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George W. Bush wants iconic Sister Act 2 song played at his funeral

George W. Bush wants Oh Happy Day played at his funeral.

The former US President's daughter Jenna Bush Hager shared her 79-year-old dad's choice of track - which comes from 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit - as she and Savannah Guthrie shared their "funeral song" on the Monday morning (22.12.25) episode of Today with Jenna and Friends.

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Bang Showbiz / Ben Affleck made Steven Spielberg's son cry

Steven Spielberg refused to work with Ben Affleck over pool row

Steven Spielberg refused to make a movie with Ben Affleck because the actor had made his son cry.

Screenwriter Mike Binder has told how he wrote 2006's Man About Town under the belief that the Jurassic Park filmmaker would be at the helm and release it through his Dreamworks company, but Spielberg dropped the project when he found out the Good ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sigourney Weaver has addressed concerns about her kissing scene.

Sigourney Weaver addresses 'legitimate' concerns surrounding Avatar kiss

Sigourney Weaver has addressed "legitimate" concerns over her kissing scene with Jack Champion.

The pair appear together in Avatar: Fire and Ash and the 76-year-old actress' character Kiri shares a smooch with Jack's Spider, and because the movie was made when the 21-year-old star was around 15 years old, audiences have expressed concern over ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Former actress Amanda Bynes in 2014

Amanda Bynes lost almost 30 pounds via Ozempic

Amanda Bynes says she has shed almost 30 pounds after using Ozempic.

The 39-year-old former actress - who revealed earlier this year that she was trying the weight-loss jab - was 180lbs but now she has shown off her new slim look after she lost 28lbs.

Amanda shared a photo of herself to her Instagram Stories on Monday (22.12.25), and captioned...Read more

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Q&A: PinkPantheress is 100% sure she wants to be a pop star

LOS ANGELES — PinkPantheress broke out in 2021 with a series of charming and inventive singles that placed her high, breathy vocals over skittering beats built around easily recognizable samples. It was as though the English singer and producer were trying to insert herself into pop-music history from behind a laptop in her bedroom — which ...Read more

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Allow Leon Thomas to reintroduce himself

LOS ANGELES — Leon Thomas recently dyed the tips of his signature locs dark green. His new hair color — a stark contrast from the vibrant red he'd been rocking for the last four years — is the first thing that stands out about him when he strolls into the Los Angeles Times building on an unusually rainy day in October.

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Q&A: Scott Evans' 'House Guest' redefines the interview show by putting the vibe first, cameras second

LOS ANGELES — There’s an art to being a good host, whether on a talk show or in your own home. For Scott Evans, the ability to do both while making them look effortless is the key to his success with “House Guest.”

In just one year, his popular, Webby Award-winning YouTube show has had many of the biggest stars, from R&B/pop singer ...Read more

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Lady Gaga announces release of Harlequin Live concert film

Lady Gaga is gifting fans the Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live -- One Night Only concert film on Christmas Eve (24.12.25).

The pop superstar's Harlequin soundtrack album, which is nominated for Best Traditional Pop Album at next year's Grammy Awards, is comprised of alternative versions of the tracks from 2024's Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), in which...Read more

Justin Hawkins brands Harry Styles 'unforgettable' and Coldplay 'dull'

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has branded Harry Styles and Coldplay's music "completely forgettable" and "dull".

The I Believe In A Thing Called Love hitmaker is not afraid to offer up his honest opinion of other artists' tunes and can be seen dissecting tracks on his popular YouTube channel Justin Hawkins Rides Again.

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Frankie Grande has cervical spine surgery

Frankie Grande has undergone cervical spine surgery.

The 42-year-old actor-and-singer had been experiencing "pain and neurological symptoms for a while" so underwent a planned procedure in order to "relieve pressure" on the nerves in his neck.

Captioning a photo of him lying in a hospital bed, all hooked up to wires and wearing a neck brace, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bradley Cooper has been dating Gigi Hadid since October 2023.

