Farm Aid to pigtails

MINNEAPOLIS — Willie Nelson is an American treasure. Not because he’s released a staggering 104 studio albums and collected enough honors — including inductions into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame — to fill a museum. No, it’s because Willie has contributed so much to American culture.

With Willie — no one ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Michael Urie talks 'moving' impact of Shrinking

Michael Urie 'moved' by the impact Shrinking has had on viewers

Michael Urie finds it "powerful" when people tell him how meaningful they find his TV shows.

The 46-year-old actor is arguably most famous for playing Marc St. James in Ugly Betty, but has found fame more recently in Apple TV show Shrinking.

He's been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the role,...Read more

Bang Showbiz / New Billy Joel documentary to feature AI version of singer

New documentary to feature AI version of a younger Billy Joel

A new Billy Joel documentary features an AI-generated version of the singer in his younger years.

The film - 1971: Billy Joel's Lost Interview, directed by Adam Ripp - will premiere on the opening night of the Long Island Music Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Music Documentary Film Festival on September 25.

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Bang Showbiz / Pat McAfee is done with WWE.

Pat McAfee vows to 'never' return to WWE in bold claim about wrestling future

Pat McAfee has vowed to "never" return to WWE television in the future.

The former NFL star, who controversially played a major on-screen role in the rivalry between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes before their dream match at WrestleMania 42 in April, had promised as part of the storyline to leave WWE for good if his ally Orton lost, which is ...Read more

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Megan Moroney says her Cloud 9 Tour has 'changed lives'

Megan Moroney says her tour has "changed lives".

The 28‑year‑old country‑pop star is nearing the end of The Cloud 9 Tour, which wraps on October 1 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and she says she's been overwhelmed by messages from fans who found the show genuinely cathartic.

She told PEOPLE: "I think it's more than a concert, and that's ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / John Stamos marks birthday with sexy selfie

John Stamos strips to his birthday suit to celebrate turning 63

John Stamos has marked his 63rd birthday by continuing his tradition of posting a sexy nude selfie.

The actor took to his Instagram page to share the black and white snap, which featured him without any clothes on.

In the picture, he held his phone up in front of his face, while showing off his impressive physique.

John narrowly avoided a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Shailene Woodley says there 'aren't a lot of jobs in Hollywood at the moment'

Shailene Woodley: 'There aren't a lot of jobs in Hollywood right now'

Shailene Woodley has admitted "there aren't a lot of jobs in Hollywood at the moment".

The 34-year-old actress was reflecting on her role as Annie in hit US TV show Paradise during an interview with AwardsBuzz.com, as she said it was a joy shooting in Los Angeles.

She said: "Paradise felt different because we were filming in Los Angeles, which...Read more

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Ariana Grande asks judge to help unmask hackers behind years of leaked music

Ariana Grande is taking her fight against alleged music hackers to the next level - asking a judge to let her dig into the records of internet platforms she believes could finally expose the people behind years of leaks.

Fresh court filings obtained by TMZ show the singer wants permission to subpoena multiple online services and third‑party ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sam Smith hails Madonna as a 'lifeline' to queer artists

Sam Smith says Madonna's music is 'a lifeline' for queer people

Sam Smith says Madonna's music has been a crucial "lifeline" for queer people - and a personal anchor for them as an artist.

The Stay With Me singer, 34, has hailed the Like a Virgin icon as a "mother" figure who consistently shows up for the LGBTQ+ community - and stepped in to support them at a moment when they needed it most.

Speaking on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Vivian Campbell is undergoing cancer treatment again

Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell reveals his cancer has returned

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says his cancer has returned - but he's determined to keep living life to the fullest.

The 63‑year‑old rocker underwent a donor bone marrow transplant in January 2025 after first being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. He took time out to recover before rejoining the Pour Some Sugar On Me ...Read more