Bradley Cooper 'asked' Gigi Hadid's mom for girlfriend's 'hand in marriage'

Bradley Cooper has reportedly sought permission to propose and marry his girlfriend Gigi Hadid.

It has been claimed that the 50-year-old actor has spoken to the 30-year-old model's mom, TV personality Yolanda Hadid, 61, and she is happy for her daughter - who has been dating Bradley since October 2023 - to become Mrs. Cooper.

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Bang Showbiz / Kevin Costner is being sued

Kevin Costner hit by 400k Horizon lawsuit

Kevin Costner is being sued for $400,000 for breach of contract.

The 70-year-old actor and various other people associated with his Western epic Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 are the subject of legal action from the Western Costume Leasing Company, who allege they entered an agreement to provide "valuable costumes" for the film but have...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's memorial service will take place at a later date.

Rob Reiner's kids share memorial plans update

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's memorial service will take place "at a later date".

The couple were found dead in their Los Angeles home on 14 December and their 32-year-old son Nick - who had battled addiction and was reportedly being treated for schizophrenia - has been charged with their murders, and now their other kids, Jake, 34, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kelsey Grammer starred in Down Periscope

Kelsey Grammer has 'idea' for Down Periscope sequel

Kelsey Grammer has an "idea" for a sequel to Down Periscope - despite the movie not being a huge success.

The 1996 comedy-slapstick film - which saw Grammer, 70, lead as Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge, who is tasked with restoring a junked World War II-era submarine for a war game with a disorganized crew - has an 11 per cent approval ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Simu Liu thinks it has been harder for him to find success.

Simu Liu: Hollywood is harder when you're not white

Simu Liu believes finding Hollywood success is a "lot harder" for him because he isn't white.

The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor feels he still faces an "uphill battle" with his career and lamented the type of roles he has been offered in the years since he found fame in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie.

Asked what he...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kylie Minogue has the UK Christmas number one.

Kylie Minogue too cool for Christmas music

Kylie Minogue used to think she was too cool to record a Christmas song.

The Padam Padam hitmaker has scored the UK festive number one with XMAS, but she admitted she previously rejected ideas to release a holiday-themed single.

She is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper's Wired column as saying: "It was suggested to me many years ago but I ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Leona Lewis is 'planning' to release a new album in 2026

Leona Lewis 'planning' to release first album in over 10 years in 2026

Leona Lewis is "planning" to release her first album in over 10 years in 2026.

The 40-year-old singer - who has felt "disconnected" in her job for many years - has not released an LP since 2015's I Am, and has focused on making Christmas songs.

She told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "I've actually been in and out of the studio for the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova have welcomed their fourth child © @annakournikova / Instagram

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova welcome fourth child

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova have welcomed their fourth child together.

The 50-year-old singer and the 44-year-old old Russian former tennis player shared a joint post on Instagram on Monday (22.12.25) revealing that they have expanded their brood - which already includes twins Lucy and Nicholas, eight, and daughter Mary, five.

The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Billy Porter was hospitalised with a serious case of sepsis earlier this year

Billy Porter 'on the road to a full recovery' after sepsis hospitalisation

Billy Porter has been through some "very challenging" months after being hospitalised with sepsis.

The 56-year-old star uploaded a video to Instagram on Monday (22.12.25) where he explained how he had been admitted to hospital as a result of his illness, which was considered as life-threatening.

Billy said: "I'm here first and foremost to say ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Timothee Chalamet has been talking up his own performance in Marty Supreme.

Timothee Chalamet defends Marty Supreme press tour comments

Timothee Chalamet has defended his behaviour on the Marty Supreme press tour.

The 29-year-old actor has been using interviews to talk up his performance as table tennis player Marty Mauser in the upcoming movie but has stressed that he has made such comments to channel the "spirit" of his alter ego.

Timothee told IndieWire: "This is the spirit...Read more